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Anthony Slater: Steve Kerr: “I sense great focus and confidence. I think our guys are in a good place heading into tonight.”
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Two weeks from the beginning of NBA free agency on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET, all signs point toward All-Star guard James Harden returning to the Philadelphia 76ers on a shorter-term contract extension, league sources told B/R.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report

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To do so, the Sixers are exploring various trade scenarios revolving around the No. 23 pick, Danny Green’s $10 million contract and 25-year-old wing Matisse Thybulle, sources said. To move Green, who suffered a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee during the playoffs, the Sixers would have to guarantee the $10 million on his contract for the 2022-23 campaign.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report

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Portland does not appear to be a legitimate landing spot for restricted free agent Deandre Ayton, sources said. The Trail Blazers are expected to retain starting center Jusuf Nurkic, and they are prioritizing Toronto Raptors swingman OG Anunoby in any return for the No. 7 pick in next week’s draft, sources said.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report

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Deandre Ayton’s most realistic landing spots outside of Phoenix appear to be Atlanta, Detroit and Toronto, which all would present intriguing sign-and-trade opportunities for the Suns.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report

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But there has been increasing talk about Portland potentially targeting the seventh selection to Oklahoma City for No. 12 and a package that could include Luguentz Dort.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report

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But, sticking to the theme of Sheppard’s comments from April, Washington has also cast a wide net in hopes of pairing a more established floor general beside Beal. League sources say they’ve checked in with Oklahoma City regarding Shai Gilgeous Alexander, San Antonio regarding Dejounte Murray, and Indiana regarding Malcom Brogdon.
Source: Quinton Mayo @ May-Oh? Washington Wizards Newsletter

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On what Kanye West means to him as an artist and fashion icon… Jaylen Brown: A pioneer. A legend. Somebody who has broke barriers, you know? He started off as a producer and transcended the game in that way and arguably had a better rap career and now is doing business in fashion with his clothing line; somebody that’s ALWAYS been about breaking walls and breaking down barriers and for me I’m looking to do the same stuff so, he’s definitely a pioneer and definitely somebody you want to admire and follow the game. Читать дальше...

Bobby Marks: Because Dallas owes New York a top-10 protected first in 2023, this trade cannot be completed until the night of the draft. Wood is on an expiring contract ($14.3M) in 2022/23 and is extension eligible (4/$77M), 6 months after the trade.
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Marc Stein: Theo Pinson will now be strongly expected to stay in Dallas after the Mavericks complete the Christian Wood trade and open up some unforeseen roster room, league sources say.
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Tomer Azarly: Draymond Green was asked the mental challenge of facing Celtics vs. LeBron James: “It doesn’t compare. He is arguably the smartest guy to set foot on a basketball court. To say that it compares to that, it’s disrespectful to LeBron & it’s a lie to you.”
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Tim MacMahon: Rockets were looking to move Christian Wood to clear playing time for Alperen Sengun and likely the No. 3 overall pick, whether that’s Paolo Banchero or Chet Holmgren. They pounced on chance to acquire a first-round pick (and no long-term salary) in the process.
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Shams Charania: Sources: The Mavericks are sending Boban Marjanovic, Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, Marquese Chriss and the No. 26 pick to the Rockets for Christian Wood.
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Shams Charania: The Houston Rockets are finalizing a deal to trade Christian Wood to the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
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Adam Laskaris: “I would love to spend my entire career here… it’s a match made in heaven.” Spoke to Fred VanVleet today, who says he’s “confident we’ll figure it out” when it comes to his next contract with the #Raptors.
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While out on a date in New York City, Shaquille O’Neal reportedly bought dinner for everyone else at the restaurant, including leaving what waitstaff says was the biggest tip they’ve ever gotten.
Source: Sports Illustrated

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Boston Celtics: #NEBHInjuryReport for Game 6 vs Golden State: Robert Williams (left knee soreness) – QUESTIONABLE
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