Новости за 02.07.2023

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent Lonnie Walker has agreed to a one year deal with the Brooklyn Nets, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Lucas Newton tell ESPN.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Maxey is not available in any trade conversations, according to one team source, with the Sixers adamant that the speedy guard is a significant part of their future and thus not available any scenarios.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com

HoopsHype: FYI Russell Westbrook will go from a salary of $47 million last season to roughly $4 million this year. That’s easily the biggest paycut in NBA history, beating the previous record by Blake Griffin. Not that Russ is hurting for money, though. (Career earnings: $339 million).
Source: Twitter @hoopshype

Damian Lillard: It’s in my blood to take the high road. I’d love to hear what fans are turning on… have I mislead them? Or anyone ? Fill me in
Source: Twitter @Dame_Lillard

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent center Cody Zeller has agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, his agent Sam Goldfeder of @excelbasketball tells ESPN.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Adrian Wojnarowski: New York Knicks G Josh Hart has committed to the final roster spot on the 12-man Team USA FIBA World Cup team this summer in the Philippines, sources tell ESPN. He joins his Knicks teammate Jalen Brunson on the American team.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Michael Scotto: The Minnesota Timberwolves and Luka Garza have agreed to a two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshype.
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto

Shams Charania: Free agent Eric Gordon has agreed to a deal with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Massive get for the Suns.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Charlotte Hornets restricted free agent F Miles Bridges is preparing to sign a $7.9 million qualifying offer for the 2023-2024 season, clearing the way for him to become unrestricted next summer. Hornets and Bridges are far apart in extension talks. Story soon. pic.twitter.com/1uf2uh3uxQ
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Josh Lewenberg: Fred VanVleet, via IG: “I am forever indebted to the franchise that gave me a shot when no one else would. We built things together that can never be broken and accomplished things that will stand forever… To the city, franchise and country that watched me grow… THANK YOU.” pic.twitter.com/nd8yAIecmm
Source: Twitter @JLew1050

Michael Grange: An interesting player to monitor as the NBA transaction market heats up is Raptors Pascal Siakam. Keep hearing his name out there, per multiple sources. Atlanta still interested. Something to watch.
Source: Twitter @michaelgrange

NBA Central: Tyler Herro has removed “Miami Heat guard” from his bio and changed his header pic.twitter.com/JxwRAYbG8V
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral

Evan Sidery: The Trail Blazers do not plan to cooperate with Damian Lillard on his trade request to the Heat, per @wojespn : – Portland “open for business everywhere in the league” on trading Lillard. – Blazers seeking a combination of young players, draft picks and cap relief. – Miami has no advantage over any other team because of Lillard’s demands.
Source: Twitter @esidery

The Los Angeles Lakers have been relatively busy to start off free agency.

Shams Charania: Utah’s Jordan Clarkson, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Brandon Cavanaugh are finalizing a three-year, $55 million contract renegotiation and extension with the Jazz, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Deal includes next season and two new years through 2025-26.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

Eurobasket 2022 MVP Willy Hernangomez is considered the top potential replacement for Walter Tavares should he leave Real Madrid and return to the NBA, as reported by Ariel Ginsber of Israel Hayom. Hernangomez is a free agent since New Orleans refused to activate his team option for the 2023-24 season.
Source: Ennio Terrasi Borghesan @ Sportando

Another trade candidate to monitor down the line will be Jerami Grant, who agreed to a five-year, $160 million deal with the Blazers before the team received word that Lillard wanted out of Portland. Grant was expected to draw interest from several teams in free agency, including the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers before word got around the league that the 29-year-old forward would remain with Portland on a new blockbuster deal. Grant is in the prime of his career and doesn’t ideally fit Portland’s new timeline with its young core. Читать дальше...

Portland is also expected to discuss Jusuf Nurkic as part of trade packages surrounding Lillard, league sources told HoopsHype. Nurkic is owed $54.38 million over the next three seasons, per our HoopsHype Blazers salaries page.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

While league sources say Mikal Bridges is not for sale, the Nets can theoretically offer a package involving some combination of up to seven first-round picks, rising center Nicolas Claxton, starting point guard Spencer Dinwiddie and his $20.36 million expiring contract, coveted wings in Royce O’Neale and Dorian Finney-Smith, and recent first-round picks Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

Torrey Craig has received interest from several teams on the market, including the Detroit Pistons and the Sacramento Kings, league sources told HoopsHype. The Nets also agreed to a one-year deal that’s worth $2.53 million with guard Dennis Smith Jr, league sources told HoopsHype.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

Victor Wembanyama has talent that would dominate in any era … so says Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, who tells TMZ Sports the French superstar would be able to hold his own against the iconic “Bad Boy” Detroit Pistons!! The San Antonio Spurs’ top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft is widely considered the best prospect since LeBron James … with a skill set that’s never been seen from a guy officially listed at 7 feet, three and a half inches tall.
Source: TMZ Staff @ TMZ.com

Lakers free agent guard Malik Beasley has drawn interest from the Sixers, Suns, Raptors, Mavericks, Bucks, and Warriors, league sources told HoopsHype. Beasley led the NBA in three-pointers made off the bench last season and is a career 37.8 percent shooter from beyond the arc.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

With NBA free agency in full swing, here’s a look at the latest intel on Damian Lillard trade talks, free agency updates for Jeff Green, Austin Reaves, Cam Johnson, PJ Washington, Grant Williams, Malik Beasley, Terence Davis, Torrey Craig, and more on the Thunder, Raptors, Heat.

Adrian Wojnarowski: Sacramento Kings All-NBA C Domantas Sabonis has agreed to a contract renegotiation and extension for a total of $217M over five years — including $195M in new money, his agents Greg Lawrence and Jason Ranne tell ESPN. Sabonis’ 2023-2024 season will be renegotiated and four new seasons will be added onto the deal.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

Adrian Wojnarowki: Free agent G Dante Exum – a former No. 5 overall pick – is returning to the NBA on a guaranteed deal with the Dallas Mavericks, his agent Brandon Rosenthal tells ESPN. After leading Partizan to their first title in a decade, Exum brings his perimeter versatility to the Mavs.
Source: Twitter @wojespn