Новости за 29.07.2023

As we start to approach the tip-off of the 2023-24 season, we thought it’d be a fun preview if we started a positional ranking series ahead of the campaign.

To that point, “the word on [Josh] Hart’s extension, which will be delivered in August, is in the range of four years, $75 million,” per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. Hart, a favorite of Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, picked up his $13 million player option for the 2023-24 season in late June.
Source: Quenton Albertie @ Clutch Points

According to Shams Charania, the NBA has sent a memo Friday to all 30 teams about Damian Lillard’s trade request and the stance that he only wants to play in Miami.

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is eligible for a contract extension, but according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, the team is in “no rush” to extend their superstar forward right now. Speaking with Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post Podcast, Youngmisuk said, “I hear it’s kind of quiet right now. There is no rush on an extension for Kawhi Leonard, and then Paul George will be eligible in September.”
Source: Sports Illustrated

Young Aleksej Pokusevski wanted to make his debut for Serbia this summer, but unfortunately, the desire was not decisive. Namely, as Sportski Zurnal reports, the Oklahoma member did not receive the doctor’s permission to train with the ball until August, which means that he is prevented from fighting for a place among the 12 players who will be at the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
Source: EuroHoops.net

NBA Central: Agent Bernie Lee calls Ben Simmons a ‘basketball savant’ “This guy loves the game, loves competing, and understands it at a really high level.” (Via @SiriusXMNBA ) pic.twitter.com/MlVqjoenII
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral

Any more info on the potential of Pascal Siakam to the Magic? Marc Stein: Orlando was downplayed as a destination almost as soon as it emerged as a reported destination. I am still trying to find out more ...
Source: Marc Stein’s Substack

Any movement on the PJ Washington situation? Marc Stein: Amazingly quiet on that front. As August draws near you really have to wonder if he’s going to take the qualifying offer.
Source: Marc Stein’s Substack

Chris Haynes: Full NBA memo sent to all 30 teams regarding rhetoric on trade request made by Damian Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin. “Recent media reports stated that Damian Lillard’s agent, Aaron Goodwin, called multiple NBA teams to warn them against trading for Lillard because Lillard’s only desired trade destination is Miami. Goodwin also made public comments indicating that Lillard would not fully perform the services called for under his player contract if traded to another team. We... Читать дальше...

Shams Charania: NBA sent a memo Friday to all 30 teams about Damian Lillard’s trade request and the stance that he only wants to play in Miami. Reporting details on @TheRally :
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania