Michael Scotto: Some with the Sixers were a little bit surprised James Harden opted into the final year of his player option. To my understanding, the best the Sixers would’ve considered was something along the lines of a two-year deal, which would’ve included a team option, and that type of short-term commitment wasn’t going to appeal to Harden.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
Michael Scotto: Harden knew the team he wanted to go to, the Clippers, and the only way to get there and get his money was to opt in because of their restrictions with the salary cap. There’s still been dialogue between the two teams. As for Harden and Daryl Morey, it’s been a while since they’ve spoken, and their relationship is done.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and 76ers long-time beat reporter Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer report on James Harden trade talks, Joel Embiid’s future, Tyrese Maxey’s extension talks, PJ Tucker trade possibilities, Daryl Morey’s future, and Nick Nurse on the latest edition of the HoopsHype podcast.
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Michael Singer: #Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar suffered a torn ACL in his left knee playing for Slovenia yesterday, source told @denverpost. There’s no timetable for surgery as of yet.
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Quentin Grimes was asked on Friday about Julius Randle playing hurt during the playoffs. Randle underwent arthroscopic surgery on his ankle a few weeks after the season. He returned from an ankle injury to play in the Knicks’ series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He reaggravated the injury and returned to the court for the Knicks’ series against the Miami Heat. “It just really shows you that nobody should ever be questioning his toughness, how much he wants it, how much he cares about the team... Читать дальше...
The Spanish Basketball Federation wants to transmit the following statement from Ricky Rubio: “I have decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health. I want to thank all the support I have received from the FEB to understand my decision. Today #LaFamilia makes more sense than ever. Thank you. I would ask that my privacy be respected so that I can face these moments and be able to give more information when the time is right.”
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When asked during a videoconference meeting with international media attended by the Spanish Press Agency (EFE) how he remembered the clashes against Spain in the past, Tony Parker stressed that “if Pau Gasol had not been born, we would have won more gold medals.” “We have had a great rivalry with Spain. I always say thank you Pau for being there and pushing me and the French team to be better,” the LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne’s majority shareholder added.
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ClutchPoints: “Obviously, I definitely want to… It’s up to them if they want me to… I respect the OGs and understand that you got to take your term but I believe that I should be on.” Trae Young on wanting to play for Team USA. (via @GilsArenaShow )
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“It’s a time-honored tradition of USA Basketball,” coach Steve Kerr said. “Everybody knows the Grant Hill, Bobby Hurley story from 92. In 2019, for the last World Cup, the select team came in, kicked our butts, and that’s the whole point. You want to get great talent to come in and challenge you and that’s what the Select team did today.”
Source: Joe Vardon @ The Athletic
“Killer. Killer. Oh my god [Austin Reaves] is a killer… He kind of always felt like ‘yeah, I can do that. I’m built like that.’… They probably discredit him because of his skin color, but he got game.” —D’Angelo Russell (via @PatBevPod )
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