Shams Charania: As part of NBA probe into his “liar” comment, James Harden told league investigators he was referring to Daryl Morey telling Harden he will trade him “quickly” following the $35.6 million opt in for 2023-24, per sources. The 76ers’ stance now is they expect to keep Harden.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Michael Scotto: The Oklahoma City Thunder has waived forward Usman Garuba, team says.
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry believes he stands at the top of the mountain when it comes to the greatest point guards in NBA history. Speaking with retired star Gilbert Arenas, Curry said Magic Johnson has a “ridiculous” résumé but that he’d put himself above the Los Angeles Lakers legend.
Source: Joseph Zucker @ Bleacher Report
“I consider myself an international player even though I played on Team USA,” Kyrie Irving said on a Twitch stream. “A lot of my peers laugh at me when I bring it up and some fans may not agree, but I was born in Australia. Team USA asked me to play for them when I was 17 or 18 … I wanted to play for Australia, but it just didn’t happen. Coach K (Former Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski) wasn’t going to let that happen either.”
Source: NBL.com.au
Giannis has cracked jokes in the past after seeing the offers being thrown at the biggest names in sports … so when we caught up with him in L.A. this week, we asked if he was really down to suit up in Saudi Arabia after his NBA days. “Of course,” the 28-year-old said with a smile on his face.
Source: TMZ Staff @ TMZ.com
You’re with the Bulls. You get hurt. Y’all were number one in the east at the time. What do you think y’all season would have been like had you not been hurt? How do you feel about the team y’all had this season? Y’all have a squad. How do you feel about it? Lonzo Ball: It’s gonna be a big “what if”. I mean, for me, I feel bad, especially for the GM. I feel like they made the perfect team around me, and I felt like I was involved. It was the most I’ve ever been involved in an organization. I finally... Читать дальше...
The situation in Philadelphia has gotten uglier over the past few days. It’s been seven weeks since James Harden picked up his $35.6 million player option and demanded the 76ers trade him. Trade discussions with his preferred team, the Clippers, have not gained traction. So Harden decided to make things uncomfortable when he publicly called Daryl Morey, Sixers’ president of basketball operations, a liar.
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The Bahamian men’s basketball team, led by Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton and Suns guard Eric Gordon, delivered the country’s biggest victory in the sport Sunday, defeating Argentina 82-75 to win a spot in one of next summer’s qualifying tournaments for the Paris Olympic Games. The Bahamas, whose head coach is Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco, outscored Argentina 23-12 in the fourth quarter to pull out the win — the team’s second in five days against the hosts ... Читать дальше...
Kendrick Perkins: Ladies and Gentlemen I think we may have found the FACE of the NBA!!! I believe his name is Anthony Edwards! Happy Sunday and Carry the hell on…
Source: Twitter @KendrickPerkins
In the hallways of the Detroit Pistons’ arena years ago, two-time NBA champion Earl Cureton ran into someone he vaguely remembered. It was during a game in the early 2000s. And the man he encountered was especially pleased to see him. But Cureton, now in his late 40s, scratched his head. He needed a minute to remember where he knew this tall, long-haired fella from.
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