Andrew Greif: Lawrence Frank said the team has has consistent, ongoing conversations with Paul George and Kawhi’s reps regarding extensions and says he is hopeful both will remain Clippers.
Source: Twitter @AndrewGreif
Anthony Chiang: Damian Lillard’s agent Aaron Goodwin on Heat’s pursuit of trade: “They did everything they could to acquire Dame. It takes two to get a deal done. I appreciate all that Pat, Andy and Micky did to try and make this happen.”
Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang
Barry Jackson: And Heat never felt compelled to call and improve their offer for Damian Lillard. Last year’s playoff run left them feeling, well, not desperate.
Source: Twitter @flasportsbuzz
Damian Lillard: The casuals won’t be addressed but the trailblazers fans and city of Portland that I love truly will be … and they will be addressed truthfully. Stay tuned Excited for my next chapter! @Bucks 🎟
Source: Twitter @Dame_Lillard
Anthony Chiang: This is the bottom line: The Heat and Blazers had discussions when Damian Lillard made his trade request in early July, but communication between the two sides have been very limited since then.
Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang
The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired Jrue Holiday as part of its long-awaited Damian Lillard trade. But the Blazers are committed to building around its young guards in Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe, and they will seek a trade of Holiday elsewhere. The Miami Heat have been mentioned by Adrian Wojnarowski as a possible trade partner for Holiday.
Source: RealGM
Kyle Neubeck: The Sixers are interested in trying to acquire Jrue Holiday, per a source familiar with their thinking. Will obviously be a robust market for him, but Philadelphia expected to see what it’ll take to re-route him. Going to record a quick second pod with @DerekBodnerNBA shortly.
Source: Twitter @KyleNeubeck
Clutch Points: “Yo NBA man, y’all need to look into the Bucks for tampering… Y’all didn’t hear it from me, but I heard it from somebody.” Jimmy Butler speaks on Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks 😅 (via @JimmyButler / IG) pic.twitter.com/fDBMSEHN3h
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Clutch Points: “Ben Simmons at his best form is a far more athletic Draymond Green with less three-point shooting. He’s just never been fortunate enough to play with Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.” Spencer Dinwiddie on Ben Simmons’ skill set 👀 (via @PatBevPod) pic.twitter.com/erHedHyebu
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
As the Mavericks opened training camp, Luka Doncic expressed optimism that a full preseason would allow him to develop significantly improved chemistry with co-star Kyrie Irving. “I mean better for sure,” Doncic said after Wednesday morning’s practice. “He came in the middle of the season last year, and we didn’t have much time. We went straight to playing games. It takes time to do chemistry, especially on the court, so we didn’t have the whole training camp and then I mean the preseason too. Читать дальше...
Brandon Rahbar: Sam Presti says Victor Oladipo won’t be at camp: “VO is great. He’s been through a lot. He’ll be back this season at some point. But with our roster situation, we can’t prioritize that. But we’re big fans of Victor.” He says the team will have to make a decision on his contract.
Source: Twitter @BrandonRahbar
Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent F Rudy Gay has agreed on a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, Sam Permut of @RocNationSports tells ESPN. Gay will compete for team’s open roster spot in camp. This will be his 18th NBA season.
Source: Twitter @wojespn
[Bulls GM] Marc Eversley told the Athletic recently, “I’d love DeMar to be part of the program long term.’ Where do things stand with any extension talks and your overall feeling on if you see the Bulls as a long-term fit? DeMar DeRozan: “That’s a place I want to be and end my career. I want to be able to accomplish everything I’ve set out to accomplish. That’s all I can worry about and control. I have the utmost confidence in myself. I’ll let my agent and the organization deal with that side of things, to be honest man. Читать дальше...
With Media Day just around the corner, it remains uncertain whether Harden will attend. Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer voiced his expectations. “First of all, I don’t expect him to be [at Media Day on Monday], I just don’t,” he said on SiriusXM NBA Radio. Pompey intends to inquire about the details surrounding Harden’s discontent and his desire to leave the team, seeking answers to questions about promises made and the circumstances that led to the current situation. “The first thing I want to ask him is what did Daryl lie about? Читать дальше...
In his appearance on ESPN’s ‘The Lowe Podcast’ with host Zach Lowe, Reaves opened up about the speculation, emphasizing his preference for a low-key lifestyle. “I am a very simple person that likes to keep all my business on a down low,” Reaves said. “I mean, she is literally amazing — music, what she has done for her career. Her fans are literally the best fans in the world. But yeah, not for me. I am happy where I am at.”
Source: BasketNews
Kai Jones’ status as a member of the Charlotte Hornets this upcoming season is uncertain, sources told Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer. Jones, whose social media posts have raised concern, has not participated in any optional training sessions this offseason among Hornets players.
Source: RealGM
Reaves recently stopped by The Lowe Post podcast with Zach Lowe, and his claim about the Lakers’ roster will be sure to raise some eyebrows leaguewide. “I would argue we probably have the most talented roster in the league, from top to bottom,” said Reaves.
Source: Jackson Stone @ Clutch Points
George isn’t looking back on another disappointing postseason exit, though. With training camp right around the corner, the eight-time All-Star has issued a stern threat to any opponent that dares try to stop him in 2023-24. “It was just a lot of unnecessary talk going around the NBA of guys feeling themselves & directing comments toward me that haven’t done anything,” George said during a recent SLAM photoshoot. “…Going right at whoever I gotta go at. You’re gonna feel me. I’m having that... Читать дальше...
Marks didn’t want to publicly state any expectations for Simmons this season while speaking to the media on Tuesday. But privately, those who have spent time around Simmons feel that his offseason quotes are based on substance. They say he’s looking good and seems primed for a comeback season.
Source: SportsNet New York
The Blazers have long coveted Anunoby, though he’s heading for unrestricted free agency and has little incentive to extend now when he can get much more by waiting until the summer.
Source: Ryan Wolstat @ Toronto Sun
Marks didn’t want to publicly state any expectations for Simmons this season while speaking to the media on Tuesday. But privately, those who have spent time around Simmons feel that his offseason quotes are based on substance. They say he’s looking good and seems primed for a comeback season.
Source: SportsNet New York