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Adrian Wojnarowski: “Directly, [Giannis Antetokounmpo] literally played no role [in the Bucks trading for Damian Lillard]. In fact, Jon Horst did not bring this trade idea or sign off on it to Giannis Antetokounmpo because Jrue Holiday was involved. And the relationship there and the reverence that this organization and these players have for Holiday. He did not want to put that to Giannis Antetokounmpo and have him have that on his conscious necessarily that he might sign off or not sign off on it.”
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Tom Azarly: Woj says the Clippers, Sixers, and Celtics are among those seriously interested in Jrue Holiday. The Blazers are ‘gonna move pretty quickly’ on trading Jrue, adds Woj.
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Marc Stein: At his first press conference of the season, Kyrie Irving says he wishes Dallas would have had a shot at drafting him in 2011 and insists he and Luka Dončić can flourish as a duo, saying: “We’re both killers on the court. Everybody knows it.” More NBA: marcstein.substack.com
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Tyler Herro: in all seriousness… as a kid from Milwaukee , I’m grabbing me a Dame jersey.
Source: Twitter @raf_tyler

Sean Highkin: My sense with the Jrue Holiday trade is that since Portland got mainly players back in the Dame deal, they’ll likely prioritize draft capital in this one. So whichever team offers the pick(s) they feel are best/highest upside is probably the deal they’ll go with.
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Tyler Herro: Until next summer.. 😭🏼
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What’s the buzz on Twitter?

David Thorpe @coachthorpe
1. I keep wondering if Miami can get Holiday and keep Herro. If so-are they at least even w the Bucks? I think so. – 12:49 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Countdown to camp: What’s the point? In the wake of Lillard loss, is there a Heat Plan B to salvage? sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/28/cou… Lowry? Herro? Butler or Adebayo as the primary handlers? Читать дальше...

Two under-the-radar teams that could make good Jrue Holiday fits and are expected to have at least some level of interest, sources said: the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. The Pacers may determine in the end that the price is too high, and that it’s too soon to flip future assets for veterans.
Source: Zach Lowe @ ESPN

Brian Windhorst: “I feel pretty strongly that there was some sort of offer from Toronto to Portland for Damian Lillard. I do not feel strongly, however, that OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam or Scottie Barnes were in that offer.”
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Now, Antetokounmpo is eligible for a three-year, $186.6 million extension with the Bucks before the start of regular season, or a commitment for up to four years and $260 million next offseason. The Bucks delivered the max, three-year extension to Antetokounmpo in recent days, league sources say, and it is immediately unclear how he and his representatives will reconsider a potential deal now versus waiting to evaluate after the season.
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From the moment Lillard requested a trade from the Blazers on July 1, he informed the team that he wanted a deal specifically to the Eastern Conference champion Heat, sources briefed on those talks say. Lillard believed he gave the Blazers loyalty over 11 seasons and wanted the franchise to move him to his preferred landing spot. The Blazers and Heat had multiple conversations in July, but the sides never engaged in substantive negotiations, according to those sources. In an initial call, the... Читать дальше...

Several reports have linked the Celtics as likely bidders for the defensive-minded guard. However, multiple league sources told MassLive they do not expect Boston to come out on top in what is guaranteed to be a competitive bidding war among contenders in both conferences.
Source: Brian Robb @ Booth Newspapers

As Lillard heads to Milwaukee, he released the song “Farewell” on his Dame Dolla YouTube page a few hours after the reported trade. It included noteworthy lyrics amid his Portland exit. I can never be replaced They’ll know sooner than later. An arrow pointed at who Assumed it was greater. Amazing what I get In return for this labor. I continue leaving trails, But won’t be for the Blazers. To the fans, man, I love you. It’s unconditional. Reasons for me leaving the city’s Nothing typical, So it’s imperative Not to believe the narrative. Читать дальше...

As the Damian Lillard trade saga ends, another one begins with Jrue Holiday. The Portland Trail Blazers acquired him on Wednesday as the centerpiece in their return for Lillard and are expected to reroute him to another team.

After Damian Lillard was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal, NBA fans instantly took to Twitter to react to the biggest news of the offseason.

That talk eventually cooled, but the level of commitment Toronto has to the two-time all-NBA player is still uncertain. There have been no talks on a contract extension, per sources, with the team seemingly taking a wait-and-see approach to get a sense of how the existing pieces – Siakam primary among them – fit within whatever offensive system Rajakovic chooses to employ.
Source: Michael Grange @ SportsNet

Los Angeles has not been willing to offer more than one selection to Philadelphia for Harden, sources said. The Clippers have also not been willing to include versatile swingman Terance Mann. But if the Sixers and Daryl Morey could spin a potential holdout with Harden into a motivated Holiday, for the cost of one of Philadelphia’s future picks and Harden’s $35.6 million salary, that would bill as fantastic value for all parties involved. But then, maybe the Clippers abandon all pursuit of Harden to go after Holiday in their own right. Читать дальше...

Even the Golden State Warriors, who have interesting young players on their roster, plus a few far-out draft picks and swaps when Stephen Curry might be retired, could join the race. Provided they’d be willing to re-trade Chris Paul, who members of the organization have praised for his offseason work of trying to fit in. Curry’s never had a backcourt teammate such as Paul, but he’s also never had a teammate with Holiday’s skill set, and he’s five years younger.
Source: Brian Windhorst @ ESPN

[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? 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...

Jerami Grant, who becomes trade-eligible on January 15, is expected to become available before the trade deadline, according to rival league NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype following the Lillard trade. “Grant could be the missing piece for a contending team the way Denver got Bruce Brown and Aaron Gordon,” an NBA scout told HoopsHype. “Maybe a team like Miami could take a swing if they’re still a player away.”
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

The veteran guard went from expecting a change of address to merely hoping for one, even suggesting he felt like was being “held hostage,” Fournier said in an interview with French radio station RTL. “I’m still in New York at the moment,” Fournier said. “I want to leave. But beyond leaving, I want to have the opportunity to get some playing time back. That’s all. That’s mostly it. Because in New York, I feel extremely good. I love living there, I love the franchise, I love playing at Madison [Square Garden], I love the guys on the team. Читать дальше...

The Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat are among the teams to keep an eye on for free agent guard Cameron Payne, league sources told HoopsHype.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

Gilbert asked Steph Curry who’s the greatest point guard of all time and he was respectful to you but he said himself. How do you process that one and do you think Steph is the greatest point guard of all time? Magic Johnson: Well, does the numbers say that, Zach? Not yet. I would still say it’s you if you ask me. Magic Johnson: Okay, so if he got more than five championships, if he got more than three finals MVP and three league MVPs, then he’s the greatest. If he got more than No. 1 in assists all-time in the Finals, No. Читать дальше...

As Lillard heads to Milwaukee, he released the song “Farewell” on his Dame Dolla YouTube page a few hours after the reported trade. It included noteworthy lyrics amid his Portland exit. “I can never be replaced. They’ll know sooner than later. An arrow pointed at who assumed it was greater. Amazing what I get in return for this labor. I continue leaving trails, but won’t be for the Blazers. To the fans, man, I love you. It’s unconditional. Reasons for me leaving the city’s nothing typical, so it’s imperative not to believe the narrative. Читать дальше...

The Sacramento Kings recently brought in free agent guard Jaylen Nowell for a workout, league sources told HoopsHype.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

The Bucks still require depth at guard behind Lillard, where veteran Cam Payne could be an option for the Bucks, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Source: Yahoo! Sports