Jae Crowder wanted contract with Suns extended
Entering the final season of his current contract at $10.2 million, Jae Crowder let the Suns know that he was seeking a contract extension. League sources say that the Suns’ messaging, in response, was to let Crowder know that, at 32, he was no longer assured of starting or finishing games ahead of Cam Johnson.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
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Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Jae Crowder/Suns, Bojan Bogdanovic/Pistons, Celtics, Lakers and more … all via the latest This Week In Basketball column: marcstein.substack.com/p/actual-nba-b… – 12:00 PM
Jae Crowder/Suns, Bojan Bogdanovic/Pistons, Celtics, Lakers and more … all via the latest This Week In Basketball column: marcstein.substack.com/p/actual-nba-b… – 12:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
As expected, Cam Johnson will start for the Suns this year. For @PHNX_Suns, I wrote about the trade-off from Jae Crowder’s defense to Cam’s firepower, and the ripple effects of this lineup change: https://t.co/wQ3gNcy9bx pic.twitter.com/jpkD1Ldf0Q – 10:04 AM
As expected, Cam Johnson will start for the Suns this year. For @PHNX_Suns, I wrote about the trade-off from Jae Crowder’s defense to Cam’s firepower, and the ripple effects of this lineup change: https://t.co/wQ3gNcy9bx pic.twitter.com/jpkD1Ldf0Q – 10:04 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
From PM: Oladipo the latest Heat player who would love to start. Where he stands and the question that now must be answered. PLUS Crowder update. And what Heat has told Haywood Highsmith as he competes for rotation spot: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 9:43 AM
From PM: Oladipo the latest Heat player who would love to start. Where he stands and the question that now must be answered. PLUS Crowder update. And what Heat has told Haywood Highsmith as he competes for rotation spot: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 9:43 AM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
I believe K.J. Martin is now the second longest-tenured Rocket with the trade of David Nwaba. Only Martin, Eric Gordon, and Jae’Sean Tate remain from Stephen Silas’ first training camp as Rockets head coach – 9:12 PM
I believe K.J. Martin is now the second longest-tenured Rocket with the trade of David Nwaba. Only Martin, Eric Gordon, and Jae’Sean Tate remain from Stephen Silas’ first training camp as Rockets head coach – 9:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
With Jae Crowder on way out, Cam Johnson starter for Phoenix #Suns (w/video) azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:36 PM
With Jae Crowder on way out, Cam Johnson starter for Phoenix #Suns (w/video) azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:36 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Can confirm that 790 The Ticket is becoming a Spanish radio station, as Marc Caputo reported. All sports programming will air on WQAM – Rose/Krantz; Tobin/Hoard; Hochman/Crowder. – 5:17 PM
Can confirm that 790 The Ticket is becoming a Spanish radio station, as Marc Caputo reported. All sports programming will air on WQAM – Rose/Krantz; Tobin/Hoard; Hochman/Crowder. – 5:17 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Monty Williams yesterday was asked by @Duane Rankin about his preferred timeframe on a Crowder deal. Said he’s not worried about it much but ideally you’d like to get someone in before opening night. Mentioned Johnson having a bigger role and Saric, Craig and Lee can play some 4. – 2:21 PM
Monty Williams yesterday was asked by @Duane Rankin about his preferred timeframe on a Crowder deal. Said he’s not worried about it much but ideally you’d like to get someone in before opening night. Mentioned Johnson having a bigger role and Saric, Craig and Lee can play some 4. – 2:21 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Heat’s Oladipo hoping for more significant role; candor on what he ideally would like and where he stands and why he allowed Heat to change his contract before signing. PLUS Crowder; what Heat told Highsmith; more: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 1:10 PM
NEW: Heat’s Oladipo hoping for more significant role; candor on what he ideally would like and where he stands and why he allowed Heat to change his contract before signing. PLUS Crowder; what Heat told Highsmith; more: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 1:10 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
If you’re looking for a Miami Heat fix, @Ira Winderman schools me on whether the Heat would put Max Strus in a Jae Crowder trade and much more our weekly RedRecover.com Inside the Paint show.
youtu.be/HPgm7d1dJPQ – 12:43 PM
If you’re looking for a Miami Heat fix, @Ira Winderman schools me on whether the Heat would put Max Strus in a Jae Crowder trade and much more our weekly RedRecover.com Inside the Paint show.
youtu.be/HPgm7d1dJPQ – 12:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams prefers Jae Crowder’s situation resolved before Phoenix #Suns season opener
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:13 PM
Monty Williams prefers Jae Crowder’s situation resolved before Phoenix #Suns season opener
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams said he’d like to have someone in “by opening night” in regards to Jae Crowder as #Suns are looking to trade him, but is happy with the team he has. – 3:56 PM
Monty Williams said he’d like to have someone in “by opening night” in regards to Jae Crowder as #Suns are looking to trade him, but is happy with the team he has. – 3:56 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New #Celtics mailbag features Jae Crowder trade talk, Luke Kornet as a potential starter and much more masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 2:59 PM
New #Celtics mailbag features Jae Crowder trade talk, Luke Kornet as a potential starter and much more masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 2:59 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Cam Johnson in the starting lineup is exactly what the Suns need and he’s ready for it but they are also going to miss Jae Crowder a whole lot.
My extended thoughts on the futures involved: arizonasports.com/story/3314454/… – 11:18 AM
Cam Johnson in the starting lineup is exactly what the Suns need and he’s ready for it but they are also going to miss Jae Crowder a whole lot.
My extended thoughts on the futures involved: arizonasports.com/story/3314454/… – 11:18 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
The Cavaliers have at least fleeting interest in Jae Crowder, as they are a small forward away from being really special. Unless, of course, one of these six players makes a name for himself, @The Athletic theathletic.com/3635454/2022/0… – 8:09 AM
The Cavaliers have at least fleeting interest in Jae Crowder, as they are a small forward away from being really special. Unless, of course, one of these six players makes a name for himself, @The Athletic theathletic.com/3635454/2022/0… – 8:09 AM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast: @Nick Friedell on Nets media team/Brooklyn season preview; @Bobby Marks and I do fake Jae Crowder trades; then @Andrew Lopez previews the Pelicans:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3M1VwFX
Apple: apple.co/3CgzY57 – 8:37 PM
New Lowe Post podcast: @Nick Friedell on Nets media team/Brooklyn season preview; @Bobby Marks and I do fake Jae Crowder trades; then @Andrew Lopez previews the Pelicans:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3M1VwFX
Apple: apple.co/3CgzY57 – 8:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jae Crowder’s Instagram video quoting Ray Lewis reveals mindset in parting with Phoenix #Suns (w/videos) azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:26 PM
Jae Crowder’s Instagram video quoting Ray Lewis reveals mindset in parting with Phoenix #Suns (w/videos) azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:26 PM
Bill Ingram @TheRocketGuy
backsportspage.com/the-impact-of-…
Losing Jae Crowder will be an adjustment for the @Phoenix Suns, but they do have the perfect player ready to step into the role. #BackSportsPage @DylanAck10 #NBA – 7:22 PM
backsportspage.com/the-impact-of-…
Losing Jae Crowder will be an adjustment for the @Phoenix Suns, but they do have the perfect player ready to step into the role. #BackSportsPage @DylanAck10 #NBA – 7:22 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: Is there a path for Jae Crowder to return to the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:52 PM
From earlier — ASK IRA: Is there a path for Jae Crowder to return to the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:52 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
PJ Tucker had knee surgery this summer and Jae Crowder isn’t a Sixer yet? – 3:09 PM
PJ Tucker had knee surgery this summer and Jae Crowder isn’t a Sixer yet? – 3:09 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Lowe Post podcast: @Nick Friedell on Nets media day and season outlook — and his new best friend; @Bobby Marks on Jae Crowder trades and how this is a test for the Suns; then @_Andrew_Lopez previews the Pelicans:
Apple: apple.co/3CgzY57
Spotify: spoti.fi/3M1VwFX – 1:36 PM
Lowe Post podcast: @Nick Friedell on Nets media day and season outlook — and his new best friend; @Bobby Marks on Jae Crowder trades and how this is a test for the Suns; then @_Andrew_Lopez previews the Pelicans:
Apple: apple.co/3CgzY57
Spotify: spoti.fi/3M1VwFX – 1:36 PM
More on this storyline
Cleveland and Milwaukee have been mentioned as potential suitors and Ja Morant appeared to signal some Memphis interest with the enclosed tweet. Sources say Dallas is not actively pursuing Crowder despite reports that have listed the Mavericks as interested. -via marcstein.substack.com / September 30, 2022
John Gambadoro: I would take the Mavs out of the discussion in a trade for Jae Crowder. From what I am hearing they are not interested. -via Twitter / September 30, 2022
Crowder and the Suns have “mutually agreed” the veteran forward won’t attend training camp, but Williams is hopeful they can put a conclusion to this before the Oct. 19 season opener against Dallas at Footprint Center. “We’ve done a decent job of acclimating guys into the program and that’s a credit to the coaches, but also the players that help guys along once we get new people in here,” Williams continued. “I’m not so much worried about the timeline. Ideally, you’d like to get someone in here before opening night, but I like the group we have.” -via Arizona Republic / September 28, 2022