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Rick Pitino: Donovan Mitchell loves the Knicks

“Donovan’s dad works for the Mets, his mom obviously works at Greenwich Country Day,” Rick Pitino said in response to a question from the Post. “Donovan loves the Knicks, Donovan loves being around his mom, his sister, his dad. Donovan works out for …

“Donovan’s dad works for the Mets, his mom obviously works at Greenwich Country Day,” Rick Pitino said in response to a question from the Post. “Donovan loves the Knicks, Donovan loves being around his mom, his sister, his dad. Donovan works out for Chris Brickley who also played for me in New York City. Donovan would treasure, he would love to be a New York Knick. But that being said, things have to work out. I’m hoping, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that he becomes a Knick. it would be very special for me as his coach to see him in a Knicks uniform, as an ex-Knicks coach.”
Source: Adam Zagoria @ Newark Star-Ledger

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Iona coach and basketball legend Rick Pitino says his former player Donovan Mitchell would “treasure” being a Knick. – 4:50 PM
Sam Yip @samyip__
Here is a depth chart of the New York Knicks if they don’t get Donovan Mitchell for @Jorge Sierra hoopshype.com/lists/projecte… – 3:20 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Outside of Donovan Mitchell, who’s the next NBA star who could get traded? – 12:24 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Now that we’ve moved on from the Kevin Durant talk, here’s my story on why Memphis Grizzlies fans should be paying close attention to what happens with Donovan Mitchell next. 👀
Story: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/2… – 12:12 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Something to watch: With the Kevin Durant trade market no longer in existence, a team that was holding onto pieces to use in a Durant trade could choose to use those same players/picks to enter the Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes. – 11:13 AM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Now announce Donovan Mitchell to New York. – 11:07 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The cheese stands alone…
Now we wait to see if Donovan Mitchell is traded or not before the season. – 11:05 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
With Kevin Durant staying in Brooklyn, we’ll see if a Donovan Mitchell trade is the next domino to fall. – 11:05 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2020, Donovan Mitchell (51) and Jamal Murray (50) became the first opposing players in NBA postseason history to each record a 50-point game.
Mitchell became the third player to record multiple 50-point games in a single series, a feat Murray would later match. pic.twitter.com/C82EAyajhi – 10:01 AM

NBA Math @NBA_Math
🗣NEW @HardwoodKnocks
📋 MORE Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell SLOP
🔘 *Can* the Grizzlies trade for KD? Should they? (1:12)
🔘 Death, taxes and the Knicks/Jazz/Mitchell (11:58)
🎧 https://t.co/g9d0gFTbJv
🍎 https://t.co/3vdOPbYmK4
✳️ https://t.co/lQWpklAy3q pic.twitter.com/kE3IFcNyNm – 4:15 PM

Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
Couple of #NBA gambling notes: #Grizzlies still +2100 to win title amid news of their interest in Kevin Durant. #Hornets are +12000; #Wizards +16000 despite news of their interest in Donovan Mitchell. Defending champs #Warriors still 3rd shortest odds behind #Celtics and #Bucks. – 1:36 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
[looking for new and unique takes on donovan mitchell trade rumors] pic.twitter.com/h1sxj9EqT8 – 12:03 PM

Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
The Jazz reportedly turned down this Knicks offer for Donovan Mitchell https://t.co/NF5Qo2QIF0 pic.twitter.com/2vY1oxMgem – 11:13 AM

Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
BRANDON MF NIMMO‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ – 6:32 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
MARK MF CANHA‼️‼️‼️‼️ – 6:27 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
Your parents ever do something that you find very annoying then realize you do the same thing and that’s where you get it from 😂😂 – 5:53 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
I had an amazing time at @RuckerPark155 with my @adidas Basketball
#adidasLegacy family! The energy and crowd were incredible. Can’t wait
to share more #DONISSUE4 soon.
@adidas Basketball #createdwithadidas pic.twitter.com/e1GXpNlhkD – 1:37 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
A roundup of the latest updates on the Donovan Mitchell front in “The Week That Was”
tommybeer.substack.com/p/week-in-revi… – 8:49 AM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Donovan Mitchell trade talks rekindled, but here’s why #Knicks are wary of #Jazz offers #NBA nypost.com/2022/08/20/don… – 7:50 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Hear what Jerry Ferrara would pitch to Donovan Mitchell to get him to join the New York Knicks when he joined Zach Harper & Tim Legler pic.twitter.com/hM3YTtqTFf – 6:00 PM

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“Donovan is a great offensive basketball player and he’s always looking for ways to get better,” Pitino said Tuesday on a Zoom call in response to a question from NJ Advance Media. “His work ethic is phenomenal. He’s got a Kobe Bryant type work ethic. On Kobe’s birthday [Aug. 23], he’s got a Kobe-type work ethic and that’s the highest compliment I can pay.” -via Newark Star-Ledger / August 23, 2022
Pitino also believes Mitchell would handle the media and pressure that comes along with playing in the Big Apple. “With Donovan Mitchell, we all know he’s very talented on offense, but Donovan is as talented and as polished a human being as an person I’ve ever met,” he said. -via Newark Star-Ledger / August 23, 2022
According to sources, Jazz president Danny Ainge and Knicks president Leon Rose are at a Donovan Mitchell stalemate over really one thing — the amount of “unprotected” first-round picks in the package. On draft night in June, Rose collected a handful of protected first-rounders in his wheeling and dealing that cost him his own lottery pick at No. 11. But attaching protected first-rounders in the Utah deal hasn’t stirred Ainge’s soul. -via New York Post / August 22, 2022

 

Pat Riley confirms Heat will retire Udonis Haslem’s jersey

Your Miami HEAT announced today that they have re-signed forward Udonis Haslem. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “From the first day that I saw him compete, to the last day when we retire his jersey at our FTX home, UD will go …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Will Udonis Haslem’s last Heat dance be as an active participant? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 12:08 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Will Udonis Haslem’s last Heat dance be as an active participant? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… plus more. – 8:05 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
With Udonis Haslem back . . . the Heat are finished. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Actually, that is not all that taxing a reality. – 4:04 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Udonis Haslem return effectively puts no-vacancy sign out for Heat. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 11:46 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Who will be handed Heat’s torch by Udonis Haslem? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 11:45 AM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
Udonis Haslem has earned a 20th season but not everyone is crazy about the idea #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 9:52 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Udonis Haslem return effectively puts no-vacancy sign out for Heat. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… The way the payroll and tax situation stand at the moment, this might be all there is . . . until March or April. – 9:12 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Udonis Haslem confirms he is returning to Heat for 20th season nba.nbcsports.com/2022/08/22/udo… – 8:01 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Who will be handed Heat’s torch by Udonis Haslem? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… plus more. – 7:27 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Udonis Haslem has had more than 160 Heat teammates. Including:
– 4 guys named Chris.
– 2 Andre’s.
– 3 Derricks and a Derek.
– Dwyane and Dewayne.
– 2 Eddie’s and an Eddy.
– 2 Geralds.
– A Jamaal and a Jamario.
– 4 guys named James, another named King James.
– 2 Jasons.
(more) – 10:14 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Udonis Haslem is coming back for his 20th NBA season, he announced at his basketball camp on Sunday.
He joins Kobe and Dirk as the only NBA players to play 20 or more seasons for a single franchise 👏
More: https://t.co/sqB8PEOvms pic.twitter.com/EHdtmKG46o – 8:01 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem is returning to the Heat for a 20th season.
Haslem: “I got one more in me for Pop. Got one more in me for the city. Got one more in me for the team.”
What it means for Haslem and the Heat’s roster …
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:54 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Heat veteran Udonis Haslem to return for 20th and final NBA season
cbssports.com/nba/news/heat-… – 4:15 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Udonis Haslem says he’s coming back for 20th year with Heat (from @AP) apnews.com/article/9af5d5… – 3:50 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Likely Heat season-opening roster (barring trade):
Adebayo, Butler, Dedmon, Haslem, Herro, Highsmith, Jovic, Lowry, Martin, Oladipo, Robinson, Strus, Vincent, Yurtseven. With Days and Garrett on two-way deals. 15th spot vacant due to luxury tax. – 3:14 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Udonis, who lost his dad a year ago, said his father wanted him to play 20 seasons: “Won’t be the same. Won’t be as easy. Goal still remains the same. Win. Win a championship. Leave it on the line and hold your head high when it’s all over.” – 3:14 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Udonis Haslem is the highest-paid active player per minute in the last five seasons.
(Good for him). pic.twitter.com/0Dwwef3Qqu – 3:03 PM

Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
if you an explanation as to why the Heat continue to use a roster spot on Haslem then it’s probably too late for you to understand at this point – 2:58 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Udonis Haslem returning for 20th NBA season. What it means for Haslem and the Heat’s roster miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 2:56 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem added that this will be his final season. “One more year,” he said. – 2:52 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most seasons with one team:
21 — Dirk Nowitzki
20 — Kobe Bryant
20 — Udonis Haslem pic.twitter.com/8W5ZSwmmW1 – 2:47 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
My take on the Udonis Haslem situation a week ago on @5OTF_: pic.twitter.com/J5CIcF5f1D – 2:46 PM

Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Udonis Haslem will be the 3rd player in NBA history to play 20+ seasons with a single franchise. He joins…
Kobe Bryant (Lakers)
Dirk Nowitzki (Mavericks) – 2:45 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem spoke to us earlier this season about why reaching 20 seasons was so important to him and his dad. google.com/amp/s/amp.miam… – 2:44 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Heat veteran Udonis Haslem has announced he’s re-signing with the team. This will mark his 20th season in the NBA. – 2:42 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem announces he’s returning to the Heat for a 20th NBA season. Says he wants to follow through with what his dad wanted for him — to reach 20 seasons. pic.twitter.com/AfFb9IuF6x – 2:39 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Udonis Haslem back for year 20 – 2:39 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Udonis Haslem announces at his youth camp that he will sign a new deal with the Miami Heat and return for the 20th season of his NBA career. – 2:39 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Udonis Haslem says he will be back for a 20th season. pic.twitter.com/RkYtDgtawE – 2:38 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Oct. 28, 2003: Udonis Haslem makes NBA debut.
Nov. 18, 2003: Jalen Duren, now a Pistons rookie, is born.
The Heat captain will announce his plans for this season later this afternoon. – 7:43 AM

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One of the main reasons for Haslem’s decision to return was his father, Johnnie, who passed away in August of last year. Johnnie and his son always discussed the goal of playing two decades worth of NBA basketball, now Haslem plans on fulfilling that plan. “I have decided to follow through on what me and my father, and my father talked about,” Haslem announced. “I will finished what I started, I will play 20 years. I will play this year because I talked about that with my father and that’s the root of it. It won’t be the same, it won’t be as easy, but the goal still remains the same. Win and win a championship.” -via South Florida Sun-Sentinel / August 21, 2022
Haslem isn’t expecting much in terms of send-off for his 20th season in the league, and he does not really want one. Seeing his teammates succeed is enough of a goodbye tour for him. “It’s been a sacrifice, willingly, openly without asking for anything in return,” Haslem said. ”Watching Bam Adebayo play and get his contract and Caleb Martin get his contract and the James Johnson’s and those guys, that’s the farewell tour I want. That’s what I get out of it, that’s my gratification.” -via South Florida Sun-Sentinel / August 21, 2022

 

Udonis Haslem signs fully guaranteed deal with Miami

Udonis Haslem signed a fully guaranteed one-year, $2.91M contract with the Miami Heat . Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype What’s the buzz on Twitter? Ira Winderman @ IraHeatBeat ASK IRA: Will Udonis Haslem’s last Heat dance be as an active …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Will Udonis Haslem’s last Heat dance be as an active participant? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 12:08 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Will Udonis Haslem’s last Heat dance be as an active participant? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… plus more. – 8:05 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
With Udonis Haslem back . . . the Heat are finished. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Actually, that is not all that taxing a reality. – 4:04 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Udonis Haslem return effectively puts no-vacancy sign out for Heat. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 11:46 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Who will be handed Heat’s torch by Udonis Haslem? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 11:45 AM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
Udonis Haslem has earned a 20th season but not everyone is crazy about the idea #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 9:52 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Udonis Haslem return effectively puts no-vacancy sign out for Heat. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… The way the payroll and tax situation stand at the moment, this might be all there is . . . until March or April. – 9:12 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Udonis Haslem confirms he is returning to Heat for 20th season nba.nbcsports.com/2022/08/22/udo… – 8:01 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Who will be handed Heat’s torch by Udonis Haslem? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… plus more. – 7:27 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Udonis Haslem has had more than 160 Heat teammates. Including:
– 4 guys named Chris.
– 2 Andre’s.
– 3 Derricks and a Derek.
– Dwyane and Dewayne.
– 2 Eddie’s and an Eddy.
– 2 Geralds.
– A Jamaal and a Jamario.
– 4 guys named James, another named King James.
– 2 Jasons.
(more) – 10:14 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Udonis Haslem is coming back for his 20th NBA season, he announced at his basketball camp on Sunday.
He joins Kobe and Dirk as the only NBA players to play 20 or more seasons for a single franchise 👏
More: https://t.co/sqB8PEOvms pic.twitter.com/EHdtmKG46o – 8:01 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem is returning to the Heat for a 20th season.
Haslem: “I got one more in me for Pop. Got one more in me for the city. Got one more in me for the team.”
What it means for Haslem and the Heat’s roster …
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:54 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Heat veteran Udonis Haslem to return for 20th and final NBA season
cbssports.com/nba/news/heat-… – 4:15 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Udonis Haslem says he’s coming back for 20th year with Heat (from @AP) apnews.com/article/9af5d5… – 3:50 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Likely Heat season-opening roster (barring trade):
Adebayo, Butler, Dedmon, Haslem, Herro, Highsmith, Jovic, Lowry, Martin, Oladipo, Robinson, Strus, Vincent, Yurtseven. With Days and Garrett on two-way deals. 15th spot vacant due to luxury tax. – 3:14 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Udonis, who lost his dad a year ago, said his father wanted him to play 20 seasons: “Won’t be the same. Won’t be as easy. Goal still remains the same. Win. Win a championship. Leave it on the line and hold your head high when it’s all over.” – 3:14 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Udonis Haslem is the highest-paid active player per minute in the last five seasons.
(Good for him). pic.twitter.com/0Dwwef3Qqu – 3:03 PM

Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
if you an explanation as to why the Heat continue to use a roster spot on Haslem then it’s probably too late for you to understand at this point – 2:58 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Udonis Haslem returning for 20th NBA season. What it means for Haslem and the Heat’s roster miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 2:56 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem added that this will be his final season. “One more year,” he said. – 2:52 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most seasons with one team:
21 — Dirk Nowitzki
20 — Kobe Bryant
20 — Udonis Haslem pic.twitter.com/8W5ZSwmmW1 – 2:47 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
My take on the Udonis Haslem situation a week ago on @5OTF_: pic.twitter.com/J5CIcF5f1D – 2:46 PM

Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Udonis Haslem will be the 3rd player in NBA history to play 20+ seasons with a single franchise. He joins…
Kobe Bryant (Lakers)
Dirk Nowitzki (Mavericks) – 2:45 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem spoke to us earlier this season about why reaching 20 seasons was so important to him and his dad. google.com/amp/s/amp.miam… – 2:44 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Heat veteran Udonis Haslem has announced he’s re-signing with the team. This will mark his 20th season in the NBA. – 2:42 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem announces he’s returning to the Heat for a 20th NBA season. Says he wants to follow through with what his dad wanted for him — to reach 20 seasons. pic.twitter.com/AfFb9IuF6x – 2:39 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Udonis Haslem back for year 20 – 2:39 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Udonis Haslem announces at his youth camp that he will sign a new deal with the Miami Heat and return for the 20th season of his NBA career. – 2:39 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Udonis Haslem says he will be back for a 20th season. pic.twitter.com/RkYtDgtawE – 2:38 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Oct. 28, 2003: Udonis Haslem makes NBA debut.
Nov. 18, 2003: Jalen Duren, now a Pistons rookie, is born.
The Heat captain will announce his plans for this season later this afternoon. – 7:43 AM

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One of the main reasons for Haslem’s decision to return was his father, Johnnie, who passed away in August of last year. Johnnie and his son always discussed the goal of playing two decades worth of NBA basketball, now Haslem plans on fulfilling that plan. “I have decided to follow through on what me and my father, and my father talked about,” Haslem announced. “I will finished what I started, I will play 20 years. I will play this year because I talked about that with my father and that’s the root of it. It won’t be the same, it won’t be as easy, but the goal still remains the same. Win and win a championship.” -via South Florida Sun-Sentinel / August 21, 2022
Haslem isn’t expecting much in terms of send-off for his 20th season in the league, and he does not really want one. Seeing his teammates succeed is enough of a goodbye tour for him. “It’s been a sacrifice, willingly, openly without asking for anything in return,” Haslem said. ”Watching Bam Adebayo play and get his contract and Caleb Martin get his contract and the James Johnson’s and those guys, that’s the farewell tour I want. That’s what I get out of it, that’s my gratification.” -via South Florida Sun-Sentinel / August 21, 2022
“After I finish this season, I want to continue to be a part of the organization at the highest level,” Udonis Haslem said. “I want to sit next to Pat. I want to sit next to Andy [Elisburg]. I want to sit next to Micky [Arison], and continue to lead at that level. That’s what’s next for me.” -via South Florida Sun-Sentinel / August 21, 2022

 

Deividas Sirvydis signed non-guaranteed deal with Pacers

Deividas Sirvydis signed a one-year, fully non-guaranteed $1.85M contract with the Indiana Pacers . Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype More on this storyline Michael Scotto: Source: The Pacers have agreed to a 1-year deal with Deividas Sirvydis, …

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Michael Scotto: Source: The Pacers have agreed to a 1-year deal with Deividas Sirvydis, @hoopshype has learned. He was the 37th pick in the 2019 draft and spent two seasons with the Pistons. In Summer League with the Pelicans, he averaged 19.7 points, 46.6% 3FG, and 6.3 boards his last 3 games. -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / August 4, 2022

 

Bojan Bogdanovic, Patrick Beverley on Lakers’ radar?

Evan Sidery: Patrick Beverley and Bojan Bogdanovic are two potential trade targets to keep an eye for the Lakers, per @Shams Charania on @PatMcAfeeShow. Source: Twitter @esidery What’s the buzz on Twitter? Evan Sidery @ esidery Patrick Beverley and …

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Evan Sidery @esidery
Patrick Beverley and Bojan Bogdanovic are two potential trade targets to keep an eye for the Lakers, per @Shams Charania on @PatMcAfeeShow. – 12:46 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
But how did all of this affect Pat Beverley? That’s what I need to know – 12:36 PM
Patrick Beverley @patbev21
Yal can sit and don’t say nothing but that ain’t cool. It’s dudes with families out here who haven’t got a job because of this KD shit. And to be on and off ain’t cool. Blessing Gang🙏🏾🏀 – 11:37 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Croatia announced the 12-man squad for Eurobasket 2022.
Bojan Bogdanovic, Dario Saric, Ivica Zubac, Mario Hezonja and Krunoslav Simon will lead the team.
Croatia is in Group C and will face Greece, Italy, Ukraine, Great Britain and Estonia
#EuroBasket #iznadsvihHrvatska pic.twitter.com/ylUKbcdcwq – 9:08 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Pure basketball. Slovenia beat 94-88 Croatia.
Vlatko Cancar 21pts, 7-9 FG, 9rebs
Goran Dragic 19pts, 8-11 FG, 2asts
Luka Doncic 10pts, 5rebs, 6asts
Dario Saric 18pts, 7-12 FG, 6rebs
Bojan Bogdanovic 15pts, 5rebs, 6asts
Ivica Zuban 13pts, 5-8 FG, 7rebs
#MojTim #CroTeam – 4:09 PM

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Pat McAfee: “We told you a month ago that Kyrie to the Lakers wasn’t gonna happen.. the Lakers are open to anything that will make their team better” ~@ShamsCharania #PMSLive -via Twitter / August 23, 2022
Patrick Beverley: It’s not good business. These owners can’t wait until new deal comes. All we doing is hurting the future. Good day. Blessing Gang🙏🏾 -via Twitter @patbev21 / August 23, 2022
Patrick Beverley is not one to whine about getting moved from one team to another. The Utah Jazz guard recently addressed claims from fans about how the Minnesota Timberwolves “did him wrong when in fact that sentiment goes completely against how he views and interprets his offseason fate. Here’s Patrick Beverley going full Jay-Z, referencing the GOAT’s “I’m not a businessman, I’m a business, man” bar in explaining why he is thankful to the Timberwolves franchise. -via Clutch Points / August 11, 2022
The official Croatian roster for the upcoming Eurobasket will be the following: 1 Toni Perkovic 3 Jaleen Devon Smith 4 Roko Prkacin 7 Krunoslav Simon 8 Mario Hezonja 9 Dario Saric 10 Lovro Gnjidic 17 Karlo Matkovic 27 Ivan Ramljak 30 Dominik Mavra 40 Ivica Zubac 44 Bojan Bogdanovic -via EuroHoops.net / August 21, 2022
From limited action in the previous friendly contests to a 16-point showing producing 19 points. The Dragon caught fire after the break pouring 14 of his points in the second half. Vlatko Cancar of the Denver Nuggets scored 16 of his 21 points in the first half. Croatia was in control for most of the way but did not hold on despite Dario Saric of the Phoenix Suns tallying 18 points, Bojan Bogdanovic of the Utah Jazz 15 points, and Ivica Zubac of the Los Angeles Clippers 13 points. -via EuroHoops.net / August 20, 2022

 

Jazz, Knicks at a stalemate over amount of unprotected first-round picks for Donovan Mitchell

According to sources, Jazz president Danny Ainge and Knicks president Leon Rose are at a Donovan Mitchell stalemate over really one thing – the amount of “unprotected” first-round picks in the package. On draft night in June, Rose collected a …

According to sources, Jazz president Danny Ainge and Knicks president Leon Rose are at a Donovan Mitchell stalemate over really one thing — the amount of “unprotected” first-round picks in the package. On draft night in June, Rose collected a handful of protected first-rounders in his wheeling and dealing that cost him his own lottery pick at No. 11. But attaching protected first-rounders in the Utah deal hasn’t stirred Ainge’s soul.
Source: Marc Berman @ New York Post

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

NBA Math @NBA_Math
🗣NEW @HardwoodKnocks
📋 MORE Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell SLOP
🔘 *Can* the Grizzlies trade for KD? Should they? (1:12)
🔘 Death, taxes and the Knicks/Jazz/Mitchell (11:58)
🎧 https://t.co/g9d0gFTbJv
🍎 https://t.co/3vdOPbYmK4
✳️ https://t.co/lQWpklAy3q pic.twitter.com/kE3IFcNyNm – 4:15 PM

Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
Couple of #NBA gambling notes: #Grizzlies still +2100 to win title amid news of their interest in Kevin Durant. #Hornets are +12000; #Wizards +16000 despite news of their interest in Donovan Mitchell. Defending champs #Warriors still 3rd shortest odds behind #Celtics and #Bucks. – 1:36 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
[looking for new and unique takes on donovan mitchell trade rumors] pic.twitter.com/h1sxj9EqT8 – 12:03 PM

Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
The Jazz reportedly turned down this Knicks offer for Donovan Mitchell https://t.co/NF5Qo2QIF0 pic.twitter.com/2vY1oxMgem – 11:13 AM

Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
BRANDON MF NIMMO‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ – 6:32 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
MARK MF CANHA‼️‼️‼️‼️ – 6:27 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
Your parents ever do something that you find very annoying then realize you do the same thing and that’s where you get it from 😂😂 – 5:53 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
I had an amazing time at @RuckerPark155 with my @adidas Basketball
#adidasLegacy family! The energy and crowd were incredible. Can’t wait
to share more #DONISSUE4 soon.
@adidas Basketball #createdwithadidas pic.twitter.com/e1GXpNlhkD – 1:37 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
A roundup of the latest updates on the Donovan Mitchell front in “The Week That Was”
tommybeer.substack.com/p/week-in-revi… – 8:49 AM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Donovan Mitchell trade talks rekindled, but here’s why #Knicks are wary of #Jazz offers #NBA nypost.com/2022/08/20/don… – 7:50 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Hear what Jerry Ferrara would pitch to Donovan Mitchell to get him to join the New York Knicks when he joined Zach Harper & Tim Legler pic.twitter.com/hM3YTtqTFf – 6:00 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
Panama 🇵🇦 📍 ❤️ – 4:05 PM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
For those asking, here’s the convo I had with @espn700bill yesterday regarding #jazz trade talks with #Knicks involving Donovan Mitchell:
spreaker.com/user/broadwaym… – 10:03 AM

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A source told The Post Ainge is after four unprotected first-round picks — not just two. That’s no small gap. In fact, Ainge doesn’t have many strong preferences on the players coming back, though shooting guard Quentin Grimes certainly is high on his list. The Knicks, too, aren’t concerned with the exact player package — just the amount of first-round picks they give up. -via New York Post / August 22, 2022
The Post reported Saturday the Knicks’ belief is a Jalen Brunson-Mitchell backcourt can be the elixir to a 10-game jump in the standings from 37 wins to 47 wins. However, if they give up the entire farm of first-rounders, they will be hard-pressed to make another significant trade to make them a championship contender. They believe having Brunson and Mitchell would spur another star to join them. -via New York Post / August 22, 2022
The Jazz and Knicks are in discussions on a trade that would send Donovan Mitchell to New York, according to sources. A deal is not considered imminent yet, but the Knicks are motivated to acquire Mitchell and have proposed new packages to Utah’s new front office led by CEO Danny Ainge. -via The Athletic / August 22, 2022

 

Nets not lowering asking price for Kevin Durant

Hope, they say, is not a strategy, but it appears to be the foundation of Brooklyn’s approach with Durant. League sources maintain that the Nets have not yet lowered their asking price in response to Durant’s trade demand and thus appear to be …

Hope, they say, is not a strategy, but it appears to be the foundation of Brooklyn’s approach with Durant. League sources maintain that the Nets have not yet lowered their asking price in response to Durant’s trade demand and thus appear to be banking on the idea that there is still time for Durant to soften his trade-me stance and reengage with the franchise he is signed with for the next four seasons at $194 million.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
FWIW, rival teams and the Nets are playing this as they should. The stress test comes when the games start, there’s no reason for BKN to sell Durant short before then. Conversely, no one should be offering top dollar right now, at least not until Marks/co pass the stress test. – 12:07 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
More and more teams inquiring about Kevin Durant #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 11:16 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
PPG leaders for a franchise (since the merger):
Thunder — Durant (27.4)
Warriors — Durant (25.8)
Nets — Durant (28.7)
One of the best scorers we’ve ever seen. pic.twitter.com/2CzFH8CHkp – 10:36 AM

Jon Chepkevich @JonChep
Desmond Bane is now borderline untouchable in KEVIN DURANT trade talks. Think about that for a second…
Just three years ago, Bane was not even invited to the G League Elite Camp.
Quite the come up + reminder that everyone’s path is different. – 10:35 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Kevin Durant trade rumors: Grizzlies have made ‘new inquiries’ about Nets superstar, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/kevin… – 10:27 AM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
All that was reported was that Memphis showed interest in KD, and that Bane and Jackson aren’t available.
Is that enough to get a deal done? Most will say no. But it really depends on what other offers are out there. (That’s the point of showing interest, so you know). – 10:22 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Another round of “What did the Celtics actually offer to the Nets for KD?” has kicked off.
NBAugust can’t end soon enough. – 10:20 AM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
You got teams out here talking about players like Scottie Barnes and Jaylen Brown in KD discussions.
It’s highly unlikely those Memphis talks gain any steam without Jaren Jackson or Desmond Bane. This is arguably the league’s best player/scorer. – 10:14 AM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The Grizzlies aren’t going to recklessly go after Kevin Durant. If Memphis can keep its preferred core together while acquiring arguably the league’s best player, it could be scary hours in Memphis.
Story: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 10:08 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
If Jaren isn’t being offered, seems like a Memphis package for Durant would have to include Green and Adams to get anywhere near the $35.6M they’d have to send out as salary match. They could also sign-and-trade Jarrett Culver to make some confederate money for a deal. – 10:04 AM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
The Grizzlies have shown interest in a Kevin Durant trade, per @Shams Charania. But so far they won’t include Bane or Jackson.
Anything else would have to include Dillon Brooks, Steven Adams, Danny Green (and then a truckload of first-round picks).
dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 10:02 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
If the Grizzlies do trade for KD, he might get a @MemphisZoo giraffe named after him just like Ja.
I say make it happen @Kevin Durant – 10:01 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
the grizzlies were one of the first teams that popped into my head when durant made his trade request. wrote about it here: si.com/.amp/nba/2022/… – 9:59 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Why KD will remain a Net:
* The Raptors have refused to make Scottie Barnes available
* The Pels say Brandon Ingram is untouchable
* The Grizz won’t include Jaren Jackson or Desmond Bane
* The Heat won’t trade Bam Adebayo.
* The Celtics won’t move Marcus Smart or Robert Williams – 9:27 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
A new Western Conference contender is expressing interest in Kevin Durant – fresh Inside Pass at @TheAthletic breaking down the latest on the Nets star:
theathletic.com/3526628/2022/0… – 9:15 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Offensively. Aside from dunking at close range. There is nothing that KD can do that Steph doesn’t do better. Steph shoots better from every spot on the floor. KD just gets more credit because he’s 6-10 with a handle. – 2:03 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Kevin Durant is often referred to as the greatest/most versatile scorer ever. (For some reason)
Most active 50-point Games:
Harden 23
LeBron 14
Dame 12
Steph 10 – 12:29 AM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
Update: Kevin Durant has not been traded. – 1:48 PM

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Brooklyn is expected to stay local for training camp this season and train in its own facility after preparing for last season with an extended stay in San Diego. It should be quite a scene if Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons are all there Sept. 26 for Media Day. -via marcstein.substack.com / August 22, 2022
Kevin Durant reportedly is seeking a trade away from Brooklyn and Kyrie Irving’s future with the franchise remains uncertain. They’ve been linked to trade packages involving the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, respectively. “I knew it was a business but I didn’t know anything about it,” Duke said. “It’s still not really too different. Obviously, things affect me now that I’m in it, but I just try to keep to the main thing — working out, working hard.” -via Providence Journal / August 22, 2022
The Grizzlies will not include Jackson or Bane in a potential offer for Durant, sources said, but rather a package built around their bevy of draft picks. -via The Athletic / August 22, 2022

 

Jayson Tatum played with fracture in left wrist last season

In a recent interview with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum said he played with a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist at the end of last season. Tatum said he injured the wrist with about two months to play …

In a recent interview with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum said he played with a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist at the end of last season. Tatum said he injured the wrist with about two months to play in the regular season. The Boston star said he reinjured the wrist in the second round of the playoffs when he was fouled by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Tatum said that reinjury occurred when he fell following a dunk that he found on by Antetokounmpo.
Source: RealGM

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The CrawsOver Pro-Am in Seattle on Saturday featuring @LeBron James and Jayson Tatum was cut short due to condensation on the court.
@Amin Elhassan explains how Seattle made a statement to the NBA in pro basketball’s return to the Emerald City. pic.twitter.com/OIUoyQySjw – 5:00 PM

Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
New: -How Brad Stevens’ approach has differed from Danny Ainge’s
-Asst GM Mike Zarren heads to Italy to help co-owner Steve Pagliuca’s soccer club
-What’s the deal with these long Cs road trips?
-Tatum faces IT in Seattle
-Grant on Jaylen trade rumors
bostonglobe.com/2022/08/21/spo… – 12:20 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Don’t mind me. I’m just dreaming of the lineup combinations Ime Udoka can use when he has Tatum, Brown, Smart, Rob, Horford, Brogdon, Gallo, Grant and Pritchard all available. Big, small, perimeter-focused, interior-focused, offense-focus, defense-focused, etc. It’s all there. – 12:10 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
LeBron, Tatum pro-am Seattle game gets cut short
sportando.basketball/en/lebron-tatu… – 4:14 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
This thing is star-studded. Tari Eason is playing. LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Dejounte Murray, Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren are there.
The live stream is going in @RocketsWatch. Come join us:
getplayback.com/room/rocketswa… – 9:05 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
LeBron, Tatum, Dejounte and Gordon on one team.
Rookies Chet and Banchero on the other team.
LeBron even creating super teams in a pro-am. Smh – 8:59 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Today’s @thecrawsover game is an NBA All-Star Game sample.
Some of the best on the floor will play in Seattle. LeBron, Tatum, Murray, Gordon, Thomas, Banchero, Holmgren. It’s a basketball party in Seattle! – 4:07 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
LeBron James returns to Seattle to play in CrawsOver with Paolo Banchero, Jayson Tatum, more NBA stars
sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 9:35 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Jamal Crawford has turned the @crawsover in Seattle into the summer’s most star-studded event:
LeBron James (4x Champ, 18x All-Star)
Jayson Tatum (3x All-Star)
Trae Young (2x All-Star)
Isaiah Thomas (2x All-Star)
Dejounte Murray (1x All-Star)
Paolo (No. 1 pick)
Chet (No. 2 pick) – 12:49 AM

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According to Tatum, no one but Celtics personnel were aware of the injury. He regularly wore a brace on the injured wrist, but never when the media was present. Tatum said he won’t use the injury as any sort of excuse because “if I’m going out there to play, nothing matters”. -via RealGM / August 21, 2022
“Those three, four days afterward, I was miserable,” Tatum admitted. “I really, really was. It took some time to kinda get out of that funk and just enjoy my life, enjoy being around my son and my family.” -via Clutch Points / August 21, 2022
“It’s just tough,” he continued. “Sometimes I come off as so laid back, I don’t know if people understand how much I invest into this game, how much I care, how hard I work. … But it was just so tough because I literally gave everything that I had. To feel like I ran out, that I didn’t have anything left to give, and we were so close. “I didn’t have an appetite. I didn’t want to talk to anybody. I didn’t want to go anywhere. I was just in my house for like thee, four days straight.” -via Clutch Points / August 21, 2022

 

Udonis Haslem will retire after 2022-23 season

Anthony Chiang: Udonis Haslem added that this will be his final season. “One more year,” he said. Source: Twitter @Anthony_Chiang What’s the buzz on Twitter? Anthony Chiang @ Anthony_Chiang NEW: Udonis Haslem returning for 20th NBA season. What it …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Udonis Haslem returning for 20th NBA season. What it means for Haslem and the Heat’s roster miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 2:56 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem added that this will be his final season. “One more year,” he said. – 2:52 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The heart and soul of the Miami Heat will return for his 20th NBA season. All of them in one franchise. Udonis Haslem, as known as OG, will remain in his role in the team another one season. The representer of Heat Culture stays here. #heatculture – 2:51 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most seasons with one team:
21 — Dirk Nowitzki
20 — Kobe Bryant
20 — Udonis Haslem pic.twitter.com/8W5ZSwmmW1 – 2:47 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
My take on the Udonis Haslem situation a week ago on @5OTF_: pic.twitter.com/J5CIcF5f1D – 2:46 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem spoke to us earlier this season about why reaching 20 seasons was so important to him and his dad. google.com/amp/s/amp.miam… – 2:44 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Heat veteran Udonis Haslem has announced he’s re-signing with the team. This will mark his 20th season in the NBA. – 2:42 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem announces he’s returning to the Heat for a 20th NBA season. Says he wants to follow through with what his dad wanted for him — to reach 20 seasons. pic.twitter.com/AfFb9IuF6x – 2:39 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Udonis Haslem back for year 20 – 2:39 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Udonis Haslem announces at his youth camp that he will sign a new deal with the Miami Heat and return for the 20th season of his NBA career. – 2:39 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Oct. 28, 2003: Udonis Haslem makes NBA debut.
Nov. 18, 2003: Jalen Duren, now a Pistons rookie, is born.
The Heat captain will announce his plans for this season later this afternoon. – 7:43 AM

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Matt Williams: Udonis Haslem will be the 3rd player in NBA history to play 20+ seasons with a single franchise. He joins… Kobe Bryant (Lakers) Dirk Nowitzki (Mavericks) -via Twitter @StatsWilliams / August 21, 2022

 

Udonis Haslem returns for 20th season in Miami

Tim Reynolds: Udonis Haslem says he will be back for a 20th season. Source: Twitter @ByTimReynolds What’s the buzz on Twitter? StatMuse @ statmuse Most seasons with one team: 21 – Dirk Nowitzki 20 – Kobe Bryant 20 – Udonis Haslem …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

StatMuse @statmuse
Most seasons with one team:
21 — Dirk Nowitzki
20 — Kobe Bryant
20 — Udonis Haslem pic.twitter.com/8W5ZSwmmW1 – 2:47 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
My take on the Udonis Haslem situation a week ago on @5OTF_: pic.twitter.com/J5CIcF5f1D – 2:46 PM

Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Udonis Haslem will be the 3rd player in NBA history to play 20+ seasons with a single franchise. He joins…
Kobe Bryant (Lakers)
Dirk Nowitzki (Mavericks) – 2:45 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem spoke to us earlier this season about why reaching 20 seasons was so important to him and his dad. google.com/amp/s/amp.miam… – 2:44 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Heat veteran Udonis Haslem has announced he’s re-signing with the team. This will mark his 20th season in the NBA. – 2:42 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Udonis Haslem back for year 20 – 2:39 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Udonis Haslem announces at his youth camp that he will sign a new deal with the Miami Heat and return for the 20th season of his NBA career. – 2:39 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Udonis Haslem says he will be back for a 20th season. pic.twitter.com/RkYtDgtawE – 2:38 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Oct. 28, 2003: Udonis Haslem makes NBA debut.
Nov. 18, 2003: Jalen Duren, now a Pistons rookie, is born.
The Heat captain will announce his plans for this season later this afternoon. – 7:43 AM

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Anthony Chiang: Udonis Haslem announces he’s returning to the Heat for a 20th NBA season. Says he wants to follow through with what his dad wanted for him — to reach 20 seasons. -via Twitter @Anthony_Chiang / August 21, 2022