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.
Source: Shams Charania @ The Athletic
Source: Shams Charania @ The Athletic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
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
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
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
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
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
From earlier this summer:
One thing to remember is that there isn’t a desperation on the Memphis side. The Nets’ asking price is steep, and Shams also reported that the Grizzlies aren’t inclined to offer Desmond Bane/Jaren Jackson Jr. Grizzlies could just be kicking the tires. pic.twitter.com/QTZKyL1Xhq – 9:34 AM
From earlier this summer:
One thing to remember is that there isn’t a desperation on the Memphis side. The Nets’ asking price is steep, and Shams also reported that the Grizzlies aren’t inclined to offer Desmond Bane/Jaren Jackson Jr. Grizzlies could just be kicking the tires. pic.twitter.com/QTZKyL1Xhq – 9:34 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
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
More on this storyline
Recently, a new team has shown interest in Durant: the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources tell The Athletic. Fresh off a 56-win season, the Grizzlies have made new inquiries to the Nets about Durant, those sources added. Memphis has five first-round draft picks available (four unprotected selections of its own and one protected via Golden State in 2024) to theoretically utilize in a trade as well as young players like Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, Ziaire Williams, Brandon Clarke, Kennedy Chandler and David Roddy. -via The Athletic / August 22, 2022
The Commercial Appeal interviewed Dr. Kenneth Jung, an orthopedics doctor who specializes in foot and ankle fractures, to get more clarity on Jackson’s injury. Jung was a foot and ankle consultant for the L.A. Lakers, Anaheim Ducks and L.A. Kings, among other sports franchises. -via Memphis Commercial Appeal / August 16, 2022
CA: What should we know about a stress fracture injury? Jung: The most important thing is which bone it is. The common one, especially in basketball players, is the fifth metatarsal. Another common one that requires surgery is the navicular, which is like in the middle of the foot. Jackson had surgery at the end of June, so it’s either something that he was dealing with through the season and it didn’t progress, or he may have started working out again and noticed pain there. -via Memphis Commercial Appeal / August 16, 2022
Drew Hill: Desmond Bane on Ja Morant’s payday: “He deserves it and more. He put the work in. He’s a great representation of our program and what we stand for. I’m really happy for him.” -via Twitter @DrewHill_DM / August 1, 2022
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County raised more than $100,000 with its Smart Futures Dinner that honored Desmond Bane. The money from the annual fundraiser came from auctions, sponsors and dinner attendees, according to a news release. -via Pal Item / August 1, 2022