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“In terms of whether he wanted to stay, …
“In terms of whether he wanted to stay, Zion had always been very clear with us about what he wanted, about what his goal set was. He never wavered off of that.”
Keith Smith: There are no options in …
Keith Smith: There are no options in Zion Williamson’s contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, as David Griffin told us. There is also no trade bonus. The Pelicans do have protections in the deal should Williamson miss significant games in the future, a league source tells @spotrac.
JD Shaw: The Pelicans have officially …
JD Shaw: The Pelicans have officially signed Zion Williamson to his extension. “Zion is an astounding 22-year old talent, who we believe is just scratching the surface of what he is capable of, both on and off the floor,” Pelicans EVP of basketball operations David Griffin said.
No player option on Zion Williamson’s five-year deal
Michael Scotto: Zion Williamson’s five-year extension with the New Orleans Pelicans has no player option, Pelicans executive David Griffin says. Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto What’s the buzz on Twitter? Danny Leroux @ DannyLeroux Dunc’d On Prime: …
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On Prime: Zion and Garland Extend, Catching Up on Every Deal w/ @Nate Duncan
Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Offseason Total Access Sale: https://t.co/n4QLDCqWYd pic.twitter.com/Fbo6SlJTwU – 5:00 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: Zion and Garland Extend, Catching Up on Every Deal w/ @Nate Duncan
Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Offseason Total Access Sale: https://t.co/n4QLDCqWYd pic.twitter.com/Fbo6SlJTwU – 5:00 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Zion Williamson’s five-year extension with the New Orleans Pelicans has no player option, Pelicans executive David Griffin says. – 4:43 PM
Zion Williamson’s five-year extension with the New Orleans Pelicans has no player option, Pelicans executive David Griffin says. – 4:43 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Zion Williamson doesn’t have a player option in the 5th year of his rookie extension with the Pelicans, David Griffin just said. – 4:42 PM
Zion Williamson doesn’t have a player option in the 5th year of his rookie extension with the Pelicans, David Griffin just said. – 4:42 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
David Griffin says Zion Williamson’s five-year deal has no player option in the fifth year. – 4:42 PM
David Griffin says Zion Williamson’s five-year deal has no player option in the fifth year. – 4:42 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
No player option in the 5th year of the contract extension for Zion Williamson – 4:42 PM
No player option in the 5th year of the contract extension for Zion Williamson – 4:42 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
David Griffin says that Zion Williamson does not have a fifth year player option. It was a sign of how bought in he is. – 4:41 PM
David Griffin says that Zion Williamson does not have a fifth year player option. It was a sign of how bought in he is. – 4:41 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
No player option on the 5th year of Zion Williamson’s new extension, David Griffin. – 4:41 PM
No player option on the 5th year of Zion Williamson’s new extension, David Griffin. – 4:41 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
David Griffin said Zion Williamson is making the same level of commitment to the Pelicans the same way that Brandon Ingram did. Waiting to see if that means no player option. – 4:41 PM
David Griffin said Zion Williamson is making the same level of commitment to the Pelicans the same way that Brandon Ingram did. Waiting to see if that means no player option. – 4:41 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
David Griffin says Zion Williamson does not have a player option on this deal. It’s a straight five years. – 4:41 PM
David Griffin says Zion Williamson does not have a player option on this deal. It’s a straight five years. – 4:41 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
If you want to be excited about Zion and the Pelicans
Zion Williamson signs extension with the New Orleans Pelicans and the NBA better watch out!
https://t.co/lRd2avLmCO pic.twitter.com/veO4qn7dvo – 4:40 PM
If you want to be excited about Zion and the Pelicans
Zion Williamson signs extension with the New Orleans Pelicans and the NBA better watch out!
https://t.co/lRd2avLmCO pic.twitter.com/veO4qn7dvo – 4:40 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Griff: “We’re really excited to see what the core of this group can do together.”
Willie Green says he feels like it could be “scary” for other teams when the team adds a healthy Zion to the lineup from last year. – 4:38 PM
Griff: “We’re really excited to see what the core of this group can do together.”
Willie Green says he feels like it could be “scary” for other teams when the team adds a healthy Zion to the lineup from last year. – 4:38 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zion said the past year has been an “emotional roller coaster” because people were questioning whether he wanted to be in New Orleans and questioning his family when they were in public.
He said his focus was to stay positive and get healthy. – 4:38 PM
Zion said the past year has been an “emotional roller coaster” because people were questioning whether he wanted to be in New Orleans and questioning his family when they were in public.
He said his focus was to stay positive and get healthy. – 4:38 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zion Williamson says he found out he broke his foot on his birthday last year.
This year, he signs a five-year extension on his birthday. – 4:31 PM
Zion Williamson says he found out he broke his foot on his birthday last year.
This year, he signs a five-year extension on his birthday. – 4:31 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Zion Williamson says last year on July 6 – his birthday – he found out be broke his foot.
Today on his birthday, he signs a five-year extension that can be worth up to $231 million. – 4:30 PM
Zion Williamson says last year on July 6 – his birthday – he found out be broke his foot.
Today on his birthday, he signs a five-year extension that can be worth up to $231 million. – 4:30 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Zion turned 22 today. He said he found out he broke his foot on his birthday last year. He thanks the Pelicans for believing in him. – 4:29 PM
Zion turned 22 today. He said he found out he broke his foot on his birthday last year. He thanks the Pelicans for believing in him. – 4:29 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
David Griffin says that by signing the extension Zion Williamson’s actions speak far louder than any words out there in the media – 4:25 PM
David Griffin says that by signing the extension Zion Williamson’s actions speak far louder than any words out there in the media – 4:25 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
“I’m locked in, baby.”
Zion Williamson has officially signed his contract extension with the Pelicans pic.twitter.com/3eEOi9uX38 – 4:20 PM
“I’m locked in, baby.”
Zion Williamson has officially signed his contract extension with the Pelicans pic.twitter.com/3eEOi9uX38 – 4:20 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Zion Williamson signing his contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans
Zion says he’s, “Locked in!” pic.twitter.com/8ivL7S6CNF – 4:19 PM
Zion Williamson signing his contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans
Zion says he’s, “Locked in!” pic.twitter.com/8ivL7S6CNF – 4:19 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Zion signing his contract at Dryades YMCA pic.twitter.com/w3n00bLboW – 4:18 PM
Zion signing his contract at Dryades YMCA pic.twitter.com/w3n00bLboW – 4:18 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Zion and Garland Extend, Catching Up on Every Deal w/ @Danny Leroux
Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Offseason Total Access Sale: https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/LBpRZF79Mb – 4:00 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: Zion and Garland Extend, Catching Up on Every Deal w/ @Danny Leroux
Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Offseason Total Access Sale: https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/LBpRZF79Mb – 4:00 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On Prime: Zion and Garland Extend, Catching Up on Every Deal w/ @Nate Duncan
Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Offseason Total Access Sale: https://t.co/n4QLDCqWYd pic.twitter.com/ff0hc4p2mL – 2:00 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: Zion and Garland Extend, Catching Up on Every Deal w/ @Nate Duncan
Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Offseason Total Access Sale: https://t.co/n4QLDCqWYd pic.twitter.com/ff0hc4p2mL – 2:00 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Zion and Garland Extend, Catching Up on Every Deal w/ @Danny Leroux
Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Offseason Total Access Sale: https://t.co/XSgwN6kjka pic.twitter.com/7voRajbgXG – 12:30 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: Zion and Garland Extend, Catching Up on Every Deal w/ @Danny Leroux
Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Offseason Total Access Sale: https://t.co/XSgwN6kjka pic.twitter.com/7voRajbgXG – 12:30 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On Prime: Zion and Garland Extend, Catching Up on Every Deal w/ @Nate Duncan
Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Offseason Total Access Sale: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F pic.twitter.com/1ElDdnYkUG – 11:15 AM
Dunc’d On Prime: Zion and Garland Extend, Catching Up on Every Deal w/ @Nate Duncan
Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Offseason Total Access Sale: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F pic.twitter.com/1ElDdnYkUG – 11:15 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
New @FromTheWingPod: Zion is here to stay. Why the extension is a win-win.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fro…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7AyFur… – 9:38 AM
New @FromTheWingPod: Zion is here to stay. Why the extension is a win-win.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fro…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7AyFur… – 9:38 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
🎂 Happy 22nd birthday to Zion Williamson!
📊 85 GP, 25.7 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 3.2 APG
🎯 60.4 FG%, 33.3 3P%, 68.3 FT%
⭐️ 1x (2021)
In 2020-21, Williamson recorded the highest FG percentage in NBA history by a player who averaged at least 25 PPG (61.1%). pic.twitter.com/P3hTscMNhF – 8:45 AM
🎂 Happy 22nd birthday to Zion Williamson!
📊 85 GP, 25.7 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 3.2 APG
🎯 60.4 FG%, 33.3 3P%, 68.3 FT%
⭐️ 1x (2021)
In 2020-21, Williamson recorded the highest FG percentage in NBA history by a player who averaged at least 25 PPG (61.1%). pic.twitter.com/P3hTscMNhF – 8:45 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime: Zion and Garland Extend, Catching Up on Every Deal. Join @Danny Leroux
and me duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 6:15 PM
New Dunc’d On Prime: Zion and Garland Extend, Catching Up on Every Deal. Join @Danny Leroux
and me duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 6:15 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Zion Williamson’s contract extension would become fully guaranteed for super-max if he makes All-NBA team next year nba.nbcsports.com/2022/07/05/rep… – 5:31 PM
Report: Zion Williamson’s contract extension would become fully guaranteed for super-max if he makes All-NBA team next year nba.nbcsports.com/2022/07/05/rep… – 5:31 PM
More on this storyline
Andrew Lopez: Zion Williamson signs his five-year extension. “I’m locked in,” Zion says. pic.twitter.com/76N3lDLyoU -via Twitter @_Andrew_Lopez / July 6, 2022
Pat McAfee: “Zion Williamson was ecstatic to sign this new contract to stay in New Orleans.. this is a deal he wanted to get done” ~ @ShamsCharania ATTA BABY ZION #PMSLive -via Twitter / July 5, 2022
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has agreed on a five-year, $193 million designated maximum rookie extension that could earn him as much as $231 million, CAA Sports’ co-head of Basketball Austin Brown told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. -via ESPN / July 2, 2022
‘Very preliminary’ trade discussions between Pelicans and Nets for Kevin Durant?
Windhorst hinted that there have been discussions and Lopez said he “assumes” there have been talks. But both said it would probably be, at this point, very preliminary. Windhorst: “I don’t know what they’re offering. Maybe they haven’t offered him …
Windhorst hinted that there have been discussions and Lopez said he “assumes” there have been talks. But both said it would probably be, at this point, very preliminary. Windhorst: “I don’t know what they’re offering. Maybe they haven’t offered him yet but if you put Griff (David Griffin, EVP of the Pelicans) on the stand and ask, ‘did you offer Brandon Ingram?’ he’d say, ‘No, your honor that is not accurate, I suppose. I mean if they are having conversations, they have to know it would involve Ingram. They’re not taking, with all due respect, a hot package around CJ McCollum.” Lopez: “I assume that has been discussed. But of course If that was an offer there. If it was ‘offered.”
Source: Net Income @ NetsDaily
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Why hasn’t Kevin Durant been traded yet?
@Amin Elhassan explains why it comes down to Kevin Durant’s preferred destinations. #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/jBtoSIATqd – 12:04 PM
Why hasn’t Kevin Durant been traded yet?
@Amin Elhassan explains why it comes down to Kevin Durant’s preferred destinations. #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/jBtoSIATqd – 12:04 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: Kevin Durant Mock Trade w/ @DanFeldmanNBA @Danny Leroux
Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Offseason Total Access Sale: https://t.co/XSgwN6kjka pic.twitter.com/82GkxQw1qL – 12:00 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: Kevin Durant Mock Trade w/ @DanFeldmanNBA @Danny Leroux
Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Offseason Total Access Sale: https://t.co/XSgwN6kjka pic.twitter.com/82GkxQw1qL – 12:00 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: There’s no clear resolution to the Kevin Durant trade demand in sight. Why that’s probably good news for the Celtics masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 11:47 AM
New: There’s no clear resolution to the Kevin Durant trade demand in sight. Why that’s probably good news for the Celtics masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 11:47 AM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On Prime: Kevin Durant Mock Trade w/ @Nate Duncan @DanFeldmanNBA
Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Offseason Total Access Sale: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F pic.twitter.com/akMdwTJnkd – 11:00 AM
Dunc’d On Prime: Kevin Durant Mock Trade w/ @Nate Duncan @DanFeldmanNBA
Get 35% off the monthly price with our Mock Offseason Total Access Sale: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F pic.twitter.com/akMdwTJnkd – 11:00 AM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Stepping inside the Kevin Durant-Deandre Ayton offseason vortex @BR_NBA: bleacherreport.com/articles/10041… – 10:42 AM
Stepping inside the Kevin Durant-Deandre Ayton offseason vortex @BR_NBA: bleacherreport.com/articles/10041… – 10:42 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jumping on @AZSports in five minutes to talk KD/Kyrie/Nets. – 10:41 AM
Jumping on @AZSports in five minutes to talk KD/Kyrie/Nets. – 10:41 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck
▪️ Deep dive into the Jazz-‘Wolves deal
▪️ Will reloaded Boston make a run at KD?
▪️ Should the Nets bring KD and Kyrie back?
Links: bit.ly/2w1G5e2 – 10:00 AM
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck
▪️ Deep dive into the Jazz-‘Wolves deal
▪️ Will reloaded Boston make a run at KD?
▪️ Should the Nets bring KD and Kyrie back?
Links: bit.ly/2w1G5e2 – 10:00 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Good morning #NetsWorld: Can the Nets build a roster good enough to make Kevin Durant want to stay in Brooklyn? It sure looks like they’re trying, but the job’s not done just yet.
nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 9:38 AM
Good morning #NetsWorld: Can the Nets build a roster good enough to make Kevin Durant want to stay in Brooklyn? It sure looks like they’re trying, but the job’s not done just yet.
nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 9:38 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Highest career postseason scoring averages in NBA history (min. 30 games):
1. Michael Jordan: 33.4 points per game
2. Allen Iverson: 29.7 PPG
3. Kevin Durant: 29.5 PPG
4. Jerry West: 29.1 PPG
5. LeBron James: 28.7 PPG
6. Donovan Mitchell: 28.5 PPG
tommybeer.substack.com/p/the-case-for… – 9:26 AM
Highest career postseason scoring averages in NBA history (min. 30 games):
1. Michael Jordan: 33.4 points per game
2. Allen Iverson: 29.7 PPG
3. Kevin Durant: 29.5 PPG
4. Jerry West: 29.1 PPG
5. LeBron James: 28.7 PPG
6. Donovan Mitchell: 28.5 PPG
tommybeer.substack.com/p/the-case-for… – 9:26 AM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
ICYMI…
— Rival GM and source have both concern and optimism for Malcolm Brogdon with @Celtics
— Remembering when Kevin Durant was intrigued by Celts (and Tom Brady)
— Opponents discuss @Minnesota Timberwolves‘ “big” gamble
bit.ly/3OEz7yN – 9:08 AM
ICYMI…
— Rival GM and source have both concern and optimism for Malcolm Brogdon with @Celtics
— Remembering when Kevin Durant was intrigued by Celts (and Tom Brady)
— Opponents discuss @Minnesota Timberwolves‘ “big” gamble
bit.ly/3OEz7yN – 9:08 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Will the Nets soon part ways with superstar Kevin Durant?
Despite the trade request, @TermineRadio would keep KD in Brooklyn if he were in charge
#NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/5fAZFdYhfT – 9:04 AM
Will the Nets soon part ways with superstar Kevin Durant?
Despite the trade request, @TermineRadio would keep KD in Brooklyn if he were in charge
#NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/5fAZFdYhfT – 9:04 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
ICYMI from the weekend: five Kevin Durant trades that makes *some* sense theathletic.com/3397313/2022/0… – 8:55 AM
ICYMI from the weekend: five Kevin Durant trades that makes *some* sense theathletic.com/3397313/2022/0… – 8:55 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Massive @FTFonFS1 today… Brou has some news on KD & Kyrie and what the Nets might end up doing, Wildes is doing cartwheels over Chet & I’m debating whether or not the Lakers have currently a bottom 5 ownership group in the NBA.
Should be fun! – 6:24 AM
Massive @FTFonFS1 today… Brou has some news on KD & Kyrie and what the Nets might end up doing, Wildes is doing cartwheels over Chet & I’m debating whether or not the Lakers have currently a bottom 5 ownership group in the NBA.
Should be fun! – 6:24 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime: Kevin Durant Mock Trades with @Danny Leroux @DanFeldmanNBA. Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 1:45 AM
New Dunc’d On Prime: Kevin Durant Mock Trades with @Danny Leroux @DanFeldmanNBA. Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 1:45 AM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
👀 @Chet Holmgren makes his #NBASummer debut in the Nike KD 15! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/49xkYTGqfs – 12:30 AM
👀 @Chet Holmgren makes his #NBASummer debut in the Nike KD 15! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/49xkYTGqfs – 12:30 AM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Chet Holmgren makes his debut with #7 and the KD 15s 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/riFVns6WCe – 10:31 PM
Chet Holmgren makes his debut with #7 and the KD 15s 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/riFVns6WCe – 10:31 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Guys, I can report that Chet Holmgren is better defense Kevin Durant – 9:46 PM
Guys, I can report that Chet Holmgren is better defense Kevin Durant – 9:46 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
New story @BR_NBA tomorrow before the moratorium concludes at noon ET.
Then, excited to be joined by @Andy Larsen on @getcallin to talk Rudy Gobert trade, its impact on the Kevin Durant market, Utah’s future, plus we’ll take your questions:
callin.com/link/kNKbcSmnML – 9:20 PM
New story @BR_NBA tomorrow before the moratorium concludes at noon ET.
Then, excited to be joined by @Andy Larsen on @getcallin to talk Rudy Gobert trade, its impact on the Kevin Durant market, Utah’s future, plus we’ll take your questions:
callin.com/link/kNKbcSmnML – 9:20 PM
Mike Mazzeo @MazzNYC
Per Caesars: Among all NBA title bets placed today at Caesars Sportsbook, a seismic 77% of the total number of tickets and 94% of the total dollars wagered are on the Nets: down to 30-1 from 50-1 amid report KD-Kyrie could somehow possibly stay – 9:04 PM
Per Caesars: Among all NBA title bets placed today at Caesars Sportsbook, a seismic 77% of the total number of tickets and 94% of the total dollars wagered are on the Nets: down to 30-1 from 50-1 amid report KD-Kyrie could somehow possibly stay – 9:04 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Something I’m unclear on with the Durant trade request. It’s because of how the Nets treated Kyrie Irving? Like, he’s so close with Kyrie and back him and didn’t like how the Nets treated/handled Kyrie? – 7:24 PM
Something I’m unclear on with the Durant trade request. It’s because of how the Nets treated Kyrie Irving? Like, he’s so close with Kyrie and back him and didn’t like how the Nets treated/handled Kyrie? – 7:24 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Cleaning up a hard drive and found this Kevin Durant commercial from his rookie season, which aired during a Rockets game. Seems like it applies today. pic.twitter.com/DUt4sqic0L – 7:23 PM
Cleaning up a hard drive and found this Kevin Durant commercial from his rookie season, which aired during a Rockets game. Seems like it applies today. pic.twitter.com/DUt4sqic0L – 7:23 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Durant and Irving situations being the obvious exceptions, I don’t think there’s much more to do. There’s little in the way of malcontents, bad deals, obvious rotation holes, etc. We might get Tobias/John Collins deals in the aftermath, but I don’t see anything seismic coming in. – 6:47 PM
Durant and Irving situations being the obvious exceptions, I don’t think there’s much more to do. There’s little in the way of malcontents, bad deals, obvious rotation holes, etc. We might get Tobias/John Collins deals in the aftermath, but I don’t see anything seismic coming in. – 6:47 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
30 minutes away from the latest #SmithAndJones on @FAN590. We’ll dive into the #NBA off season & free agency, the #Raptors, KD and more. Plus, a ton on @CanBball & more. Join us at 7pm ET.
If you miss the show live, make sure you download the podcast later 👍 pic.twitter.com/UOSjHgpdZf – 6:34 PM
30 minutes away from the latest #SmithAndJones on @FAN590. We’ll dive into the #NBA off season & free agency, the #Raptors, KD and more. Plus, a ton on @CanBball & more. Join us at 7pm ET.
If you miss the show live, make sure you download the podcast later 👍 pic.twitter.com/UOSjHgpdZf – 6:34 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Say you’re the Raptors and you can get Durant by trading two of FVV/Siakam/Anunoby (with picks and such). Which of the three would you want to keep?
Siakam is the best player. FVV has the most complementary skill set. OG is the youngest, cheapest and has the most room to grow. – 6:34 PM
Say you’re the Raptors and you can get Durant by trading two of FVV/Siakam/Anunoby (with picks and such). Which of the three would you want to keep?
Siakam is the best player. FVV has the most complementary skill set. OG is the youngest, cheapest and has the most room to grow. – 6:34 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Why KD is way more likely to stay in Brooklyn than land in Toronto in a mega deal. pic.twitter.com/xdKw9KPf0h – 6:07 PM
Why KD is way more likely to stay in Brooklyn than land in Toronto in a mega deal. pic.twitter.com/xdKw9KPf0h – 6:07 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
The addition of Roby also gives the Spurs a full boat of 15 contracts (I am assuming Gallinari is waived soon).
Their boucoups salary cap space remains a prime dumping ground for teams hoping to clear salary for, let’s say, Kevin Durant and/or Kyrie Irving. – 5:47 PM
The addition of Roby also gives the Spurs a full boat of 15 contracts (I am assuming Gallinari is waived soon).
Their boucoups salary cap space remains a prime dumping ground for teams hoping to clear salary for, let’s say, Kevin Durant and/or Kyrie Irving. – 5:47 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Last time TJ Warren was healthy, he averaged 19.8 PPG and shot 57.5% on 2s and 40.3% on 3s. Since 2010, only 6 others have done that: Steph Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, KAT, MPJ and John Collins.
@NekiasNBA on the Nets’ low-risk, high-reward move:
basketballnews.com/stories/nba-ne… – 5:33 PM
Last time TJ Warren was healthy, he averaged 19.8 PPG and shot 57.5% on 2s and 40.3% on 3s. Since 2010, only 6 others have done that: Steph Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, KAT, MPJ and John Collins.
@NekiasNBA on the Nets’ low-risk, high-reward move:
basketballnews.com/stories/nba-ne… – 5:33 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Going live on @PHNX_Suns in 2 minutes to talk about the latest with Kevin Durant and the Suns’ 3 new additions! Join us:
https://t.co/9sE6G3pru6 pic.twitter.com/AWDQ5wbzGv – 4:58 PM
Going live on @PHNX_Suns in 2 minutes to talk about the latest with Kevin Durant and the Suns’ 3 new additions! Join us:
https://t.co/9sE6G3pru6 pic.twitter.com/AWDQ5wbzGv – 4:58 PM
Greg Dickerson @gregdickerson13
Chris Broussard has racial reason why Kevin Durant wouldn’t go to Toronto nypost.com/2022/07/05/chr… via @nypostsports
@Chris Broussard apologizing in 3….2…1…. – 4:54 PM
Chris Broussard has racial reason why Kevin Durant wouldn’t go to Toronto nypost.com/2022/07/05/chr… via @nypostsports
@Chris Broussard apologizing in 3….2…1…. – 4:54 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
KD after he saw Harden escape Kyrie/Brooklyn pic.twitter.com/VMzHb7LOEh – 4:47 PM
KD after he saw Harden escape Kyrie/Brooklyn pic.twitter.com/VMzHb7LOEh – 4:47 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Woj says the Raptors still represent the least complicated trade option for Brooklyn and are staying involved in the KD conversations but the Nets are in no rush. pic.twitter.com/MDDS2NmBqP – 3:57 PM
Woj says the Raptors still represent the least complicated trade option for Brooklyn and are staying involved in the KD conversations but the Nets are in no rush. pic.twitter.com/MDDS2NmBqP – 3:57 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
🚨 New Dubs Talk 🚨
Myself and @Monte Poole talk Gui Santos, Moses Moody, Donte DiVincenzo and yes — the KD rumblings https://t.co/MnyiosFB7c pic.twitter.com/FDEtboJ2ec – 3:07 PM
🚨 New Dubs Talk 🚨
Myself and @Monte Poole talk Gui Santos, Moses Moody, Donte DiVincenzo and yes — the KD rumblings https://t.co/MnyiosFB7c pic.twitter.com/FDEtboJ2ec – 3:07 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
If the Raptors traded Scottie for KD and won a title but Scottie went on to become a multi-time All-NBA player would it have been worth it? – 2:36 PM
If the Raptors traded Scottie for KD and won a title but Scottie went on to become a multi-time All-NBA player would it have been worth it? – 2:36 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Let’s say the Nets decide to keep KD into the season…
Does Phoenix bring back Ayton in anticipation of another chance at trading for Durant? They can’t risk the asset if Durant is still on the table right? – 2:12 PM
Let’s say the Nets decide to keep KD into the season…
Does Phoenix bring back Ayton in anticipation of another chance at trading for Durant? They can’t risk the asset if Durant is still on the table right? – 2:12 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Listen to today’s episode of The Starting Lineup with @Frank Isola & @Mitch Lawrence on Pandora!
🏀 Kevin Durant’s Future
🏀 #NBAFreeAgency
📰 HEADLINES!
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Listen to today’s episode of The Starting Lineup with @Frank Isola & @Mitch Lawrence on Pandora!
🏀 Kevin Durant’s Future
🏀 #NBAFreeAgency
📰 HEADLINES!
pandora.app.link/akU72h5vYmb – 1:28 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“You’re trading Kevin Durant with no contract issues”
@Brian Geltzeiler explains why the #Nets need to wait for an “unprecedented haul” for Kevin Durant #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/tNq3vkgwc5 – 1:13 PM
“You’re trading Kevin Durant with no contract issues”
@Brian Geltzeiler explains why the #Nets need to wait for an “unprecedented haul” for Kevin Durant #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/tNq3vkgwc5 – 1:13 PM
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In a Hoop Collective conversation late Tuesday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Andrew Lopez discussed whether the Pelicans and Nets might agree to a trade centered on Kevin Durant and Brandon Ingram … and possibly New Orleans draft pick from June’s Draft, Dyson Daniels. While at times the conversation appeared speculative, the sense of the conversation was that conversations may have already taken place between Brooklyn and New Orleans. Windhorst noted that while New Orleans has not been seen as part of the first order of Nets trading partners — Phoenix, Miami and Toronto — it could provide a “clean” deal for the Nets. No need for a third team. -via NetsDaily / July 6, 2022
The Raptors are the most obvious team fitting that description. For Toronto to land Ayton, the Raptors would need to sacrifice valuable players or picks in a sign-and-trade that could be used for Durant instead. Of important note regarding Toronto: Multiple sources with knowledge of the situation say the Raptors are unwilling to part with reigning Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes. -via Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report / July 6, 2022
Westbrook is also set to make $47 million in 2022-23, roughly $11 million more than Irving. This exercise is not apples to apples, but if Brooklyn essentially replaced Irving’s contract with Westbrook’s, the Nets would suffer over $50 million in tax penalties, according to salary projections provided to B/R. As league personnel descend upon Las Vegas for the NBA’s Summer League this week, the Durant, Irving and Ayton situations all appear destined to hang over the annual event for the foreseeable future. -via Bleacher Report / July 6, 2022
‘Very preliminary’ trade discussions between Pelicans and Nets for Kevin Durant?
Windhorst hinted that there have been discussions and Lopez said he “assumes” there have been talks. But both said it would probably be, at this point, very preliminary. Windhorst: “I don’t know what they’re offering. Maybe they haven’t offered him yet but if you put Griff (David Griffin, EVP of the Pelicans) on the stand and ask, ‘did you offer Brandon Ingram?’ he’d say, ‘No, your honor that is not accurate, I suppose. I mean if they are having conversations, they have to know it would involve Ingram. They’re not taking, with all due respect, a hot package around CJ McCollum.” Lopez: “I assume that has been discussed. But of course If that was an offer there. If it was ‘offered.”
David Griffin: Extending Zion Williamson is an easy decision
New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin called Zion Williamson a max player and said it is an “easy decision” to offer him a big money extension. Williamson is eligible to sign a five-year, $181 million max rookie …
New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin called Zion Williamson a max player and said it is an “easy decision” to offer him a big money extension. Williamson is eligible to sign a five-year, $181 million max rookie extension this summer.
Source: ESPN
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Jake Madison @NOLAJake
LIVE recording Locked On Pelicans right now! Come hangout and talk Zion, NBA Draft, and more!
youtube.com/watch?v=FNBf1S… – 7:02 PM
LIVE recording Locked On Pelicans right now! Come hangout and talk Zion, NBA Draft, and more!
youtube.com/watch?v=FNBf1S… – 7:02 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Pelicans GM Griffin on Zion Williamson: “This is a max player. That’s easy.” nba.nbcsports.com/2022/06/09/pel… – 6:35 PM
Pelicans GM Griffin on Zion Williamson: “This is a max player. That’s easy.” nba.nbcsports.com/2022/06/09/pel… – 6:35 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked On Pelicans LIVE show tonight at 6 pm central!
Zion Williamson updates and I’ll answer your questions on the NBA Draft and Free Agency. Be sure to join in!
https://t.co/QUvo6YZ497 pic.twitter.com/SayqwAu9Sv – 1:17 PM
Locked On Pelicans LIVE show tonight at 6 pm central!
Zion Williamson updates and I’ll answer your questions on the NBA Draft and Free Agency. Be sure to join in!
https://t.co/QUvo6YZ497 pic.twitter.com/SayqwAu9Sv – 1:17 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Zion’s extension, another candidate for an extension and the TV deal. All covered in here. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 9:05 AM
Zion’s extension, another candidate for an extension and the TV deal. All covered in here. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 9:05 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
An all-smile Zion Williamson is putting in some off-season work at Pelicans facilities in NOLA. Zion is on his way to in-action return next season after he sat out in 2021-22 season due to injury. #Pelicans pic.twitter.com/83Nqp9wGQl – 5:40 PM
An all-smile Zion Williamson is putting in some off-season work at Pelicans facilities in NOLA. Zion is on his way to in-action return next season after he sat out in 2021-22 season due to injury. #Pelicans pic.twitter.com/83Nqp9wGQl – 5:40 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Trade value ranking for Zion Williamson…
(He would be fourth among power forwards). pic.twitter.com/9m31hcqUtR – 4:40 PM
Trade value ranking for Zion Williamson…
(He would be fourth among power forwards). pic.twitter.com/9m31hcqUtR – 4:40 PM
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Griffin did note, however, that the team would need to protect itself in some way against the risk of injuries. “What becomes significant as a team that’s a small market team and as a team that can’t make mistakes in terms of injuries over time, you have indemnify yourself in some way for that and that’s fine,” he said. “But the decision of whether or not this is a max player is an easy one. It’s really going to be about if you’re all the way in with us this is what it looks like and we’re all the way in with him and I think we always have been.” -via ESPN / June 9, 2022
Griffin said the team had always been on the same page with Williamson and feels good about their relationship with him. “It was really comforting when he did his media availability post-season and said how much he buys into this,” Griffin said. “I saw him be utterly moved by Willie Green and his staff and this team quite frankly during that playoff run. So we feel really confident he wants to be here and we feel equally confident we can come to an agreement.” -via ESPN / June 9, 2022
Christian Clark: Griff was asked about Zion’s extension on Ryen Russillo’s podcast: “This is a max player. That’s easy.” Added that as a small market team, New Orleans has to “indemnify yourself in some way.” -via Twitter @cclark_13 / June 9, 2022
David Griffin: Extending Zion Williamson is an easy decision
New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin called Zion Williamson a max player and said it is an “easy decision” to offer him a big money extension. Williamson is eligible to sign a five-year, $181 million max rookie extension this summer.
Griffin did note, however, that the …
Griffin did note, however, that the team would need to protect itself in some way against the risk of injuries. “What becomes significant as a team that’s a small market team and as a team that can’t make mistakes in terms of injuries over time, you have indemnify yourself in some way for that and that’s fine,” he said. “But the decision of whether or not this is a max player is an easy one. It’s really going to be about if you’re all the way in with us this is what it looks like and we’re all the way in with him and I think we always have been.”