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Bojan Bogdanovic seeking contract extension with Pistons

Crowder does not appear to be alone in wanting an extension. New Pistons sharpshooter Bojan Bogdanović, 33, is said to be seeking a new multiyear contract, which league sources say dissuaded some interested teams from pushing harder to try to …

Crowder does not appear to be alone in wanting an extension. New Pistons sharpshooter Bojan Bogdanović, 33, is said to be seeking a new multiyear contract, which league sources say dissuaded some interested teams from pushing harder to try to acquire him from the Jazz as Bogdanović plays out this season on an expiring $19.3 million deal.

Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

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
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Bojan Bogdanovic ‘super excited’ to play with #Pistons‘ young core: bit.ly/3LPlY5i – 8:18 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
#Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic will wear No. 44, the number he’s had throughout his entire 8-year NBA career. – 4:07 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Bojan Bogdanovic is going to wear No. 44. Who was the last Piston to wear that number?
(See if you can do it without any internet help). – 4:01 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Bojan Bogdanovic said he’s here to try and help the #Pistons any way he can, and he doesn’t mind playing the three or four. pic.twitter.com/9zJdejfUdf – 2:40 PM

Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Your first look at the newest #Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic. pic.twitter.com/CIE1ITdS8j – 1:47 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Here’s Bojan Bogdanovic. He said he hadn’t talked to the coaching staff about his role yet but knows he’s here to provide shooting pic.twitter.com/3Kpv3pWJOf – 1:35 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Bojan Bogdanovic has touched down pic.twitter.com/Xn4L2bKVgU – 1:34 PM

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The 33-year-old forward brings eight years of NBA experience and several years of professional overseas basketball experience to the Pistons. Bogdanovic said he knew he’d be dealt by Utah, which blew up its entire roster during the offseason in order to rebuild, but he wasn’t sure where he’d land. “I kind of knew that I was going to be traded. I was just waiting to see where I’m gonna end up,” Bogdanovic said Tuesday after the Pistons’ first practice of training camp. “Super excited to be here with this young group of guys and a coach that is really experienced. Everything is great so far.” -via Detroit News / September 28, 2022
“I gotta do what I do,” Bogdanovic said. “I’m going to be in every single game. I imagine I’m the oldest guy in here, I think, in the room. I have to be more present vocally. I gotta talk to young guys and try to direct them in the right direction, but my mindset is going to be the same. I want to be in every single game that I play.” As the oldest player on the Pistons’ roster — and with valuable playoff experience — Bogdanovic will provide an added boost in 3-point shooting and create space for Cunningham and Ivey to operate inside the arc. His willingness to make it back to the United States in time for the first day of training camp is also notable. “That says a lot about how he feels about Detroit,” Casey said. -via Detroit News / September 28, 2022

Tyler Herro: ‘There’s players across the league that have gotten paid who I know I’m better than’

“There’s players across the league that have gotten paid who I know I’m better than. So it’s got to be the right number,” he said, with the Heat continuing camp on makeshift courts at the resort’s convention center. Source: Ira Winderman @ South …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
As Heat’s Tyler Herro awaits extension, he notes, “got to be the right number.” sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Yes, he’s involved. Yes, he’s aware. “There’s players across the league that have gotten paid who I know I’m better than.” – 9:06 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Tyler Herro hoping for Heat extension, but willing to remain patient: “I see the market, I see what guys got paid and I know my worth” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Herro on his offseason gains and push to start – 9:00 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
🚨New Piece🚨
The Heat’s Offensive Checkpoint: Tyler Herro-Bam Adebayo PnR
Full film outlook into every defensive coverage these two will see in their two-man game
Along with the correct counters to make from there:
⁦@5ReasonsSports⁩ fivereasonssports.com/news/the-heats… – 8:49 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat’s Butler, at 33, says he is in his prime; Herro, teammates anxious about weather back home. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Also: Tyler Herro addresses what team left behind; Kasib Powell back for more. – 5:03 PM
Ethan J. Skolnick @EthanJSkolnick
Erik Spoelstra today on the Heat’s versatility and options:
“We like to strike first.”
The rest of the 1-on-1s with Spoelstra and Herro on tonight’s @5OTF_ on @5ReasonsSports – 2:56 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
If you’re just getting home, here was our live blog from Heat media day, with lots of notable stuff from Butler, Bam, Herro, Lowry, Strus, Martin: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 7:40 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
I asked Tyler Herro earlier about his PnR with Bam Adebayo, and what’s next for that 2 man game: pic.twitter.com/19WBGxc2bY – 7:03 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — Heat’s Jimmy Butler shoots down playing power forward (and shows off new hairstyle); Herro downplays starting role, extension. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:54 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Familiar Heat roster, but changes expected entering training camp: ‘We’re ready for it’ miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Who will start at power forward? Will Tyler Herro start? Will Bam Adebayo take on more of a scoring role? Plenty of possible changes ahead – 3:32 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat’s Jimmy Butler shoots down playing power forward (and shows off new hairstyle); Herro downplays starting role, extension. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 3:14 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Lots of interesting stuff today from Butler, Bam, Herro, Strus, Martin as our Heat media live blog continues: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 2:17 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Familiar Heat roster, but changes expected entering training camp: ‘We’re ready for it’ miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Who will start at power forward? Will Tyler Herro start? Will Bam Adebayo take on more of a scoring role? Plenty of possible changes ahead – 12:55 PM

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But during a moment of candor at the Heat’s ongoing training camp at the Baha Mar resort, away from the glare of cameras, there was greater candor. He is involved — or at least has been involved. And, yes, the money matters. “I was active early in the summer,” he told the South Florida Sun Sentinel of the extension window that opened in July. “Then I realized it wasn’t going to get done, if it does get done, until later. So I just told my agent to call me when it’s ready. “So we haven’t really spoken much about the contract. Obviously, I tell him to call me when it’s ready. If it’s not ready, I continue to play my game and figure it out next summer.” -via South Florida Sun-Sentinel / September 29, 2022
Tyler Herro on poor 2022-23 playoffs: “I had my groin injury. That was one thing, but that happened later in the playoffs. I still wasn’t playing well at the beginning of the playoffs. I think part of it had to do with finding out I’m having another kid. That was a lot mentally. It was just the timing of it, but it is what it is, and I’m back ready to hoop, and obviously the playoffs didn’t go the way I wanted it to, but it’s another year and another crack at it.” -via YouTube / September 28, 2022

De’Andre hunter extension talks still ongoing

Lauren L. Williams: Landry Fields said that talks with De’Andre Hunter is still ongoing. The team hopes to get things done before that Oct. 17 date. Source: Twitter @WilliamsLaurenL What’s the buzz on Twitter? Lauren L. Williams @ WilliamsLaurenL …

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Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Landry Fields said that talks with De’Andre Hunter is still ongoing. The team hopes to get things done before that Oct. 17 date. – 10:07 AM

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Lauren L. Williams: Landry Fields said there is an expectation that the adjustment period for Trae Young and Dejounte Murray to be “a little clunky at first” as they break habits and get used to playing w/ each other. But he said that he has confidence in the two to figure things out. -via Twitter @WilliamsLaurenL / September 23, 2022
Kevin Chouinard: Landry Fields says Bogdan Bogdanovic won’t be 100% for camp. Goal is for start of regular season. -via Twitter @KLChouinard / September 23, 2022

Optimism on new deal for Grant Williams

Sean Deveney: Sources told @HeavyOnSports that @celtics PF Grant Williams is in line for a contract extension. BUT the team & GW’s camp huddled up early this summer, and there’ve been no meetings since. That’ll change. We’re told there’s “optimism” …

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Sean Deveney @SeanDeveney
Sources told @HeavyOnSports that @Boston Celtics PF Grant Williams is in line for a contract extension. BUT the team & GW’s camp huddled up early this summer, and there’ve been no meetings since.
That’ll change. We’re told there’s “optimism” on an deal.
Read on:
heavy.com/sports/boston-… – 8:19 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Who on the Celtics is most likely to have a weird amount of corgis and why is it Grant Williams – 11:30 AM

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Robert Williams has since become a star at the center position, and the Celtics have benefited. His health remains a concern, though he has been said to be 100% here in the offseason, according to a source. Grant Williams has been more reliable in terms of health, and has played nearly 70 games per season since entering the NBA in 2019. -via Heavy.com / September 20, 2022
But Boston can head off any issues going forward by giving Grant Williams an extension now. The consensus around the league had been than Grant Williams would get what Robert Williams got, something in the range of four years and $48 million, and maybe around $55 million with incentives. Grant Williams will likely ask for more, though—four years and $55-60 million or so, according to rival team executives. -via Heavy.com / September 20, 2022

Caris LeVert unlikely to get extension from Cavs?

Michael Scotto: To my understanding, there’s no rush for Cleveland to do anything right now regarding a Caris LeVert contract extension. Chris Fedor: I think, ultimately, it’s going to be hard for both sides to get an extension done because the …

Michael Scotto: To my understanding, there’s no rush for Cleveland to do anything right now regarding a Caris LeVert contract extension. Chris Fedor: I think, ultimately, it’s going to be hard for both sides to get an extension done because the feeling inside the organization right now is that Caris is going to want too much, and they don’t know what his role is going to be and how he’s going to fit with Mitchell coming on board. The Cavaliers are open to whatever. If they can get him on a team-friendly deal, I definitely think they’ll consider and explore it. I just don’t see an extension coming for LeVert.

Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

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Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
A wild thought I just had is that the Cavs should go offer Kevin Love and Caris LeVert to the Lakers for Russ and their two picks. Recoup the price for Mitchell just to waive Russ lol.
Lakers obviously say no but it’s a funny thought. – 7:04 PM

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As their futures in Brooklyn remain very much in doubt with the new season fast approaching, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving worked out together on Saturday with Hawks guard Trae Young and a number of other NBA players including former Nets wing Caris LeVert and Heat guard Victor Oladipo. -via Sports Illustrated / August 20, 2022
“There are multiple people inside the organization that if they have their choice between Caris LeVert and Collin Sexton, they would take Caris over Collin because of the size, because of the length, because of the versatility that he can bring on the defensive end of the floor,” Chris Fedor said on the Zach Lowe podcast. “And they liked what they saw with Caris and Darius together. Obviously, the numbers back that up.” -via Spotify / July 29, 2022

“There’s a business side of it which …

“There’s a business side of it which you open your eyes to and then there’s the personal side of it which you have to open your eyes to. There’s always a balance between the two. Definitely as the summer goes on, and we can call a spade a spade. All these trade rumors going around. That’s the business side of it and you have to expect a team to do what’s in their best interests and you have to expect individual people, in turn, to do what’s in their best interests, but the bottom line is I’ve really loved my time here and if we can get something done, I’d be very happy about it.”

Grant Williams optimistic he will get an extension with Boston

“Just making sure that the extension works for both sides. My number one focus is winning,” says Williams. “You take care of the good guys. You take care of the guys that provide value to your team, both on and off the floor. I feel like the Celtics are feeling the same way. I’m not too stressed about the negotiations because I feel like both parties want to get a deal done.”

RJ Barrett, Tyler Herro eyeing max contracts

Jake Fischer: The word on the street is definitely that both Barrett and Tyler Herro are looking for maximum contract extensions. Source: Spotify What’s the buzz on Twitter? Barry Jackson @ flasportsbuzz From PM: Readers asked if Donovan Mitchell is …

Jake Fischer: The word on the street is definitely that both Barrett and Tyler Herro are looking for maximum contract extensions.

Source: Spotify

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
From PM: Readers asked if Donovan Mitchell is really THAT much better than Tyler Herro, enough to justify giving away three 1st rounders, Herro and more. We explore: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 10:10 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
From earlier: my read on where the Donovan Mitchell/Knicks talks stand heading into the weekend, including Jazz asking for a package including RJ Barrett earlier in their discussions with NYK, Knicks’ desire to land Mitchell & MIA looming: sny.tv/articles/donov… – 9:50 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Summer Raptors 70, Heat 49 going into fourth in Vegas. Heat without Adebayo, Butler, Lowry, Herro, among others. – 11:19 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
🗣NEW @HardwoodKnocks
🔘 Deandre Ayton (2:02)
🔘 Durant, Suns, Heat, Raptors, Other teams (9:36)
🔘 Non-KD trades for Suns (24:51)
🔘 Pacers future (33:11)
🔘 Donovan Mitchell, RJ Barrett (48:28)
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✳️ https://t.co/VUiiR32SEn pic.twitter.com/5gBkzxKWvr – 6:46 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
With trade talks brewing and Utah seeking an historic return of assets, a look at how Utah’s Mitchell and Heat’s Herro really compare. What metrics, other indicators reveal: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 5:04 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Kevin Durant and Myles Turner to Miami.
Bam Adebayo to Indiana.
Tyler Herro, Nikola Jovic and a mountain of picks to Brooklyn.
How does this look? Close? If it’s unfair for anyone, who am I screwing over? pic.twitter.com/RkZ1E2gFg1 – 3:10 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: I’ve been asked by several readers whether there’s that big a difference between Herro and Mitchell to justify the Heat giving up a lot more assets for Mitchell, including several first rounders. We explore with data. And where things stand: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 2:02 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Interesting, from @Andy Larsen of Salt Lake Tribune, “At least one voice in the Jazz’s front office prefers Herro as a return to [RJ] Barrett … Tyler Herro’s likelihood of being a cheaper contract moving forward and his more advanced shooting stroke are reasons for optimism.” – 6:43 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: Will Heat extension waiting game create a strain with Tyler Herro? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:10 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Three trade scenarios between the @Utah Jazz and the @New York Knicks:
Trade 2: The RJ Barrett Trade
#TakeNote | @KSLSports pic.twitter.com/6hu64KUDZj – 5:07 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
With Ayton off table in Durant talks, not sure why a Phoenix offer built around Mikal Bridges/Cam Johnson/picks would be better than hypothetical Heat offer of Herro, Lowry, picks, other non-Bam and non-Butler assets. We’ll see if Durant cheerfully accepts trade to another city. – 3:57 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
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Is Donovan Mitchell headed to New York
* Donovan Mitchell is awesome
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* Is RJ Barrett important?
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Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
On whether the Knicks should give RJ Barrett a max contract extension: si.com/nba/2022/07/13… – 12:07 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Live edition of LOCKED ON JAZZ is moments away. Is Donovan Mitchell on his way to New York?
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* Is RJ Barrett important or good?
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youtube.com/channel/UCQxdU… – 11:57 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Will the Heat extension waiting game create a strain with Tyler Herro? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 11:54 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Will Heat extension waiting game create a strain with Tyler Herro? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… plus more. – 9:28 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Donovan Mitchell (25)
Jalen Brunson (25)
Mitchell Robinson (24)
Isaiah Hartenstein (24)
Obi Toppin (24)
Immanuel Quickley (23)
RJ Barrett (22)
Quentin Grimes (22)
Cam Reddish (22)
Some of them would go to Utah, but I generally like the idea of having several talented young guys. – 1:38 AM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
A Donovan Mitchell trade to the @New York Knicks makes sense, but only if the @Utah Jazz are getting RJ Barrett in return.
#TakeNote
kslsports.com/?p=489537 – 5:26 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
From earlier: a few notes on the Knicks, Nets, Donovan Mitchell, Utah, RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson and more here: sny.tv/articles/notes… – 4:22 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
A few notes on the Knicks, Nets, Donovan Mitchell, Utah, RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson and more here: sny.tv/articles/notes… – 1:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
RJ Barrett in his first three seasons:
17.5 PPG
5.6 RPG
2.9 APG
41/34/71%
A top ___ player from his draft class. pic.twitter.com/W8XUTpfcIz – 11:52 AM

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Zach Lowe and Tim MacMahon appear to be in agreement that their reporting suggests RJ Barrett won’t be a dealbreaker in the Utah Jazz discussions on a Donovan Mitchell trade with the New York Knicks. “The Jazz desire to get him is unclear to me,” said Zach Lowe. “He might not be the dealbreaker people think it is.” -via RealGM / July 16, 2022
The Knicks naturally hope to complete the actual acquisition of Donovan Mitchell now without surrendering more than, say, four or five of those eight future firsts and by keeping RJ Barrett out of the deal. While Barrett’s exclusion is likely fine with the Jazz, Utah (gulp) is said to want at least six of the eight picks. -via marcstein.substack.com / July 15, 2022
The Heat made an offer weeks ago for Mitchell that included nearly all of those pieces, but the Jazz found it insufficient. At that time, sources tell the Tribune, the Jazz and Heat agreed that a third team that might be necessary in the trade in order to bring more value to the Jazz — likely meaning that the Heat would have to send veteran pieces elsewhere to get younger player or pick value in return. -via Salt Lake Tribune / July 14, 2022
At least one voice in the Jazz’s front office prefers Herro as a return to Barrett, according to a source. Essentially, Tyler Herro’s likelihood of being a cheaper contract moving forward and his more advanced shooting stroke are reasons for optimism. RJ Barrett, to be sure, is longer, younger, and has much more defensive potential, though. -via Salt Lake Tribune / July 14, 2022