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Goran Dragic chose Nets over Bucks and Clippers thanks to Steve Nash

Dragic also met with the Bucks, including general manager Jon Horst, owner Marc Lasry and head coach Mike Budenholzer. The Clippers also flew to Miami to meet with Dragic in person over the weekend. Simply put, I was told by a source close to Dragic, “If it wasn’t for Nash, Dragic would be either with the Bucks or Clippers. Nash’s impact on Goran’s decision couldn’t be overstated.”

Goran Dragic chose Nets over Bucks and Clippers thanks to Steve Nash

Dragic also met with the Bucks, including general manager Jon Horst, owner Marc Lasry and head coach Mike Budenholzer. The Clippers also flew to Miami to meet with Dragic in person over the weekend. Simply put, I was told by a source close to …

Dragic also met with the Bucks, including general manager Jon Horst, owner Marc Lasry and head coach Mike Budenholzer. The Clippers also flew to Miami to meet with Dragic in person over the weekend. Simply put, I was told by a source close to Dragic, “If it wasn’t for Nash, Dragic would be either with the Bucks or Clippers. Nash’s impact on Goran’s decision couldn’t be overstated.”

Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
A look at the futures of LeBron James and Zion Williamson, NBA free agency, why Goran Dragic signed with the Nets, a Joe Harris injury update, and more with @Yossi Gozlan on the @Jorge Sierra podcast. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumo… – 10:31 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Sean Marks on the Nets’ Goran Dragic acquisition: “I have to give full credit to Steve (Nash) on this one.. It was really intriguing for me to see the relationship Goran and Steve have with one another.” – 6:13 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks notes how much the respect Goran Dragic has for Steve Nash was key in recruiting the guard over the weekend in Miami. #Nets – 6:13 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks, speaking to season ticket holders said he met with Goran Dragic in Miami over the weekend with Steve Nash. Credits Nash for the recruiting effort. – 6:12 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Guard Jevon Carter plans to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, his agents Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown of @Priority Sports tell ESPN. Carter will clear waivers on Wednesday after Brooklyn released him to sign Goran Dragic. – 4:27 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets have officially announced the signing of Goran Dragic. – 11:30 AM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The Brooklyn Nets have officially signed veteran guard Goran Dragic: pic.twitter.com/qk8zlOEirt – 11:20 AM

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
The Nets officially announced the signing of Goran Dragic – 11:15 AM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
I watched all of Goran Dragic’s minutes this season to see what he still had left in the tank. Here are my notes on his defense, full story covers both sides of the ball 👇 https://t.co/ZNLf8hkj9Z pic.twitter.com/FuoxXkjLrs – 10:02 AM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
As expected, no Goran Dragic-Heat reunion this season. Dragic will sign with the Nets miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… But is Dragic’s return possible next season? – 8:23 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
New @FrontOfficeShow is up! @Trevor_Lane and I talk All-Star Weekend, all the swirl around LBJ and the Lakers, Dragic picking the Nets, injuries to CP and AD, Thompson to the Bulls and more. Watch, like and subscribe below. 20K on the way!
youtu.be/7INM5gN4xYg – 5:37 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Goran Dragic makes the Nets more complete for a number of reasons — but he doesn’t extend their clock, and time is ticking to piece this championship puzzle together. New for @NYDNSports: trib.al/34amDYg – 5:36 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — Former Miami Heat star Goran Dragic agrees to terms with Eastern Conference rival. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:33 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
The Nets have certainly telegraphed what lineups they’re going to emphasize once they get whole. They’re counting on Kyrie getting back full time sometime before the playoffs. With Mills/Curry/Dragic, we’ll see plenty of small ball with KD/Simmons at 4 and 5. – 4:32 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Goran Dragic once said he took so much from Steve Nash’s diet that he never saw the Nets coach eat a cookie. Now the two former Suns’ guards are reunited in Brooklyn giving Nash a familiar face and the Nets some much-needed depth at the 1. Today’s story: theathletic.com/3141720/2022/0… – 4:06 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Just filed on Goran Dragic to the Nets off my notes app 30,000 feet in the air on the way home from a trip to Fort Worth. DFW area was good to me, but Brooklyn we outside. Story soon for @NYDNSports – 3:35 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Goran Dragic signing with #Nets in Steve Nash reunion #NBA nypost.com/2022/02/21/gor… via @nypostsports – 3:04 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: As expected, no Goran Dragic-Heat reunion this season. Dragic will sign with the Nets miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Why he isn’t returning to the Heat this season, but it shouldn’t be ruled out next season – 2:52 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Former Miami Heat star Goran Dragic agrees to terms with Eastern Conference rival. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… A look at why this might or might not work out for all parties involved. – 2:20 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
We’re looking at a very deep team if the Nets can get these guys on the floor together…
KD
Kyrie (p/t)
Ben Simmons
Joe Harris (?)
Patty Mills
Seth Curry
Andre Drummond
LaMarcus Aldridge
Goran Dragic
Blake Griffin
Cam Thomas
Nic Claxton – 2:14 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Sean Marks completely revamped this Nets team since the deadline.
Added: Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, Goran Dragic
Lost: James Harden, Paul Millsap, Jevon Carter – 1:58 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Nets guard rotation: Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, Patty Mills, Seth Curry, Goran Dragic, Cam Thomas.
Not bad. – 1:42 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Goran Dragic signing with Nets after buyout nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/21/rep… – 1:41 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
To clarify, I don’t feel like it’s a huge deal that Mavs won’t get Dragic (unless it is to Luka) … but in the context of the post-2011 FO a missed layup right after a KP deal most felt lacked in return .. it just feels like one more thing to throw on an already significant pile – 1:24 PM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
The 2020 playoffs where Goran Dragic averaged 19-4-4 and was one of the most important players on a team that made the finals feels like at least five years ago. – 1:08 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @ForbesSports
Veteran Point Guard Goran Dragic Signing With The Brooklyn Nets via @forbes forbes.com/sites/adamzago… – 1:08 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Nets are waiving guard Jevon Carter to clear a roster spot for Goran Dragic, sources tell ESPN. Dragic’s agent Bill Duffy tells ESPN that Dragic’s deal will be for the rest of the season. – 1:02 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Goran Dragic signs with Nets: Veteran guard will pursue title in Brooklyn after buyout from Spurs, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/goran… – 1:00 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
In all likelihood Brooklyn was the best place for checking both boxes of competing and playing a lot for Dragic. Kyrie is only a part time player and he has a better playoff track record than Curry. He wouldn’t have gotten as much run in Milwaukee during the playoffs – 12:57 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
I’d imagine Dragic no longer wanted to come to the Mavs with the addition of Dinwiddie … doubt he’s looking to be a 4th PG.
That said, regardless of context, hard to not feel like the Mavs airballed a layup. – 12:57 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
BREAKING: Goran Dragic will join the Brooklyn Nets #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 12:55 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: The Heat’s All-Star moment came before Sunday’s game and it produced a ‘magical moment.’ How it went down miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Goran Dragic is headed to another East contender – 12:54 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Dragic going to Brooklyn feels much better than him heading to Milwaukee from the Heat’s perspective – 12:46 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash did what needed to be done – 12:45 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Goran Dragic is signing with the Brooklyn Nets, per @Shams Charania. pic.twitter.com/gOl7j1GNtj – 12:44 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Dragic has a real chance to boost his value as a 2022 free agent. I don’t think any other contender could’ve offered him such a high-usage role even if that role is only going to be available half of the time. – 12:43 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I’m VERY curious to see who the Nets waive to bring in Goran Dragic.
There is no easy cut to make. It’s either a rotation guy, semi-rotation guy or you take dead money on the books next year.
Remember: David Duke Jr. and Kessler Edwards don’t count, since they are Two-Way guys. – 12:40 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Just in: Goran Dragic is signing with the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 12:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Steve Nash. #NBA75 Anniversary team #Suns pic.twitter.com/jvPy1WsL2s – 9:48 PM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns, Joel Embiid’s trolling, Philly’s future, Goran Dragic and the buyout market, Dallas’ long-range view and Adam Silver’s All-Star press conference … all covered in my latest This Week In Basketball around-the-league column: marcstein.substack.com/p/the-nbas-mos… – 11:28 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Goran Dragic should help a contender, but I’m not sure that contender should be the Nets. Unless it’s really just coverage for Kyrie. Otherwise, that team needs a big a lot more than they need another guard. – 10:46 AM

More on this storyline

Scotto: Dragic’s decision came down to his personal relationship with Steve Nash, who mentored him in Phoenix. I’m told the opportunity to play with such elite talent in Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons appealed to Dragic. He’s viewed as the pure point guard they need. Nash met with Dragic in Miami on Saturday. Sean Marks was there as well. I’m told Nash outlined his plan for Dragic and how he’ll fit in with the team during that meeting. I’m told there was no specific promise in terms of playing time, but there is an understanding there between the two men that he’ll be an important piece of that team. -via HoopsHype / February 23, 2022
The Brooklyn Nets have signed free agent guard Goran Dragić. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. In a related transaction, Brooklyn has requested waivers on guard Jevon Carter. -via NBA.com / February 22, 2022

Bucks aggressive in Goran Dragic sweepstakes

As Wojnarowski reported, the Bucks have been very aggressive in trying to sign Goran Dragić. “They need guard depth. There’s an opportunity for Goran Dragić to come in, play some meaningful minutes for the Bucks and certainly have a chance to have a run in the playoffs. … Dragic, I think, is closer to a decision but Milwaukee’s been aggressive and they can offer him, not just a chance at being a part of the defending champions, but a chance to play a pretty significant role and I think that’s really been their sell to him, Mike Budenholzer and Jon Horst, as they talk to him.”

Bucks aggressive in Goran Dragic sweepstakes

As Wojnarowski reported, the Bucks have been very aggressive in trying to sign Goran Dragić. “They need guard depth. There’s an opportunity for Goran Dragić to come in, play some meaningful minutes for the Bucks and certainly have a chance to have a …

As Wojnarowski reported, the Bucks have been very aggressive in trying to sign Goran Dragić. “They need guard depth. There’s an opportunity for Goran Dragić to come in, play some meaningful minutes for the Bucks and certainly have a chance to have a run in the playoffs. … Dragic, I think, is closer to a decision but Milwaukee’s been aggressive and they can offer him, not just a chance at being a part of the defending champions, but a chance to play a pretty significant role and I think that’s really been their sell to him, Mike Budenholzer and Jon Horst, as they talk to him.”

Source: Peter Dewey @ Behind The Buck Pass

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
✈️ ➡️ Cleveland for All-Star Weekend…
Back in NOLA yesterday, I sat down with Luka Doncic for a rare 1-on-1 interview about his transformation over the last month.
On changing his diet, hope for a Goran Dragic reunion, a special All-Star guest and more: dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 4:25 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
gonna be dumb on here when ppl start blaming Dragic for not signing with the heat – 4:11 PM
Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
Sources say the Bucks are still very much in the mix for veteran guard Goran Dragic, who is expected to choose a team next week. – 12:10 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @Callie Caplan: Luka Doncic 1-on-1: Changing diet to transform Mavs’ season, hope for Goran Dragic reunion and more dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:18 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Wonder if Dragic could spark some offense tonight…… – 9:01 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
This week’s Heat Check podcast: More talk about the Heat’s halfcourt offense and how big of a concern it is. Also, a discussion about a stacked Eastern Conference, Victor Oladipo, Goran Dragic and more miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Apple; podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hea… – 9:10 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Although it was announced yesterday, it appears Goran Dragic was actually waived by the Spurs on Monday. That means Dragic will clear waivers at 5PM ET today, assuming he’s not claimed.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the only team with the ability to claim Dragic off waivers. – 8:57 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Goran Dragic gave up $819,835 in his buyout with the San Antonio Spurs, a league source tells @spotrac.
That should be roughly what Dragic will make back in a prorated veteran minimum deal for the rest of this season. – 9:11 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @Callie Caplan: Goran Dragic is finally available to reunite with Luka Doncic, but Mavs don’t plan on buyout signing dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:07 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs GM Nico Harrison: “You only have so many roster spots.”
Goran Dragic is finally available to reunite with Luka Doncic, but Mavs don’t plan on buyout signing dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:07 PM

More on this storyline

In that report, Wojnarowski does clarify that the Bucks aren’t the only team after Dragic (as you’d expect). The Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, and even the Los Angeles Lakers have all been involved with Dragić as well. -via Behind The Buck Pass / February 18, 2022
The Mavericks could arrange a reunion now that Dragic has reportedly agreed to a contract buyout with the Spurs to become a mid-season free agent. But general manager Nico Harrison said after the trade deadline he didn’t plan to make another roster move. Doncic hasn’t pushed any more for his fellow Slovenian to join him — yet. “He’s my guy,” Doncic said. “Everybody would want their guys on their team, so we’ll see.” -via Dallas Morning News / February 18, 2022
Marc Stein: I think (Goran Dragic) wants to play. Somebody just brought up the Warriors, they’re another team that has interest. I don’t know yet where Dragic is going. But he has a lot of options. -via marcstein.substack.com / February 17, 2022

Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer credits Sixers for adding James Harden

Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer gives credit to the Philadelphia 76ers for adding James Harden.

MILWAUKEE, WI–As the Philadelphia 76ers head into the All-Star break after they knocked off the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday on the road, their attention now turns to adding James Harden into the fold.

The Sixers acquired the superstar guard in a deadline-day trade with the Brooklyn Nets and he is set to make his debut for the Sixers when they come back from the break. He had to miss the last two games due to a nagging hamstring injury.

When Harden returns, one can assume that he and Joel Embiid will help the Sixers into contention in the Eastern Conference. They will be battling with teams like the Bucks, the Miami Heat, the Nets, and others.

Everybody knows how dangerous the Harden-Embiid duo can possibly be. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer gave credit to the Sixers for what they did at the deadline.

“He’s a great player,” said Budenholzer of Harden. “We’ve all watched him for an extended period of time. A lot of years in the NBA. He’s just a very, very unique scorer, an offensive talent. I think the more great players you put on a team, the better chance you have, so certainly good for them.”

The Bucks are the defending champions and they will be the team that everybody will have to go through. The Sixers were able to come away with a win on Thursday, but come playoff time, they will have to prepare and be ready for the challenges to come. That will be on Harden and the rest of the Sixers to figure it all out.

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