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Germany beats France in Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement night

A big night of basketball in Cologne ended with a triumph. After Dirk Nowitzki’s German national team jersey retirement (with the presence of Mark Cuban, Jason Kidd, Mike Finley, and Luka Doncic), Germany made local fans even happier by beating …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Germany’s perfect night, from emotion for Dirk to win against France #EuroBasket
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 4:58 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
No other player in the German national team’s future will wear Dirk Nowitzki’s #14 jersey again.
The Dallas Mavericks legend was honored in front of thousands of fans and Mavericks legends 💙
basketnews.com/news-177263-di… – 4:10 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
After his ceremony, Dirk Nowitzki walked over to hug each of the German national team players coming out for warmups — and then all the French players, too.
Classic Dirk. pic.twitter.com/x6GAZOCwN3 – 3:20 PM

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Dirk Nowitzki gets his No. 14 jersey retired by Germany 🇩🇪
(via @EuroBasket)
pic.twitter.com/ik30WYQKDZ – 3:05 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Here’s part of Dirk Nowitzki’s thank you to Mark Cuban, the only part of his speech in English.
There were a whole lotta Mavs highlights, specifically from the championship and his last home game, during the pre-speech montage. pic.twitter.com/SX6sFUFQbQ – 2:38 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Dirk Nowitzki gets his jersey retired by the German basketball federation 🇩🇪👏 pic.twitter.com/QUFOslRnwT – 2:32 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Germany and FIBA spared no expense with lighting and pyrotechnics as Dirk Nowitzki’s No. 14 jersey enters the rafters.
(Peep that shot on the jumbotron of Luka Doncic watching intently, again) pic.twitter.com/izzsZ1bmMN – 2:31 PM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
When you randomly hit the Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and have seconds to think of a few short questions. That’s the beauty of FIBA competitions in our job.
Cuban on FIBA Luka Doncic, favorite Dirk Nowitzki NT moment & untold ties with Lithuania: basketnews.com/news-177242-ma… – 2:08 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic didn’t do interviews after his game, but he’s back in sweats at the court now, sitting with the Mavs’ brass for Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement ceremony. pic.twitter.com/DdKtdswGKa – 2:05 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mark Cuban, Jason Kidd, Nico Harrison and Michael Finley are among the Mavericks’ contingent in Cologne to watch Luka Doncic play for Slovenia Dirk Nowitzki get his German number retired. – 11:06 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Rudy Gobert shares the trait of Dirk Nowitzki that he’ll always respect him for 👏 pic.twitter.com/l1sWJwSQrk – 9:47 AM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
The Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and head coach Jason Kidd will attend Dirk Nowitzki’s No. 14 German national team jersey retirement ceremony in Cologne on the opening day of the EuroBasket 2022.
More: basketnews.com/news-177225-ma… – 8:45 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey will be retired this evening by the German Basketball Federation, a first in the country’s history.
Some notable famous guests are set to attend the ceremony 👀
basketnews.com/news-177225-ma… – 8:37 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The first three-game slate of @EuroBasket Group B play in Cologne starts in minutes … with Slovenia/Lithuania and Germany/France bookending Dirk Nowitzki’s jersey retirement ceremony.
My supersized preview of the most anticipated @EuroBasket EVER: https://t.co/0oe8OaWcSA pic.twitter.com/spblnNalfx – 8:18 AM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Rudy Gobert on Dirk Nowitzki before his German NT jersey retirement ceremony in Cologne:
“He stayed true to himself throughout his life and career. Everyone has a different path, but if you stay true to yourself… It’s something that I will always respect him for.” – 8:06 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
17.500 tickets sold and around 500 are still available for tonight’s game Germany vs. France, where Dirk Nowitzki’s No. 14 German national team jersey will be retired in a special pre-game ceremony in Cologne. pic.twitter.com/LsyBjTa0mo – 8:03 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
If Rudy Gobert will have a chance to meet Dirk Nowitzki on his special night, there’s something he has to say to one of the European greats 🗣️
The message will be short
basketnews.com/news-177198-ru… – 6:41 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Rudy Gobert busted out a one-legged fade at shootaround before France vs. Germany, when Dirk Nowitzki will get his national team number retired at halftime. pic.twitter.com/fkE55uNwKf – 6:05 AM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Unveiled earlier today at the Schokoladenmuseum in Cologne on the eve of @EuroBasket 2022: This Dirk Nowitzki statue made of chocolate as designed by artist Andreas Hoferick ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/dHrL1w9il3 – 6:00 PM

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Maodo Lo (13 points and 5 assists) and Dennis Schroder (11 points and 5 assists) are certainly among the best of their team with their creative moves, but Niels Giffey (13 points and 4 rebounds), and especially Johannes Thiemann (14 points and 6 rebounds) as well deserve the distinction. Rudy Gobert closed the night with a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds for France, while Guerschon Yabusele scored 18. -via EuroHoops.net / September 1, 2022

Mark Cuban on Luka Doncic: It’s always a joy because you see joy in his game

Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks representatives flew to Germany to support Dirk Nowitzki at his national team jersey retirement ceremony. But they also managed to make the game of the Mavs superstar Luka Doncic in the EuroBasket 2022 opener vs. …

Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks representatives flew to Germany to support Dirk Nowitzki at his national team jersey retirement ceremony. But they also managed to make the game of the Mavs superstar Luka Doncic in the EuroBasket 2022 opener vs. Lithuania. “I love just watching Luka play, because he loves to play so much. It’s always a joy because you see joy in his game,” Mark Cuban told BasketNews at halftime of Slovenia’s game.

Source: Donatas Urbonas @ BasketNews

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
When you randomly hit the Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and have seconds to think of a few short questions. That’s the beauty of FIBA competitions in our job.
Cuban on FIBA Luka Doncic, favorite Dirk Nowitzki NT moment & untold ties with Lithuania: basketnews.com/news-177242-ma… – 2:08 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Players to average at least 24 points, 6 rebounds and 2 made three-pointers per game over the second half of the 2021-22 season:
LeBron, Luka, Tatum, KD and RJ Barrett
end of list. – 2:05 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Here’s the quick recap of Slovenia’s 92-85 win over Lithuania, which kept Luka Doncic perfect in EuroBasket play.
mavs.com/luka-stays-per… – 1:57 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Lithuanian NT coach Kazys Maksvytis tried to motivate Ignas Brazdeikis by telling him to take an autograph from Luka Doncic during the game 👀 pic.twitter.com/f9aHURqrQN – 1:53 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic powers Slovenia to win over Lithuania in EuroBasket tournament opener dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:39 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Jonas Valanciunas: 9 pts (4-10 FG), 12 rbds, 1 blk, 3 tov in Lithuania’s 92-85 loss to Slovenia. Slovenia put him in the PnR a bunch against Luka.
Next up: France on Saturday – 1:29 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Mike Tobey’s back hurts from having to carry Luka today #wahoowa – 1:20 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Slovenia outscores Lithuania 19-7 in the last 6:26 to win 92-85. Luka 14-6-10-3 steals. 6 assist in 4th qtr. Most on P&R work with Tobey (24-8). Next up is Hungary at 1:30 on Sat – 1:20 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Final: Slovenia 92, Lithuania 85
Goran Dragic had 19 points and eight rebounds for Slovenia. Luka Doncic had 14 points, six rebounds and 10 assists.
Domantas Sabonis had 10 points, five rebounds and two assists for Lithuania. Jonas Valanciunas had nine points and 12 rebounds. – 1:20 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
While Luka Doncic was the main player on the court, another Slovenian player came in clutch in the fourth quarter.
The favorites take the first win in a battle that captured viewers’ attention the entire 40 minutes 👇
basketnews.com/news-177244-cl… – 1:20 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka with 14 points, 10 assists, six rebounds. Wasn’t pretty but Slovenia starts defense of 2017 EuroBasket title with a 92-85 win over Lithuania. Details to come on mavs.com. – 1:17 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Defending champion Slovenia is now 10-0 in @EuroBasket when Luka Doncic plays. – 1:17 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Terrific team win by Slovenia, but make no mistake, Doncic and Dragic willed Slovenia when it most mattered. – 1:16 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Domantas Sabonis called for an unsportsmanlike foul after catching Luka Doncic with an elbow to the face. Two free throws from Luka give Slovenia an 88-81 lead with 1:50 remaining. – 1:10 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka has been hit, raked or poked in the face several times today. Most recently by Sabonis on an arm swing with Slovenia up 86-81 and 2:05 to go. – 1:08 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The shot isn’t on, the passing is on, esp here in the 4th. Luka with 6 assists in the qtr – 1:05 PM
Jeff Stotts @InStreetClothes
It’s the middle of the day on a Thursday and I’m watching Slovenia Vs. Lithuania basketball and fully invested. Thanks a lot Luka. – 1:04 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Doncic ha ben smacked/raked across the face 3 times in this game – 1:03 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Luka is absolutely dissecting Lithuania down the stretch. – 1:03 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic is putting on a passing clinic right now. My lord. – 1:02 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Lithuania clings to 81-80 lead over Luka, Slovenia in the final three minutes in Cologne. – 1:02 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Slovenia is 5-for-11 on free-throws, including 3-of-6 by Doncic. Seems familiar . . . – 1:00 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Slovenia 69-67 after 3. Has never had a lead larger than 7, and leading despite a somewhat pedestrian game from Doncic. – 12:48 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Three quarters are done in Cologne and Slovenia is up 69-67 on Lithuania. Luka with 11 points, seven assists and Slovenia benefited from two missed Lithuanian free throws in the final second to take the lead into the fourth. – 12:46 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Peak Luka Doncic: dunking on and staring at the opponent 👀
pic.twitter.com/fQvN9MlMr6 – 12:42 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Marc Cuban and Jayson Kidd in Cologne for Luka #Eurobasket pic.twitter.com/0wERQvAtcP – 12:38 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic motioning for refs to call a tech on Lithuania is maybe the most ironically wonderful part of his game. – 12:36 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Pretty clear that Luka and Dragic need to be on the floor together. – 12:30 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Oh, my. Doncic is taking over, punctuated by that dunk. – 12:28 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
🚨 Luka dunk with no regard for Ignas Brazdeikis’ pride 🚨 – 12:27 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Luka better get his stuff together soon and pass to the Cyborg. – 12:21 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Huge sequence from Vlatko Cancar to close the 1st half: Saves 2 points with a block at the rim after a Doncic turnover, then gets the and-1 in transition. 6 pts, 2 rebs, 2 asts for Cancar at the half. He’s in his usual starting role for Slovenia at EuroBasket. pic.twitter.com/f9Rnm94zWN – 12:08 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Slovenia 51-48 at halftime. Luka 8-2-3 w/3steals.G Dragic 10 Tobey 9. Difference in the game is 9 Lithuania TO/14 pts off TO.Both teams shooting 50%+ Very physical game only 15 total FTs shot. – 12:06 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Other than European free throwers being perhaps even worse than NBA free throwers, not much difference for Luka Doncic in the EuroBasket opener. He’s got 8 points, 3 assists, 3 steals and 2 rebounds, plus 1 smack to the face from Jonas Valanciunas. Slovenia leads 51-48 at half. – 12:05 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Halftime: Slovenia 51, Lithuania 48. Doncic: 8 points, 3 steals, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 turnovers. – 12:03 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 20+ PPG before turning 20:
— Carmelo Anthony
— LeBron James
— Kevin Durant
— Luka Doncic
— Zion Williamson pic.twitter.com/8zjQ4fjiyz – 12:00 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic allllmost juked Jonas Valanciunas to the floor — until Valanciunas reached out and grabbed Luka’s face to keep steady.
Who knew sweet moves could also be so painful. – 11:48 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
High energy 1st qtr. Slovenia-Lithuania tied at 27. Doncic 6 pts 3 steals 2-5 FG. Slovenia 10-19 FG. Lithuania 11-18 FG – 11:36 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Luka did Luka things in the 1st quarter vs Lithuania
6 pts / 2-5 FG / 1 ast / 3 stls
Slovenia – Lithuania 27-27 after the 1st quarter
#MojTim #EuroBasket #BringTheNoise #MFFL – 11:34 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Mark Cuban is in Cologne watching Luka Doncic’s first EuroBasket game against Lithuania 👀 pic.twitter.com/4pXeJPkSWo – 11:22 AM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
NBA All-Star Domantas Sabonis vs. Luka Doncic happening NOW in Lithuania-Slovenia game at EuroBasket. Dates, details, top players, top teams and more ⬇️
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 11:21 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic hit a 3-pointer on Slovenia’s first possession, and his biggest courtside fan, Mark Cuban, threw his arms up.
Cuban, Nico Harrison, Jason Kidd, Michael Finley and Casey Smith are all front row, across from Lithuania’s bench. – 11:18 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
2 very early steals by Doncic. – 11:18 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Everywhere Luka Doncic goes there’s always an army of fans 🌟 #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/5K26mcKcM6 – 11:13 AM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Lithuania’s version of a Green Monster…
Luka Doncic would love nothing more than to shut them up for a second time in 14 months, I think. pic.twitter.com/80Gu5OIVgY – 11:09 AM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mark Cuban, Jason Kidd, Nico Harrison and Michael Finley are among the Mavericks’ contingent in Cologne to watch Luka Doncic play for Slovenia Dirk Nowitzki get his German number retired. – 11:06 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
10 minutes to tip. If Luka and Sloevnia rebound the way they did vs Germany, they’ll be in big trouble vs Valenciunas, Sabonis and Lithuania – 11:05 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Pleased to report Luka Doncic takes his last-minute warmups as seriously with Slovenia as he does with the Mavs. – 10:53 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
The most consistent thing about Luka Doncic: He always takes time to sign autographs pregame — doesn’t matter the country, fans’ jerseys, NBA arena, whatever.
Makes even more of an effort when there’s kids around. pic.twitter.com/1Weoo5KzuS – 10:37 AM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Bookmark this for all of EuroBasket!
One hour until Luka Doncic and Slovenia officially start their repeat quest.
Here’s how and when to stream: dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:17 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
Will Luka, Giannis and Jokic play in the biggest international basketball tournament possibly EVER next summer? Depends on how players you’ve never heard do in qualifiers this November and February.
A primer on the state of play for FIBA World Cup bids: ziller.substack.com/p/the-current-… – 8:50 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
The Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and head coach Jason Kidd will attend Dirk Nowitzki’s No. 14 German national team jersey retirement ceremony in Cologne on the opening day of the EuroBasket 2022.
More: basketnews.com/news-177225-ma… – 8:45 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Goran Dragic doesn’t think Luka Doncic’s emotions will be a problem 🗣️ #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/qpjS3o1b0Z – 8:19 AM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings All-Star Domantas Sabonis will face Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic in marquee matchup between Lithuania and Slovenia at EuroBasket 2022.
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 9:50 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Here’s a quick primer to brush up on EuroBasket 2022, which opens early Thursday morning. We’ll have all the results of Luka Doncic, Tyler Dorsey and other Maverick connections.
mavs.com/eurobasket-tut… – 7:40 PM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
#Eurobasket2022 MVP odds have been posted: L.Doncic, N.Jokic and G.Antetokounmpo all co-favorites at+400. E.Fournier is +750. Anyone else is 11-1. – 4:30 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Let’s talk 🐐 stuff
Most Europeans consider Dirk Nowitzki the GOAT because of his NBA+FIBA success — even though Giannis and Jokic have more NBA MVPs already.
But Luka Doncic looks on track to surpass them all, and another EuroBasket is the next step: dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 4:12 PM

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“Coming out here is great because it’s one thing when he plays for Mavs, and the whole another thing when he represents his country. I’m happy to see everybody from Lithuania, people from Slovenia and just all the excitement it brings,” Cuban said. -via BasketNews / September 1, 2022
Cuban revealed that he had mixed feelings watching Doncic fighting against Lithuania in the EuroBasket 2022 opener. “What you don’t know is that I’m 25% Lithuanian. My grandma is from Darbenai. I got to root for Luka, but there’s a part of me that if it’s not Luka, I’m cheering for Lithuania,” Cuban smiled. -via BasketNews / September 1, 2022

LeBron James in pole position to be the owner of the Las Vegas expansion franchise

LeBron James apparently is in the pole position, to be the owner of the Las Vegas expansion franchise, when Las Vegas and Seattle which I’m told is going to happen as soon as the next TV deals are in place, that those franchises are going to be …

LeBron James apparently is in the pole position, to be the owner of the Las Vegas expansion franchise, when Las Vegas and Seattle which I’m told is going to happen as soon as the next TV deals are in place, that those franchises are going to be added to the equation, which has a whole lot of repercussions including the timing of when LeBron decides to step aside and become an owner, rather than a player.
Source: Apple Podcasts

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 25,000+ PTS and 2,000+ STL:
Michael Jordan
Hakeem Olajuwon
Karl Malone
LeBron James
Jordan is the only player in NBA history with 25,000 PTS and 2,500 STL. pic.twitter.com/9Lw15QKOJQ – 4:12 PM

Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
How bad would things need to get in LA for LeBron to become the next star to request a trade? New @ringer column on the Lakers’ situation: theringer.com/nba/2022/8/10/… – 2:05 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Lakers plan to run offense through Anthony Davis, and LeBron James is on board, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 9:57 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Darvin Ham has backing of LeBron to run offense through Anthony Davis nba.nbcsports.com/2022/08/09/rep… – 11:39 PM
Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
Sitting here bored in early August, trying to remember why LeBron James was not named an All-Star as a rookie in 2004 but Kenyon Martin, Ron Artest, JAMAAL MAGLOIRE, and Michael Redd were. – 10:58 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo says LeBron James is still world’s best player: ‘I want to know how he does that’
cbssports.com/nba/news/giann… – 9:59 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Yahoo Sources: Inside LeBron James’ meeting with Lakers front office: Darvin Ham’s offensive plan, Rob Pelinka’s roster patience. sports.yahoo.com/inside-lebron-… – 9:45 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The youngest player to record
30 PTS — LeBron James
40 PTS — LeBron James
50 PTS — Brandon Jennings
60 PTS — Devin Booker
10 REB — Tracy McGrady
15 REB — Tracy McGrady
10 AST — LeBron James
15 AST — LeBron James
Double-Double — Tracy McGrady
Triple-Double — Josh Giddey pic.twitter.com/1Ijr5F3qz0 – 3:30 PM

Larry Lage @LarryLage
LeBron James aims to give students at his I Promise School opportunities they may not have otherwise. Recently, the NBA superstar’s mission shifted into another gear. ⁦@LeBron James⁩ ⁦@LJFamFoundation⁩ ⁦@NBA⁩ ⁦@NASCAR⁩ apnews.com/article/c8437d… – 2:49 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 10,000 points before turning 25:
Lebron James
Kevin Durant
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
Tracy McGrady
Buckets. pic.twitter.com/YoUzqB7VnC – 11:31 AM

Nick Wright @getnickwright
Serena
Bolt
Ali
LeBron – 9:40 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
LeBron James has been in the NBA longer than the current youngest active player Jalen Duren has been alive 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Lcdb95RdW4 – 5:31 AM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Monday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, YouTube version. We discuss the LeBron’s extension talks underway, and the trade rumor linking the Lakers to basically every Jazz role player. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods AK
youtube.com/watch?v=fT8dpg… – 4:47 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most playoff points before turning 25:
2,155 — Kobe Bryant
1,761 — LeBron James
1,693 — Jayson Tatum pic.twitter.com/cIHZW1dzjy – 4:47 PM

Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Monday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We discuss LeBron’s extension talks, along with the potential pros and cons of the trade rumors linking the Lakers, Jazz and Knicks. #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
Subscribe. Rate. Enjoy. Thx!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wou… – 11:32 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
LeBron James is hyped to see the Antetokounmpo brothers playing for Greece 🙌🇬🇷 pic.twitter.com/vRQxb4yJ1H – 10:38 AM

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“I think [projecting Lakers to be a Play-In team] is kind of generous,” Windhorst said on ESPN’s NBA Today. “That’s believing that the Lakers are going to get a mostly healthy season from Anthony Davis and LeBron James. “Unless those two are playing at a very high level, with the roster that they currently have, the Lakers are going to have to be great to get into that playoff situation. -via TalkBasket / August 10, 2022
“The supporting cast that they have assembled is just really kind of haphazard. They have a new coaching staff, they’re going to have a whole bunch of new players and new alignments. “They’re really going to need LeBron and AD to carry them to a bunch of wins in a Western Conference that is going to be highly, highly competitive.” -via TalkBasket / August 10, 2022
Furthermore, the first-year head coach said one wrinkle he will implement and stick with is having the offense run through Anthony Davis, and James concurred, sources said. The team has been encouraged with Davis’ offseason progression and believe he’ll be in optimum shape to avoid serious injuries and carry a heavier load. -via Yahoo! Sports / August 10, 2022

 

Pat McAfee: “It’s clear that Kevin …

“Joe [Tsai] has tried to make too many …

“Joe [Tsai] has tried to make too many decisions himself,” including choosing the coach, the source said. After the Game 4 loss to Boston, Durant expressed his appreciation for Nash, whom he has consistently publicly supported, and said he was the right coach to lead the Nets into the future. “Steve’s been dealt a crazy hand the last two years,” said Durant, a two-time NBA champion with the Warriors. “He’s had to deal with so much stuff as a head coach, a first-time coach. Trades, injuries, COVID and just a lot of stuff he had to deal with.

Nets owner after Kevin Durant’s ultimatum: Our front office and coaching staff have my support

Joseph Tsai: Our front office and coaching staff have my support. We will make decisions in the best interest of the Brooklyn Nets. Source: Twitter @joetsai1999 What’s the buzz on Twitter? Austin Krell @ NBAKrell If Kevin Durant tells you there’s …

Joseph Tsai: Our front office and coaching staff have my support. We will make decisions in the best interest of the Brooklyn Nets.
Source: Twitter @joetsai1999

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
If Kevin Durant tells you there’s something you can do to salvage your franchise’s relationship with him, you pretty much have to take whatever that thing is into consideration, even if it’s dumping an exec/coach. – 7:47 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
How will Celtics fill out roster + more on KD rumors w/ @jacksobd | @WinningPlaysPod powered by @betonline_ag & @AthleticGreens twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:45 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
The idea that the Nets have a lot of leverage due to the length of Durant’s deal takes on quite a bit of water when you remember that he’ll be paid $53.2 million as a 38-year-old, and pretty much everyone thinks you’ve got a two-year title window if you acquire him. – 7:44 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Taking questions for tomorrow’s @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck. We’ll be addressing the latest KD bombshell — any others, fire away! – 7:11 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jumping on @CBSSportsRadio now to talk Kevin Durant and the Nets. – 6:58 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Story on today’s news is up. Kevin Durant’s ultimatum to Joe Tsai raises more questions than answers on this whole matter. What to make of all this as training camp continues to get closer: theathletic.com/3488165/2022/0… – 6:47 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jumping on @OverDrive1050/@TSN1050Radio in five minutes to talk about Kevin Durant’s double-down with Nets owner Joe Tsai. Join us. – 6:28 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
When Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving chose the Nets in the summer of 2019, and the Nets said “yes,” they failed to read the terms and conditions that come with these unique superstars. More for @NYDNSports nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 6:20 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
My July 3rd BS Pod with Russillo laid out the KD/Sean Marks situation and why it was heading for a bad place.
youtu.be/mxIGkhfy6PY – 5:00 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Back in July, clairvoyant @Bill Simmons thought Sean Marks could get caught in the middle of the drama between KD and the Nets.
📼: https://t.co/PW8m8AJgs0 pic.twitter.com/Jks0tYRnPY – 4:59 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Kinda over Kevin Durant – 4:13 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Celtics, Raptors and Heat remain most significant candidates to complete a trade for Kevin Durant sportando.basketball/en/celtics-rap… – 4:13 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime: Another jam-packed over 2 hour episode: Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2022; KD vs Marks. Join @Danny Leroux
and me duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 4:09 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Report: Kevin Durant issues ultimatum of trade or get rid of Steve Nash and Sean Marks newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 4:02 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Kevin Durant tells Nets’ owner Joe Tsai: Trade me or fire Sean Marks and Steve Nash nj.com/nets/2022/08/k… – 3:58 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kevin Durant tells Nets owner Tsai he must choose between him and the pairing Marks-Nash sportando.basketball/en/kevin-duran… – 3:57 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Durant reiterates trade demand, gives owner Tsai ultimatum: Me or Nash, Marks nba.nbcsports.com/2022/08/08/rep… – 3:49 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
The Nets won more playoff games (1) in 2019, with Kenny Atkinson as head coach and Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen, D’Angelo Russell on the roster, than they did in 2022 with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the roster.
And in 2019, Brooklyn had tons of cap space and all their picks – 3:29 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Hawks, Grizzlies, and Raptors are my favorite Durant teams right now, but Brooklyn’s asking price might be too steep – 3:28 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Atlanta Hawks Trade for Kevin Durant Somehow Challenge – 3:25 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
For what it’s worth, I can’t speak to Kevin Durant being close with Nick Nurse, per se, but it does seem like he respects Nick and the Raptors. He praised the way Nurse coaches last season – 3:19 PM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
Kevin Durant reportedly gives the Brooklyn Nets an ultimatum https://t.co/Ek9JbiapEu pic.twitter.com/ALZS9QKG8s – 3:17 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Today’s Kevin Durant news, and the reported fact he doesn’t want to work with Steve Nash, seemingly makes the Sept. 26 start of camp a Brooklyn deadline for a deal. Otherwise . . . awkward. So at least now we have somewhat of a roadmap and timetable. – 3:15 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Durant will be 34 next season, his 16th year of service. He’s had several major injuries and fallouts with former teams.
He’s also Kevin ****ing Durant. – 3:14 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Some thoughts on the latest from @Shams Charania that mentions the Celtics as one of the top 3 ‘significant candidates’ to land Kevin Durant next to a pair of East rivals masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 3:05 PM
Sopan Deb @SopanDeb
love to professionally call a meeting with my company’s owner to demand my co workers be fired after those co workers have pretty much let me do what i want.
the durant thing is amazing – 3:04 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Summer of 2019: Kevin Durant signs with Sean Marks-led Nets.
Summer of 2020: Kevin Durant vouches for Steve Nash.
Summer of 2021: Kevin Durant signs $200 million extension with Marks/Nash-led Nets.
Summer of 2022: pic.twitter.com/V7D0YxFFyH – 2:56 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Nets are in a position to compete for a title because of Durant. With respect to Nash and Marks, this feels like a no brainer. – 2:50 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Kevin Durant to Joe Tsai this morning pic.twitter.com/3RSzcrAf2N – 2:45 PM

Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Sean Marks going to end up sending KD to Sacramento for junk just as payback – 2:44 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
The mistake that KD and Kyrie made (and LeBron in LA) was not realizing that being a GM is a full-time job that a star player can’t do while also being a star player. Same reason it never works out well when a coach is also the GM. They’re both jobs that require full attention. – 2:41 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Hasn’t Joe Tsai done everything Kevin Durant wanted him to do already? Or am I crazy? – 2:40 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
With all that being said about picking between KD or the coach and GM, I’d keep an eye on the Kyrie situation again
Not a report lol – 2:38 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Didn’t Nash get the job pretty much entirely because KD wanted him? It wasn’t even known that he was interested in being a head coach before that. – 2:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
No mention of the Suns in that Shams article. Lists the Celtics, Heat and Raptors as the “most significant” trade partners, and also provides Tsai with a pathway to keeping KD around. Less than ideal! – 2:35 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
In a meeting with Nets owner Joe Tsai, Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request and informed Tsai that Tsai needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, sources say.
Story: theathletic.com/3485297/2022/0… – 2:31 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
It’s way too early for KD content lol. – 7:59 AM

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In a face-to-face meeting with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai over the weekend, All-NBA star Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request and informed Tsai that he needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, sources tell The Athletic. Durant stated he does not have faith in the team’s direction, sources said. -via The Athletic / August 8, 2022
Durant and Tsai spoke in London on Saturday and sources described the discussion as transparent and professional. The meeting took place a year to the day that Durant agreed to a four-year, $198 million contract extension with the Nets and barely over a month after his initial trade request on June 30. He is now entering the first season of that extension. -via The Athletic / August 8, 2022
The Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat remain the most significant candidates to acquire Durant, sources said, with Boston’s package centering around All-Star forward Jaylen Brown seen as a viable deal. Tsai and the Nets have made clear privately that they will take every last asset from a team that trades for Durant, sources said. -via The Athletic / August 8, 2022

 

Kevin Durant to Nets owner: Trade me or fire Sean Marks and Steve Nash

In a face-to-face meeting with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai over the weekend, All-NBA star Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request and informed Tsai that he needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach …

In a face-to-face meeting with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai over the weekend, All-NBA star Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request and informed Tsai that he needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, sources tell The Athletic. Durant stated he does not have faith in the team’s direction, sources said.
Source: Shams Charania @ The Athletic

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Sean Highkin @highkin
The mistake that KD and Kyrie made (and LeBron in LA) was not realizing that being a GM is a full-time job that a star player can’t do while also being a star player. Same reason it never works out well when a coach is also the GM. They’re both jobs that require full attention. – 2:41 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Hasn’t Joe Tsai done everything Kevin Durant wanted him to do already? Or am I crazy? – 2:40 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Steve Nash is the Nets coach in large part because Durant/Irving wanted and pushed for him. Sean Marks bent the organization backward for his stars and did virtually everything they asked.
Apparently, that’s not good enough for some. – 2:39 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
With all that being said about picking between KD or the coach and GM, I’d keep an eye on the Kyrie situation again
Not a report lol – 2:38 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Didn’t Nash get the job pretty much entirely because KD wanted him? It wasn’t even known that he was interested in being a head coach before that. – 2:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
No mention of the Suns in that Shams article. Lists the Celtics, Heat and Raptors as the “most significant” trade partners, and also provides Tsai with a pathway to keeping KD around. Less than ideal! – 2:35 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
In a meeting with Nets owner Joe Tsai, Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request and informed Tsai that Tsai needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, sources say.
Story: theathletic.com/3485297/2022/0… – 2:31 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
It’s way too early for KD content lol. – 7:59 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Have NOT run into KD or Harden yet … but let’s see if they drop in on the other big show in London: pic.twitter.com/RqPi0eQSH0 – 11:30 AM

Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
During his NBA Summer League debut, Chet Holmgren dominated in a pair of Nike KD 15s. Over the next three weeks, there was an 87% spike in eBay searches for the KD 15s.
Also, there was a 30% spike in eBay searches for Paolo Banchero’s adidas Exhibit As: basketballnews.com/stories/banche… – 6:20 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Frank Isola on why a trade with Kevin Durant has not happened yet.
#NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/MF6dw1eV6i – 4:18 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“You’re telling me Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown is not a centerpiece for this deal?”
@Sam Mitchell tells @Brian Geltzeiler the Brooklyn Nets need to figure out what they want for Kevin Durant. pic.twitter.com/aAMYQJQcbf – 1:38 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
A thought I just had: if Kevin Durant hadn’t signed an extension last offseason, he probably would’ve used his player option to threaten the Nets into trading him to Phoenix for like, Bridges, Crowder and one or two picks.
The league got very lucky that KD extended. – 8:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG by a teenager (minimum 40 games):
21.9 — LeBron James
21.0 — Carmelo Anthony
20.9 — Luka Doncic
20.3 — Kevin Durant
19.3 — Anthony Edwards pic.twitter.com/SOQczlObRH – 3:01 PM

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Durant and Tsai spoke in London on Saturday and sources described the discussion as transparent and professional. The meeting took place a year to the day that Durant agreed to a four-year, $198 million contract extension with the Nets and barely over a month after his initial trade request on June 30. He is now entering the first season of that extension. -via The Athletic / August 8, 2022
The Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat remain the most significant candidates to acquire Durant, sources said, with Boston’s package centering around All-Star forward Jaylen Brown seen as a viable deal. Tsai and the Nets have made clear privately that they will take every last asset from a team that trades for Durant, sources said. -via The Athletic / August 8, 2022
Boston gave Tatum the supermax rookie extension. He’s their designated star, even if Brown was the better player in June and has been instrumental to the team’s success. Tatum’s input always matters because they’re building around him. Brown and Smart have undoubtedly been a part of that foundation, but they’ve also been in trade rumors as long as they can remember. Not Tatum. He’s deeply entrenched, though he says he’s staying out of it anyway. “The cool part about his job is Brad don’t tell me how to do my job anymore. You not the coach,” Tatum said with a sly grin. “He lets me do my thing. I let him do his thing. In all honesty, that’s his decision and that’s his job.” -via The Athletic / August 8, 2022

 

Celtics, Raptors, Heat still the main candidates for a Kevin Durant trade

The Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat remain the most significant candidates to acquire Durant, sources said, with Boston’s package centering around All-Star forward Jaylen Brown seen as a viable deal. Tsai and the Nets have made clear …

The Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat remain the most significant candidates to acquire Durant, sources said, with Boston’s package centering around All-Star forward Jaylen Brown seen as a viable deal. Tsai and the Nets have made clear privately that they will take every last asset from a team that trades for Durant, sources said.
Source: Shams Charania @ The Athletic

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Sean Highkin @highkin
The mistake that KD and Kyrie made (and LeBron in LA) was not realizing that being a GM is a full-time job that a star player can’t do while also being a star player. Same reason it never works out well when a coach is also the GM. They’re both jobs that require full attention. – 2:41 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Hasn’t Joe Tsai done everything Kevin Durant wanted him to do already? Or am I crazy? – 2:40 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Steve Nash is the Nets coach in large part because Durant/Irving wanted and pushed for him. Sean Marks bent the organization backward for his stars and did virtually everything they asked.
Apparently, that’s not good enough for some. – 2:39 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
With all that being said about picking between KD or the coach and GM, I’d keep an eye on the Kyrie situation again
Not a report lol – 2:38 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Didn’t Nash get the job pretty much entirely because KD wanted him? It wasn’t even known that he was interested in being a head coach before that. – 2:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
No mention of the Suns in that Shams article. Lists the Celtics, Heat and Raptors as the “most significant” trade partners, and also provides Tsai with a pathway to keeping KD around. Less than ideal! – 2:35 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
In a meeting with Nets owner Joe Tsai, Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request and informed Tsai that Tsai needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, sources say.
Story: theathletic.com/3485297/2022/0… – 2:31 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
It’s way too early for KD content lol. – 7:59 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Have NOT run into KD or Harden yet … but let’s see if they drop in on the other big show in London: pic.twitter.com/RqPi0eQSH0 – 11:30 AM

Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
During his NBA Summer League debut, Chet Holmgren dominated in a pair of Nike KD 15s. Over the next three weeks, there was an 87% spike in eBay searches for the KD 15s.
Also, there was a 30% spike in eBay searches for Paolo Banchero’s adidas Exhibit As: basketballnews.com/stories/banche… – 6:20 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Frank Isola on why a trade with Kevin Durant has not happened yet.
#NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/MF6dw1eV6i – 4:18 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“You’re telling me Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown is not a centerpiece for this deal?”
@Sam Mitchell tells @Brian Geltzeiler the Brooklyn Nets need to figure out what they want for Kevin Durant. pic.twitter.com/aAMYQJQcbf – 1:38 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
A thought I just had: if Kevin Durant hadn’t signed an extension last offseason, he probably would’ve used his player option to threaten the Nets into trading him to Phoenix for like, Bridges, Crowder and one or two picks.
The league got very lucky that KD extended. – 8:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG by a teenager (minimum 40 games):
21.9 — LeBron James
21.0 — Carmelo Anthony
20.9 — Luka Doncic
20.3 — Kevin Durant
19.3 — Anthony Edwards pic.twitter.com/SOQczlObRH – 3:01 PM

More on this storyline

 

In a face-to-face meeting with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai over the weekend, All-NBA star Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request and informed Tsai that he needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, sources tell The Athletic. Durant stated he does not have faith in the team’s direction, sources said. -via The Athletic / August 8, 2022
Durant and Tsai spoke in London on Saturday and sources described the discussion as transparent and professional. The meeting took place a year to the day that Durant agreed to a four-year, $198 million contract extension with the Nets and barely over a month after his initial trade request on June 30. He is now entering the first season of that extension. -via The Athletic / August 8, 2022
Boston gave Tatum the supermax rookie extension. He’s their designated star, even if Brown was the better player in June and has been instrumental to the team’s success. Tatum’s input always matters because they’re building around him. Brown and Smart have undoubtedly been a part of that foundation, but they’ve also been in trade rumors as long as they can remember. Not Tatum. He’s deeply entrenched, though he says he’s staying out of it anyway. “The cool part about his job is Brad don’t tell me how to do my job anymore. You not the coach,” Tatum said with a sly grin. “He lets me do my thing. I let him do his thing. In all honesty, that’s his decision and that’s his job.” -via The Athletic / August 8, 2022

 

Kevin Durant to Nets owner: Trade me or fire Sean Marks and Steve Nash

In a face-to-face meeting with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai over the weekend, All-NBA star Kevin Durant reiterated his trade request and informed Tsai that he needs to choose between Durant or the pairing of general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, sources tell The Athletic. Durant stated he does not have faith in the team’s direction, sources said.