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Donovan Mitchell to Knicks? Deal not imminent

The Jazz and Knicks are in discussions on a trade that would send Donovan Mitchell to New York, according to sources. A deal is not considered imminent yet, but the Knicks are motivated to acquire Mitchell and have proposed new packages to Utah’s …

The Jazz and Knicks are in discussions on a trade that would send Donovan Mitchell to New York, according to sources. A deal is not considered imminent yet, but the Knicks are motivated to acquire Mitchell and have proposed new packages to Utah’s new front office led by CEO Danny Ainge.
Source: Shams Charania @ The Athletic

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
BRANDON MF NIMMO‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ – 6:32 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
MARK MF CANHA‼️‼️‼️‼️ – 6:27 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
Your parents ever do something that you find very annoying then realize you do the same thing and that’s where you get it from 😂😂 – 5:53 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
I had an amazing time at @RuckerPark155 with my @adidas Basketball
#adidasLegacy family! The energy and crowd were incredible. Can’t wait
to share more #DONISSUE4 soon.
@adidas Basketball #createdwithadidas pic.twitter.com/e1GXpNlhkD – 1:37 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
A roundup of the latest updates on the Donovan Mitchell front in “The Week That Was”
tommybeer.substack.com/p/week-in-revi… – 8:49 AM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Donovan Mitchell trade talks rekindled, but here’s why #Knicks are wary of #Jazz offers #NBA nypost.com/2022/08/20/don… – 7:50 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Hear what Jerry Ferrara would pitch to Donovan Mitchell to get him to join the New York Knicks when he joined Zach Harper & Tim Legler pic.twitter.com/hM3YTtqTFf – 6:00 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
Panama 🇵🇦 📍 ❤️ – 4:05 PM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
For those asking, here’s the convo I had with @espn700bill yesterday regarding #jazz trade talks with #Knicks involving Donovan Mitchell:
spreaker.com/user/broadwaym… – 10:03 AM
David Locke @DLocke09
Junmping on with @DavidDJJames and @PKKinahan on @ZoneSportsNet at 9:00 and then the #askloj version of LOCKED ON JAZZ debuts on @YouTube at 9:30
* Darkhorse team for Donovan Mitchell
* TV Deal discussion
* Who starts at Center for Utah Jazz
youtu.be/qhfgQ4AVTHo – 10:26 AM

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New York made a recent offer of Evan Fournier, Obi Toppin, additional salary and two unprotected first-round draft picks (five total), league sources tell me and The Athletic’s Tony Jones. The Jazz’s asking price has been more significant than that. -via The Athletic / August 22, 2022
The Knicks are still trying to find a way to bring Donovan Mitchell home in a way that makes sense. According to multiple industry sources, the Knicks were turned off by Utah team president Danny Ainge’s initial demands, when he asked in July for a package of seven first-round picks and players. Talks died, but recently there has been renewed back-and-forth. -via New York Post / August 20, 2022

 

Hornets, Wizards have registered interest in Donovan Mitchell

The Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards have been among the teams interested in Mitchell as well, sources said. Source: Shams Charania @ The Athletic What’s the buzz on Twitter? Donovan Mitchell @ spidadmitchell Knock knock mf @Mikal Bridges …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
BRANDON MF NIMMO‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ – 6:32 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
MARK MF CANHA‼️‼️‼️‼️ – 6:27 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
Your parents ever do something that you find very annoying then realize you do the same thing and that’s where you get it from 😂😂 – 5:53 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
I had an amazing time at @RuckerPark155 with my @adidas Basketball
#adidasLegacy family! The energy and crowd were incredible. Can’t wait
to share more #DONISSUE4 soon.
@adidas Basketball #createdwithadidas pic.twitter.com/e1GXpNlhkD – 1:37 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
A roundup of the latest updates on the Donovan Mitchell front in “The Week That Was”
tommybeer.substack.com/p/week-in-revi… – 8:49 AM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Donovan Mitchell trade talks rekindled, but here’s why #Knicks are wary of #Jazz offers #NBA nypost.com/2022/08/20/don… – 7:50 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Hear what Jerry Ferrara would pitch to Donovan Mitchell to get him to join the New York Knicks when he joined Zach Harper & Tim Legler pic.twitter.com/hM3YTtqTFf – 6:00 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
Panama 🇵🇦 📍 ❤️ – 4:05 PM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
For those asking, here’s the convo I had with @espn700bill yesterday regarding #jazz trade talks with #Knicks involving Donovan Mitchell:
spreaker.com/user/broadwaym… – 10:03 AM
David Locke @DLocke09
Junmping on with @DavidDJJames and @PKKinahan on @ZoneSportsNet at 9:00 and then the #askloj version of LOCKED ON JAZZ debuts on @YouTube at 9:30
* Darkhorse team for Donovan Mitchell
* TV Deal discussion
* Who starts at Center for Utah Jazz
youtu.be/qhfgQ4AVTHo – 10:26 AM

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The Jazz and Knicks are in discussions on a trade that would send Donovan Mitchell to New York, according to sources. A deal is not considered imminent yet, but the Knicks are motivated to acquire Mitchell and have proposed new packages to Utah’s new front office led by CEO Danny Ainge. -via The Athletic / August 22, 2022
New York made a recent offer of Evan Fournier, Obi Toppin, additional salary and two unprotected first-round draft picks (five total), league sources tell me and The Athletic’s Tony Jones. The Jazz’s asking price has been more significant than that. -via The Athletic / August 22, 2022
The Knicks are still trying to find a way to bring Donovan Mitchell home in a way that makes sense. According to multiple industry sources, the Knicks were turned off by Utah team president Danny Ainge’s initial demands, when he asked in July for a package of seven first-round picks and players. Talks died, but recently there has been renewed back-and-forth. -via New York Post / August 20, 2022

 

Bill Simmons: Kevin Durant sniffed around on Philly

Bill Simmons: KD and Harden, this is what I heard, they don’t talk after the trade. They basically go radio silent on each other. They run into each other. They hang out all weekend. And by the end of the weekend, KD is sniffing around on Philly. …

Bill Simmons: KD and Harden, this is what I heard, they don’t talk after the trade. They basically go radio silent on each other. They run into each other. They hang out all weekend. And by the end of the weekend, KD is sniffing around on Philly. And there’s a whole Philly thing that happens for three days where it’s like basically Harris and Tyrese Maxey and whatever pick and it’s just it’s not even close.
Source: Bill Simmons, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre, Juliet Litman @ The Ringer

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Offensively. Aside from dunking at close range. There is nothing that KD can do that Steph doesn’t do better. Steph shoots better from every spot on the floor. KD just gets more credit because he’s 6-10 with a handle. – 2:03 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Kevin Durant is often referred to as the greatest/most versatile scorer ever. (For some reason)
Most active 50-point Games:
Harden 23
LeBron 14
Dame 12
Steph 10 – 12:29 AM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
Update: Kevin Durant has not been traded. – 1:48 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most scoring titles by an active player:
4 — KD
3 — Harden
2 — Steph, Westbrook pic.twitter.com/wpEgaBVHBQ – 10:00 AM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Hopping on @NBATV tonight with @JaredSGreenberg to discuss the KD saga … airing now – 11:03 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Five #Nets questions not about Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving #NBA nypost.com/2022/08/20/net… via @nypostsports – 3:47 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Here’s why the Celtics should resist trading for Kevin Durant – The Boston Globe bostonglobe.com/2022/08/20/spo… – 12:24 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“He might start the year in Brooklyn.”
Tim Legler is starting to think that all the Kevin Durant news the last 6 weeks won’t lead to any trade
@LegsESPN | @Vincent Goodwill pic.twitter.com/IfKPSjZp2e – 10:05 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Sunday notes on a Saturday: Heat schedule with all-or-nothing aspect regarding star appeal. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Plus: Haslem, Lowry, Iguodala, Durant, Cole, Christmas, Wednesdays, more. – 8:59 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics schedule takeaways + will Kevin Durant start season in Brooklyn? w/ @SouichiTerada | @WinningPlaysPod powered by @betonline_ag & @HireOnLinkedIn twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:00 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
The new schedule is out! And the NBA Schedule Czars are back on the Crossover to break it all down:
🎅 How Xmas teams are chosen
😠 How the Durant saga impacted the process
🤪 Why all your conspiracy theories are wrong
And much more!
Listen/subscribe: link.chtbl.com/crossover – 5:00 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
The last time LeBron was held to single-digits in scoring…
* George W. Bush was the U.S. president
* Shaq’s Heat were defending champions
* Nash was the reigning MVP
* KD was in college
* Night at the Museum was No. 1 in box office charts
* The iPhone had not yet been released pic.twitter.com/ILdpueJs5z – 4:08 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
The schedule is out! And the NBA Schedule Czars are back on the Crossover to break it all down:
🎅 How Xmas teams are chosen
😠 How the Durant saga impacted the process
🤪 Why all your conspiracy theories are wrong
And much more!
Listen/subscribe: link.chtbl.com/crossover – 1:00 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
The NBA schedule is out! And the NBA Schedule Czars are back on the Crossover to break it all down:
🎅 How Xmas teams are chosen
😠 How the Durant saga impacted the process
🤪 Why all your conspiracy theories are wrong
And much more!
Listen/subscribe: link.chtbl.com/crossover – 10:00 AM

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League sources have insisted for weeks that the Celtics have not had any real discussions of substance with the Nets about Kevin Durant, and they’ve communicated with Jaylen Brown about the situation frequently. “[Brown is] going to take it with a competitive mindset, too,” Grant Williams said. “I think that he’s going to come back with a chip on his shoulder and I love that, because I know how he responds and he’s going to be very, very, secure, because he’s secure in himself.” -via Boston Globe / August 21, 2022
A historic day at the CrawsOver Pro-Am featuring more NBA talent than has been on a court in Seattle since the league’s last preseason visit ended early due to court conditions, but not before what organizer Jamal Crawford called an “unbelievable, one of one” experience. Although several of the league’s biggest stars have played in the CrawsOver since games moved to its current home (Royal Brougham Pavilion on the campus of Seattle Pacific University), including Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin, hype for the pro-am has never reached the heights it did Saturday. -via ESPN / August 21, 2022

 

Andre Iguodala: ‘We gonna keep playing 82 games until 3005’

Some have suggested that the NBA regular season should be shortened to avoid injuries. Veteran forward Andre Iguodala has recently expressed disagreement towards that notion on his Point Forward podcast, claiming that it “separates the men from the …

Some have suggested that the NBA regular season should be shortened to avoid injuries. Veteran forward Andre Iguodala has recently expressed disagreement towards that notion on his Point Forward podcast, claiming that it “separates the men from the boys”. (1:00) “We gonna keep playing 82 games until 3005. We can’t change 82 games. 82 games … there’s a mental side of it. That’s why we talk about rookie wall. Records are made to be broken, and as we get better over time we’ll break more records. But I do think that there’s a foundation in all sports, you have to carry on that tradition… 82 games, I do think you know it separates the men from the boys.
Source: Lee Tran @ Fade Away World

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Sunday notes on a Saturday: Heat schedule with all-or-nothing aspect regarding star appeal. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Plus: Haslem, Lowry, Iguodala, Durant, Cole, Christmas, Wednesdays, more. – 8:59 AM

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Ky Carlin: Notable free agents still available: LaMarcus Aldridge Dwight Howard DeMarcus Cousins Montrezl Harrell Hassan Whiteside Carmelo Anthony Trevor Ariza Blake Griffin Paul Millsap Rodney Hood Andre Iguodala Jeremy Lamb Ben McLemore DJ Augustin Dennis Schroder Rajon Rondo -via Twitter @Ky_Carlin / August 18, 2022
Andre Iguodala gave his perspective on Kevin Durant’s situation on the Point Forward podcast, naming the reasons why the two-time NBA champion Durant, who won both titles together with Iguodala on the Warriors, should stay in Brooklyn. “I think he should stay in Brooklyn, it’s such a big market, it’s good for the game and just figure out how to make it work like everybody grow up and make it work. That’s how I feel about the situation,” Iguodala shared his perspective. -via BasketNews / August 15, 2022
Another reason why Durant should stay according to Iguodala is the length of the contract the 12-time NBA All-Star Durant is still on with the Nets. “This is a situation where it’s either, look, man just come out here and play or don’t play because you got 4 years, we got you for a while so it’s not like you’re on an expiring contract and then you can just take off a year and we just give up a year,” added Iguodala. -via BasketNews / August 15, 2022

 

No changes on Collin Sexton front

Chris Fedor: Where we are today is the same place that we’ve been. Collin (Sexton) and his camp want more than what the Cavs are willing to give and what the Cavs think they should give for somebody like Collin. If you’re looking at it from the …

Chris Fedor: Where we are today is the same place that we’ve been. Collin (Sexton) and his camp want more than what the Cavs are willing to give and what the Cavs think they should give for somebody like Collin. If you’re looking at it from the Cavs’ point of view, they are saying, Hey, we’re giving you a multi-year deal, worth $40 million. That’s not nothing, right?
Source: Hayden Grove @ Cleveland Plain Dealer

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Bam Adebayo, Donovan Mitchell and Colin Sexton are among those who are expected to play tonight at Miami Pro League.
Livestreaming coverage of the games will start tonight at 6:30 on caffeine.tv/Playmaker/prof…. – 2:57 PM

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Chris Fedor: The Cavs have had conversations with Dallas about a sign and trade for Collin Sexton. But if you’re talking about a sign-and-trade, the Cavs need something back that is going to be valuable to them. And neither the Jazz nor the Mavericks have the pieces that the Cavs would want back in a sign and trade for Colin. -via Cleveland Plain Dealer / August 20, 2022
Ira Winderman: Bam Adebayo, Donovan Mitchell and Colin Sexton among those scheduled to play tonight at Miami Pro League per Caffeine.tv, which is scheduled to live stream. -via Twitter @IraHeatBeat / August 17, 2022

 

Cavs had sign-and-trade conversations with Dallas about Collin Sexton

Chris Fedor: The Cavs have had conversations with Dallas about a sign and trade for Collin Sexton. But if you’re talking about a sign-and-trade, the Cavs need something back that is going to be valuable to them. And neither the Jazz nor the …

Chris Fedor: The Cavs have had conversations with Dallas about a sign and trade for Collin Sexton. But if you’re talking about a sign-and-trade, the Cavs need something back that is going to be valuable to them. And neither the Jazz nor the Mavericks have the pieces that the Cavs would want back in a sign and trade for Colin.
Source: Hayden Grove @ Cleveland Plain Dealer

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Bam Adebayo, Donovan Mitchell and Colin Sexton are among those who are expected to play tonight at Miami Pro League.
Livestreaming coverage of the games will start tonight at 6:30 on caffeine.tv/Playmaker/prof…. – 2:57 PM

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Chris Fedor: Where we are today is the same place that we’ve been. Collin (Sexton) and his camp want more than what the Cavs are willing to give and what the Cavs think they should give for somebody like Collin. If you’re looking at it from the Cavs’ point of view, they are saying, Hey, we’re giving you a multi-year deal, worth $40 million. That’s not nothing, right? -via Cleveland Plain Dealer / August 20, 2022
Ira Winderman: Bam Adebayo, Donovan Mitchell and Colin Sexton among those scheduled to play tonight at Miami Pro League per Caffeine.tv, which is scheduled to live stream. -via Twitter @IraHeatBeat / August 17, 2022

 

Mike James: I don’t have a problem with Stephen Curry

In the recent URBONUS podcast episode, James said that he has no bad feelings about Steph, and many took his words out of context. “I think I said a lot of controversial things in general because I think outside the box. But for some reason, every …

In the recent URBONUS podcast episode, James said that he has no bad feelings about Steph, and many took his words out of context. “I think I said a lot of controversial things in general because I think outside the box. But for some reason, every time I mention Steph Curry, everybody gets mad, and everybody assumes I don’t like him,” James smiled. “But I think he’s amazing. To be honest, he changed basketball. Like seven years ago, everybody started shooting threes and playing small ball. Not only because of him. Like 75% of him, and then like the other 25% the Warriors. I don’t have a problem with him,” James told on the BasketNews show.
Source: BasketNews

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Stephen Curry @StephenCurry30
Seattle hoops are legendary… Proud The @underrated Tour powered by @rakuten was able to come through the Pacific Northwest. Only 16 players can make it to the Bay, are these the next PNW legends in the making?! Let’s see em!! #StayUnderrated pic.twitter.com/7LREvrY5JL – 3:43 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Mike James explains himself calling Steph Curry one dimensional 🗣️
Full podcast: https://t.co/Gs4im0fTtU pic.twitter.com/bGNp7TNP1v – 11:32 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Mike James revealed that he has no bad feelings about Stephen Curry
In the recent URBONUS podcast episode, AS Monaco’s point guard explained that many might have taken his words out of context 👇
basketnews.com/news-176634-mi… – 11:12 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Mike James joins the URBONUS podcast to rank the TOP 5️⃣ biggest EuroLeague free agency moves together with Donatas Urbonas and Errick McCollum 🙏 pic.twitter.com/IsWGTOqa6P – 8:02 AM

StatMuse @statmuse
Most guaranteed career earnings (millions):
$532 — LeBron James
$499 — Kevin Durant
$470 — Steph Curry
$450 — Damian Lillard
👑 pic.twitter.com/zOHQLi3Jus – 3:12 PM

Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
One of the coolest games on the Warriors’ schedule for the 2022-23 season: In San Antonio against the Spurs on Jan. 13 at the Alamodome
The Alamodome can hold 65,000 fans. Expect a full house to watch Steph Curry and the champs – 3:08 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Steph Curry-Draymond Green level chemistry from Jamal Murray and Nuggets assistant video coordinator Connor Griffin, who’s on Murray’s Australia trip. pic.twitter.com/9YT0jM9e67 – 1:30 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Lithuania’s U18 women and men national teams hit the Stephen Curry’s ‘night night’ celebration after the girls won U18 EuroBasket 😴🇱🇹
📸 @ltu_basketball pic.twitter.com/j6Uep8XhUG – 6:49 AM

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“All those guys were very encouraging and motivating. Steph, Draymond, all them,” Wiggins said of Golden State’s veterans on The VC Show. “They all did a lot for me in a lot of different ways. One thing they all do is they all hold you accountable. When you do something wrong, they’re gonna get at you. But the thing that I love about them is that when you do it right, they’re gonna be the first people to come up to you and congratulate you. I feel like that goes a long way. They’ve taught me a lot on and off the court, so I cherish those guys.” -via Clutch Points / August 18, 2022
The EuroLeague star Mike James addressed the backlash about his comments over the NBA champion Stephen Curry. In the recent URBONUS podcast episode, James said that he has no bad feelings about Steph, and many took his words out of context. -via BasketNews / August 18, 2022
“I think I said a lot of controversial things in general because I think outside the box. But for some reason, every time I mention Steph Curry, everybody gets mad, and everybody assumes I don’t like him,” James smiled. “But I think he’s amazing. To be honest, he changed basketball. Like seven years ago, everybody started shooting threes and playing small ball. Not only because of him. Like 75% of him, and then like the other 25% the Warriors. I don’t have a problem with him,” James told on the BasketNews show. -via BasketNews / August 18, 2022

 

Nets want win-now talent in Kyrie Irving trade

The Nets’ current stance, sources say, is that they are unwilling to send out Irving in a trade if the deal solely brings back future assets. They apparently want win-now talent in return to part with Irving, despite all of the turmoil that has …

The Nets’ current stance, sources say, is that they are unwilling to send out Irving in a trade if the deal solely brings back future assets. They apparently want win-now talent in return to part with Irving, despite all of the turmoil that has engulfed the Nets for months.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Evan Sidery @esidery
Lakers update from @Adrian Wojnarowski:
– Probably no move available to vault them to Finals contender
– Willing to offer 2027 + 2029 picks for Kyrie Irving, but Nets are not interested preferring a win-now package
– Unwilling to include both picks to Pacers for Buddy Hield + Myles Turner pic.twitter.com/SY9mF7SAkd – 8:25 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Wonder what the domino effect would’ve been for the current Nets had the Lakers done the Hield trade with Sacramento last summer instead of the Westbrook trade.
Like, would the Kyrie deal have already happened? Would Durant already be gone, too? – 7:50 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Kyrie Irving ‘invested’ in playing for Nets, Insider says nj.com/nets/2022/08/n… – 1:24 PM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“If you’re putting Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis and LeBron James on the same team, yes, you could win a world championship with those three.”
👀 @RealJayWilliams pic.twitter.com/KbGoHmeQ61 – 11:57 AM

StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie in 29 games last season:
27.4 PPG
5.8 APG
47/42/92%
Predict his 2022/23 statline. pic.twitter.com/R2VGBlAMJ1 – 11:03 AM

Get Up @GetUpESPN
“KD, Kyrie, Ben Simmons, you are a top four team in the NBA. You are a title contender, which makes me say to Joe Tsai, tell ’em all … ‘You gonna stay right here and give me this year.'”
—@Stephen A. Smith pic.twitter.com/9UVoPAjMme – 10:57 AM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Throwing this out there because I’m generally curious as to what folks are thinking: Who actually gets traded before the season starts?
K. Durant
D. Mitchell
K. Irving
R. Westbrook
B. Hield
M. Turner
Do you think any move? Some move? None move? I’m very curious on gut feelings. – 9:57 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Woj: “Lakers have two real assets to put out there to do a significant trade– their 2027 and 2029 picks, if unprotected, have a lot of value on the marketplace.”
Woj says Lakers are willing to deal them for Kyrie, but Nets not interested. LAL not offering both picks to Indy. – 7:10 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
For the “a trade is coming” crowd based on LeBron extending, I’d assume a Pacers trade is likelier than Kyrie if this is some sort of hint that a deal is imminent. I don’t think that’s the case, but even if it is, Kyrie still feels tied to what happens with KD. – 3:18 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
With LeBron’s extension officially done, have to wonder if the Lakers’ pursuit of Kyrie Irving kicks up another notch very soon. – 3:02 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Kyrie Irving breaks out the upcoming Nike Kyrie 9 in a pickup run.
📷: @MovingPictureNY pic.twitter.com/hNMxCZRtNs – 12:13 PM

Kyrie Irving @KyrieIrving
To all Ancestors in the
God realm, Ase.
♾A11Even – 7:30 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! Part 2 with @Trevor_Lane from @Lakers Nation! We discuss whether Russ can be brought into training camp, pros and cons of a Kyrie trade, and what’s at stake this season. #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can… – 11:39 AM

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Yet sources say that the prospect of acquiring a focused Irving, or a similarly splashy acquisition, does still hold that kind of appeal to the Lakers even at the costly price. Sources confirm that they would be willing to surrender both firsts in tandem with Westbrook’s $47.1 million expiring contract to acquire Irving (although it’s unclear if the picks would be unprotected or protected). I’m told, however, that the Nets have steadfastly rejected that pitch. -via marcstein.substack.com / August 18, 2022
The Nets have consistently rebuffed the idea of taking on Westbrook and insist they won’t be swayed by mere draft compensation … attractive as it is. It would thus require a third team, barring a change in Brooklyn’s approach, to facilitate an Irving-to-the-Lakers move. -via marcstein.substack.com / August 18, 2022
Brian Windhorst: I think Kyrie Irving is invested in being a Brooklyn Net next year. Obviously there was some turmoil with his contract extension not happening. He realizes his best path moving forward to get the contract he wants in Brooklyn or elsewhere is to have a very good season. -via YouTube / August 18, 2022

 

Lakers would trade two first-round picks for Kyrie Irving

The Lakers remain active in trade talks and would part with their 2027 and 2029 first-round picks in the right deal, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said in an appearance on Sports Center (video link). Those picks “have a lot of value in the marketplace” …

The Lakers remain active in trade talks and would part with their 2027 and 2029 first-round picks in the right deal, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said in an appearance on Sports Center (video link). Those picks “have a lot of value in the marketplace” if they’re unprotected, Wojnarowski states. He adds that L.A. would be willing to give them up in a trade for Kyrie Irving, but the Nets haven’t been interested.
Source: Hoops Rumors

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

David Hardisty @clutchfans
Woj: “Lakers have two real assets to put out there to do a significant trade– their 2027 and 2029 picks, if unprotected, have a lot of value on the marketplace.”
Woj says Lakers are willing to deal them for Kyrie, but Nets not interested. LAL not offering both picks to Indy. – 7:10 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
For the “a trade is coming” crowd based on LeBron extending, I’d assume a Pacers trade is likelier than Kyrie if this is some sort of hint that a deal is imminent. I don’t think that’s the case, but even if it is, Kyrie still feels tied to what happens with KD. – 3:18 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
With LeBron’s extension officially done, have to wonder if the Lakers’ pursuit of Kyrie Irving kicks up another notch very soon. – 3:02 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Kyrie Irving breaks out the upcoming Nike Kyrie 9 in a pickup run.
📷: @MovingPictureNY pic.twitter.com/hNMxCZRtNs – 12:13 PM

Kyrie Irving @KyrieIrving
To all Ancestors in the
God realm, Ase.
♾A11Even – 7:30 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! Part 2 with @Trevor_Lane from @Lakers Nation! We discuss whether Russ can be brought into training camp, pros and cons of a Kyrie trade, and what’s at stake this season. #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
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Those around the team were confident that James signing an extension was likely, considering how much he’s enjoyed playing for the Lakers and living in Los Angeles. The primary complication in James’ decision was that he has been privately adamant that the Lakers still need to improve the current roster and trade for superstar point guard Kyrie Irving, league sources have told The Athletic. -via The Athletic / August 18, 2022
The Lakers have explored runs at Nets point guard Kyrie Irving ($36.9 million expiring contract), but it’s unclear if Brooklyn would want to include Joe Harris’ $19.9 million salary for 2023-24 as well. The Pacers have Buddy Hield, a former client of Lakers executive Rob Pelinka, at $18.6-23.3 million for next season (depending on incentives). Los Angeles has also explored a deal for Pacers center Myles Turner with the expectation that he would extend or re-sign beyond his current $17.5-20 million salary for 2022-23. -via Bleacher Report / August 18, 2022
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Andrew Wiggins wants All-Defensive honors this coming season

Other than helping the Golden State Warriors for a championship repeat, Andrew Wiggins will approach the 2022-2023 season aiming on a one, specific goal. And that is to be named in the All-NBA Defensive Team Selections. “One thing I’m really gonna …

Other than helping the Golden State Warriors for a championship repeat, Andrew Wiggins will approach the 2022-2023 season aiming on a one, specific goal. And that is to be named in the All-NBA Defensive Team Selections. “One thing I’m really gonna strive for this upcoming season is being on the [All-]Defensive Team,” Wiggins said on the Vince Carter show. “That’s a big goal of mine, and hopefully I opened some eyes in the playoffs and I can be on the radar. I ain’t get not one vote this year! I took it personal in the playoffs!”
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Fun Fact: Andrew Wiggins has more career points than
Joel Embiid
Kawhi Leonard
Nikola Jokic
Gordon Hayward
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Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Green
Kevon Looney
Bench:
Jordan Poole
Jonathan Kuminga
James Wiseman
Moses Moody
Donte DiVincenzo
JaMychal Green
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Who wins this series?
Team International:
— Luka Doncic
— Andrew Wiggins
— Giannis Antetokounmpo
— Joel Embiid
— Nikola Jokic
Team USA:
— Steph Curry
— Kawhi Leonard
— LeBron James
— Kevin Durant
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Wiggins recently revealed that not receiving any All-Defensive votes last season led him to take it personally in the playoffs. “I didn’t get not one vote this year,” he said. “So, I was like, I took it personal in the playoffs. I was like, ‘This is my chance to really showcase what I can do. Put my name on the radar.’” -via ahnfiredigital.com / August 17, 2022
Cuban then pointed his finger at Andrew Wiggins as the player he thought was the key to the Mavs’ downfall: “It was just guys who knew their roles,” Cuban said. “Like an Andrew Wiggins. I think he was the one who beat us, and I told him that after the series. We knew what to expect from Klay and from Steph and from Draymond. We didn’t know what to expect or how Wiggs would step up, and he did.” -via Clutch Points / August 17, 2022
“It was just guys who knew their roles,” Cuban said. “Like an Andrew Wiggins. I think he was the one who beat us, and I told him that after the series. We knew what to expect from Klay and from Steph and from Draymond. We didn’t know what to expect or how Wiggs would step up, and he did.” -via Clutch Points / August 16, 2022