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Austin Reaves formally declines max contract extension with Lakers | HoopsHype
Four years after he went undrafted and signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves is set to again wait — this time on a significant raise. League sources told The Athletic that Reaves formally declined a max extension with the Lakers this week that would’ve paid him $89.
Mike Dunleavy on Jonathan Kuminga: If he signs the contract, it’ll show that he wants to be here | HoopsHype
Anthony Slater: Mike Dunleavy on Jonathan Kuminga’s desire (or non-desire) to be with Warriors factoring into restricted free agency: “I think from his end, ultimately he’s the one that has to sign the contract. If it happens with us, it’s reflective of his desire to be here.
Pacers offseason primer: How can you improve on that? | HoopsHype
What a season that was. Even with the upsetting ending – a Game Seven loss in the NBA Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder, devastatingly punctuated by the serious injury to superstar guard Tyrese Haliburton – the Pacers just posted a year for the ages.
Mike Zareen on Jaylen Brown, Derrick White rumors: There hasn’t been anything close to trading them | HoopsHype
Jared Weiss: Boston Celtics assistant GM Mike Zarren on the Jaylen Brown and Derrick White trade rumors: “Those two guys are really, really great players and there hasn’t been anything close to seriously trading them. Im not sure where all that reporting came from.”Source: x.
Cooper Flagg will face Lakers, Bronny James on opening day of Summer League | HoopsHype
ESPN PR: 📢 #NBA Programming Update: July 10, @ESPNNBA will present an @NBASummerLeague doubleheader ft. the Mavericks debut of @Cooper_Flagg against the Lakers & Bronny James 🏀 8p ET | @dallasmavs vs @Lakers 🏀 10p ET | @spurs vs @sixersSource: x.
Brad Stevens: ‘We need to regain our flexibility’ | HoopsHype
“I’ll repeat it over and over and over, we need to regain our flexibility,” Stevens said. “We need to maximize assets in return, and we need to regain some flexibility here. And whatever that means from a final cost standpoint is what it means.
Jeff Teague urges LeBron James to retire: I think you the GOAT but I’m tired | HoopsHype
Jeff Teague: "And Bron [LeBron James], this ain’t no disrespect. You my favorite player, bro. I think you the GOAT all-time. But I’m tired, bro." "If you want to go somewhere, me and the rest of your fan base—we tired.
Daryl Morey: ‘We’ll have one of the best backcourts in the league’ | HoopsHype
Adam Aaronson: Morey: “I think we’ll have one of the best backcourts in the league.” Mentions the recent trend of multi-guard lineups thriving in the playoffs, but highlights the importance of Joel Embiid being available to protect the rim for a team that plays those (smaller) guards.
Heat expected to pursue Jonathan Kuminga | HoopsHype
Shams on the Heat: "One name to keep an eye on that I'm told they are expected to be a potential suitor for is Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga"Source: Bluesky What's the buzz on Twitter? Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz From earlier: The timing on a potential Kuminga offer ...
Vasilije Micic heads back to Hornets in Mark Williams trade | HoopsHype
Jake Fischer: Vasilije Micić is heading back to Charlotte as part of the Mark Williams trade to the Suns, per source.Source: x.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Kurt Helin @basketballtalk Suns pick up two centers, draft Duke's Khaman Maluach, then trade for Hornets' Mark Williams nbcspo...
Austin Ainge says no truth to rumors Jazz discussed Jaylen Brown trade | HoopsHype
Andy Larsen: Austin Ainge said there's no truth to the rumors that the Jazz have held discussions about Jaylen Brown over the last few days.Source: x.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa Thank you to @Trevor_Lane from @LakersNation for joining the show...
Patrick Williams could be on the move? | HoopsHype
According to a source, the Bulls and Karnisovas have been more responsive to trade talks than in the past, and while Ball, Vucevic and White are all possibilities to be moved, the name that is atop Karnisovas’ list entering Wednesday’s first round of the NBA Draft is Patrick Williams.
Jrue Holiday not happy with trade to Portland? | HoopsHype
According to one source close to the situation, Holiday is “pissed” he’s going to Portland. “Now, if he winds up staying there, I’m sure he’ll be the professional he’s always been and make a positive contribution,” said the source. “But he’s not happy with this deal.
Mavs extend Kyrie Irving for three years | HoopsHype
Shams Charania: BREAKING: Dallas Mavericks nine-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving is declining his $43 million player option and intends to sign a three-year, $119 million contract with the franchise, sources tell ESPN. The deal includes a player option in the 2027-28 season.Source: x.
Kristaps Porzingis heads to Atlanta in three-team trade | HoopsHype
Shams Charania: BREAKING: Boston, Atlanta and Brooklyn are finalizing a three-team trade that sends Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick to the Hawks, Terance Mann and Atlanta's No. 22 pick to the Nets, and Georges Niang and a second-rounder to the Celtics.Source: x.
Tyrese Haliburton on playing hurt during Finals: ‘I’d do it again, and again after that’ | HoopsHype
Tyrese Haliburton: Man. Don’t know how to explain it other than shock. Words cannot express the pain of this letdown. The frustration is unfathomable. I’ve worked my whole life to get to this moment and this is how it ends? Makes no sense.
Tyrese Haliburton will undergo surgery to repair Achilles tendon today | HoopsHype
Scott Agness: Tyrese Haliburton plans to undergo surgery later today to repair his torn right Achilles tendon suffered in Game 7 loss. It will be performed by Dr. Martin O’Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He also treated Sumner, Wiseman, and Jackson.Source: x.
Daniel Gafford plans to sign extension with Mavs | HoopsHype
Shams Charania: Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford intends to sign a three-year contract extension worth nearly $60 million, sources tell ESPN. Mavericks officials and Gafford's agents, Mike George and Shy Saee of Klutch Sports, negotiated the new deal through 2028-29.Source: x.
Spurs interested in Guerschon Yabusele | HoopsHype
The San Antonio Spurs are among several teams expected to have interest in Yabusele during free agency, league sources told HoopsHype.Source: HoopsHype What's the buzz on Twitter? Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA Dove into the Guerschon Yabusele rumor: thespotupshot.substack.
Kings gauging trade market on Malik Monk, Devin Carter | HoopsHype
The Kings have expressed a desire to acquire a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, league sources told HoopsHype. Amid those conversations, Sacramento has gauged the trade market on guards Malik Monk and Devin Carter, sources said.
LeBron James: ‘There was nobody more inspiring to me than Michael Jordan. I think our games would’ve complemented as well. MJ was a flat-out scorer’ | HoopsHype
James, 40, went with his childhood idol, Chicago Bulls and NBA icon Michael Jordan. "When you're talking about inspiration, there was nobody more inspiring to me than Michael Jordan," James said. "I think our games would've complemented as well. MJ was a flat-out scorer.
Social media reacts to Thunder winning NBA title: ‘It’s scary to think how young they are’ | HoopsHype
Oklahoma City is now a city of champions. The Thunder were the best team in the regular season by a mile and proved they were deserving champions despite their youth, finally claiming the title with a 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers.