NBA Discussion Thread - Analysis, Rumours, & Transactions

[REY]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1562803661058613248

isang bangga lang yun,

Blessings in disguise to para sa kanya.
Pwede niyang e-build yung body niya while nagpapagaling sa foot injury.

 

[akoadi]

Blessings in disguise to para sa kanya.
Pwede niyang e-build yung body niya while nagpapagaling sa foot injury.

And another reason para mag tank ang thunders and mag gain ng picks

 

[REY]

And another reason para mag tank ang thunders and mag gain ng picks

Masyado ng madami picks nila. Andun naman si SGA at Giddey pwede na mag push for playoffs. Medyo matagal na rin silang nagta-tank.

 

[akoadi]

Masyado ng madami picks nila. Andun naman si SGA at Giddey pwede na mag push for playoffs. Medyo matagal na rin silang nagta-tank.

As per sources nagho hoard talaga sila ng picks

 

[REY]

As per sources nagho hoard talaga sila ng picks

Yup. 19 First and 19 Second. Not bad.

 

[akoadi]

Yup. 19 First and 19 Second. Not bad.

Eventually it'll paid off either trade or maka develop sila ng talent

 

[REY]

Eventually it'll paid off either trade or maka develop sila ng talent

I think SGA will be an All-Star in 2 years' time.

 

[Thoto]

U P D A T E S ! ​

🔸 FROM THE CHOSEN ONE, TO THE CHOSEN SONS.🔥
LeBron James and sons, Bronny & Bryce are the cover of Sports Illustrated for October 2022 issue.
20 years apart. Time flies.⏳

🔸 LeBron James says he’d ‘definitely’ be looking at who has 1st-round picks from 2024 to 2027 because of chance to play with his sons.
Bronny James could be a candidate to be a one-and-done player if he decides to attend college, which means he’d be eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft while Bryce James is a very solid shooter and has the length to become an elite player some day. He’s grown a ton over the last few years and is now taller than his older brother.

REPORT: The New York Knicks and Utah Jazz don't rule out restarting Donovan Mitchell trade talks.
Neither Utah nor New York is ruling out restarting the talks before the start of training camps in late September, sources said.

🔸 BREAKING: RJ Barrett is finalizing a four-year rookie extension with the New York Knicks that could be worth up to $120 million, per Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Three Largest Contract in New York Knicks history💰
💰RJ Barrett: four-year, $120M
💰Julius Randle: four-year, $117M
💰Jalen Brunson: four-year, $104M


🔸 Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson on his Philippine home debut:
“It feels great. I always hear them even though I’m on the other side of the world, I hear them through social media.”
“I know Filipinos got my back and I got theirs as well ... We’re building something special so let's get it.”
Clarkson averaged 25 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 6.5 APG, 45.2% FG, 41.2% 3P in the 4th window of #FIBAWC Asian Qualifiers for the Philippines.🇵🇭

 

[magno5012]

Markieff Morris has signed a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets

(via Shams)

 

[akoadi]

The Utah Jazz have traded star guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to multiple reports. The Cavaliers will send three players, three unprotected first-round picks and two pick swaps in return. The full reported breakdown:

Cavaliers receive:

Donovan Mitchell
Jazz receive:

Collin Sexton
Lauri Markkanen
Ochai Agbaji
2025 first-round pick
2026 pick swap
2027 first-round pick
2028 pick swap
2029 first-round pick
The biggest return in the deal for Utah is free agent Collin Sexton, who has agreed to a four-year, $72 million sign-and-trade deal to remain with the Jazz through the 2026-27 season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.

 

[Thoto]

N E W S / UPDATES !​

🔸 BREAKING: The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, Ochai Agbaji, three first-round picks and two pick swaps to the Utah Jazz for Donovan Mitchell.
Collin Sexton is signing a four-year, $72 million contract via sign-and-trade to the Utah Jazz.

🔸 REPORT: Jayson Tatum [Jordan] and Ja Morant [Nike] are expected to receive their own signature sneaker in 2023, from their respective brands.

🔸 The Los Angeles Lakers have hesitated to trade their 2027 and 2029 first-round picks in any deal that doesn’t make them serious contenders for the next two seasons.
The Lakers might still prefer a Buddy Hield-Myles Turner trade costing two firsts than any bundle they’re able to cook up with the Utah Jazz.

🔸 Stephen Curry says if he would play for any other NBA team besides the Golden State Warriors, it would be the Charlotte Hornets.
“All I would say is if there was a team that I did want to play for that was not named the Warriors, that would be it [the Hornets].”

🔸 Lonzo Ball is expected to MISS training camp and is doubtful for the start of the regular season with lingering pain and discomfort following knee surgery in January.

🔸 The Phoenix Suns are interested in trading for Bojan Bogdanovic, along with few other teams, including the Lakers, per John Gambadoro.
Phoenix reportedly reached out to the Jazz about the 33-year-old forward following Utah’s trade of Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland. Bogdanovic is entering a contract year after scoring 18.1 PPG in 69 starts last season.

🔸 The Los Angeles Lakers are monitoring the “spare part” veterans left over on the Utah Jazz’s roster such as Mike Conley Jr., Bojan Bogdanovic and Jordan Clarkson for a potential deal before the season begins.

🔸 After receiving further evaluation, Danilo Gallinari has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee.

🔸🔸Players who might still get traded:
Russell Westbrook
Myles Turner
Buddy Hield
Bojan Bogdanovic
Jordan Clarkson
Malik Beasley
Mike Conley
Terrence Ross
Eric Gordon
Gordon Hayward
Cam Reddish
Evan Fournier
Jakob Poeltl

 

[Thoto]

N E W S / UPDATES ! ​

🔸 Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic were DOMINANT in the group phase of FIBA EuroBasket 2022.🔥
Giannis: 29.5 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 3.8 APG, 5-0 record
Doncic: 26.6 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 6.8 APG, 4-1 record
Jokic: 19.6 RPG, 9.4 RPG, 4.4 APG, 5-0 record
Three Best International Players right now.💯

🔸Gary Payton II recently revealed that he was once criticized by his father for being a ‘sorry-ass’ basketball player.
“And then one summer, my dad told me I wasn’t a good basketball player. Ha, he told me I was a sorry-ass basketball player ... And he told me to get a job or get a scholarship because he wasn’t going to pay for me to get to school.”
Ever since that moment, GP2 never stopped grinding. And now he’s an NBA champion and just recently signed a $28 million contract.❤️🏆
In a recent interview with coach George Karl, Gary Payton II said his decision to leave the Golden State Warriors simply was a financial one.
“For the money. I had to take the money. ... It didn't work out. I would love to go back to Golden State, but it didn't work out. Just the timing and everything. Just a business deal, and I just had to take the money.”

🔸 Dirk Nowitzki defended Giannis Antetokounmpo over harsh and controversial comments from Gilbert Arenas.
“He is one of the best players in the world and has shown it as a champion and an MVP. He is the first one to tell you you can always improve, but if you look at what he is done already at such a young age, he is one of the best.”

🔸🔸 BREAKING: Maxi Kleber has agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks. ​

🔸🔸 REPORT: The Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors are among the teams that have shown interest in Jordan Clarkson. ​

Luka Doncic admitted that there are better individual defenders in the NBA, but the team defense in Europe is more impressive.
He explained that this is happening because of the international basketall rules that benefit different tactics.
“Because of the smaller court, you don’t have the three-second violation. So I think the team defense is very important,” Doncic explained.

🔸🔸 REPORT: The NBA is planning to announce expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas during the Clippers’ preseason games in Seattle, and Lakers’ preseason games in Las Vegas. ​

 

[Thoto]

U P D A T E S ! ​

🔸 The New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks are interested in Bojan Bogdanovic.

🔸 Manu Ginobili reflects on his 16-year career with the San Antonio Spurs and he has nothing but love for his teammates and coach.
“I’ve been incredibly lucky to have played for the best coach ever, best power forward, multiple All-Stars. We created something very special. It’s something that doesn't happen. Four guys for the same team playing 15 years together and winning four championships.”
Ginobili will be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame tomorrow. Congratulations!👏🏽💯

🔸🔸 REPORT: The Boston Celtics appear to have no interest in Carmelo Anthony, per Brian Robb.​

According to Robb, apparent rumors of the Boston Celtics’ interest in Carmelo Anthony appear to be inaccurate, with the team seemingly content with what they already have available.

🔸🔸 REPORT: The Utah Jazz are seeking a first-round pick apiece for Bojan Bogdanovic, Jordan Clarkson and Malik Beasley, per Zach Lowe.​

“The second package is Clarkson, Bogdanovic, Beasley. From what I’ve been told around the league, the Jazz feel all three of those guys are worth a first-round pick. If that’s the case, then there’s no deal, that’s out,” Lowe said.

🔸🔸 BREAKING: The NBA and NBPA are still finalizing the In-Season Tournament concept with plans to include prizes for the final eight teams, per Shams Charania.​

 

[Thoto]

N E W S / U P D A T E S ! ​

🔸 🔸 REPORT : Isaiah Thomas worked out for the Los Angeles Lakers along with several other free agents this week, per Mike Scotto.​

Other free agents who worked out for LAL :
🔸Shabazz Muhammad
🔸Jeremy Lamb
🔸Dwayne Bacon
🔸Miye Oni
🔸Armoni Brooks
🔸Sharife Cooper
🔸Mychal Mulder

🔸 The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed free agent guard PJ Dozier, per Adrian Wojnarowski.
Dozier is returning from a torn ACL in his left knee, suffered in November while a member of the Denver Nuggets. He played for the Nuggets under new Wolves president Tim Connelly.
Dozier, 25, averaged 5.4 points in 18.9 minutes last season before tearing the ACL.


🔸 Patrick Beverley response to report that the Los Angeles Lakers are ‘strongly considering’ bringing Russell Westbrook off the bench.
It was reported recently that the Lakers is strongly considering having Russ playing games off the bench – something he has only done for 18 games during his rookie season 14 years ago.

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🔸 TWO TEAMS LEFT: Who you got winning the FIBA EuroBasket 2022?🏆🔥​

Players with NBA experience:​

🇪🇸 SPAIN :
Willy Hernangomez
Juancho Hernangomez
Lorenzo Brown
Rudy Fernandez
Usman Garuba

🇫🇷 FRANCE :
Rudy Gobert
Evan Fournier
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot
Guerchon Yabusele
Ellie Okobo
Theo Maledon
Vincent Porier

🔸🔸 BREAKING : The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent guard Dennis Schröder to a one-year, $2.64 million deal.​

Schroder led his country Germany in the FIBA EuroBasket averaging 21.6 PPG & 7.3 APG. Schroder dropped 30 PTS & 8 AST on 11-17 shooting in their Semifinals loss to Spain.
Dennis Schröder reportedly picked the Los Angeles Lakers over the Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns, per Shams Charania.
“Dennis Schröder was deciding between a few teams, the Lakers, the Raptors, as well as the Phoenix Suns, I'm told,” Shams reported.

The Los Angeles Lakers head to training camp viewing Westbrook and Schroder as lead point guards, Beverley as another 2-guard alongside Kendrick Nunn and Austin Reaves as a back up 3 behind LeBron James. (per Marc Stein)
The Los Angeles Lakers are “strongly considering” bringing Russell Westbrook off the bench for the first time since his rookie season.

Most Likely Lakers rotation
PG: Russell Westbrook / Dennis Schroder
SG: Patrick Beverley / Kendrick Nunn
SF: LeBron James / Austin Reaves
PF: Anthony Davis / Juan Toscano-Anderson
C: Thomas Bryant / Damian Jones

🔸 The Indiana Pacers have signed veteran forward James Johnson.
Johnson averaged 5.5 PPG & 3.5 APG in 19.2 MPG in Brooklyn last season.

🔸🔸 REPORT : The Utah Jazz valued deal they gave to Collin Sexton more than what they would’ve had to pay RJ Barrett.​

“There are different views about how the league views RJ Barrett,” Stefan Bondy said during a recent episode of HoopsHype’s podcast. “My understanding is the Jazz valued the contract that they got with Collin Sexton more than what they would’ve had to pay Barrett. That was an important part of the trade negotiations.”

 

[Thoto]

👀 U P D A T E S 👀​

🔸🔸 Willy Hernangomez of the Pelicans, wins the 2022 FIBA EuroBasket Tournament MVP for Spain.🔥

2022 FIBA EuroBasket All-Tournament Team :
🔸Dennis Schröder 🇩🇪
🔸Lorenzo Brown 🇪🇸
🔸Willy Hernangomez 🇪🇸
🔸Giannis Antetokounmpo 🇬🇷
🔸Rudy Gobert 🇫🇷

🔸 The Phoenix Suns are open to moving on from veteran forward Jae Crowder and that they are actively in trade negotiations.
Bojan Bogdanovic is a potential target to monitor for Suns while the Miami Heat are interested in Crowder.

🔸 If the Los Angeles Lakers decide to trade Russell Westbrook at some point down the line, the San Antonio Spurs remain one of the few teams in the league open to such a deal.
Jakob Poeltl and Josh Richardson are the two Spurs players most commonly involved in trade talk.

🔸 The San Antonio Spurs are seeking TWO first-round picks for Jakob Poeltl.
The 7-foot-1 center averaged 13.5 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 2.8 APG & 1.7 BPG on 61.8% FG shooting for the Spurs last season.

🔸🔸 Former Spurs assistant Becky Hammon in her first season as a WNBA head coach:
🔸Led Las Vegas Aces to the franchise's first title
🔸The first WNBA player to win a title as a head coach
🔸Won WNBA Coach of the Year
Another Pop disciple found success! 💯🔥

🔸 Free agent Kostas Antetokounmpo has signed a training camp deal with the Chicago Bulls and will compete for a two-way spot.
Antetokounmpo spent three seasons with the Lakers and Mavericks and played for Greece in EuroBasket this summer.

🔸 The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed free agent guard PJ Dozier, per Adrian Wojnarowski.
Dozier is returning from a torn ACL in his left knee, suffered in November while a member of the Denver Nuggets. He played for the Nuggets under new Wolves president Tim Connelly.
Dozier, 25, averaged 5.4 points in 18.9 minutes last season before tearing the ACL.

 

[magno5012]

The Celtics have suspended Ime Udoka for the entire 2022-23 NBA season

 

[Thoto]

N E W S / U P D A T E S ! ​

🔸 Robert Williams III underwent surgery on his left knee and is expected to return to basketball activities in 8-12 weeks.

🔸 Andre Iguodala has announced that he is returning for his final season, as he signed a one-year veteran minimum deal with the Golden State Warriors.

🔸 The Golden State Warriors will meet with Jordan Poole’s representation to discuss a massive contract extension in October.

🔸🔸 OFFICIAL : The Boston Celtics have suspended head coach Ime Udoka for the entire 2022-23 season.
The Celtics say they’ll decide on if Ime Udoka’s suspension will be extended beyond this season “at a later date”.
Celtics coach Ime Udoka is expected to be suspended for the entire 2022-23 season for his role in a consensual relationship with a female staff member.
Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka is facing “possible disciplinary action” – including a significant suspension – for an unspecified violation of organizational guidelines.
Discussions are ongoing within the Celtics on a final determination.
Celtics coach Ime Udoka had an improper intimate and consensual relationship with a female member of the team staff. It’s been deemed a violation of franchise’s code of conduct.

🔸 The San Antonio Spurs could offer a package involving Josh Richardson, Doug McDermott and/or Jakob Poeltl amid interest in a Russell Westbrook trade.
The San Antonio Spurs were recently floated as a team that is still open to trading for Westbrook. McDermott, Richardson and Poeltl are a few interesting names to consider.

🔸 Khris Middleton is still ‘undecided’ about picking up his $40.4M player option for 2023-24 season.
Middleton: “I think everybody knows deep down that I want to stay. But also, you know it’s a business. Things change, things happen. You just never know. For sure I would love to stay.”


🔸🔸 BREAKING TRADE : The Utah Jazz have traded Bojan Bogdanovic to the Detroit Pistons for Kelly Olynyk & Saben Lee.

🔸 Indiana Pacers general manager said that Myles Turner will be the team’s starting center on opening night, which officially ending the potential Los Angeles Lakers trade talks.
Lakers did not want to trade two picks to make the Indiana trade happen. This is confirmation that trade talks are pretty dead for the time being.
Lakers best and last offer could be Westbrook and a 1st round pick for Buddy Hield.

🔸 With Robert Williams III undergoing a left knee procedure ahead of training camp, the Boston Celtics could view Dwight Howard and LaMarcus Aldridge as possible replacements.
The Celtics are now left very thin in their frontcourt. Al Horford will likely be the team’s starting center to begin the season.

🔸🔸 BREAKING : ESPN’s Top 5 Player Rankings have been revealed! 👀🔥​

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo
2. Nikola Jokic
3. Luka Doncic
4. Joel Embiid
5. Stephen Curry
----
6. LeBron James
7. Jayson Tatum
8. Kevin Durant
9. Ja Morant
10. Devin Booker

 

[REY]

3 of the top 4 players don't even have a ring yet. This list is pure garbage.

 

[akoadi]

3 of the top 4 players don't even have a ring yet. This list is pure garbage.

I agree on this point..

 

[REY]

I mean, I'll take Steph over Luka 8 days a week.