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Mark Medina trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Mavericks Notes: Exum, Doncic, Lively, Kleber, Green
Dante Exum credits pre-draft advice he received from Kobe Bryant for helping him withstand the many challenges of his career, writes Mark Medina of Sportskeeda. Exum’s NBA path was derailed by numerous injuries and he spent two seasons playing in Europe before signing with the Mavericks this summer. “There will be a lot of distractions […]...2023Continue with Dante Exum
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• Pacific Notes: Watanabe, Green, Reddish, Dunleavy
The Suns were quick to sign Yuta Watanabe in free agency, coming to a reported agreement to sign him moments after the NBA’s free-agent negotiation period opened in June. According to Sportskeeda’s Mark Medina, star forward Kevin Durant was instrumental in recruiting Watanabe, his teammate with the Nets last year, to Phoenix. “He texted me […]...2023Continue with Yuta Watanabe
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• Warriors could hold fire on Klay Thompson contract talks
The Golden State Warriors could wait until next summer before entering into contract negotiations with Klay Thompson, according to Mark Medina....2023Visit the page Klay Thompson
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• Trade Rumors: Harden, Lewis, Morris, Wright, Capela, Nowell
Although he’s said to be “very positive” about the Sixers‘ direction, James Harden‘s preference is that Philadelphia trade him, according to Mark Medina of Sportsnaut (Twitter links). For their part, the 76ers are listening to offers, but will only move forward on a trade if it’s “really good” and keeps them in title contention, Medina […]...2023Read about James Harden
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• Jordan Poole Talks Contract, Increased Role, Opposing Defenses, Future
Warriors reserve guard Jordan Poole recently spoke with Mark Medina of NBA.com about how he feels he has been performing since inking his four-year rookie contract extension last summer, worth up to $140MM with incentives. “In order for [Golden State’s front office and ownership] to make a decision like that and for me to make […]...2023See more Jordan Poole
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• PBT Podcast: NBA trade deadline preview with USA Today’s Mark MedinaBreaking down the NBA trade deadline from Aldridge to Redick....2021 -
• J.J. Redick says he hopes to play four more years in NBAThis past season in New Orleans, J.J. Redick averaged 15.3 points and shot 45.3% from three, played solid defense, and stayed healthy enough to get into 60 games. At age 36, he didn’t show signs of slowing down. How much longer can he keep that up? Redick told Mark Medina of the USA Today he...2020 -
• Nuggets complete 14-day quarantine after staffer tested positive for COVID-19
The Nuggets have completed their 14-day quarantine, Mark Medina of USA Today tweets. The team released a statement on March 19 that an undisclosed member of the organization tested positive for COVID-19. That person is now considered “symptom free,” Medina adds. We have more on the Nuggets: Rookie forward Michael Porter Jr. said the suspension of play has allowed his right ankle to fully heal, Mik...2020Read about Michael Porter
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• Warriors owner Joe Lacob: 'We can reimagine the next dynasty'
Rather than gearing up for another deep playoff run as the 2019-20 season enters its home stretch, the Warriors‘ decision-makers already have their sights set on this summer’s draft and the free-agent period. While the team would rather be in the mix for another title, Warriors owner Joe Lacob tells Mark Medina of USA Today that the club is making the most of the opportunity to regroup and evaluat...2020Click for news about Joe Lacob
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• PBT Podcast: NBA trade deadline rumors talk with Mark Medina of the USA TodayThe NBA trade deadline is less than 48 hours away and the rumors are flying....2020
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Mark Medina trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Paul George unsure of what type of reception awaits in OKC
Sunday night marks Paul George‘s first game in Oklahoma City since requesting a trade, and the All-Star swingman isn’t sure what kind of reception to expect, writes Mark Medina of USA Today. George had two strong years with the Thunder before asking to be dealt to his hometown so he could team up with Kawhi Leonard. The move represented a turning point for OKC, which traded franchise cornerstone R...2019Visit the page Paul George
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• Warriors Trade Up To No. 39, Draft Alen SmailagicThe Golden State Warriors traded a pair of future second-round picks and cash for the No. 39 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and immediately Alen Smailagic, Mark Medina of The Mercury News reports. For their troubles, the New Orleans Pelicans, who did the selling, will take home extra second-round picks in 2021 and 2023. […] The post Warriors Trade Up To No. 39, Draft Alen Smailagic appeared firs...2019Click for news about Golden State Warriors -
• Andre Iguodala on playing in 2019-20: 'It's got to be worth my time'
Andre Iguodala believes he can play past his current contract, which expires at the end of next season, but he’ll only do it if the price is right, relays Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News. Iguodala will be 36 when his $17.18M deal is up next summer, and he has no doubts about his ability to remain in the league. “Yeah I can easily,” he said. “But it’s going to cost you.” Iguodala refused t...2019Click for news about Andre Iguodala
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• Andrew Bogut: Lakers 'went against their word' when they waived me last season
Andrew Bogut chose to join the Warriors as a free agent last month, bypassing a number of teams interested in adding a veteran center — including the Lakers. Bogut, who played 24 games for Los Angeles last season, is still hurt by the team’s sudden decision to waive him shortly into the campaign. “The Lakers told me I’d be there the whole year,” Bogut told Mark Medina of the Bay Area News Group. “...2019Click for news about Andrew Bogut
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• Bogut gets letter of clearance, will join Warriors soon
Andrew Bogut, who spent the 2018-19 season in Australia’s National Basketball League, has obtained the letter of clearance required to make the move from the NBL to the NBA, agent David Bauman tells Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). We had heard on Monday that Bogut intended to sign with the Warriors once he received clearance. With the primary roadblock out of the way, Bogut will now...2019Click for news about Andrew Bogut
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• Damion Lee in position to get Warriors' final roster spot
The buyout market didn’t offer the Warriors any help at Friday’s deadline, so it appears the 15th roster spot may be filled from within the organization, writes Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News. Damion Lee, who has been on a two-way contract all season, has the inside track on the final position, according to Medina. “He would be someone given he has been with us all year,” coach Steve Ker...2019Continue with Steve Kerr
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• Klay Thompson on Warriors’ future: 'Hopefully, I’ll be a part of it'
The Warriors are committed to keeping their championship core together, even if it leads to unprecedented financial implications. Owner Joe Lacob recently declared the franchise “can do whatever we want (financially)” and that cost concerns won’t be the reason the team doesn’t “stay great” going forward. Klay Thompson, who will be a free agent after this season, is encouraged by Golden State’s sta...2019Check it out Klay Thompson
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• NBA to talk with McCaw's representatives
The NBA will speak to representatives for Patrick McCaw tomorrow as part of its investigation into whether the Cavaliers acted improperly in signing him to a non-guaranteed offer sheet and waiving him shortly afterward, writes Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News. McCaw spent barely a week with Cleveland and appeared in three games after agreeing to a two-year, $6M offer sheet that the Warrior...2019See more articles Patrick McCaw
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• Teams interested in Patrick McCaw
“About four” teams are interested in acquiring Patrick McCaw, who was waived by the Cavaliers yesterday, a source tells Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News. Cleveland is believed to be among that group, although some playoff contenders have expressed interest as well. The source isn’t clear on whether any team intends to claim McCaw off waivers or if they will all wait for him to become an un...2019Visit the page Patrick McCaw
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• Warriors GM explains decision to let Patrick McCaw walk
After deciding not to match Patrick McCaw‘s offer sheet with the Cavaliers, Warriors general manager Bob Myers spoke to reporters on Monday about his team’s decision, citing Alfonzo McKinnie‘s play and roster flexibility as the primary reasons to let McCaw walk. As Mark Medina of The Bay Area News Group tweets, Myers also mentioned the luxury tax implications, but suggested that wasn’t the primary...2018Visit the page Patrick McCaw
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• Report: Patrick McCaw has officially signed offer sheet with Cavs
Patrick McCaw has officially signed his two-year, $6M offer sheet with the Cavaliers, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). However, the Warriors are still waiting to receive a copy of it, Haynes notes. Once they do, they’ll have two full days to finalize a decision on whether or not they want to match it. Mark Medina of The Bay Area News Group suggests (via Twitter) that the W...2018See more Patrick McCaw
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• Steve Kerr has had his eye on Jonas Jerebko for a while
Steve Kerr has been impressed with Jonas Jerebko since he watched Jerebko’s pre-draft workouts as the Suns’ GM back in 2009. When Jerebko became available last summer, Kerr knew the forward would fit in alongside Golden State’s core, as Mark Medina of the Bay Area News Group. “[Kerr] told me, ‘We want to you come here. We need your abilities,’” Jerebko said of his summer conversation with Golden S...2018Read about Steve Kerr
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• Warriors expect to pick up Damian Jones' option
The Warriors anticipate picking up their fourth-year team option on center Damian Jones, a league source tells Mark Medina of The Bay Area News Group. The team has until Wednesday’s deadline to make the move official. Exercising Jones’ option would add $2,305,057 in guaranteed money to Golden State’s books for 2019/20. While that’s not a huge cap charge, it will likely be about $700K higher than t...2018See also Damian Jones
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• Report: Klay Thompson won't take discount to stay with Warriors
Golden State Warriors SG Klay Thompson will become a sought-after free agent next Summer. But right now, reports are surfacing that the long-time Warrior won’t take a discount. Or so says ESPN’s Zach Lowe. With max contracts going to both Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, there isn’t much to sign Thompson to a long-term deal. At least not one that matches his teammates. In fact, Curry, Draymond Green ...2018Visit the page Klay Thompson
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• Klay Thompson doesn't see a better situation than Golden State
Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson isn’t particularly excited about becoming a free agent at the end of the season. He doubts he could find a better situation than he’s already in, as Anthony Slater of The Athletic tweets. “Not really. When guys go into free agency, they’re looking for situations like mine. I’m content.” Thompson, who will make a shade under $19M this season, will be an unrestr...2018Check it out Klay Thompson
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• No timetable for Kristaps Porzingis returning from injury
Kristaps Porzingis offered an update on his condition at the Knicks‘ Media Day, but there’s still no timetable for him to start playing again, relays the Associated Press.Porzingis has been doing some light running, but not sprinting, as he continues to recover from a torn ACL he suffered in February. The Knicks are being cautious with the rehab process and don’t want him to return to action until...2018See also Kristaps Porzingis
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• DeMarcus Cousins is ‘right on schedule’
Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins continues to make steady progress from a ruptured left Achilles tendon but there’s no timetable for his return, coach Steve Kerr told Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News.“He’s right on schedule. He hasn’t had any setbacks. He’s doing well,” Kerr said. “Beyond that, there’s nothing. No prediction. Especially with an Achilles injury, you have to wait and see how...2018See more articles DeMarcus Cousins
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• Warriors to re-sign Kevon Looney
Kevon Looney has agreed to re-sign with the Warriors, tweets ESPN’s Chris Haynes. He will receive a one-year, minimum-salary contract (Twitter link).Golden State is able to keep an important rotation piece at a low price after opting not to guarantee the fourth year of Looney’s rookie contract. He will join Jordan Bell and Damian Jones in the Warriors’ center rotation, along with DeMarcus Cousins ...2018Visit the page Kevon Looney
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• Warriors waive Omri Casspi; Quinn Cook signing imminent
In a long-anticipated move, the Warriors have waived veteran forward Omri Casspi to create a roster opening for Quinn Cook, writes Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News.Cook, Golden State’s starting point guard with Stephen Curry sidelined by injury, must have his two-way deal converted to a standard NBA contract by Tuesday to be eligible for the postseason. The Warriors have discussed a two-ye...2018See also Omri Casspi
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• Pacific Notes: Casspi, Green, Suns’ Coach, Carter
Veteran forward Omri Casspi is the latest addition to the Warriors‘ growing disabled list, according to Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News. Casspi underwent an MRI today after spraining his right ankle Friday. Doctors are still evaluating the results, but initial reports indicate that he will be out of action for about a week.Medina notes that Casspi’s production and playing time have been i...2018Visit the page Omri Casspi