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29/06/202221:35

Ish Smith set to make NBA record for most teams in a career

A NBA journeyman is set to make a league record after yesterday’s trade: Ish Smith is poised to play for the 13th team in his career in the Denver Nuggets, a figure that would be a NBA record. Smith’s longest stint has been with the Detroit Pistons between 2016 and 2019

28/06/202221:54

David Fizdale to join Utah Jazz as assistant GM

Besides the hire of new coach Will Hardy – on a reported five-year deal – the Utah Jazz are also hiring David Fizdale as an assistant GM, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski

After 18 seasons as an NBA head and assistant coach, Fizdale will move into management and work closely with GM Justin Zanik and CEO Danny Ainge in Salt Lake City

28/06/202217:15

Lakers: Russell Westbrook picks up $47 million player option

According to Chris Haynes, Russell Westbrook has decided to exercise the $47 million player option for the upcoming season included in his deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

 

Westbrook in his first season in L.A. produced averages of 18.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7 assists per game, but the Lakers failed to make the playoffs.

28/06/202216:28

Clippers reportedly in talks with Knicks for Nerlens Noel

According to Michael Scotto, the Los Angeles Clippers have held ‘exploratory talks’ with the New York Knicks for Nerlens Noel.

The Clippers have a 9.7 million trade exception to acquire the big man, who will earn about 9.2 million next season.

Having reportedly promised the taxpayer mid-level exception to John Wall , the Clippers are likely to lose talented big man Isaiah Hartenstein in Free Agency.

The Knicks with this trade would free up additional space -about 24.5 million total- to make a major offer to Jalen Brunson.

28/06/202207:00

John Wall plans to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers

John Wall plans to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. 

5-time All Star, who was due $47.4 million from the Rockets after exercising the player option for the final year of his contract, agreed to take $6.5 million less to become a free agent, as reported by ESPN.

 

 

28/06/202206:50

Kyrie Irving to opt into his $37 million player option with the Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving has decided to opt into his $37 million player option with the Brooklyn Nets for the 22-23 season.

 

«Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be different lead us into tomorrow – Irving said – I’ve made my decision to opt in. See you in the fall. A11even».

27/06/202220:03

Timberwolves reportedly not extending Qualifying Offer to Josh Okogie

The Minnesota Timberwolves will not extend the Qualifying Offer to Josh Okogie, reports Darren Wolfson.

After 3 seasons in which he was used consistently as a defensive specialist, the Georgia Tech product played just 10 minutes per game last year, producing 2.7 points.

Okogie will therefore become an unrestricted free agent.

 

27/06/202208:20

Facundo Campazzo: My priority 1, 2, and 3 is to continue in the NBA

Facundo Campazzo on his future: «My priority 1, 2, and 3 is to continue in the NBA. For now, I don’t have a return to Europe in mind. It is obvious that at some point it will happen, but not now. I have it very clear: I want to try again, in whatever franchise it is, but to try again» (translate basketnews).

25/06/202208:34

Hornets name Steve Clifford head coach

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today the team has named Steve Clifford head coach. Clifford, who previously served the team’s head coach from 2013-2018, returns to Charlotte, where his 196 wins ranks second in franchise history, sitting just 11 behind Allan Bristow.

“We are pleased to welcome Steve back to our franchise,” said Kupchak. “We believe that his previous experience and coaching philosophy make him the best coach for our team. Steve has a proven track record of improving defenses and is detail oriented. He has a history of maximizing players’ talent and working with them to develop and expand their skill sets. Steve is committed to playing with the same offensive pace that our fans are accustomed to seeing the last few years. We are confident that he will be able to help our young players continue to grow as we look to take the next step as a team.”

Clifford has more than 20 years of NBA coaching experience and more than 35 years overall, including eight seasons as a head coach with the Hornets (2013-2018) and Orlando Magic (2018-2021). He spent the 2021-22 season as a consultant for the Brooklyn Nets and Head Coach Steve Nash. Clifford has a career record of 292-345 as a head coach, including a 196-214 mark in his previous five seasons in Charlotte. His teams have made the playoffs in four of his eight seasons and finished in the top 10 in both points allowed and defensive rating on five occasions.

“I’m happy to be returning to Charlotte, and I want to thank Michael Jordan, Mitch Kupchak and Buzz Peterson for this opportunity,” said Clifford. “This is an exciting young team with a lot of talented pieces. Charlotte is a great city and I know first-hand the passion that Hornets fans have for this franchise. I can’t wait to get back to town and start working with our players.”

In Clifford’s first season in Charlotte in 2013-14, the team went 43-39, a 22-win improvement over the previous season, and finished fourth in points allowed and fifth in defensive rating after ranking 29th and 30th, respectively, one season earlier. In 2015-16, he led the Hornets to a 48-34 record and the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, posting the franchise’s best record since 1999-2000.

Clifford also helped turn around the Hornets’ offense during his first run in Charlotte. After ranking in the NBA’s bottom 10 in both points per game and offensive rating in his first two seasons, the team improved to ninth in offensive rating and 11th in points per game in 2015-16. That season the Hornets were one of only four teams to finish in the top 12 in points per game, offensive rating, points per game allowed and defensive rating. The Hornets remained in the top half of the league in both offensive categories for each of Clifford’s final two seasons, increasing their scoring average by 14.0 points per game and their offensive rating by 9.3 from 2014-15 to 2017-18.

In his first season in Orlando in 2018-19, the Magic posted a 42-40 record, a 17-win improvement over the previous season, and ranked fifth in points allowed and eighth in defensive rating after ranking 21st and 18th, respectively, in 2017-18.

Clifford’s teams are known for not committing turnovers and defensive rebounding. In eight seasons as a head coach, his teams have never finished outside the top five in the league in fewest turnovers committed, and in seven of his eight campaigns his team finished in the top two in offensive rebounds allowed and the top five in defensive rebound percentage.

Prior to becoming an NBA head coach, Clifford spent 13 seasons as an assistant coach with the New York Knicks (2000-2003), Houston Rockets (2003-2007), Orlando Magic (2007-2012) and Los Angeles Lakers (2012-13). From 2003-2013, his teams made the playoffs in nine of 10 seasons, including five straight playoff appearances, three straight Southeast Division titles and a trip to the 2009 NBA Finals during his tenure with the Magic alongside Stan Van Gundy. Additionally, Clifford spent 15 years coaching at the collegiate level before joining the New York Knicks.

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24/06/202207:28

Shareef O’Neal will play NBA Summer League with Lakers

Shareef O’Neal will play the NBA Summer League with the Lakers.
O’Neal went undrafted in the NBA Draft.
The son of Shaq averaged 2.9 points and 2.1 rebounds at LSU in his final year.
During his three years in college, O’Neal had heart and foot issues.

24/06/202207:20

76ers acquire De’Anthony Melton from Grizzlies for David Roddy and Danny Green

The 76ers made a move during the NBA draft’s night acquiring De’Anthony Melton from the Grizzlies.

Per ESPN, The Philadelphia 76ers are trading the No. 23 pick from Thursday night’s NBA draft and small forward Danny Green to the Memphis Grizzlies for shooting guard De’Anthony Melton, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Memphis will get the rights to guard David Roddy, sources said. Philadelphia selected him at No. 23 out of Colorado State.

Melton averaged a career-high 10.8 points in 73 games for the Grizzlies this past season as they advanced to the Western Conference semifinals. He is scheduled to make $8.25 million next season and $8 million in 2023-24.

24/06/202207:14

Pistons acquire Kemba Walker from Knicks as part of a three-team trade

The New York Knicks have sent Kemba Walker to the Detroit Pistons in a three-team deal.
Walker and the Pistons will negotiate a buyout that allows the guard to become free agent.

Per ESPN, The Pistons acquired veteran guard Kemba Walker from the New York Knicks as part of a three-team trade involving the Charlotte Hornets that also saw Detroit acquire the draft rights to Jalen Duren on Thursday night.

The Knicks made the first trade of the NBA draft, sending the draft rights to Ousmane Dieng, the No. 11 overall pick, to the Oklahoma City Thunder for three future conditional first-round picks from the Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards and Pistons.

New York then traded the Nuggets first-rounder they received from Oklahoma City, plus four second-round picks, to the Hornets for the rights to Duren, the Memphis center who was picked No. 13 by Charlotte. New York then traded Duren and Walker to the Pistons for a 2025 conditional Milwaukee Bucks first-round pick.

23/06/202222:51

Kevin Durant reportedly ‘considering options’ with his future

Shams Charania talks about Kevin Durant, who could leave the Brooklyn Nets in the event of a Kyrie Irving trade.

The forward would be monitoring the team’s situation, and would be ready to ‘consider options’ for his future.

Basically, should the point guard leave, KD would most likely follow shortly after….

Charania then talks about what appears to be the most viable scenario for Irving’s trade to one of the 6 teams he would have listed to the Nets (Lakers, Clippers, Mavs, Heat, 76ers and Knicks, per Wojnarowski).

By exercising the option for next season the former Duke could be traded normally, thus avoiding the hard cap that is triggered in the event of a sign and trade.

 

23/06/202217:16

Jabari Smith: I’ll be surprised if I’m not taken No. 1

Jabari Smith is confident he will picked at the no.1 in the 2022 NBA Draft.
The Orlando Magic owns the top pick in the draft.

Per Yahoo Sports, “I’ll be surprised if I’m not taken No. 1,” Jabari Smith Jr., the consensus top overall pick out of Auburn, told Yahoo Sports. “It’s just my competitive nature mixed with my unselfishness and my ability to just shoot the ball, defend multiple positions and care about winning. I don’t care about stats. I feel I can help any team right away. But I feel I’m the No. 1 pick.”

22/06/202219:09

Kendrick Nunn opts into final year of contract with Los Angeles Lakers

Kendrick Nunn, who missed all of last season because of a bone bruise in his right knee, is opting into the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $5.25 million, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

Nunn’s decision puts the Lakers at five guaranteed contracts on the books for next season, along with LeBron James ($44.47 million), Anthony Davis ($37.98 million), Talen Horton-Tucker ($10.26 million) and Austin Reaves ($1.56 million).

Russell Westbrook, entering into the final year of his deal worth $47.06 million, has until June 29 to inform L.A. whether he intends to opt in or not. Los Angeles also has team options on Stanley Johnson ($2.35 million) and Wenyen Gabriel ($1.88 million) for next season.

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