Month: December 2024

Some NBA execs sensing opportunity after De'Aaron Fox turned down extension

All of the Kings’ struggles have caused some to wonder whether or not Sacramento may opt to become sellers instead of buyers at the trade deadline, and if maybe even Fox himself could be a part of those talks. “Last month, De’Aaron Fox turned down a $165 million extension. The assumption was that this was about next summer’s financial opportunity for Fox and nothing to worry about. Other executives aren’t so sure, and they’re ready to pounce,” reported NBA insider Matt Moore of Hardwood Paroxysm.
Source: Clutch Points What’s the buzz on Twitter? Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray talk about tonight’s physical, testy win over the Rockets, the playmaking of Malik Monk, sustaining a second half lead and recording a win over the Rockets, who own one of the NBA’s best records. pic.x.com/ejeiPPNlnG – 1:33

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Shams: Pelicans have no intention of waiving Zion Williamson

“You’re too young to have this kind of issue. What’s his contract situation? Do they have an out as a team going forward with his contract? SHAMS CHARANIA: There are ways where, if the Pelicans were to waive him, they could potentially do that for free. However, I don’t believe that’s something that’s on the table right now. The Pelicans have no intention of waiving Zion Williamson. They want to figure out a way—any way—to find the right people around him and do anything necessary to get him on the court. That’s their number one objective.
Source: YouTube What’s the buzz on Twitter? Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Top scoring All-Stars with no playoff experience in NBA history
Tom Van Arsdale: 14,232 points
Geoff Petrie: 9,732
LAURI MARKKANEN: 7,622
Bob Rule: 7,007
ZION WILLIAMSON: 4,678
LAMELO BALL: 4,234
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Jeff Teague on LeBron James: 'I think he might retire after this year'

Jeff Teague: “LeBron needs to rest a little bit, bro. Age is actually catching up with Bron. It’s the first time I’ve ever seen it like that. He’s really kind of slowing down. I ain’t going to lie—I think he might retire after this year. (…) I think he wants to do it differently. I think he’s probably got a documentary going right now. They’re probably recording everything he’s doing. I can’t see LeBron having a year where he’s just not still like top 20 in the league.”
Source: YouTube What’s the buzz on Twitter? Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
LeBron has looked old. Maybe that will wane, and it’ll be another example of why we shouldn’t doubt the guy. But here’s why this time is probably different, and detrimental to the Lakers in ways people are missing youtube.com/shorts/bXEFO5q… via

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Tyrese Haliburton: 'The product we’re putting on the floor right now as a group is embarrassing'

After being the darlings of last year’s NBA Cup (formerly known as the In-Season Tournament), they wrapped up this year’s version with a 122-111 loss to the Toronto Raptors, a listless first half dooming them. Both teams knew they had no chance of advancing in the tournament at tip, but only one team played a large swath of the game like that. “I think the product we’re putting on the floor right now as a group is embarrassing,” Haliburton said in a quiet visitors locker room. “(After) the conversation at halftime, I think we entered the second half better. But it’s got to be like that for 48 minutes. Every team is playing hard right now. Every team is young and has energy. And there’s no reason that we shouldn’t be matching and beyond.”
Source: New York Times What’s the buzz on

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