Spurs acquire Jalen McDaniels in trade, expected to waive him

Shams Charania: The Sacramento Kings are trading F Jalen McDaniels and a second-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs, sources tell ESPN.
Source: x.com More on this storyline

Shams Charania: Spurs plan to waive McDaniels, sources said, while Kings open roster flexibility for a potential addition down the line. McDaniels has averaged 6.9 points and 3.3 rebounds over his first five NBA seasons. -via x.com / October 14, 2024 Bobby Marks: McDaniels is on an expiring $4.7M contract. San Antonio has the $8M room mid-level exception to acquire him. -via x.com / October 14, 2024

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De'Aaron Fox bypassing extension with Kings for now

Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox is bypassing a three-year, $165 million maximum extension this year as he and his representative, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, position the All-Star point guard for a larger deal in the 2025 offseason, sources told ESPN on Monday. Fox, slated to be a free agent in 2026, has been eligible to sign the three-year deal before the start of the regular season. By waiting for next summer, Fox would open up the possibility of a four-year, $229 million maximum extension with the Kings — or a five-year, $345 million supermax deal should he be named to an All-NBA team.
Source: ESPN What’s the buzz on Twitter? Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox discusses tonight’s sloppiness despite being just a preseason loss to the Trail Blazers. Portland controlling things on both sides of the ball,

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Jamal Murray dealing with knee trouble

Vinny Benedetto: Michael Malone said today Jamal Murray’s knee started feeling “funny” prior to last night’s game. They figured it was something that would dissipate during the game, but they decided to hold him out of the second half. Murray had big ice bags wrapped around his knees today.
Source: Twitter @VBenedetto What’s the buzz on Twitter? Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright, Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose 118-114 to the Phoenix Suns.
Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. shot well, as did Aaron Gordon.
Jamal Murray did not, nor did he play in the 2nd half.
Julian Strawther looks ready.
Russ is still Russ.
Onto the next. pic.x.com/7xsmD74JeY10:46 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Jamal Murray not exactly in the midst of a devastating preseason.

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Julius Randle to make preseason debut on Wednesday

Chris Haynes: All-Star forward Julius Randle will make his Minnesota Timberwolves debut Wednesday in a preseason bout with the Chicago Bulls, league sources relay. pic.x.com/q54oc3kDyW
Source: Twitter @ChrisBHaynes What’s the buzz on Twitter? Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
All-Star forward Julius Randle will make his Minnesota Timberwolves debut Wednesday in a preseason bout with the Chicago Bulls, league sources relay. pic.x.com/q54oc3kDyW2:35 PM Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Julius Randle tells @CassidyHubbarth he “feels great” and is “extremely close” to making his debut for the Timberwolves. – 7:39 PM Ian Begley @IanBegley
Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenco got a mostly standing ovation after tribute videos at MSG in first quarter of Knicks-Timberwolves. – 6:22 PM

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