Tag: NBA Rumors

Sixers ‘Flex & Flail’ pre-season finale: 5 things we saw vs. Hornets

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GT PJ Tucker and the Sixers closed the 2022-23 pre-season with a 99-94 victory over Charlotte. The Philadelphia 76ers finished their pre-season roster Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Center. The top five played well in the third quarter to help secure a 99-94 win over the Charlotte Hornets. This wrapped up to the regular season opener. The Sixers needed to shed some rust, as they looked a bit stagnant at times in the first half and lacked ball movement towards the end of the attack. Joel Embiid made two quick…

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Lakers rumors: Los Angeles considered landing spot for Draymond Green

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GT Lakers coach Darvin Hamm (left) and GM Rob Pelinka The Los Angeles Lakers are a touchdown point for the four-time and four-time NBA All-Star champ. In an October 11 article titled “NBA Execs Put a Harsh Reality on a Potential Draymond Green Movement for Warriors,” Heavy’s Sean Deveney quoted quotes he received from Western Conference CEO about Golden State Warriors striker Draymond Green, who could then become an unrestricted free agent Summer if he rejects the player option 2023-24. CEO Daveney told Green could be a “short-term” signing for…

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Lakers rumors: Los Angeles makes final decision on Rob Pelinka’s future

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GT Lakers exec Rob Pelinka The Los Angeles Lakers have made a final decision regarding vice president of basketball operations and future general manager Rob Pelinka. According to a report dated October 8 from Chris Haynes from Yahoo Sports, Pelinka agreed to extend his contract for several years with the Lakers, who missed the playoffs last season. The new contract structure runs until 2026. Haynes reports that “The Lakers’ ownership group, led by Jenny Boss, believes deeply in management and that the coach is aligned with one vision.” “Belenka’s contract…

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Lakers rumors: Los Angeles urged to trade Russell Westbrook this season

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GT Lakers stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook The Los Angeles Lakers have been urged to induct a future Hall of Fame this season. In an October 7 article titled “One Player Every NBA Team Should Trade This Season,” Bleacher Report Zack Buckley He appointed Russell Westbrook as the player the Lakers should move from. Seriously, how come the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t traded Russell Westbrook yet? “Westbrook is unfit for this list and as LeBron James’ sidekick in particular,” Buckley wrote. “The perfect co-star for James has…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard is considering retirement

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GT Dwight Howard, Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony for the Lakers last season A former Los Angeles Lakers star is considering retirement because he doesn’t want to play a small role on the bench. Eight-time All-Star Dwight Howard, who spent three stints with the Lakers, told Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on Showtime’s All The Smoke that he still wanted to play, but no teams would allow him to play the role he wants to. “I want to play, but at the same time, no teams really want to let…

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Novice Sixers have ‘difficult conversations’ amid tournament noise

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GT Sixers star Joel Embiid takes a shot at Garrett Allen during his 113-112 pre-season win on October 5, 2022. The Philadelphia 76ers made their five new starts on Wednesday night, catching fire and enduring what everyone hopes will turn into a championship race. No one dares to pretend to predict how close this group will be to achieving their stated goal, but there are certain things that cannot be denied. Connection was the buzzword for a starting unit looking to build chemistry. Therese Maxi It is believed that their…

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Therese Maxi, Human Tesla: 5 things we saw in the Sixers vs. Cavaliers

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GT Therese Maxi and Darius Garland share a laugh during the Sixers’ pre-season game against the Cavaliers. Therese Maxi is already in regular season form. And it looks like he’s heading into his first All-Star Game if training camp and prep are any indication of things to come. He also assisted the Philadelphia 76ers Beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-112. The third-year guard is unequivocally the third star of The Sixers. Heck, it might be a better recording option than James Harden. Maxi scored 21 points in 15 minutes while shooting…

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Lakers rumors: LA urged not to trade Russell Westbrook by 3-time NBA champion Devin George

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Lakers guard Russell Westbrook speaks to reporters during media day The three-time NBA champion thinks the Los Angeles Lakers should keep Russell Westbrook. Devin George, who won three titles with the Lakers in 2000, 2001 and 2002, told TMZ Sports that he believes Los Angeles should not trade with Westbrook, who has been in the commercial bloc for several months. “I mean, I think it could work,” George He said. “I’m just a fan of Ross. That’s why I think he could work. Maybe I’m stuck with what he’s done…

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Lakers rumors: Los Angeles urged to swap Russell Westbrook with Pacers for Buddy Heald and Miles Turner

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GT Lakers goalkeeper Russell Westbrook during a media day The Los Angeles Lakers were urged to trade Russell Westbrook for $94 million for the guard and $80 million for the center. On the October 4 episode of “Pardon The Interception,” ESPN’s Michael Welbone said the Lakers should send Westbrook and two future draft picks to the Indiana Pacers in favor of Buddy Hield and Myles Turner. “Heild and Turner, they make the Lakers a bigger threat now,” Wilbon He said. “It allows Anthony Davis to put a little less pressure…

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Lakers Rumors: Proposed Commercial Lands LA Mo Bamba for Lonnie Walker IV and Damian Jones

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GT Lakers GM Rob Pelinka (left) and head coach Darvin Hamm at Hamm’s introductory press conference The Los Angeles Lakers signed Lonnie Walker IV and Damian Jones to unrestricted free agency over the summer, which means both players cannot be traded until December. Walker IV and Jones are strong players who could help the Lakers, but Hevi’s Sean Daveney has a business idea involving the Orlando Magic that LA should consider aggressively. In an Oct. 4 article titled “Ex-Heat Favorites, Previously Top 6 CEOs List ‘Quiet’ Trade Targets,” Daveney suggested…

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