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legendary
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June 30, 2024, 03:57:47 AM
Most are rumors for Klay Thompson's new team.

Here is the take of the Golden State Warriors management as why they are preparing for his exit.
Warriors reportedly preparing for Klay Thompson's exit, with Lakers, Clippers and Mavericks among suitors
https://sports.yahoo.com/warriors-reportedly-preparing-for-klay-thompsons-exit-with-lakers-clippers-and-mavericks-among-suitors-214609901.html

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The Warriors have reportedly had close to zero communication over the past two weeks, when they had a window to exclusively negotiate his return. Both sides now believe Thompson's tenure in the Bay Area is over.

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The Warriors are also reportedly open to facilitating a sign-and-trade.
I think this is the better option for him. Get a good contract with the Warriors and be traded. I bet many teams are trying to get him but they won't pay high enough for a 34-year-old dude whose performance has been affected by so many injuries.
He ain't Kevin Durant caliber although he has 4 championship rings and that's the reason why he might not get a contract that maybe he is expecting way too much.
The Lakers are said to offer him a midlevel salary and I doubt he will accept that especially if he has the pride of a champion.
Let's see how this news will end up.
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June 30, 2024, 03:41:36 AM
Rumors going around that LeBron is opting out of his contract and resigning for less money and a longer than expected contract. This will allow the Lakers to use their full MLE to sign a better player to fill out the team. Maybe this was the give back for them drafting Bronny. Sort of funny. They’re basically going to take Bronny’s pay out of LeBron’s check.
LeBron's trying to get that championship one last time, maybe. This could be another historic moment if he and his son win a championship together. LeBron probably doesn't need money now since he has made a lot from his max contracts before, so it's about time for him to cut his contract a bit to make way for more role players that could improve their team. Good luck to him and Bronny; hopefully, this plan will work out.

I don't think LeBron has much of a chance of becoming a champion. The Lakers were not very assertive this season, we will have a similar season again.
It will be a great pleasure just to watch LeBron and his son on the same team. Nothing like this has ever happened in history.
I really want to watch how LeBron will play with his son. He is still much more athletic than many young players and is good enough to survive the whole season, and his motivation will be very high when he steps on the same arena with his son Smiley
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June 30, 2024, 02:50:32 AM
Have you seen some post about Thompson getting rumored to sign with the Nuggets, I think it's very disappointing and he might not end with the Nuggets.

As per the explanation in this article : https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-denver-nuggets-news-klay-thompson-dream-in-free-agency-ends-despite-viral-denver-sighting-as-five-million-move-dictates-future/

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Fans were surprised when one of them spotted Klay enjoying his off-season in a restaurant in Mile High City. Sure enough, murmurs began of him joining forces with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to pursue another title. Moreover, joining the Denver side has always seemed like a “pipe dream” for Klay, and with KCP declining his $15.4 million player option- possibly becoming a free agent, KT could be the perfect replacement to fill that void, as per Shams Charania via Harrison Wind. However, how realistic is this?

This explains that it's only possible if Klay will accept a lower offer which I don't think would happen since there are other teams that are still willing to pursue him and could offer a better contract, probably not as big as his contract with the Warriors but closer to that.
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June 29, 2024, 09:41:00 PM
Woj is saying Paul George will be meeting with the Magic and Sixers. Klay and PG13 on the Magic or will Klay go to the Lakers? The Magic might be left scrambling for a big name.

I’m surprised to see the Warriors and Mavericks left off this list. That says to me PG13 is going to the Sixers.

I don't know but it seems that Magic is really pursuing anyone of them to be in their team for next season. And for Klay, it we could have seen the end of an era for the Warriors specially if they can't get Paul George to somewhat fill the void that Klay left.

So those two names are really the biggest trade before the start of the season and we still don't know where they going to be. Just a matter of negotiations and how much Orlando will offer to any of this two. Lakers are as well are in the mix of Klay, so let's see.
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June 29, 2024, 07:18:42 PM
Woj is saying Paul George will be meeting with the Magic and Sixers. Klay and PG13 on the Magic or will Klay go to the Lakers? The Magic might be left scrambling for a big name.

I’m surprised to see the Warriors and Mavericks left off this list. That says to me PG13 is going to the Sixers.
legendary
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June 29, 2024, 07:03:08 PM
According to Shams Charania, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors have decided to part ways for good.
I wonder which team Klay will go to.
The news above supports Paul George going to the Golden State Warriors.
Let's see when Golden State announces that they have signed with Paul George.
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June 29, 2024, 06:42:12 PM
Edit: Paul George has officially opted out of his contract. Expecting to hear who he’ll be playing for in the next few days…
I guess the rumor might come true that PG will be playing with the Warriors. Hmmm... Smiley

I don’t think so actually. I’m not familiar with all the details, but from what I’m reading the Warriors needed a sign and trade to get PG, so by him opting out they pretty much are out of the running unless they can work some sort of trade deal to clear cap space. If that’s true, then it looks like Philly or maybe even Dallas might actually win the PG13 sweepstakes.
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June 29, 2024, 05:59:30 PM
I think it's legendary that LeBron is playing with his son in the same team. Again, GOAT is breaking new ground in basketball history. It would be nice to have a roster of good players around him and play for a championship, but Lakers are far from that.

European basketball is starting to dominate the NBA more and more, we see that with the first pick of Zaccharie Risacher. For the first time in history, 5 of the top 14 picks are European players. I don't know if Risacher will create a Wemby effect, but we can say that the Americans have a serious competition now.
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June 29, 2024, 05:57:02 PM

Then, the possibility that Klay and/or Wiggins out of the Warriors are very highly likely.
Klay is out (for sure) but Wiggins contract is still active, so there's a possibility that  Wiggins will be included in the trade if will not give him another chance.
They're expecting Klay to sign somewhere else and that's why he's not going to be pushed. As for Wiggins, you're right. He's about to get traded and he's decommitted to join the Team Canada for the Olympics so that he'll remain healthy for that potential trade, what a poor guy we have there.

Interesting and isn't it that CP3 was still signed on Warriors and there goes the deadline? A lot of money is prepared for the Warriors I guess.
He could still be signed but rumors has it that he'll be part of the trade package. honestly, I don't see CP3 being as effective as he was before, the Warriors needs to clear up a little of their salary cap for them to fill their gap which is their inside defender, hiring a reliable big man probably could help them.
I see, he has aged and still got no ring. I guess that he has already accepted that wherever he gets signed, that's probably all about the contract and money and will no longer push for some rings as it's hard to be hired by a team even you're the best and healthy but you're no longer young.
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June 29, 2024, 05:32:03 PM
Rumors going around that LeBron is opting out of his contract and resigning for less money and a longer than expected contract. This will allow the Lakers to use their full MLE to sign a better player to fill out the team. Maybe this was the give back for them drafting Bronny. Sort of funny. They’re basically going to take Bronny’s pay out of LeBron’s check.

Edit: Paul George has officially opted out of his contract. Expecting to hear who he’ll be playing for in the next few days…

Yeah ypu know there was always something going on with the bronny pick.  So much stuff in the background that none of us know about.  In terms of Paul George I think that's the biggest story right now, which is meh.  He is 34 and the decline is gonna come in hard.  He probably wants a 3/4 year contract but there is no way I'd do that as a gm.  Dude gets hurt a lot and is on the downside of his career.  Will see how the market values him which will level the vet expectation in terms of contracts in this market.  As a knicks fan just waiting for that Hart announcement and I'm set, ready to watch this team roll for the next couple of years.
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June 29, 2024, 05:30:01 PM

Then, the possibility that Klay and/or Wiggins out of the Warriors are very highly likely.
Klay is out (for sure) but Wiggins contract is still active, so there's a possibility that  Wiggins will be included in the trade if will not give him another chance.

Interesting and isn't it that CP3 was still signed on Warriors and there goes the deadline? A lot of money is prepared for the Warriors I guess.
He could still be signed but rumors has it that he'll be part of the trade package. honestly, I don't see CP3 being as effective as he was before, the Warriors needs to clear up a little of their salary cap for them to fill their gap which is their inside defender, hiring a reliable big man probably could help them.
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June 29, 2024, 05:21:39 PM
Rumors going around that LeBron is opting out of his contract and resigning for less money and a longer than expected contract. This will allow the Lakers to use their full MLE to sign a better player to fill out the team. Maybe this was the give back for them drafting Bronny. Sort of funny. They’re basically going to take Bronny’s pay out of LeBron’s check.
The decision is mutual I guess, Lakers giving him to draft Bronny and he's giving it back. I guess that Lebron is all set to make new records and this is like his 2nd in the history. Third might be a ring together with his son and next if possible by next year or by 2026 CMIIW, Bryce can come to the NBA and be drafted too, maybe by Lakers again. But Bryce doubts that he might be able to play with his pops.

Edit: Paul George has officially opted out of his contract. Expecting to hear who he’ll be playing for in the next few days…
I guess the rumor might come true that PG will be playing with the Warriors. Hmmm... Smiley
Then, the possibility that Klay and/or Wiggins out of the Warriors are very highly likely. Interesting and isn't it that CP3 was still signed on Warriors and there goes the deadline? A lot of money is prepared for the Warriors I guess.
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June 29, 2024, 05:13:34 PM
Rumors going around that LeBron is opting out of his contract and resigning for less money and a longer than expected contract. This will allow the Lakers to use their full MLE to sign a better player to fill out the team. Maybe this was the give back for them drafting Bronny. Sort of funny. They’re basically going to take Bronny’s pay out of LeBron’s check.
LeBron's trying to get that championship one last time, maybe. This could be another historic moment if he and his son win a championship together. LeBron probably doesn't need money now since he has made a lot from his max contracts before, so it's about time for him to cut his contract a bit to make way for more role players that could improve their team. Good luck to him and Bronny; hopefully, this plan will work out.

Edit: Paul George has officially opted out of his contract. Expecting to hear who he’ll be playing for in the next few days…
I guess the rumor might come true that PG will be playing with the Warriors. Hmmm... Smiley
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June 29, 2024, 05:11:03 PM
To bad for Miami to have bad season due to injury but I guess next season they can recover their roster still intact and I still guess they are still a title contender team. Its good that they secured Bam because he's so really helpful and a total performer on Heat. For sure next season still exciting with their team.
They have a balance roster and after Bam having another sealed contract to them. I hope that their roster will remain intact and there won't be any changes.

If there can be some addition like with some rookie as for the draft, that's fine. But with their current roster and starting five, they shouldn't opt to replace any of them.

IMHO, they're a perfect piece that seems to have a really balanced key players.
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June 29, 2024, 02:07:37 PM
Rumors going around that LeBron is opting out of his contract and resigning for less money and a longer than expected contract. This will allow the Lakers to use their full MLE to sign a better player to fill out the team. Maybe this was the give back for them drafting Bronny. Sort of funny. They’re basically going to take Bronny’s pay out of LeBron’s check.

Edit: Paul George has officially opted out of his contract. Expecting to hear who he’ll be playing for in the next few days…
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June 29, 2024, 01:34:34 PM
KCP to Dallas would be great, it would definitely help their shooting a lot which they need very direly. They have to main ball handlers, and their big is good, but they need people who can shoot, a Kyle Korver type of player is missing and with someone like that they could be so much better. I think they do not have what it takes to go back to finals the way they are right now, but if they can strengthen the team a little bit, they could actually do very well. This of course depends on who they get.

Trades are going to eb a little bit chaotic this summer if you ask me, way too many teams feels like they can win the title with right move. Normally there are one or two teams who are dominant, now it looks like at least 6-7 teams feels like they could win with right moves.

Denver Nuggets should offer this guy some good money. He is the only consistent player in their roster when it comes to defense and it affect them so bad on the defensive end once he is gone.
They already let Bruce Brown go, they should not make one more mistake by letting KCP be snatched by other team because once he becomes their opponent, Murray will be stopped by him without any doubt.
Not that I am underestimating Murray but since KCP is already a good defensive player and the plus was he know Murray now as a teammate. His habits will be so visible to KCP.
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June 29, 2024, 01:22:32 PM
KCP to Dallas would be great, it would definitely help their shooting a lot which they need very direly. They have to main ball handlers, and their big is good, but they need people who can shoot, a Kyle Korver type of player is missing and with someone like that they could be so much better. I think they do not have what it takes to go back to finals the way they are right now, but if they can strengthen the team a little bit, they could actually do very well. This of course depends on who they get.

Trades are going to eb a little bit chaotic this summer if you ask me, way too many teams feels like they can win the title with right move. Normally there are one or two teams who are dominant, now it looks like at least 6-7 teams feels like they could win with right moves.
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June 29, 2024, 01:21:39 PM
Bam Adebayo signed a 3-year, $166 million max contract with the Miami Heat.
This is good for Bam, he's been doing well for the Miami heat so he deserves that.
Yes, and he deserves it. It will be hard to find a big man as agile as him and he is growing. He may not be the best in defense but his offense is surely something to look forward to.
The Miami Heat doesn't lack good players, they are just with different injured players and I think Coach Spo should think about maximizing the usage of Duncan Robinson. He played really well when he was given good minutes.

KCP seems to be targeted by the Dallas Mavericks. This will be phenomenal if they can acquire him. He has a higher defensive rate against guards and they badly need that considering how they were lacking in defense and it surfaced in the series against the Boston Celtics.
But I bet he will be pricy and the Mavs might let go some of their bench.

Yeah, we will be sort of their replacement for Hardaway Jr if they can acquired the veteran and experienced of KCP, but it will cost them a lot and money too as for sure it will not be very cheap. But let's see who will be the next one to go.

For Duncan Robinson, I also observed that his playing time has suffered, and if not for most of their players getting injured last season, he might not see some playing time. Before him and Hero combination are deadly, specially that both can shoot from the outside although Hero has evolved so much now. He is no longer that catch and shoot player but he can play defense and penetrate the basket. So Duncan should learn from Hero to not just rely on his outside shooting.

He needs to be a 2-way player not just a reliable shooter, the league evolved too much so players who wanted to continue having a good career needs to adopt how the sytem works, else, they will fade with a little playing time eventually their careers will die naturally, and like what you have said, he needs to learn how Hero evolve his game, he need that kind of pressures from both defense and offense, he still young and with the technology his injuries can be cure and give him better performances.
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June 29, 2024, 12:29:02 PM
Dallas Mavericks sent Tim Hardaway Jr. and 3 second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons, while adding Quentin Grimes to their roster in return.
Smart move by the Dallas Mavericks. After all the role of THJ to the Mavs, he didn't even did it right and now he's going to a shitty team.

Well, no offense about the Detroit Pistons. They were once one of the best team but that era has been gone long time ago and that roster way back then was good compared to theirs now.

While I appreciate Cade Cunningham, he should be transferred to a better team and get some help from other stars.

No way Detroit let's cade go that would completely destroy theor rebuild.  He is the piece that needs to take the next step.  In terms of moves I think it was a good one for Dallas.  Quentin is a solid backcourt defender and with Luka and kyrie getting all the pressure on offense q can just spot up and shoot 3s all day.
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June 29, 2024, 07:52:35 AM
It will be great for Mavs to add additional shooter in their team and KCP for sure would be a perfect fit on their team. Hardaway Jr Performance decline that's why I guess Mavs should trade him to get more better player that can help their team in terms of perimeter shooting next season.

KCP contract is much lesser than Hardaway Jr so I guess maybe they could save some from acquiring that guy.
If we compared their performance, it will be KCP who will win because he played good defense and can shoot the 3's when it matters, in short he is a clutch  player and Dallas would be lucky if they'll be able to get him and trade Hardaway who are barely used in the playoffs.

To bad for Miami to have bad season due to injury but I guess next season they can recover their roster still intact and I still guess they are still a title contender team. Its good that they secured Bam because he's so really helpful and a total performer on Heat. For sure next season still exciting with their team.
Injury is fine but it's Butler, their best player so the impact is really huge. I think Miami should get another player that could really help Butler to lessen the load, a player that is a good scorer and could generate points in the paint and outside so he'll be unpredictable.
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