Category: Basketball

According to sources from Marc Stein of Substack, the Miami Heat are actively interested in trading for Donovan Mitchell.

However, the Cleveland Cavaliers have consistently expressed no interest in entertaining a trade involving Mitchell.

It’s worth noting that Mitchell has the option to become a free agent in 2025 if he doesn’t sign an extension during the 2024 offseason.

This isn’t the first time the Heat have pursued Mitchell, as they also expressed interest in 2022.

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Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers are currently engaged in talks about a potential contract extension. Following the recent signing of a three-year, $152.4 million extension with Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers aim to secure a long-term agreement with George as well.

The terms of Leonard’s deal could serve as a baseline for negotiating a new contract for George. It’s worth noting that James Harden is not eligible to sign a new contract until the offseason.

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The Los Angeles Clippers officially announced the signing of a contract extension with star forward Kawhi Leonard. Before reaching this agreement, Leonard had the option to enter unrestricted free agency by rejecting a $48.8 million player option for the 2024/25 season.

While the specific details of the extension remain undisclosed, Leonard had the flexibility to decline the option until June 30 and potentially extend his current contract by up to four additional years.

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Brooklyn Nets’ star point guard, Ben Simmons, appears poised to make a return to the court after grappling with back issues that sidelined him since early November.

Despite setbacks, Simmons, currently with the team in Paris for the NBA Paris Game 2024 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, teased his imminent comeback during a practice session.

Simmons, who previously battled back problems during the summer, has been diligently working towards a return, participating in practice sessions with the Nets in Paris.

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EA7 Emporio Armani Milan has strengthened its EuroLeague roster with the acquisition of NBA veteran Rodney McGruder, securing his services until the culmination of the 2023-24 season.

La Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano comunica di aver raggiunto un accordo fino al termine della stagione con Rodney McGruder.

🇮🇹 Comunicato ufficiale 👉🏻 https://t.co/hDB7D3FtlF
🇬🇧 Official statement 👉🏻 https://t.co/WDxsVbGAY9#insieme #ForzaOlimpia pic.twitter.com/SeU4vvgMke

— Olimpia Milano (@OlimpiaMI1936) January 10, 2024

The seasoned player, having spent seven years in the NBA, is set to make his EuroLeague debut, adding a wealth of experience to Milan’s lineup.

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Golden State Warriors’ forward Draymond Green is gearing up for his return to the court after serving a suspension for striking Jusuf Nurkic in the head.

Green’s absence has been felt by the team, with a record of 7-6 during his suspension, contributing to the Warriors’ overall season standing of 17-19 and placing them in the 12th spot in the competitive Western Conference.

Speaking to the media ahead of his return, Green didn’t shy away from addressing the urgency he feels to get back on the court.

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New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein appreciates what new teammate OG Anunoby brings to the group (5-0 record with Anunoby).

(via New York Knicks):

“Getting OG on both sides has been great for us. I think the ball has been moving a lot better. Defensively, I think he’s been doing a great job playing team defense and he makes my life a lot easier. So, just having him has been great.”

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Toronto Raptors forward Thaddeus Young spoke about Scottie Barnes’ growth as a player after Tuesday’s 132-131 road loss vs. the Los Angeles Lakers (26 points/3 rebounds/6 assists/2 blocks/11-20 FG/3-7 3-PT/1-2 FT).

(via Toronto Raptors):

Reporter: “What have you been able to see from Scottie? Obviously this is not the first time that he’s played the Lakers, but you go up against a guy like LeBron who doesn’t shrink in the moment, and then you have a game like this that requires Scottie to not shrink in the moment.

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In a strategic move, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham, with the approval of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, opted to shift D’Angelo Russell from the starting lineup to the bench in late December.

Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported that after a four-game losing streak, Ham consulted with the Lakers’ star duo to implement the change.

The revised lineup, featuring a formidable defensive group of Davis, James, Vanderbilt, Reddish, and Prince, promptly secured a victory against the Thunder on Dec.

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Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat have inked a deal for an eight-year extension, valued at over $120 million.

Since taking on the role of head coach in 2008, Spoelstra has led the team to six NBA Finals appearances, clinching two championships along the way.

Erik Spoelstra, Heat Agree To Eight-Year, $120M Extension https://t.co/7yBt5wexWe

— RealGM (@RealGM) January 10, 2024

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