3 months ago

Draymond Green’s “Losing No Sleep” Over the Possibility of Being Traded at the Deadline

Green stated that after being with the Warriors for 14 years, he's not losing any sleep over trade rumors at the deadline. "I have no reason to sit and worry about leaving. But if I’m traded, that’s part of the business," Green said. He even joked about having some of the best sleep he's had in a while.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Warriors’ Giannis Plan Likely Excludes Jimmy Butler Contract, Puts Draymond Green in Play

Marc Stein reports Golden State’s chase for Giannis is unlikely to include Butler’s contract after his season-ending knee tear on Jan. 19. That tightens salary-matching paths and could shift focus to Green. “It has long been assumed that a credible Golden State offer would have to include Green or Butler for salary-matching purposes,” Stein wrote in any deal talks.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Wizards Check In on Lonzo Ball as Cap Space Becomes Trade Weapon

Washington has checked in on Ball as Cleveland gauges the market. HoopsHype reported the Wizards are “among the teams that have checked in on Ball.” League sources told the outlet Washington is open to taking on unwanted money, using nearly $30 million in luxury-tax space and traded player exceptions, if draft-pick compensation is attached, as it rebuilds around youth.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki Give Advice To Victor Wembanyama About His Post Game

Nash said Wembanyama’s post game starts with leverage: “You got to get low to be big,” because standing tall “negate[s] your height advantage.” He added the key is stronger base and better catch spots. Dirk stressed fighting early for position, then staying low to secure the nail. “If he catches the ball here, you’re dead meat.”

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Dirk Says Hornets Look Playoff-Ready, But Health and Brandon Miller Are the Swing Factors

Dirk said Charlotte “definitely” looks capable of ending its nine-year playoff drought, but stressed availability. “They need to stay healthy. You know, Miller is a key to their whole offense. He's been incredible in this stretch,” he said. Dirk added that the Hornets’ starting five is 11-1 in its last 12 games together, but climbing to sixth could be tough.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Paul George’s 25-Game Ban Will Cost Him $11.7M, Pushes Sixers Closer to Tax Line

George’s 25-game ban will dock $11,742,294 in salary. Philadelphia gets a luxury-tax credit worth $5,871,147, trimming its position from about $7 million over the tax line to roughly $1.3 million. He stays on the active roster for five games, then shifts to the suspended list, opening a spot to sign another player.

By Raahib Singh

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