The Thunder is viewed by NBA sources as the top threat to pry Hartenstein away from the Knicks in free agency. After finishing atop the Western Conference with 57 wins in the regular season, Oklahoma City can make a stronger bid for Hartenstein than the Knicks, who are capped out but can offer a starting salary of roughly $17 million using their Early Bird Rights.Source: New … [Read more...] about Thunder looked upon as ‘top threat’ for Isaiah Hartenstein
Dennis Schroeder on Brooklyn: ‘I’d definitely like to stick around for the long haul’
“Brooklyn is a really cool, great organization, quite family-oriented. I’d definitely like to stick around for the long haul — My agent and I feel like the Nets liked how I contributed,” Schroder recently said in an interview with Ute Berndt of German outlet Braunschweiger Zeitung. … [Read more...] about Dennis Schroeder on Brooklyn: ‘I’d definitely like to stick around for the long haul’
Mark Cuban denies revenge motivated Mavs to keep the 2022 first-round pick from the Knicks
By sitting their top players at the end of last season, the Mavericks increased their chances of both retaining their 2023 first-rounder and also keeping it away from the Knicks — who would’ve taken the pick as the final Kristaps Porzingis payment if it landed outside the top 10. Asked if it felt like unintended revenge after the Knicks were caught tampering with Jalen Brunson, … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban denies revenge motivated Mavs to keep the 2022 first-round pick from the Knicks
Markieff Morris: If Kyrie didn’t get hurt, the Nets would have swept the Bucks in 2021
“If Giannis Antetokounmpo ain’t put his foot under [Kyrie Irving], they would’ve had a championship,” said Markieff Morris, who was playing for the Lakers at the time. “Milwaukee would still be without a championship. “I know so. They were going to get swept. They know that. You can ask anybody on their team,” added Morris, pointing out that former Bucks point guard Jeff Teague … [Read more...] about Markieff Morris: If Kyrie didn’t get hurt, the Nets would have swept the Bucks in 2021
Markieff Morris on Kyrie Irving leaving Brooklyn: ‘The Nets didn’t want to pay him’
“[The Nets] didn’t want to pay him. So what is he playing for? If you’re not trying to pay him in a contract year with this good team, and everybody else is paid, [Kevin Durant] is paid [with a max extension],” Morris said. “Kyrie did everything that you needed to do. … So just go to another team. And now we’re in the finals.” In retrospect, the trade was terrible for the Nets, … [Read more...] about Markieff Morris on Kyrie Irving leaving Brooklyn: ‘The Nets didn’t want to pay him’