CJ McCollum: Prayers up for the homie @Jaylen Brown . Glad my guy was able to walk out on his own 🙏🏽
CJ McCollum: Prayers up for the homie @Jaylen Brown . G…
June 27, 2022 | 12:29 pm EDT Update
Only Lakers to pursue sign-and-trade deal for Kyrie Irving?
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Outside of the Lakers, there are currently no known teams planning pursuit of sign-and-trades for Nets G Kyrie Irving. No sign-and-trades can be formally discussed until after 6 PM on Thursday. Brooklyn isn’t believed to have interest in available Lakers packages.
Adrian Wojnarowski: If Irving declines his $36M player option, he would be eligible to sign with the Lakers for the $6M exception. Deadline is Wednesday to decide on option.
Joe Cowley: AK on sticking with the core: “Continuity? Yes, because this group has only been here since [last] October. … start of the season last year was really positive and how we want to play.”
KC Johnson: Billy Donovan said Patrick Williams and Ayo Dosunmu will practice with the summer league team but “probably” not play in games.
Following the 2022 NBA Draft, former Iowa State men’s basketball player Izaiah Brockington has been picked up by the New Orleans Pelicans. Brockington signed an Exhibit 10 deal with New Orleans.
Brady Hawk: Nikola Jovic on player film he has watched: “If it’s Luka’s pick and roll, if it’s Jokic’s post game, if it’s Jimmy’s defense.” Says he looks into a multitude of things…
June 27, 2022 | 11:48 am EDT Update
Kyrie Irving receives permission to discuss sign-and-trade deals
While Nets GM Sean Marks and superstar forward Kevin Durant have yet to speak this offseason, Kyrie Irving’s camp has requested and received permission from the Nets to speak with other teams about sign-and-trade packages, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.
