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August 18, 2022 | 4:19 pm EDT Update
Jazz have offers for Donovan Mitchell from teams outside New York that they like 'an awful lot'
New York Basketball: “I was told by a source that the Jazz actually have a couple of offers, that I was told are from other teams outside of NY that they like an awful lot…“ — Utah sports radio host Spence Checketts to Jazz reporter Andy Larsen about Donovan Mitchell.
Lakers officially announce LeBron James extension
Marc Stein: LeBron James has officially signed his two-year, $97.1 million contract extension. pic.twitter.com/MHtidPyWcb
The Lithuanian national team defeated Spain in a close-fought battle behind Ignas Brazdeikis and Jonas Valanciunas’ effort in a friendly game in Vilnius with a final score of 78-76 (25-17, 14-13, 17-23, 22-23). Lithuania: Jonas Valanciunas 16 (9 REB), Ignas Brazdeikis 16, Rokas Giedraitis 12, Marius Grigonis 11, Domantas Sabonis 7 (6 AST, 5 REB); Spain: Lorenzo Brown 18 (5 AST), Dario Brizuela 12, Juan Hernangomez 8, Sebastian Saiz 7 (5 REB), Jaime Fernandez 7, Xabier Lopez Arostegui 7.
Nicolas Batum: FIBA @Rudy Gobert is different… 🤷🏽♂️ Go figure why pic.twitter.com/aNCgO2I8Mg
Eric Nehm: Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer chatting with Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff at halftime of tonight’s Greece-Georgia game in Athens. pic.twitter.com/hTsK0ph8XO
August 18, 2022 | 2:50 pm EDT Update
Udonis Haslem to make announcement on NBA future on Sunday at youth camp
Ira Winderman: Udonis Haslem will be making official announcement of his future plans with the NBA on Sunday at his youth camp. Cannot fathom such an informal venue for a retirement setting. Heat already have extended open invitation to return. He would fill final roster spot under luxury tax.
Lauri Markkanen scores 42 points for Finland against Ukraine
Christos Tsaltas: Lauri Markkannen was unstoppable with Finnish national team in preparation game vs Ukraine. 42 points 11-22 FG 16-18 FT 8 rebounds Finland won the game 97-94. #Susijengi #Cavs #LetemKnow
Christos Tsaltas: Poland defeated 87-86 Turkey in the Day 2 of the Acropolis Tournament Mateusz Ponitka did it all for Poland. 16pts, 6rebs, 7asts, 6-10 FG Cedi Osman 15pts, 2rebs, 2stls Furkan Korkmaz 13pts, 4-4 FG, 5 rebs Alperen Sengun 9pts, 5rebs, 2asts #BizBirlikteyiz #KoszKadra
