Adrian Wojnarowski: Pistons are sending Jon Leuer to Bu…
May 26, 2022 | 6:49 pm EDT Update
Tomas Satoransky on free agency: Both Europe and the NBA are in play
Lukas Kuba: Tomas Satoransky when asked about the interest from Barcelona: “I won’t officially comment on anything yet, all I can say is that both Europe and the NBA are in play.” Says it’s obviously an important decision. “I’m leaving myself more time for the final decision.”
Lukas Kuba: Tomas Satoransky says the #Pelicans “weren’t a good fit” for him, thinks they lost interest in him as the season went on, says “after a couple of months in New Orleans me and my agent felt that some change would occur and we wanted it to happen. I’m glad I ended up in Washington, I have great memories of this month and a half.” #satoransky
Brady Hawk: Erik Spoelstra: “Everybody’s looking forward to this game tomorrow. As a competitor, this is what you dream about.” “These are the ones you remember for a long time.”
Ira Winderman: Spoelstra basically says ignore injury list, that those who played Wednesday he expects to play Friday. With Herro, who has missed last two with groin strain, he was less committal. Declined to say why Butler is not on injury report (as he seems to be ailing).
Brady Hawk: Erik Spoelstra speaking with media now: Says he doesn’t know yet about Tyler Herro’s status for game 6 “He still has to do his treatment session tonight.”
Santa Clara University star Jalen Williams made it official on Thursday that he’s leaving the school and will remain in the NBA draft process. Williams was a two-time All-WCC guard at Santa Clara. He’s projected to be a late-first round or second-round pick.
May 26, 2022 | 6:17 pm EDT Update
Nets open to exploring sign-and-trade scenarios for Kyrie Irving?
The New York Daily News reported on Wednesday that the Nets were unwilling to offer Irving a long-term contract. SNY has not independently confirmed that report. But if Irving opts out and the Nets have trouble finding common ground with the seven-time All-Star, opposing teams believe the club will be open to exploring trades of Irving.
