“We obviously had bumps in the road, but nothing as traumatic as what me and Kevin went through. So it was humbling, but the Warriors showed their loyalty and their respect for me, offering me that five-year deal,” Thomson said of his new $190 million deal. “Jumped on that as soon as I could, just because the history with this team and the franchise it would be so hard to leave. And the feeling of, you know, unfinished business, getting that close in the Finals, or to the fourth championship — tasting it — just being out of reach. It’s the pain of sports, but it’s what keeps me motivated.”
“We obviously had bumps in the road, but nothing as t…
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
Josh Lewenberg: After missing qualifying games earlier this summer, Cory Joseph, Oshae Brissett, Kevin Pangos & Kyle Wiltjer have been added to Canada Basketball’s roster for the coming window. SMNT will hold camp in Victoria next week before hosting Argentina on Aug 25 & visiting Panama Aug 29
BasketNews: Jonas Valanciunas & Domantas Sabonis playfully racing to defense is the wholesome content you need 😁 🎥 @TV3Televizija pic.twitter.com/bAi7eCMQG7
August 18, 2022 | 12:54 pm EDT Update
Hornets looking to trade Kelly Oubre Jr.?
According to an anonymous Eastern Conference executive who spoke with Sean Deveney of Heavy.com, the Charlotte Hornets could look to trade former Warrior Kelly Oubre Jr. during the upcoming season. He was mentioned as a potential trade target for the Chicago Bulls.
“Charlotte is one other team that has looked for a big guy but they’re not desperate to do it. If you’re Chicago and you could get Gordon Hayward in a deal like that, I think you give that a go even with the injury stuff. But more likely, you’re looking at Mason Plumlee and someone like Kelly Oubre. The Bulls gave up two picks for Vuc, they’re going to want something in return if they trade him. They would much rather just bring him back, maybe even extend him, then see if he plays better,” the executive noted.
The EuroLeague star Mike James addressed the backlash about his comments over the NBA champion Stephen Curry. In the recent URBONUS podcast episode, James said that he has no bad feelings about Steph, and many took his words out of context.
