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September 24, 2021 | 11:44 am EDT Update
Sarah K. Spencer: Hawks GM Travis Schlenk says it’s still the hope to get something done with Kevin Huerter by the start of this season, regarding an extension. Says negotiations are still ongoing.
Michael Singer: Michael Porter Jr.’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, to @denverpost regarding a contract extension: “Tim (Connelly) and I talk all the time, we have a great relationship.” So, yes, talks are ongoing. denverpost.com/2021/09/23/nug…
Donatas Urbonas: Some clarification on terms Tarik Black is returning to the NBA. The Denver Nuggets signed Black to an Exhibit 10 contract, per sources. More on @BasketNews_com
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed forward/center Marquese Chriss, guard Quinn Cook, forward Patrick Patterson and guard Dennis Smith Jr. to training camp contracts and guard/forward Keljin Blevins to a two-way contract, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Neil Olshey. Portland will begin its training camp with Media Day on Monday, September 27 followed by the team’s first practice on Tuesday, September 28. Training camp practice times will be relayed at a later date.
Brandon Rahbar: Sam Presti emphasizes that the Thunder won’t take any shortcuts in this rebuilding process. In other words, go ahead and trash your Karl-Anthony Towns and Ben Simmons trade machine results.
Kevin Chouinard: Schlenk says that Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot is experiencing visa issues. Hopes to have him in Atlanta soon, but he’s not here yet.
Brandon Rahbar: Sam Presti on Derrick Favors: “He brings defense and physicality. I’m excited to see how he fits. We’ll have to see how the season unfolds. But I think he can help the team absolutely. We’re excited about having him.”
Brandon Rahbar: Presti: “When we’re playing beautiful basketball in Oklahoma City and the fans are on fire, we’re gonna look back when Shai hit that shot against Charlotte and say ‘wait this guy could be pretty good.'” That was a game winner in the final moments in SGA’s first game as THE guy.
