Would you rather have 24-year-old Ben Simmons, who might yet learn to shoot 3s, or 31-year-old Harden who showed up to training camp late and not in peak shape but still managed a cool 78 points and 25 assists over his first two games? It’s a lively NBA debate. Whatever Morey’s true preference, Stone almost certainly knows it. They spent years of friendship—including carpooling to work—talking about basketball, advanced analytics, and assessing players. As Rockets sources point out, Stone is steeped in Morey’s thoughts on almost every player in the league, and vice versa.
Would you rather have 24-year-old Ben Simmons, who migh…
July 6, 2022 | 5:48 pm EDT Update
Victor Oladipo's agreement with Heat changes, now a two-year deal with player option and less salary in year-one
Anthony Chiang: Victor Oladipo’s new deal with Heat has changed. Instead of previously reported one-year deal worth $11 mil, it’s now going to be two-year deal with smaller salary this season and player option in second year. Less money gives Heat more room to avoid luxury tax and potential hard cap.
Law Murray: Official re-signings continue for the LA Clippers with Nicolas Batum pic.twitter.com/ixeenvK0JZ
July 6, 2022 | 5:10 pm EDT Update
Zion Williams says dealing with trade rumors was an emotional roller coaster
Will Guillory: Zion Williamson said the past year has been an “emotional roller coaster” because people were questioning whether he wanted to be in New Orleans and questioning his family when they were in public. He said his focus was to stay positive and get healthy.
JD Shaw: The Pelicans have officially signed Zion Williamson to his extension. “Zion is an astounding 22-year old talent, who we believe is just scratching the surface of what he is capable of, both on and off the floor,” Pelicans EVP of basketball operations David Griffin said.
Will Guillory: Zion Williamson says he found out he broke his foot on his birthday last year. This year, he signs a five-year extension on his birthday.
