Across the Atlantic Ocean, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez appeared to reference Irving during a session of parliament over the star’s purported backing of COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy theories. “I have been a basketball fan for many years, and I follow the NBA basketball league a lot,” Sanchez told the parliament. “Nowadays, there is a problem in the NBA itself. There are several players who have spoken out against vaccinations. “There is an NBA star who says he does not want to vaccinate because there is a conspiracy to vaccinate blacks and connect them with a computer that has a Satanic plan. This is verbatim.” To be clear, it’s not exactly verbatim and Irving has not said that.
Across the Atlantic Ocean, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro…
June 27, 2022 | 9:55 pm EDT Update
John Wall to Clippers after reaching buyout agreement with Rockets
Adrian Wojnarowski: John Wall is planning to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers once he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN.
Adrian Wojnarowski: Other teams are calling to pursue Wall in free agency, but his intention is to join the Clippers, sources tell ESPN.
Chris Haynes: Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall will secure a buyout with the Houston Rockets and become an unrestricted free agent, league sources tell @YahooSports.
June 27, 2022 | 8:30 pm EDT Update
The Warriors are considered to be the favorites to retain Payton’s services. It isn’t a secret how much he loves the Warriors’ environment, the Bay Area and his fit as a defensive pest and off-ball slasher in a Curry-fueled environment.
Vincent Goodwill: Free agent forward/center Simi Shittu has agreed to play Summer League for the Indiana Pacers, his agent Daniel Hazan of @hazansportsmgmt tells @YahooSports
Chris Haynes: Free agent guard Ashton Hagans has committed to playing Summer League for the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agent Daniel Hazan of @hazansportsmgmt tells @YahooSports.
Ira Winderman: Heat summer-league roster: pic.twitter.com/KpTjzuf8b1
