It was previously reported that Houston wanted the Lakers 2027 first-round pick in exchange for taking on Westbrook’s contract. ESPN’s Ramona Shelbourne reported on an episode of the Hoop Collective that was not the case at the deadline. “The way I heard it was, it could’ve been done for a first round pick, but then, it was even suggested they could have done it for a pick swap. I don’t know the details of what that swap would be like or how it would even work.”
It was previously reported that Houston wanted the Lake…
July 5, 2022 | 7:38 pm EDT Update
Keegan Murray leads Kings to 3-0 record in California Classic
Matt George: The Sacramento Kings go 3-0 in the California Classic, led by 19.6 points, 8 rebounds and 51% shooting from 4th overall pick Keegan Murray.
Kylen Mills: JUST IN: The Warriors have signed guard Lester Quinones to a two-way contract, per the team. Quinones, 21, played 3 seasons at the University of Memphis, averaging 10.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 27.6 minutes over 87 games (81 starts). #dubnation @kron4news
Quentin Grimes has a simple goal for his stay in Las Vegas. “Really come out here and dominate,” he said after the Knicks summer league team went through its first practice at Cox Pavilion. “I feel like I played well last year. Just coming in this year being a second-year guy, I know what to expect, I know how the games are. Just go out there and try to dominate every time offensively and defensively.”
“It was my first year really ever coming off the bench,” Grimes said. “You got to earn Thibs’ trust, earn Thibs’ minutes. Going in you have to fight for everything to get the opportunity, make the most of it. I had an injury, had to go through adversity. I think it made me ready for whatever’s to come this year.”
Rylan Stiles: Thunder guard Tre Mann has entered health and safety protocols. Per Thunder PR
During this year’s 2022 NBA draft, 19-year-old Paolo Banchero was the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic. And he wore a very eccentric outfit that made him stand out. His bespoke purple suit, from Dolce & Gabbana, was so expressive that it inspired Italian custom car company Garage Italia to create a mockup of a car that channels the same eye-catching, eccentric vibe as his suit. Their choice was a “made in the U.S.A. sports car that embodies the power and athleticism of the Magic’s first-round pick,” a Dodge Viper ACR.
The vehicle also features Banchero’s mantra, “Stay true.” The car comes with an Orlando license plate, which is his upcoming destination.
July 5, 2022 | 7:01 pm EDT Update
Jontay Porter says Jamal Murray, Michael Porter 'look great' in injury recovery
According to Michael Porter Jr.’s brother, Jontay, whose knee injuries sidelined him the past season but is back with the Nuggets’ Summer League team, Jamal Murray’s agility is coming along. “He looked great,” Porter said. “His jumper is as amazing as ever. He’s moving really well, too, especially coming from a guy who’s had ACL injuries as well.”
