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Warriors Coaching Staff Preferred Franz Wagner Over Jonathan Kuminga In 2021 Draft

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Golden State Warriors coaching staff members strongly advocated for selecting Franz Wagner over Jonathan Kuminga with the No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but owner Joe Lacob pushed for his preferred option, according to team sources. A group of coaches attended Wagner's predraft workout and emerged convinced he would be an ideal fit in Steve Kerr's system. Wagner went to the Orlando Magic at No. 8 and has averaged at least 20 points per game over the past three seasons and is now on a max c...

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Mavericks Hire CAA Sports To Lead Arena Naming Rights, Partnership Strategy

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The Dallas Mavericks have engaged CAA Sports as their sales agency of record to guide commercial strategy for the franchise's future arena development, the organization announced. The partnership will focus on securing naming rights and founding partner opportunities for what the Mavericks envision as a next-generation sports and entertainment destination in North Texas. The collaboration spans both current planning and long-term commercialization efforts. "We have an ambitious vision for the...

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Pacers Also Had Trade Interest In Jarrett Allen, Onyeka Okongwu

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In addition to Ivica Zubac, the Indiana Pacers also targeted centers Jarrett Allen and Onyeka Okongwu ahead of the trade deadline. The Pacers acquired Zubac from the Los Angeles Clippers as they hope to return title contention next season when Tyrese Haliburton returns from his Achilles injury. Allen is signed through the 2029 offseason with the Cleveland Cavaliers on his three-year, $90 million extension. Okongwu is only 24 and is on a four-year salary worth $15.5 million per season on avera...

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Post-Deadline Rumors: Morant, JJJ, Bulls, Missi, Celtics

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The fact that Ja Morant wasn’t traded at last week’s deadline came as a bit of a surprise to him, according to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, who says the Grizzlies weren’t willing to accept a package similar to what Atlanta got for Trae Young. The Grizzlies talked to the Heat, Timberwolves, and Bucks about Morant, […]

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks future likely decided this summer

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The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo could reach a resolution on the star forward’s contract situation this summer, according to Zach Lowe. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show podcast, Lowe said the most likely outcome will come once Giannis has a clear yes or no on the extension presented this offseason. Lowe added that while […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks future likely decided this summer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Bucks could revisit Dejounte Murray trade option

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The Milwaukee Bucks have made it clear they’re exploring ways to strengthen their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo, but their limited trade assets make it difficult to pursue true superstar upgrades. As a result, the front office has been focusing on players who come with some level of risk – whether due to injury history, contract […] The post Bucks could revisit Dejounte Murray trade option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Mavericks face steep challenge trading Anthony Davis

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The Dallas Mavericks are unlikely to receive the package they want for Anthony Davis, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. Teams are hesitant due to Davis’ age, injury history, and expected desire for a lucrative contract extension this summer. Davis, 32, is averaging 20.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over 18 games this […] The post Mavericks face steep challenge trading Anthony Davis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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