<ul><li>Doncic and Porzingis played together in Dallas.</li><li>They reportedly didn’t get along.</li><li>The stars talk about their alleged feud.</li></ul>



<h2>Do Luka Doncic And Kristaps Porzingis Not Get Along?</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> have finally unleashed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luka Doncic’s</a> true potential. Unsurprisingly, that happened as soon as they surrounded him with the kind of players he needed to succeed.



Mark Cuban had already tried to do that. He paired him with another European stud like Kristaps Porzingis, and while the idea was promising, they couldn’t get the job done together.



More than that, there were rumors of a feud between them. Eventually, the Mavericks chose to move on from the Latvian and keep their franchise player happy. Now, they’ll meet in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Finals.



<h2>Porzingis And Doncic Have Beef, Says Chandler Parsons</h2>



That’s why former NBA player Chandler Parsons believes Porzingis won’t be welcome back in Dallas, going as far as to say that he’s got ‘actual beef’ with Doncic:



“They do not like [Kristaps] Porzingis in Dallas. Luka did not like playing with him, there is an actual beef there. Every time he touches the ball he’s getting booed,” Parsons said on Run It Back.



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<h2>Doncic Denies Rumors Of Feud With Porzingis</h2>



Doncic didn’t seem to care about those comments. He claimed that he had barely talked to Parsons in the past, denying the rumors and claiming that he’s actually on good terms with the Latvian:



“That’s why I don’t watch a lot of that,” Luka said of Parsons’ take. “Because people don’t know. I talked to Chandler Parsons probably twice in my life. I don’t know how he would know that. But me and KP [Porzingis] have a good relationship. I don’t know why people say otherwise.”



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<h2>Porzingis Talked About His Partnership With Doncic</h2>



This isn’t the first time that they’ve addressed that situation. Months ago, Porzingis admitted that he wasn’t mature enough to know how to deal with not being the first option anymore. He confirmed that there was some tension between them at first:



“Early on, for sure, but I think we both tried to make it work. I think communication and maturity on both our parts should have been better,” Porzingis said in the Old Man &amp; The Tree. “It’s a big mix of things. Maturity, for sure. Like again, I am talking [about] what I could have done better. And then, I was not that much into analytics and numbers. If somebody, I think, at that stage of my career presented it to me the right way and said, ‘This is what we need to do, this is what we need from you — you are going to be way more effective doing this.’ Like, kinda of explaining to me better. I think that would have made the difference a little bit.”


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At the end of the day, no player needs more motivation to be at their best in the NBA Finals. There’s no bigger stage than this. Even so, this will be another storyline to follow closely in this exciting series. 


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The Boston Celtics made one of the most surprising trades of the NBA offsesason. Landing Kristaps Porzingis seemed like a deal they should’ve done any day of the week, but giving up Marcus Smart was a major blow.



The former lottery pick had become a mainstay at the TD Garden. He survived countless trade rumors and was the heart and soul of the team since he joined the organization.



That’s why Brad Stevens took some time to explain why he sent him to the Memphis Grizzlies, talking about how having Porzingis there will give their frontcourt much more versatility.



<h2>Brad Stevens Explains Why He Traded For Kristaps Porzingis</h2>



“The part that was very obvious was he’s 7-foot-3. He can play the 5 and the 4 and he can play with any of our 5’s and 4’s which I think is important,” Stevens explained. “If you bring in someone who is just a center, it’s hard to play them and Rob together.”



“But if you bring in someone with the skills that Kristaps has, that has the skillset that Al has, you can mix and match a little bit,” he continued. “You can stay bigger longer. That’s something we couldn’t do as much last year with our smaller groups because a lot of our best players were guards.”


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Porzingis is obvilusly more gifted than Smart on the offensive end of the floor, but he’s injury-prone, and not the leader Smart is. This could either be the move that takes them over the hump or a huge mistake, and only time will tell.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> made one of the boldest moves in recent <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>history to kick off this year’s offseason. Trading away Marcus Smart to get Kristaps Porzingis was as controversial as potentially impactful.



On paper, Porzingis gives them just the kind of player they need to get over the hump. But he has a history of injuries, and Smart had been their locker room leader for quite a while now.



Add losing Grant Williams to the mix as well, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Laker</a>s great Michael Cooper believes the Celtics got a lot worse, going as far as to question Porzingis’ pedigree in the league.



<h2>Michael Cooper Puts Celtics On Blast</h2>



“The Boston Celtics take three steps back,” Cooper said on Showtime with Coop. “How do you do that? You lose Grant Williams. You f*ck around and lose Marcus Smart, your heart and soul of your team.”



“Who the hell is he? [Porzingis]” Cooper said. “The one thing I’ll say about him is that he looks like a Celtic. That guy there was a flop in Dallas, was a flop in Washington. This guy was brought over from Europe. He is probably here to be a marquee player.”


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Porzingis hasn’t even suited up, and he’s already out with plantar fascitis, and the Celtics lost a former Defensive Player of the Year to get him. This was a risky gamble and only time will tell who won this transaction.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> are taking huge risks to win their first championship since 2008. A blockbuster trade to get Kristaps Porzingis and the biggest contract in NBA history for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jaylen-brown">Jaylen Brown</a>.



In the process, Marcus Smart went to the Grizzlies, but Jayson Tatum remains as the leader of a team which should be considered favorite to reach the NBA Finals in the Eastern Conference.


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Though there are other contenders like the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Heat</a>, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks">Bucks</a> or the Sixers, the Celtics’ roster is superb. However, just a few months before a new season begins in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>, there are bad news about Porzingis.



<h2>Will Kristaps Porzingis play at the 2023 FIBA World Cup?</h2>



Kristaps Porzingis will not play at the 2023 FIBA World Cup with Latvia because of a plantar fasciitis. The decision was made after many talks with the medical staff of the national team and the Boston Celtics.







“This is very difficult for me. I feel responsible with myself and with thousands of fans at Latvia, but I’ve decided not to play in the World Cup. After many weeks of recovery, the plantar fasciitis on my foot still doesn’t let me be ready to compete”.



<h2>How long will Kristaps Porzingis be out with Celtics?</h2>



The 2023-2024 season is just two months away and, at the moment, there’s no official timetable for Kristaps Porzingis. This means there are no guarantees he’ll be at the opener with the Boston Celtics on October 24.


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However, according to a report from The Athletic, the Celtics are not concerned about this injury update. A source confirmed they believe there won’t be any setback. Porzingis has a contract valid until the 2025-2026 season with a total of $96 million.

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The league saw plenty of big-name trades this offseason, with Kristaps Porzingis going to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> being the most shocking one. Boston took a significant risk by letting Marcus Smart go, so the recent news has raised many concerns.



Porzingis is the type of player the Celtics need to get over the hump after falling short several consecutive years. They reached the NBA Finals two seasons ago, indicating they aren’t far from championship-caliber rosters.


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However, his constant injuries are something that may have given teams pause when going after the Latvian. Before an international competition where he was expected to play for Latvia, the player confirmed his injury.



<h2>Kristaps Porzingis Withdraws from FIBA World Cup</h2>



For basketball fans around the world, the FIBA World Cup is a coveted tournament. The competition is scheduled to start on August 25, with Latvia initially being one of the attractions for having Porzingis in the lineup. But that’s no longer going to be the case due to a lingering plantar fasciitis. He was the one who confirmed his foot injury with a post.



Porzingis wrote: “It is difficult. I feel very responsible to myself and the supporters of the Latvian national team, but a decision has been made that I will not play in the World Cup. After several weeks of recovery and a repeat MRI examination, the plantar fasciitis of my foot still prevents me from being on the field in full readiness”.



The player then added more context: “This joint decision has been made by both the medical staff and coaching staff of the national team, as well as the Celtics team – with the advice and opinion that it is now necessary to continue the recovery process. Such a decision is not easy to make, but I promise that I will be there and support the team as much as I can”.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> had a strong 2022-2023 season, coming within two wins of defeating the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals. However, Jayson Tatum was exhausted after a few big games, and Kristaps Porzingis was not yet part of the franchise.



However, the starters can’t do all the work and the Celtics know that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum">Tatum</a> will need help during the 2023-2024 season where they will start the year as contenders and the Celtics will likely make it all the way to the postseason.


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The Celtics know that Tatum will need help in the 2023-2024 season, and they are looking to add more talent to the roster. Porzingis is one of the new players who could give the Celtics more scoring and rebounding in the regular season. If he stays healthy, the Celtics could be even better than last season.



<h2>Who is the guard that was recently signed by the Boston Celtics?</h2>



According to the Boston Celtics twitter account (@celtics), they recently signed guard Jay Scrubb to a two-way contract. Scrubb had an excellent season with the Maine Celtics, the Celtics’ G League affiliate. He is a talented scorer who could provide some depth for the Celtics in the regular season. In 2024 he could have a salary of around $2m+ per season.



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Two-way contracts are designed for players who are still developing their talent. Scrubb will be able to split his time between the Celtics and the Maine Celtics during the 2023-2024 season. This will give him the opportunity to get playing time in both the NBA and the G League.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> showcased their prowess by reaching the Eastern Conference Finals, but their journey ended in disappointment with a hard-fought seven-game series loss to the Miami Heat. Despite their efforts, the Celtics fell short of their championship aspirations.



In the wake of the playoff exit, the Celtics made a bold move by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis in a trade that involved Marcus Smart leaving the team. This transaction added a dynamic big man to their roster, providing a boost to their frontcourt presence.


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The Celtics hope that his contributions will strengthen their championship ambitions and provide additional support alongside their core players, such as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. However, another player like Grant Williams could be departing.



<h2>Celtics set compensation for Grant Williams</h2>



In the next few days this potential negotiation should come to an end. Williams is a restricted free agent, but the Celtics have the right to match any offer. The issue for them is he may demand a higher salary than what they can offer him, so a potential sign-and-trade is expected.



Multiple teams are interested in the player, something that could force Boston to get rid of him. If that’s the case, they might have a substantial asking price considering his minor role in a contending lineup.



They could potentially ask for a first-round pick in return for Williams, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Despite it remains to be seen if any team would be willing to invest a high pick in the forward, the team can adopt a firm negotiation stance.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kristaps-porzingis">Kristaps Porzingis</a>&nbsp;is the newest member of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Celtics</a> after Boston worked out a blockbuster trade with Washington and Memphis which sent&nbsp;Marcus Smart&nbsp;to the Grizzlies and&nbsp;Tyus Jones&nbsp;to the Wizards.



As it’s been happening lately in the&nbsp;NBA&nbsp;with star caliber rosters and trios, the&nbsp;Celtics&nbsp;believe their championship combination is Porzingis playing alongside&nbsp;Jayson Tatum&nbsp;and Jaylen Brown.


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Now, with all the pressure for Kristaps Porzingis after the franchise let go a symbol like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/marcus-smart">Marcus Smart</a>, the star from Latvia is ready for his biggest challenge in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>.



<h2>Kristaps Porzingis’ first message to Celtics’ fans</h2>



During his first press conference as a member of the Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis was convinced that he won’t fail at Boston and guaranteed this is probably the best moment of his career at 27-years old. 







“I think these are the best years for a basketball player. My body is maturing and getting to that age just helped. I believe I have some great, high-level years ahead of me. You are physically there, and mentally, you are getting to a different level. I think the work paid off for me.”



In a period of blockbuster moves in the league, Porzingis admitted the trade process was just crazy. “I was about to go to sleep and then I heard the news that the trade didn’t go through. So, that kept me up for a little bit longer. Then like at 4AM back home I was like: Ok, I’ll go to sleep and see what happens.”



Then, the surprising announcement arrived. “When I woke up in the morning, I saw that it happened. The trade had happened. I was just extremely excited and extremely happy.”


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Of course, Porzingis admitted this a massive chance to play for one of the most important franchises in the NBA. “It’s an opportunity to play for a really good team and be able to add to that. I want to hopefully help these guys, make their life easier. Being on a high-level organization like Boston, a historic and iconic franchise, it just made it extremely easy for me to make that decision.”

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Kristaps Porzingis will play the upcoming 2023-2024 NBA season with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-celtics-already-working-to-help-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-with-another-all-star-20230621-BUS-15118.html">Boston Celtics</a>, they hope that with him on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-the-knicks-have-already-made-a-decision-about-josh-harts-future-20230625-BUS-17484.html">roster </a>the franchise can go further, especially after last season they lost the Conference Finals against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-damian-lillard-and-potential-targets-for-the-miami-heat-20230613-BUS-10169.html">Miami Heat </a>3-4.



The 2022 season was good for the Celtics but they lacked an extra player to help Jayson Tatum who had a performance like never before but some of his teammates like Jaylen Brown didn’t help him as much as he expected.


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Porzingis career was projected to be one of the best for a European player in the NBA but so far he has played only 10 playoff games after a little over 7+ years playing in the NBA.



<h2>When will the Celtics pay Kristaps Porzingis?</h2>



According to reports by reporter Brian Robb and writing by Marc Stein, the Celtics could offer Porzingis a 2-year extension valued at $77m, but they would have to appeal since Porzingis opted for his player option at $36m.



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Porzingis played three seasons for the Knicks from 2015 to 2018, another three seasons for Dallas from 2019 to 2022, and the last two seasons for Washington from 2021 to 2023. The good news for the Celtics is that he can play Center and PF.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> have once again proven to be one of the most dangerous teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>, but they still have work to do to get where they want. This year, it looked like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum">Jayson Tatum</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jaylen-brown">Jaylen Brown</a> could have used more help.



Both of them have blossomed into stars before their eyes, and even though they couldn’t deliver a championship yet, they seem to be in the right direction. However, that doesn’t mean Boston should leave everything as it is right now.



This team can still improve, the Celtics can certainly try and make moves to upgrade the roster. According to Shams Charania, they are working on a three-team trade to land Kristaps Porzingis.



<h2>Report: Celtics in talks to pair Kristaps Porzingis with Tatum, Brown</h2>



“Sources: Wizards, Celtics and Clippers are in strong talks on a trade that would send Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Marcus Morris and draft compensation to Washington and Malcolm Brogdon to Los Angeles. Sides are still working through details and Porzingis’ $36M player option,” Shams wrote on Twitter.


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Porzingis would definitely be an interesting addition for the Celtics. Besides, they wouldn’t be giving up that much in return. After all, the last two seasons suggest Boston needs to make adjustments if it wants to get the job done.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> shocked the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> world when they traded for Kristaps Porzingis. That duo with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Luka Doncic</a> had the potential to be historically great, and the early returns were quite encouraging.
But then, rumors of an alleged feud between the two young stars, plus Porzingis’ never-ending injury woes, forced the Mavs’ hands to part ways with the Latvian big man after just a couple of seasons.
So, now that the time has gone by and he’s been able to look back and think about it, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington Wizards</a> starbelieves he was to blame for the early end to that promising pairing, claiming that there are no hard feelings towards the organization at all.
<h2>Kristaps Porzingis Takes The Blame For Not Figuring Things Out With Luka Doncic</h2>
“I was having fun. I was doing my thing, I was having fun. It just wasn’t the perfect situation,” Porzingis said on The Ariel Helwani Basketball Show. “I thought so too, for sure. Yeah, I don’t know. We never played up to that level. And a lot of it’s on me. I could have played better; I think we had glimpses before the bubble and during the bubble where I played at a high level and things were clicking and working well with Luka.”
“Then I got hurt in the bubble and after that, there were a lot of things, but I look at what I could have done better,” Porzingis added. “I can criticize myself looking back. I wasn’t moving as well defensively; my rhythm wasn’t good at parts of the season. I wasn’t playing at the level I was playing at now. Overall, I think sooner or later, [the trade from Dallas] was going to be the result.”
“They always treated me good. They always treated me well, and I wish, truly, everybody in the organization the best,” continued Porzingis.“Great people, were perfect with me. I only want good things for them. Even if they did me wrong, I would wish them good things. Nothing but the best things to say about Dallas.”
 
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Porzingis got a career revival with the Wizards before suffering even more injuries, and fans will always wonder how far he and Doncic could’ve gotten if they had kept them together for a little longer.

Kristaps Porzingis makes bold admission about playing with Luka Doncic

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Making the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Tyrese-Haliburton-and-potential-first-time-All-Stars-20230111-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All-Star Game</a> is one of the biggest honors any NBA player could ever dream of. Joining legends like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Steph-Curry-reacts-to-comparisons-with-Michael-Jodan-20230117-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan</a>, Magic Johnson, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-LeBron-James-tells-the-story-of-the-first-time-he-met-Michael-Jordan-20230110-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James,</a> and countless more is just for a handful of players.
However, the All-Star Game is also a massive popularity contest. That doesn’t bode well with those from small-market teamsor for those hard-working guys who put up big numbers under the radar.
Even though some underrated players have balled out throughoutthe whole season, they’re not likely to make the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2023-NBA-All-Star-Game-How-to-vote-for-each-team-20221228-0047.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022-23 All-Star Game</a>. Here, we’re going to let you know about the top-3 players likeliest to be snubbed.
<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Potential All-Star Likely To Be Snubbed</h2>
<h3>3. Kristaps Porzingis</h3>
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It’s been years since Kristaps Porzingis was a fan favorite, and it’s not like the Washington Wizards have balled out this season. But he’s been putting up huge numbers on the low throughout the whole season.
Porzingis has also been linked with multiple potential trades, and he could be gone if the Wizards continue to struggle. Thus far, he’s averaging 22.2 points with 8.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 1.5 blocks on 47% shooting.
<h3>2. Kyle Kuzma</h3>
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Another member of the Washington Wizards makes the cut. Kyle Kuzma is playing the best basketball of his career, and it’s evident that he’s motivated to opt out of the final year of his contract and get a big payday.
Kuzma is a lock to be moved before the deadline unless the Wizards get on an unlikely hot run. Throughout the season, he’s averaged a whopping 21.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.5 triples a night.
<h3>1. Anthony Edwards</h3>
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We won’t blame you if you haven’t watched many Minnesota Timberwolves games as of late, as they’ve been one of the biggest disappointments in the NBA this season. But that’s not because of Anthony Edwards.
Edwards continues to take leaps forward and is already the best player in the organization, yet he gets little-to-no credit. Right now, the former first-overall pick is averaging 23.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.7 steals, and 2.5 three-pointers on 45% from the floor.

NBA News: Kyle Kuzma and potential All-Star snubs

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Back in the day, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/actress-accuses-wilt-chamberlain-of-assault-shares-creepy-details-20210924-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wilt Chamberlain</a> broke records by signing a five-year deal worth $250,000 a year. Now, the minimum salary for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-damian-lillards-preferred-next-partner-wont-be-easy-for-blazers-to-land-20220421-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> players is$925,000, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-stephen-curry-reveals-warriors-almost-traded-him-to-bucks-20220415-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Curry</a> —the highest earner in the league— making$53,838,416 for the season.
While one could argue that athletes are making way too much money, that’s not for us to debate here. If anything, most of them actually prove their worth on the hardwood on a nightly basis.
Other players, however, are making a bunch-load of cash but that doesn’t reflect on their play. This is why today, we’re going to talk about the 5 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/the-25-top-earning-athletes-of-all-time-20211124-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">most overpaid</a> NBA players in the 2021-22 season.
<h2>The 5 Most Overpaid Players In The NBA</h2>
<h3>5. Rudy Gobert</h3>
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Rudy Gobert’s defenders will argue how much of an impact he makes as arim protector and they’re right to some degree. But he’s completely unplayable in the playoffs and it shows year after year. Rival teams stretch the floor and he simply can guard the perimeter.
Gobert is making $41 million per year to sit on the bench or hurt his team in the postseason. He’s a great shot-blocker and a solid rebounder but he’s a dying breed in today’s NBA. The Utah Jazz will regret that contract when the time to blow the roster up comes.
<h3>4. Russell Westbrook</h3>
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Just like Gobert, Russell Westbrook did make enough merits to get a big contract. But in all honesty, the Oklahoma City Thunder signed him to that massive contract as a thank you for staying put after Kevin Durant left.
Westbrook just made$41,358,814 to brick shots and be a defensive liability all season long. The Los Angeles Lakers will look to trade him or waive and stretch him. He’ll join the fifth team in five years.
<h3>3. Tobias Harris</h3>
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Tobias Harris draws more criticism than he deserves but it’s hard to blame the fans. I mean, one would expect a significantly better production coming from a player making a whopping$36,000,000 million per year.
Harris is the fourth-best player in the Philadelphia 76ers’ starting lineup. He’s a solid role player who goes cold from time to time, and it’s just hard to justify that salary. Also, good luck trying to move that contract without giving up at least a first-round pick.
<h3>2. Kristaps Porzingis</h3>
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Remember when people called Kristaps Porzingis a unicorn? Yeah, good times. Now, he might as well get that distinction because he’s never seen. Porzingis is getting$31,650,600, yet he hasn’t played 60 games since his rookie season.
Porzingis wanted out of the New York Knicks and then didn’t like playing with Luka Doncic. He was dealt to the Washington Wizards and did average 22 points per game in the nation’s capital, but he’s just too injury-prone to be making that much money.
<h3>1. John Wall</h3>
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John Wall signed one of the worst contracts in major sports history. Even by the time he got that massive extension, people around the league wondered whether he should make more money than every other top-tier PG in the league.
Now, he just made$42,782,880 to sit on the bench for a full season. He’s played 41, 32, 0, 40, and 0 games in a season since 2017. The worst part about it is that he’s still got one year and$47,366,760 left in his contract.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> faced a huge problem early in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-schedule-2021-22-find-here-the-complete-fixture-for-the-nba-2021-22-season-20211018-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021-22 NBA season</a> with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> refusing to get the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-this-is-why-kyrie-irving-wont-get-the-vaccine-20211207-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Covid-19 vaccine</a>, which made him ineligiblefor home games due to New York City’s vaccine mandate.
The situation got uglier when the Nets decided he wouldn’t be part of home practices nor road games, practically leaving him out of the team unless he got the jab. Things could take a twist, though, as thereseems to be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kyrie-irving-sparks-renewed-optimism-as-nets-feel-nba-return-draws-nearer-20211213-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“renewed optimism” onhis return</a>.
But for months,the situation indicated otherwise asit looked uncertain whether Irving would ever suit up for the Nets again. Unsurprisingly, that has apparently drawn the interest of other teams in the league, including the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/dallas-mavericks-t92327" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a>.
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<h2>NBA Trade Rumors: Dallas Mavericks askedNets about trading forIrving</h2>
According toIan Begley of SNY, the Mavs were among a group of teams who have got in touch with the Nets to inquire about the possibility of trading for Irving, who has not played for the team this season amid his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/this-is-where-kyrie-irving-stands-on-the-vaccine-making-an-nba-comeback-20211203-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Covid-19 vaccine stance</a>.
Whodid the Mavericks offer in exchange? Apparently, they have mentioned big man Kristaps Porzingis. The Latvian has dealt with criticism <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/mavs-kristaps-porzingis-take-on-luka-doncic-duo-should-warn-the-rest-of-the-nba-20211207-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">for his team’s slow start</a>, while his duo with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Luka Doncic</a> has yet to take off.
However, Mavericks owner <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mark-cuban" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mark Cuban</a>told NBA insider Marc Stein that they never held those trade talks. Whether the interest ever existed or not, it looks like Irving won’t be moving anytime soon. In the meantime,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a> and company can’t wait to have him back with the team.
 
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Only afew teams have gotten off to a strong start to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-schedule-2021-22-find-here-the-complete-fixture-for-the-nba-2021-22-season-20211018-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021-22 NBAregular season</a>. For many others, recording wins consistently has becomean issue. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/dallas-mavericks-t92327" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a>‘ record speaks by itself.
With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Luka Doncic</a> entering hisfourth year in the league, the expectations were high during the offseason. And they still are, but the Mavericks’ tough star has raised some concern regarding their aspirations.
Kristaps Porzingis has heard the noise around the team’s struggles and he addressed them on Monday following the team’s practice. But he didn’t look worried at all. As a matter offact, for him, Dallas are about to have their breakout.
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<h2>Kristaps Porzingissays Luka Doncic, Mavericks will’take off’by Christmas</h2>
With the same number of wins and defeats, the Mavs have plenty of work to do in order to put all the doubts to rest. Porzingis knowsthey have unfinished business and he has particularly talked about his partnership with Doncic.
“It’s a new year for us, and we haven’t really got that good rhythm. Not yet,” Porzingsaidabouthim and Doncic, perCallie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News. “Before the season, I kind of knew we were going to need some time with some of the changes we’ve had. So I was thinking, you know, around Christmas time, after Christmas is really when we’re going to take off.
“We’ve had some injuries. We’ve been a little bit up and down. We’re good at some moments, not so good at some others. I think once we really find that consistency in our play and kind of, like, become more solid as a team, then I think that’s when we’re going to start taking it to the next level.”
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The Dallas Maverickshave a challenging run of games on the horizon, including a clash against reigning champions <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/milwaukee-bucks-t100207" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a>and another matchup vs. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/utah-jazz-t92560" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Utah Jazz</a> on Christmas. The Latvian’s optimism could be something positive for the Mavs but it remains to be seen if they havefinally taken off by the end of the month.
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Mavs' Kristaps Porzingis' take on Luka Doncic duo should warn the rest of the NBA

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