<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-jordan-clarkson-gets-real-on-lakers-trade-rumors-20220921-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA players</a> are just like the rest of us. They <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/russell-westbrook-rudy-gobert-and-the-most-overrated-nba-players-20220422-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">may be millionaires</a> and widely known all over the world, but they all have dreams, hopes, and fears just like us. And <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-john-wall-admits-having-suicidal-thoughts-during-his-recovery-20220830-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Wall</a> is no exception to that rule.
Wall has faced serious backlash and criticism over the past couple of years. He signed one of the most lucrative contracts in NBA history, yet was barely able to play due to multiple major injuries.
So, now that he’s ready to prove he’s still a star and thrive with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/draymond-green-reveals-the-only-team-that-can-beat-the-warriors-next-season-20220701-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a>, the former first-overall pick opened his heart and talked about all the struggles he had to go through since he got hurt.
<h2>NBA News: John Wall Reveals He Almost Lost His Foot</h2>
(Via The Players Tribune)
“Listen, I know exactly who I am. I’m a dog. I been knocked down and got up off the canvas 100 times. From a skinny little kid growing up in Section 8 in Raleigh to the No. 1 pick — all the ups and downs and the sh*t I’ve seen? I know exactly who I am, and what I represent, and how many people need to hear this. So I’m not afraid to tell you that I’ve been in a place that was so dark that suicide felt like the only option.
I mean, we’re not supposed to even say the word right?? It’s almost like a taboo, especially in the community I come from. Well, I’ll speak on it.
For me, it all happened really fast. In the span of three years, I went from being on top of the world to losing damn near everything I ever cared about. In 2017, I’m jumping up on the announcer’s table in D.C. after forcing Game 7 against Boston, and I’m the king of the city. I’m getting a max extension, thinking I’m a Wizard for life. A year later, I tore my Achilles and lost the only sanctuary I’ve ever known — the game of basketball. I ended up with such a bad infection from the surgeries that I nearly had to have my foot amputated. A year later, I lost my best friend in the whole world, my mom, to breast cancer.”
 
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Fortunately, Wall was able to salvage his foot and his career, and this is another example of why we should never jump to conclusions before judging someone. Everybody’s going through something, and making millions doesn’t prevent you from that.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-jordan-clarkson-gets-real-on-lakers-trade-rumors-20220921-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> missed on another solid reinforcement when the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-proposed-trade-that-would-send-russell-westbrook-to-detroit-20220915-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Detroit Pistons</a> traded for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-trade-rumors-the-lakers-may-have-two-alternative-argets-to-kyrie-irving-20220823-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bojan Bogdanovic.</a> They’re still reportedly in the market for a couple of veterans, but it seems like they’re running out of options.
Several reports stated that the Lakers were in talks with the Indiana Pacers about a deal that would get them Myles Turner and Buddy Hield in return for Russell Westbrook and two first-round picks.
However, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that those trade talks have ended, as Rob Pelinka is unwilling to part ways with either of those future first-round picks, even if that’s the only way another team takes on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-real-reason-why-the-lakers-wont-trade-russell-westbrook-20220922-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Westbrook’s $47 million contract.</a>
<h2>NBA News: Lakers Didn’t Want To Give Up Picks To Get Buddy Hield And Myles Turner</h2>
“I’m told the Lakers and Pacers did engage in some trade conversations this week and the Pacers’ demand for two unprotected first-round picksfor any deal that includes Buddy Hield any Myles Turner,” Charania said. “That two first-round pick price is just not appealing for the Lakers.”

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 NBA Insider <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a> reports on the Pacers’ plans to keep Myles Turner into the season. <a href="https://t.co/rQjk6DDv0R">pic.twitter.com/rQjk6DDv0R</a>
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<h2>Lakers Want Cap Space For 2023, Will Likely Keep Russell Westbrook</h2>
All things considered, that means the Lakers would most likely keep Westbrook during the final year of his contract. That way, they’d still keep their two picks and would clear plenty of cap space for next season:
“According to a high-level Lakers source, their refusal to do Westbrook deals with Indiana and Utah that have been discussed in various capacities for months has everything to do with this hopeful vision for their future beyond this season,” reported The Athletic. “In July 2023 the Lakers could not only be flushed with enough cash to add another maximum-salary-level player but also in possession of their first-round picks from 2027 and 2029.”
“(…) Add in that retaining the first-round picks could open up all sorts of impactful opportunities on the trade market, and you start to see why there’s such a strong reluctance to make any moves that would hinder this plan.”

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So, the Lakers might not be able to compete at the highest level this season, as Westbrook has proven to be a poor fit next to their core. But at leastit’s clear that they have a plan for the future.

NBA Rumors: The reason why Lakers didn't trade for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield

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Even though they just won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-executive-reveals-how-much-influence-stephen-curry-has-over-golden-state-warriors-front-office-20220917-0037.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA Finals</a>, Bob Myers and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-executive-reveals-how-much-influence-stephen-curry-has-over-golden-state-warriors-front-office-20220917-0037.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> can’t sleep on their laurels. They need to address their core’s contract extensions to<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-warriors-face-risk-of-losing-draymond-green-andrew-wiggins-and-jordan-poole-20220921-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> keep the band together.</a>
The Dubs risk losing multiple stars due to their tight salary cap situation. And the new CBA proposal adds even bigger penalties for going over the luxury tax, which only complicates this further.
That’s why the Warriors are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach with some of their contract extensions. However, Myers recently confirmed that they’ll be more aggressivein getting<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-warriors-could-keep-jordan-poole-but-it-wont-come-cheap-20220622-0042.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jordan Poole</a> locked in for the future.
<h2>NBA News: Warriors Will Meet With Jordan Poole’s Camp To Discuss An Extension</h2>
“We’re gonna meet with his reps I think after Tokyo, and sit down for the first time and start having that conversation,” Myers said. “I think that’s about two weeks out from the deadline for him. Where that will go, I don’t know. I know that they wanna meet and I know we wanna meet. We’ll see what the next two weeks give us.”

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<h2>Poole Could Force His Way Out Of The Bay Area</h2>
However, some around the league believe Poole has already outgrown the Warriors and his role, so he could try and force his way out of the team. That could lead the Dubs to overpay just to keep him:
“Poole, though, could have some [Harrison] Barnes in him,” an NBA executive told Heavy. “He got to show what he can do a bit when everyone was hurt and the team was bad, but he got pushed back within the team once Klay was healthy and everyone was talking about Wiggins and all. It depends on how they handle this contract. But if he gets the sense they do not want him, yeah, he is the one I could imagine looking elsewhere, like Barnes did. Of course, they replaced Barnes with Durant. Maybe they’ll do the same with Poole.”
 
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Some could argue that Poole should start alongside Stephen Curry,and the aging Klay Thompson should come off the bench, but that’s just not likely to happen. So, will Poole be ok with not starting? Remains to be seen.

NBA News: Warriors GM gets real on Jordan Poole's extension

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Philadelphia sports fans have a reputation for being ruthless. But as mean as they can be to those they hate, they’ll go to war for you if you’re on their good side. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-potential-replacements-for-joe-girardi-20220603-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Phillies</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/neither-james-harden-nor-joel-embiid-the-sixers-key-weapon-per-daryl-morey-20220914-0051.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sixers</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Jason-Kelce-was-ranked-by-NFL-executives-20220710-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eagles</a>, it doesn’t matter. They’re just way too passionate about their teams.
That passion has made Philly one of the ultimate sports towns in the world. But as you may know by now, not everybody’s suited to deal with such an enviroNment, as fans may not always be rational.
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-ben-simmons-to-make-big-sacrifice-for-nets-this-season-20220824-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Simmons</a> faced an abnormal amount of criticism amid his holdout with the Sixers, with even news outlets trashing him on state-wide television. That’s why he didn’t hesitate to take a shot at the former fans when finally asked about his days in Philly.
<h2>NBA News: Ben Simmons Says Sixers Fans Always Have Something To Say</h2>
“People in Philly just want to have something to say about f**king anything, man,” Simmons told JJ Redick on ‘The Old Man &amp; The Tree.’“Like, everything. Like literally everything. I post a picture of a f**king car or a dog and I got reporters saying ‘You should be in the f**king gym’. Like, come on, man, but yeah, for sure. Philly is obviously a sports city. My experience playing there was incredible. Like, for the most part, it was incredible. I had a great time. Like, the fans are unbelievable.”
 
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<h2>Simmons Values His Time In Philly, Claims It’s A Unique City</h2>
But It’s not like everything was bad or negative. Simmons did say that he enjoyed his time in the City of Brotherly Love, and wanted to set the record straight and affirmed that he doesn’t hate the city or the fans:
“I still have an apartment there. So I do own some real estate in Philadelphia, still. So I feel like I’m part of Philly still, but it’s just unique,” Simmons added. “Like, even being in Brooklyn now, it’s completely different. Like this is a different experience for me and I value just that time I did spend in Philly, because I was able to learn and grow in that city and I got friends for life there. I got—my brother lives there. Like, I got family there. So, yeah. Philly’s great. I think people have like a thought that I think that I hate it.”

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 Full episode with <a href="https://twitter.com/jj_redick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jj_redick</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/talter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@talter</a> drops tomorrow morning on all platforms. <a href="https://t.co/VAuxKbYNYu">pic.twitter.com/VAuxKbYNYu</a>
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Still, it’s quite clear that Simmons will never be welcome in Philadelphia again. He’ll always be booed and cursed at. That’s just the way it’ll go, even if his feud was with the organization, not with the fans or the people.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-jordan-clarkson-gets-real-on-lakers-trade-rumors-20220921-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/russell-westbrook-attitude-with-lebron-james-that-kept-him-from-shining-on-the-lakers-as-per-shaq-20220908-0045.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russell Westbrook</a> were better off each other. Westbrook’s homecoming has been a nightmare thus far, and he’s made it clear that he wouldn’t mind <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-lakers-to-make-shocking-decision-about-russell-westbrook-20220826-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">being traded.</a>
On top of that, the fact that Rob Pelinka traded for Patrick Beverley and also signed Scottie Pippen Jr. and Dennis Schroder made us all think that a Westbrook trade was imminent. However, that doesn’t seem like the case right now.
In fact, Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic recently revealed that the Lakers are unlikely to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/russell-westbrook-ideal-destination-to-leave-lakers-is-revealed-by-nba-sources-to-insider-20220907-0066.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">part ways with Westbrook</a>, as doing so could seriously hamper their salary cap situation in 2023.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Lakers Won’t Trade Westbrook Because It Could Hurt Their Chances In 2023 Free Agency</h2>
(Via The Athletic)
“According to a high-level Lakers source, their refusal to do Westbrook deals with Indiana and Utah that have been discussed in various capacities for months has everything to do with this hopeful vision for their future beyond this season. In July 2023 the Lakers could not only be flushed with enough cash to add another maximum-salary-level player but also in possession of their first-round picks from 2027 and 2029.
As it stands, the Lakers only have James ($46.9 million), Davis ($40.6 million) and rookie Max Christie ($1.7 million) under contract for the 2023-24 campaign. (Jones also has a player option worth $2.6 million.) With the salary cap projected to be $134 million, Los Angeles could create upwards of $30 million to $35 million or so in cap space. If their widely known interest in Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving isn’t satisfied via trade by then, Irving could reunite with James the easy way when he’s an unrestricted free agent. Other notable free agents could include Khris Middleton (player option), Fred VanVleet (player option), Andrew Wiggins, Tyler Herro (restricted) and Jordan Poole (restricted).
Add in that retaining the first-round picks could open up all sorts of impactful opportunities on the trade market, and you start to see why there’s such a strong reluctance to make any moves that would hinder this plan.”
 
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The Lakers’ first-round picks are two of the most valuable and coveted commodities in the league right now, which is why it’s natural to think they’d only trade them for top-notch return. So, they may have to sacrifice another season to finally go back to the top of the league.

NBA Rumors: The real reason why the Lakers won't trade Russell Westbrook

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nets-star-kyrie-irving-shares-ig-story-about-new-world-order-20220916-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> never intended to trade <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kevin-durant-hurdle-within-the-nets-that-hinders-him-from-winning-a-title-as-per-shannon-sharpe-20220917-0032.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a> or fire Steve Nash. They won the battle, but now they’ll have to brace themselves for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-trade-saga-isnt-over-for-the-brooklyn-nets-20220919-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a season-long war,</a> and things could go south pretty fast if they don’t hit the ground running.
They’ve done a great job of fixing the few flaws of their roster ahead of this season. Also, getting Ben Simmons back on the court is a major win for Nash’s team, even if he missed a full season of basketball.
With that in mind, an unnamedEastern Conference executive told Thomas Darro of Heavy.com that the Nets could still look to make more movesand that they’d be willing to part ways with either <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-seth-curry-got-brutally-honest-over-ben-simmons-return-20220801-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Seth Curry</a> or Joe Harris.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Nets Could Look To Trade Seth Curry Or Joe Harris</h2>
“One of them [Curry or Harris] will get dealt before the deadline, that would be my guess,” the executive toldDarro. “Both are really good shooters, obviously, that is their skill. But both are bad defenders who will be targeted in the playoffs. Obviously, finding a new home for either guy has not been the priority for them this summer, so, no, they have not really had talks about a deal for either guy, so far.
But I suspect they’ll want to come out and see how healthy Harris is, see if he is back to his old form, then they may start to figure out what they can get for him vs. what they can get for Curry,” Harris has more value if he can show he is healthy — he is not as poor a defender as Curry. If they’re going to try to make a deep playoff run, Harris is more likely the one they’d keep,” the executive added.
 
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Even though they’re both under lucrative contracts, both Harris, or Curry could fetch some nice return in the trade market. They’re two of the best sharpshooters in the league, and that’s a valuable trait in the postseason, so it seems like the Nets are far from done making moves.

NBA Rumors: Nets could trade one of their stars

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-executive-reveals-how-much-influence-stephen-curry-has-over-golden-state-warriors-front-office-20220917-0037.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> are fresh off another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-jayson-tatum-gets-real-on-losing-the-nba-finals-20220822-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA championship,</a> so one could only say they’re at the top of the world right now. However, they still have plenty of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/draymond-green-reveals-warriors-first-impression-of-steve-kerr-was-not-good-20220919-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issues to address</a> on their roster.
The Warriors lost several key members in free agency. They managed to make some interesting signings while also keeping Kevon Looney, but their in a tough spot in terms of salary cap, so keeping their stars might get tricky.
However, it seems like the front office is unbothered by this situation. In fact, ESPN’s Kendra Andrews revealed that they have yet to engage in contract extension talks with Draymond Green, Jordan Poole, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-andrew-wiggins-takes-a-shot-at-his-haters-over-all-defensive-snub-20220819-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andrew Wiggins.</a>
NBA Rumors: Warriors Still Haven’t Discussed Contract Extensions With Their Stars
“Those conversations really haven’t started in earnest yet,” Andrews said.“When it comes to the rookie contract extensions, non-max contracts, those conversations don’t pick up till closer to that October 17th deadline so as we get closer to that as we move into October then those conversations with Jordan Poole will pick up.” 
“With the Warriors’ salary, with the landscape of their money, they’re not rushing into any of these conversations,” Andrews added. “So, when you look at Andrew Wiggins, they have all season to figure out that extension, and Draymond Green, that’s a couple years away. So that is definitely lower on their list of priorities right now.”
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The Warriors need to work out a deal with Poole before he enters restricted free agency and they’re forced to pay up. Wiggins could also demand a steep salary after his breakout with the Dubs.
As for Green, the word around the league is that he’s willing to test the open market if he doesn’t get a four-year max extension. So, keep an eye on the Warriors and how they handle this situation.

NBA Rumors: Warriors face risk of losing Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, and Jordan Poole

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Well, it’s that time of the year again. A team enters rebuild mode, so every other franchise lurks around like vultures to try and make the most of their scraps. This time, we’re talking about the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-potential-destinations-for-jordan-clarkson-20220912-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Utah Jazz</a> after parting ways with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/patrick-beverley-words-fuel-shaq-to-bash-mitchell-gobert-and-some-of-nba-highest-paid-20220915-0042.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rudy Gobert </a>and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-donovan-mitchell-never-wanted-to-join-the-knicks-20220916-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Donovan Mitchell.</a>
The Jazz have an interesting set of veterans that could definitely suit multiple contenders. They’re looking to stack draft picks and get better for the future, so it’s only a matter of when they’ll trade them and where they willsend them to.
Perhaps the most appealingtrade candidate on the team is Jordan Clarkson, one of the best Sixth Men in the league and a guy who’s already drawing interest from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-not-trading-russell-westbrook-because-of-a-better-plan-20220919-0040.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a>, among others. So, when asked about that, he was as blunt as one can be.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Jordan Clarkson Is Prepared To Join A New Team Amid Trade Rumors</h2>
“Honestly, we’ll see,” Clarkson told Complex. “I’m ready for whatever happens. I’ve been in the league for nine years now. I’m kind of a young vet in this. So, whatever direction management, owners, and the team are trying to go, I’m ready for it.”
“If I’m in a different jersey in a week or tomorrow I get a phone call and I have to put on whatever jersey it is, I’m just trying to win and take whatever team it is to the next level to hopefully win a championship one day,“ Clarkson added.“That’s my outlook on it.”
“If I’m here in Utah, I want to win. I want to strive for the playoffs, try to put a team together that could win something,” the guard continued. “It’s hard to go down from [where we were], bro. We’ve been winning for like three years straight. We had the best record in the league two years ago. This last year wasn’t the greatest, but we still finished top four in the West. We had another chance to win a championship and it all got squandered. It gets frustrating, but the sun comes out the next day and you’ve got to figure it out.”

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Clarkson’s skill set would be perfect for most contenders, so the Jazz might want to wait for a while before making a move. Now, all teams can know for sure that he’s ready to go to battle and finally win a ring.

NBA Rumors: Jordan Clarkson gets real on Lakers trade rumors

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Needless to say, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-trade-that-could-send-nikola-vucevic-to-the-miami-heat-20220818-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami</a> has always been an attractive market in the NBA. Through the years, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-heat-legend-disappointed-with-lack-of-recognition-from-younger-fans-20220906-0041.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heat</a> have also become an interesting landing spot for the league’s biggest stars, as their teams proved to be competitive.
It may be true that Miami hasn’t won <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-former-teammate-who-he-won-a-title-with-is-asking-for-a-chance-to-return-to-the-nba-20220903-0038.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a championship</a> since the Big Three of LeBron James, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/dwyane-wade-not-sure-heat-would-have-won-more-rings-if-lebron-james-had-stayed-20211224-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dwyane Wade</a>, and Chris Bosh broke up, but the franchise still found a way to contend in recent years. In fact, the Heat almost made the NBA Finals last season.
The closest they’ve got to the ultimate glory in the post-LeBron era, however, came in the Orlando bubble in 2020—losing to James’ Lakers in the Finals. One of the most impactful players in that amazing run,Jae Crowder,might be interested in returning to South Beach.
<h2>Report: Jae Crowder interested in going back to Miami, but there’s a problem</h2>
“We hear Jae Crowder would welcome a return to the Heat and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst — while not mentioning the Heat or any team — said the Suns are ‘are in trade negotiations right now,’” Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. “A lot of them are centered around Jae Crowder. Jae Crowder is a player who is available on the market right now.’
“The problem is crafting a deal, within salary cap rules, that would satisfy both teams. It be surprising if the Suns were willing to take the final four years and $75 million of Duncan Robinson’s deal for Crowder, who is due $10.2 million in an expiring contract. It would be surprising if the Heat was willing to offer a first-round pick in a trade for Crowder.”
Crowder has already proven to be a great fit alongside <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jimmy-butler-words-after-missing-a-crucial-3-pointer-in-game-7-20220530-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jimmy Butler</a> and Bam Adebayo, who continue to play a pivotal role in the Heat lineup. Miami could use his veteran presence after PJ Tucker‘s departure, and Phoenix looks ready to negotiate. It remains to be seen, though, how badly they want to make this happen.
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The debate about the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/stephen-curry-on-lebron-james-and-kevin-durant-why-shaq-picks-him-as-the-world-best-player-20220819-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">possible best player</a> in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-heat-could-steal-demar-derozan-from-the-bulls-20220920-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> history is a real snowball that keeps rolling and growing incessantly. The question is not open, it is usually closed to two options, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/michael-jordan-or-lebron-james-tiger-woods-classy-answer-to-who-is-the-best-in-nba-history-20220906-0044.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jordan or LeBron James</a>.
The opportunity to give an opinion on the matter came to one of the most authoritative voices to do so. A true NBA star considered one of the best shooting guards of all time: Clyde Drexler, who has played 15 seasons (Portland Trail Blazers and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-76ers-still-eye-rockets-player-they-tried-to-land-on-draft-night-20220707-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houston Rockets</a>).
From his trench, Drexler already offered an answer to whether <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/allen-iverson-shocking-change-of-mind-on-who-is-the-nba-goat-michael-jordan-or-lebron-james-20220908-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James or Michael Jordan</a> is the GOAT of the NBA. An opinion to listen to, since Clyde the Glide was a 10-time All-Star, 1992 Olympic medalist and 1995 league champion in his first season with the Rockets.
<h2>Clyde Drexler’s surprising opinion on the NBA GOAT debate: neither Jordan nor James</h2>
Regularly, the NBA GOAT debate drifts into a closed question: <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/not-michael-jordan-or-lebron-james-julius-erving-points-out-who-the-goat-is-for-many-nba-players-20220830-0043.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">either LeBron James or Michael Jordan</a>. However, Clyde Drexler has categorically discarded this option, as he considers that there are more candidates to choose the best in the history of the league.
“I really have a problem with that. Because out of all the guys that played the game, you’re only having a conversation with these two guys as the GOAT. When you got Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, two of the greatest players who ever lived, I think you should start with those two. You got guys like Larry Bird, Dr. J, George Gervin, Elgin Baylor, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West all of those guys are in the conversation. I love both Michael and LeBron but let’s not take something away from the other guys who played” stated Drexler to a podcast in 2020 (vía Fade Away World).
In the end, a league that has seen as many stars as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kyrie-irving-gets-real-on-being-swept-by-the-celtics-20220920-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> itself, has at its disposal a good number of candidates to occupy its throne as the GOAT. While the strength of their immense talent and tremendous media capacity has put Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the frontrunners, digging into the past reveals options just as valid as them.
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Neither LeBron James nor Michael Jordan would be the NBA's GOAT: Clyde Drexler has other contenders

Neither LeBron James nor Michael Jordan would be the NBA's GOAT: Clyde Drexler has other contenders - Bolavip US

It’s not easy to stand out <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/michael-jordan-and-lebron-james-club-chris-paul-wants-to-join-after-retiring-from-nba-and-the-suns-20220917-0043.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in the NBA,</a> let alone become <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-executive-reveals-how-much-influence-stephen-curry-has-over-golden-state-warriors-front-office-20220917-0037.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a perennial starter</a>. There’s always someone who’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-gilbert-arenas-explains-why-stephen-curry-will-never-be-better-than-magic-johnson-20220916-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">younger, faster, more athletic</a>, or a better fit for the roster, so lineups are often subject to changes.
Even so, some players have managed to establish themselves as starters regardless of where they play. They make too much money and are too good of a player not to be heavily involved in the team’s scheme.
But then again, this is a ruthless business, and anything can change in the blink of an eye. With that in mind, let’s take a look at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/james-harden-and-3-former-nba-stars-who-are-washed-20220513-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">three veteran stars</a> whose days as a starter should come to an end this season.
<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Former Stars Who Should Come Off The Bench In 2022</h2>
<h3>3. Mike Conley</h3>
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Mike Conley is one of the most underrated players of all time. He’s a vocal leader, a floor general, and a guy who can successfully pull the strings of an offense while being a solid team defender as well.
But the Utah Jazz don’t need any of that right now. They need Collin Sexton to get as many shots and touches as he can handle, and there’s no point in Conley taking minutes away from Malik Beasley, either.
<h3>2. Victor Oladipo</h3>
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Victor Oladipo is listed as the starting shooting guard for the Miami Heat, but that may not be their best option right now. He was quite solid on limited minutes, but he didn’t look all that wellnext to Jimmy Butler.
Moreover, having Oladipo come off the bench would give them a dynamic combo guard that could play on and off the ball and guard multiple positions. Also, that would allow Tyler Herro to become a starter and prove his worth once and for all.
<h3>1. Russell Westbrook</h3>
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The Los Angeles Lakers now have Patrick Beverley, Dennis Schroder, Kendrick Nunn,Russell Westbrook, and Scottie Pippen Jr. on the same team, all while also having an elite playmaker in LeBron James.
The Lakers’ second unit is thin and unimpressive, and they don’t need another ball-dominant player in their starting lineup. So, the only way the Westbrook experiment works in L.A. is by having himcome off the bench instead.

NBA News: Russell Westbrook and veteran stars who should come off the bench in 2022

NBA News: Russell Westbrook and veteran stars who should come off the bench in 2022 - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-trade-that-could-send-nikola-vucevic-to-the-miami-heat-20220818-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chicago Bulls</a> have been quite aggressive in their pursuit of talent recently. They signed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/alex-caruso-takes-a-shot-at-lebron-james-lakers-20211001-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alex Caruso</a>, Lonzo Ball, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-demar-derozan-talks-michael-jordan-and-building-a-legacy-in-chicago-20220729-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DeMar DeRozan</a> to revamp an already promising roster, but injuries got in their way last season.
At full strength, the Bulls were the best team in the Eastern Conference last year. But their defense took a massive toll with all the injuries, and there are some big questions about them entering this season.
So, if Ball can’t play due to his injured knee and the Bulls struggle early in the season, former coach David Thorpe believes the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-heat-legend-disappointed-with-lack-of-recognition-from-younger-fans-20220906-0041.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miami Heat</a> could swoop in and make a big move for DeRozan.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Could Trade For DeMar DeRozan</h2>
“If the Bulls struggle out of the gate the way they limped home last season, DeRozan could return some real mid- and long-term value to a Bulls team featuring Zach LaVine, Pat Williams, and a troupe of young guards,” wrote Thorpe. “Coming off a monster season, DeRozan’s stock will never be higher.”
“The Heat—with Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, and Nikola Jović—have the pieces to bring DeRozan to South Beach,” Thorpe explained. “A DeRozan-Jimmy Butler wing pairing would give Miami a better offensive edge (especially if Butler doubles the number of 3s he took in the regular season, as he did in the playoffs) to overcome the Bucks and the Celtics without sacrificing overall defense. In return, the Bulls get a manageable contract in Robinson’s, a great prospect in Jović, and a budding star in Herro, who they would likely want the Heat to sign and extend as part of any deal.”
 
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While the Bulls would love to keep DeMar on board, this deal would put them in a better position for the future. Also, Herro could actually be a better fit next to LaVine. On the other hand, the Heat would add yet another star to make another championship run, so this deal actually makes sense for both teams.

NBA Rumors: Heat could steal DeMar DeRozan from the Bulls

NBA Rumors: Heat could steal DeMar DeRozan from the Bulls - Bolavip US

On paper, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-trade-saga-isnt-over-for-the-brooklyn-nets-20220919-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> had enough offensive talent to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-shaq-explains-why-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-dont-respect-steve-nash-20220909-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">get past every team</a> in the NBA. But we already know that paper doesn’t win championships, and their lack of chemistry, questionable coaching, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kevin-durant-hurdle-within-the-nets-that-hinders-him-from-winning-a-title-as-per-shannon-sharpe-20220917-0032.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">and big egos</a> stood in the way throughout the whole season.
The team barely played together, James Harden was traded, and their defense never got a stop. So, it wasn’t that big of a surprise to see them lose in the first round. However, the fact that they were the only team that didn’t win a single playoff game was a shocker.
Looking back, Nets star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nets-star-kyrie-irving-shares-ig-story-about-new-world-order-20220916-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> believes that being swept by the Boston Celtics was actually a good thing. He claims they’re more motivated now and is looking forward to a rematch next season.
<h2>NBA News: Kyrie Irving Says Nets Needed To Be Humbled By Celtics</h2>
“Since we got 4-0’d, my G, we got 4-0’d… It was meant to happen like that,” Kyrie said. “Motivation, bro. We needed that humbling experience, especially going against the Celtics. You know, it was already built in to be that matchup.”
“We gonna see them again,” Irving added. “We gonna have to. They gonna be where they gonna be but those youngins over there in Boston bro, I got to see them grow up. So to see them doing what they did last year, on the Finals stage, making it that far, I’m glad they had to go through us.”

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The Nets should be a better team next season with Ben Simmons back to full strength and all the signings they’ve made. But that won’t mean anything unless Irving and Kevin Durant are willing to meet Steve Nash in the middle and buy into his idea.
Brooklyn went through some major turmoil in the offseason but should still be favored to go the distance in the Eastern Conference next season. Whether they’ll shoot themselves in the foot againremains to be seen.

NBA News: Kyrie Irving gets real on being swept by the Celtics

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Back in 2014, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-executive-reveals-how-much-influence-stephen-curry-has-over-golden-state-warriors-front-office-20220917-0037.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> beat the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-trade-rumors-the-knicks-offer-for-donovan-mitchell-that-jazz-rejected-20220822-0038.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Knicks</a> in the race to hire <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/stephen-curry-and-steve-kerr-point-to-the-essential-man-for-the-warriors-to-stay-on-top-of-the-nba-20220914-0055.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Kerr</a>. They needed someone who could build around what Mark Jackson had put together after several shortcomings in the playoffs.
The Warriors were still a young team, and they were quite close to coach Jackson, so filling in those shoes was going to be tough. Kerr came with plenty of pedigree as a player and executive, but this would be his first experience as a coach.
Notably, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/warriors-star-draymond-green-blames-lakers-for-russell-westbrooks-struggles-20220916-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Draymond Green</a> recently admitted that some of the players weren’t actually fond of Kerr at first. However, as soon as they got a hold of his flow offense, it became clear that they could do something special.
<h2>NBA News: Warriors Players Thought Steve Kerr Was Crazy</h2>
(via Fadeaway World)
“When Steve Kerr took over the job, I remember the first training camp, he’s like, ‘ball movement, cut, stop standing and waiting for the ball.’ I’ll catch the ball at the top of the key, Steph on the wing, and he’s like, ‘Steph, cut’ and it’s like, ‘No, dude, I’m supposed to pass the ball to Steph right here.’ And he said, ‘Pass the ball and move without the ball, the ball will find the hands of the people that are supposed to get the shots.’”
“We all thought he was out of his mind. And then as we started to do it, then you figure it out and you like, ‘Yo, this is actually pretty incredible.’ Like, it’s ball moving, ball moving. Ball moving. Screen roll, it’s ball moving, ball moving. ball moving. There goes the mismatch, but nobody’s really standing. And that’s kind of where all this flow offense and all this stuff came.”

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Fast forward to today, and Kerr is considered an elite coach. He’s led the Warriors to six NBA Finals and four rings in eight seasons, and the team is still poised to compete for years to come.
Mark Jackson deserves a lot of credit for the Warriors’ success, that’s for sure. But sometimes, all a team needs is someone with a different perspective and a determination to try something new.

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The first season of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-lakers-owner-accidentally-confirms-russell-westbrook-departure-20220826-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russell Westbrook</a> in Los Angeles didn’t go as expected. Brodie simply failed to connect with the rest of his teammates, making the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-3-teams-that-could-still-trade-for-russell-westbrook-20220829-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lakers</a> wonder if they made a mistake in going after him.
Many believed the Lakers had seen enough to part with Westbrook this offseason, but training camp is edging closer and nothing has changed so far. In fact, it looks increasingly likely that Russ will continue to be a Laker this season.
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-darvin-ham-has-a-big-plan-for-russell-westbrook-20220607-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Darvin Ham</a> has already discussed how he plans to get the best out of him, while <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-underrated-aspect-of-russell-westbrook-valued-by-lakers-owner-20220830-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jeanie Buss</a> also spoke highly of Westbrook recently. The Jazz and Pacers were mentioned as possible trade suitors, but the Purple and Gold may have another idea.
<h2>Rumor: Lakers prefer not to trade Westbrook now because of long-term vision</h2>
Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic report that the Lakers prefer to wait until next season to have enough salary cap to add another star without giving up first-round draft picks:
“According to a high-level Lakers source, their refusal to do Westbrook deals with Indiana and Utah that have been discussed in various capacities for months has everything to do with this hopeful vision for their future beyond this season. In July 2023 the Lakers could not only be flushed with enough cash to add another maximum-salary-level player but also in possession of their first-round picks from 2027 and 2029.
“As it stands, the Lakers only have James ($46.9 million), Davis ($40.6 million) and rookie Max Christie ($1.7 million) under contract for the 2023-24 campaign. (Jones also has a player option worth $2.6 million.) With the salary cap projected to be $134 million, Los Angeles could create upwards of $30 million to $35 million or so in cap space. If their widely known interest in Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving isn’t satisfied via trade by then, Irving could reunite with James the easy way when he’s an unrestricted free agent. Other notable free agents could include Khris Middleton (player option), Fred VanVleet (player option), Andrew Wiggins, Tyler Herro (restricted) and Jordan Poole (restricted).
“Add in that retaining the first-round picks could open up all sorts of impactful opportunities on the trade market, and you start to see why there’s such a strong reluctance to make any moves that would hinder this plan.”
Keeping the draft picks seemed to be what prevented Westbrook from being traded out of the Lakers by now. This optimistic vision for the future could pay off, but it could also mean that the team may have to endure yet another season without contending.
 
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