The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> made all the headlines by signing Jaylen Brown to the largest contract extension in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history. And while most people didn’t think he was worthy of that much money, it’s not like they could do anything about it.



But signing Brown doesn’t necessarily mean he’s going to stay there throughout the course of his contract. They can always trade him if things go south or the right player becomes available.



With that in mind, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report put together a hypothetical trade that would get Donovan Mitchell in Boston, as he’s rumored to be on his way out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers.</a>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Celtics Could Trade For Donovan Mitchell, But They Have To Give Up Jaylen Brown</h2>



(via Bleacher Report)



“The Trade: Brown, Payton Pritchard and 2024 first-round pick (top-four protected, via GSW) to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Donovan Mitchell



Boston would be in no rush to move Brown—which is just as well, since he can’t be traded before late January—but if it becomes obvious this core won’t capture the crown, then he’d become an obvious trade candidate.



The Shamrocks would need to move the 26-year-old for another star, and the security that comes with his contract could be coveted by Cleveland, which might be worried about Mitchell wanting out when he can reach free agency in 2025.



If the Celtics landed Mitchell, they’d have a wealth of shot-creation (and possibly enough passing) between him and Jayson Tatum. Tack on Kristaps Porziņģis to round out Boston’s new Big Three and the strong supporting cast it would have around that trio, and this could be the deal that finally helps Boston solve its championship puzzle.”


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" title="NBA Rumors: Brad Stevens didn&apos;t want Celtics to get Damian Lillard" publication_id="BUS#20230905#BUS#57493"></div>


It’s worth noting that Mitchell was quite critical of racism during his days with the Utah Jazz, so chances are he might not want to go through the same by playing in Boston, given their fan base’s reputation. Then again, this could be his best shot at winning a ring.

NBA Rumors: Celtics could trade for Donovan Mitchell but there's a catch

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The start of the 2022-23 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> season was complicated for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>. Despite being reigning champions, things got heated in the locker room when Draymond Green punched<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jordan Poole.</a>



There were countless reports of Poole crossing the line multiple times, and Green failed as a leader by not being able to hold his composure. That spiraled into the season, and the rest is history.



Ironically, Green once praised the now-<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington Wizards</a> star for his trash-talking, stating that some Warriors veterans didn’t like all the talking he did as a rookie.



<h2>Draymond Green Once Praised Jordan Poole’s Trash-Talking</h2>



“Man, he don’t stop talking,” Green said in 2019. “He does not stop, which is funny to me. So, I see people get p***ed off in practice. Like, ‘Oh man, he a rookie.’ I’ve heard a few people say, ‘He a rookie. He never shut up.’ And I just be sitting there like, ‘Good job young fella, you got ‘em mad.’”



“I remember being that rookie that wouldn’t shut up and everybody hated it,” he continued. “So, doing something right, young fella. Keep going. I just walk away smiling. It’s great.”


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Also ironically, Poole talked trash at a time when he was statistically one of the worst players in the league, so you can only imagine how things turned when he actually started balling.

Draymond Green once admitted Jordan Poole drove Warriors players mad

Draymond Green once admitted Jordan Poole drove Warriors players mad - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard’s</a> sweepstakes have been one of the biggest talking points in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> circles for quite a while. He doesn’t want to play for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers,</a> yet they refuse to trade him.



At least, they refuse to trade him to the Miami Heat — allegedly his only desired destination. That’s why Jayson Tatum tried to get on his head and get him to join him, but to no avail.



And according to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> insider John Karalis, GM Brad Stevens might as well be happy that Lillard snubbed Tatum’s recruitment attempts, and he would’ve had to part ways with Jaylen Brown.



<h2>Brad Stevens Doesn’t Want To Trade For Damian Lillard</h2>



“I bet Brad Stevens is secretly happy that Jayson Tatum’s recruitment of Damian Lillard didn’t work,” Karalis wrote in the Boston Journal. “How the hell was he going to match a $45 million salary with anything better than Miami without including Jaylen Brown?”



“I can see Brad pulling Tatum into his office and politely asking to be made aware of any future recruitment plans that might put him on the spot,” the insider continued.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-damian-lillard-could-join-another-western-conference-contender-20230822-BUS-50597.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230822_BUS_50597_Damian-Lillard-6.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="With the Portland Trail Blazers still reluctant to trade him to the Miami Heat, Bill Simmons believes Damian Lillard should consider another destination.
" title="NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard could join another Western Conference contender" publication_id="BUS#20230822#BUS#50597"></div>


Stevens has the final say in every decision, but he also has to do right by his star player, so chances are he would’ve traded for Lillard against his will just to make Tatum happy. Fortunately for him, that won’t be the case now.

NBA Rumors: Brad Stevens didn't want Celtics to get Damian Lillard

NBA Rumors: Brad Stevens didn't want Celtics to get Damian Lillard - Bolavip US

Speculation and rumors flooded social media and basketball forums when the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> traded <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Poole</a> for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul.</a> On the surface, it didn’t make a lot of sense.



Some thought that the Warriors were just trying to dump Poole’s massive contract and that Paul would never even suit up for them, as they would flip him somewhere else.



And even now that Paul, Steve Kerr, and even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> have talked about having him on the court, team owner Joe Lacob wanted to make it clear that they have no intention of trading him at all.



<h2>Warriors Want To Keep Chris Paul, Says Joe Lacob</h2>



“There’s a lot of possibilities,” the owner told Tim Kawakami of The Athletic. “But I don’t think our goal, quite frankly, is to trade Chris Paul away or do something with that contract.”



“We like the idea of having Chris Paul on the team,” he added. “And we’re excited about it. So let’s see what happens, how it works, and how successful we are, and we’ll take it from there.”


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" title="NBA Rumors: Warriors could still trade Chris Paul" publication_id="BUS#20230831#BUS#55066"></div>


Of course, they said the same thing of D’Angelo Russell, and you know how that panned out. It’ll all depend on how well he fits with the team is and whether he actually wants to stay as well.

Warriors owner breaks the silence on Chris Paul's future with the team

Warriors owner breaks the silence on Chris Paul's future with the team - Bolavip US

Years ago, the sole thought of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> wearing a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> jersey was somewhat bizarre. Now, he’s an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> champion with the Purple and Gold, and their best player since Kobe Bryant’s retirement.



James had redeemed himself in his hometown, coming back after leaving to join the Miami Heat and winning the championship he had promised those who rooted for him since day one.



That’s why it was kind of shocking to see that he was leaving again. However, in his latest appearance on Gil’s Arena, LeBron’s agent Rich Paul, finally revealed what happened and why he left the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers:</a> He got bored.



<h2>LeBron Joined The Lakers Because He Got Bored In Cleveland, Says Rich Paul</h2>



“In our conversation it was – if anybody know him, he gets bored fast,” Paul said. “Right? And so, my conversation was, looking at the talent. At the time, they had – Jesse [Buss] had done a great job in the draft. Kuz (Kyle Kuzma), Brandon Ingram, Zo (Lonzo Ball), Josh Hart, the talent was young, but was there. If you’re going to leave Cleveland, where you going? Right?”



“Who climbs the mountaintop to come back down and have to climb the mountaintop again?” Paul added. “Now, obviously, if you go here and win, you’ve been to three different destinations and you’ve won three different places. No matter how many times you’ve been, you won.”


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/former-lebron-james-coach-criticizes-him-explains-why-michael-jordan-is-the-goat-20230904-BUS-56979.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230904_BUS_56979_LeBron-James.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="A former Cleveland Cavaliers coach took a big shot at LeBron James and talked about the GOAT debate.
" title="Former LeBron James coach criticizes him, explains why Michael Jordan is the GOAT" publication_id="BUS#20230904#BUS#56979"></div>


That’s valid, I guess. Some people get a haircut, some go shopping, some go out for a run, and LeBron moves to the West Coast. Whatever the case, Lakers fans better hope he doesn’t get bored again.

LeBron James' agent reveals shocking reason why he left Cleveland for the Lakers

LeBron James' agent Rich Paul reveals why he left Cleveland for the Lakers - Bolavip US

LeBron James' agent Rich Paul reveals why he left Cleveland for the Lakers

The never-ending debate on whether <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a> is the greatest basketball player of all time continues to make headlines. This time, it was Rich Paul who shared his take on this subject.



Unsurprisingly, the founder of Klutch Sports Group claims the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> superstar is the GOAT. The King is not only his longtime friend, but also his most famous client.



However, Paul didn’t limit his answer to his relationship with James. In an appearance on the Gil’s Arena show, he pointed out that MJ didn’t have to endure comparisons with another legend like LeBron does, and also mentioned how different the media were in the 90s.



<h2>Rich Paul explains why LeBron, not MJ, is the GOAT</h2>



“Mike transcended the game. When Kobe came, Kobe was a silhouette of Mike. That’s everything, which is great. But LeBron is the first player to have to deal with a 24/7, 365 news cycle of sports and opinions from those that’s not even capable or carry the expertise to give a valid opinion,” Paul said.



“In addition to, ‘I’m not really gonna do it how y’all want me to do. I’m going to decide how I wanna do it.’ We all know that don’t go over well, right? And so then, you have this environment in this sports society that’s created and so now you have to root against. That’s something Mike never had to deal with because his hardest critic was probably, Peter Vecsey.



“I just think LeBron’s antlers is in platinum and Michael Jordan’s may be in gold. Why? Because he had to be compared to Mike. Who did Mike have to be compared to?”



<h2>How many rings has LeBron James won?</h2>



LeBron James has won four NBA championships so far.



The King won two rings with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013 before leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first ever championship in 2016. In 2020, he was crowned with the Los Angeles Lakers.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/neither-wade-nor-bosh-gilbert-arenas-says-another-heat-player-let-lebron-succeed-20230904-BUS-57083.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230904_BUS_57083_LeBron-James-Dwyane-Wade-and-Chris-Bosh.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="LeBron James formed a Big Three with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to succeed at the Miami Heat, but Gilbert Arena credits another player for their two championships together.
" title="Neither Wade nor Bosh: Gilbert Arenas says another Heat player let LeBron succeed" publication_id="BUS#20230904#BUS#57083"></div>


<h2>How many rings has Michael Jordan won?</h2>



Michael Jordan has won six NBA championships, all of them with the Chicago Bulls (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998).

Rich Paul's eye-opening take on why LeBron is the GOAT over Jordan

Rich Paul on why LeBron James is the GOAT instead of Michael Jordan - Bolavip US

Rich Paul expands on why LeBron James is the GOAT instead of Michael Jordan

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> need to find a way to appease<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> James Harden</a>. He doesn’t want to play there or for any other <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> team that employs Daryl Morey in any sort of capacity.



Harden and Joel Embiid are one of the best duos in the Eastern Conference. That’s why they cannot afford to lose him right now, but he might not be motivated to play at all.



That’s why Hip Hop star Lil Wayne believes the only solution is for him to get to where he wants, saying that he should be a star again if he joins the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers.</a>



<h2>Lil Wayne Still Has Faith In James Harden</h2>



“When he’s motivated, I believe those players on that team, that’s his motivation,” Wayne said on Undisputed. “That’s the type of players he loves to be around, that’s the type of people he loves to play with…. That’s where he wants to be. You get him where he wants to be, he’s going to play.”



“I don’t look at it has quit — James got out there before we knew there was a real fire, so James smelled the smoke,” Wayne continued.


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At the end of the day, Harden will have to prove himself again next season, whether it’s in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, or anywhere else, as he’s 33, injury-prone, and hasn’t delivered in the playoffs.

Lil Wayne explains why the Clippers should trade for James Harden

Lil Wayne explains why the Clippers should trade for James Harden - Bolavip US

In the summer of 2010, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" rel="sponsored nofollow">Miami Heat</a> pulled off a historic move by pairing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in South Florida. Unsurprisingly, that paid off in two <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championships.



The Heat failed to get the trophy in the first season with their Big Three, suffering an unexpected loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA Finals. However, they bounced back with consecutive rings in 2012 and 2013.



LeBron went on to succeed in Cleveland and Los Angeles, but those two victories with the Heat will always be special. Though Wade and Bosh played a pivotal role in his first titles, Gilbert Arenas believes Udonis Haslem deserves credit for The King’s success in Miami.



<h2>Gilbert Arenas says LeBron won in Miami because of Udonis Haslem</h2>



“The two championships LeBron got there, you got to credit him for it because he’s the one that took the pay cut to make it happen,” Gilbert Arenas said on his podcast. “UD was offered $33 million to go to Milwaukee, turned that down, and signed whatever was left. He protected his stars. You foul Dwyane Wade, you hit LeBron, you hit anybody on this team, I’m coming.“



<h2>When did LeBron James leave the Heat?</h2>



LeBron James left the Miami Heat in the summer of 2014, shortly after losing the NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs.



That offseason, The King decided to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers, aiming to help the franchise that drafted him first overall in 2003 win its first ever NBA championship.



<h2>How many seasons did Udonis Haslem spend in Miami?</h2>



Udonis Haslem spent 20 NBA seasons with the Miami Heat from 2003 to 2023.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-pat-riley-reveals-who-carried-the-miami-heat-not-lebron-james-20230814-BUS-45978.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230814_BUS_45978_lebronjames-16.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Pat Riley is the president of the Miami Heat. He is also a former player and coach who won multiple championship rings. He knows who the players are who have contributed the most to the franchise during this century.
" title="NBA: Pat Riley reveals who carried the Miami Heat, not LeBron James" publication_id="BUS#20230814#BUS#45978"></div>


UD40 was part of the franchise’s three NBA championships (2006, 2012, and 2013), spending his last six seasons in South Florida on minimum contracts.

Gilbert Arenas' surprising take on who deserves credit for LeBron's success in Miami

Neither Wade nor Bosh: Gilbert Arenas says another Heat player let LeBron succeed - Bolavip US

Neither Wade nor Bosh: Gilbert Arenas says another Heat player let LeBron succeed

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> needed to make a decision about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Poole</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Draymond Green</a>. While they never made it seem like it was one or the other, it came down to that in the end.



The Warriors sent Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards and got Chris Paul in return. Needless to say, people around the league had plenty of things to say about that big trade.



That’s why team owner Joe Lacob had to clear the air about this situation. And while he believes they could’ve coexisted in the team, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> salary cap pretty much forced their hand to choose one or the other.



<h2>Joe Lacob Discusses The Jordan Poole Trade</h2>



“I don’t want to say absolutely that’s true, I think it’s fair to say there was some level of concern going forward whether that would be something that would work out,” Lacob said.



“To be honest with you, I think it would have worked out and could have worked out. But I think it is fair to say, in order to make the numbers work next year, someone is probably going to be the odd man out,” he added.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/mike-dunleavy-explains-why-he-chose-draymond-green-over-jordan-poole-20230810-BUS-44329.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230810_BUS_44329_Draymond-Green.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="As much as Mike Dunleavy Jr. appreciated Jordan Poole, he chose to stay loyal to Draymond Green.
" title="Mike Dunleavy explains why he chose Draymond Green over Jordan Poole" publication_id="BUS#20230810#BUS#44329"></div>


At the end of the day, there’s no way of telling how any move will pan out, and you have to take risks to find success. Whether moving on from Poole was a mistake or not, only time will tell.

Warriors owner breaks the silence on the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole fight

Warriors owner breaks the silence on the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole fight - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/klay-thompson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Klay Thompson</a> has been so vital for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> that they couldn’t even make the playoffs in the two seasons he was out with injuries. He came back and they were right back to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>Finals.



Thompson’s shooting and defense had been pivotal to Steve Kerr’s team’s success. He’s been a mainstay and a fan favorite in the Bay area, and he’s always talked about wanting to be there for his entire career.



That’s why the fans will be thrilled to know that his contract extension is a priority for team owner Joe Lacob. However, they shouldn’t expect anything to happen in the next week or month.



<h2>Warriors Will Wait Before Extending Klay Thompson</h2>



“We’ve had some very brief discussions at this point with his agent,” Lacob told The Athletic. “But they’re very, very early. I fully expect that we’ll have some substantial discussions soon sometime and we’ll see if we can’t put something together that allows Klay to be here for a long time, which we clearly would like him to be.”



“It’s August and there’s plenty of time to work all this out,” Lacob added. “His contract doesn’t expire until next year. We love him and I know he knows we love him. And we’re going to try to do something here for the rest of his career.”


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" title="Warriors Klay Thompson admits he&apos;s seriously considering switching teams" publication_id="BUS#20230901#BUS#55530"></div>


At the end of the day, all that matters is that he’s going to stay with the team. Thompson doesn’t seem to be in a rush to get a deal done, either, so there shouldn’t be anything to be worried about.

Warriors could extend Klay Thompson, but there's a catch

Warriors could extend Klay Thompson, but there's a catch - Bolavip US

Most young <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>fans tend to believe that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> is the greatest player of all time, even ahead of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordan.</a> Notably, most of his former coaches and teammates also agree with that statement.



James has definitely made a big case for himself in that regard. He’s one of the most accomplished athletes in sports history, and he continues to go strong two decades later.



However, if you were to ask former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> coach David Blatt, LeBron couldn’t compete with Jordan, mostly because he put his individual stats ahead of everything else.



<h2>David Blatt Calls LeBron James Selfish</h2>



“Michael Jordan is greater than LeBron James. He won the most championships with one single team and did not focus on the ‘I’ but on the us,“ Blatt said.



“But surely, in terms of ability and influence, they are both included in the top five best players in history,” the former coach added.


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Of course, he could be biased, as it’s not a secret LeBron didn’t like him and got him fired despite having the best record in the East. On the other hand, he does know James better than a lot of people.

Former LeBron James coach criticizes him, explains why Michael Jordan is the GOAT

Former LeBron James coach criticizes him, explains why Michael Jordan is the GOAT - Bolavip US

Even without <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Antonio Spurs</a> rookie <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victor Wembanyam</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a</a>, who opted out to get ready for his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> debut, the French national team was expected to be a contender in the FIBA World Cup. However, that was far from the case.



Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert was awful throughout the entire tournament, and the team as a whole struggled to establish its presence on either side of the court.



That’s why Hall of Famer Tony Parker went out of his way to put his compatriots on blast, even urging <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> star Joel Embiid to join Wembanyama and the national team in the Olympics.



<h2>Tony Parker Rips France, Wants Two Stars To Replace Rudy Gobert</h2>



“There, we really experienced a fiasco,” Parker said on RMC radio. “I talked about it for a long time with Nicolas Batum, we spoke for an hour on the phone, and it’s true that it’s very, very disappointing. It’s not normal for such a team to lose in the first round. We have never seen Spain and the United States go out in the first round. And it’s a shame because our generation worked so hard to bring France back to a certain level, so that we could be respected, by FIBA, the referees, the other countries. It’s so hard to have respect. Latvia had a great match. They had some crazy shots, but it’s not normal. It’s still a bit of a shame”.



“They are going to have big choices to make,” Parker said. “If you bring back big players like Joel Embiid, and Victor, it has to be complementary with the rest, because it could mean the departure of certain cornerstones, which can make headlines. We have to improve the team, we need changes, but it’s not going to be easy.”


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Parker isn’t the first former or active player who throws shade at Gobert, and he definitely won’t be the last, so it’ll be interesting to see what decisions they make ahead of the Olympics.

FIBA WC: Tony Parker takes big shot at Rudy Gobert

Tony Parker takes a shot at Rudy Gobert following France's disappointing elimination - Bolavip US

Tony Parker takes a shot at Rudy Gobert following France's disappointing elimination

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> has been the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a>’s priority target ever since they lost the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals to the Denver Nuggets. With Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo off the table, the best asset they could offer was a package including Tyler Herro.



The 2021-22 Sixth Man of the Year has proven his worth in the league since being selected by the Heat with the 13th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. At 23, Herro still has his entire career ahead of him.



But of course, being mentioned as a possible bargaining chip is never nice for a player who is happy with his current team. In an appearance on The Crossover podcast, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated suggested Herro is unhappy with the Heat for involving him in trade talks this offseason.



<h2>Rumor: Tyler Herro unhappy with Heat for being included in trade talks</h2>



“Tyler Herro has not been pleased by all of that’s gone in Miami this offseason,” Mannix said, via SI.com. “How he’s just been bandied about as kind of filler in trade talks. Tyler Herro is a couple years removed from winning the Sixth Man of the Year.



“It was a disappointing finish to him last year. Tyler Herro believe he’s on a certain level. He has not been happy how his name has been tossed around in all these trade talks. Oftentimes, when we’re discussing Tyler Herro, we’re discussing how many teams don’t want him. That has not sat well with Tyler Herro.”



<h2>What’s Tyler Herro’s contract?</h2>



Tyler Herro signed a four-year, $120m deal with the Heat that kicks in this season.


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<h2>How many years does Lillard have left in his contract?</h2>



In 2022, Damian Lillard signed a two-year contract extension with the Blazers through the 2025–26 season with a player option for 2026–27.

NBA Rumors: Tyler Herro not happy with being mentioned in Damian Lillard trade talks

NBA Rumors: Tyler Herro not happy with being mentioned in Lillard trade talks - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> are entering a new season with renewed optimism. Following a complicated year, the Dubs have made sure to keep the core of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/klay-thompson">Klay Thomspon</a> and Draymond Green to get back to glory days.



Mike Dunleavy has made a number of moves this offseason, including giving Green a massive contract extension. Even so, there’s still concern around the organization in regard to Thompson’s future.



The 33-year-old becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2024, and many wonder whether the team will offer him a long-term extension. In an interview with Tim Kawakami of The Athletic on “The TK Show,” Warriors owner Joe Lacob made sure he wants Klay to stay for many more years.



<h2>Warriors owner expects Klay Thompson to stay for many years</h2>



“I do,” Lacob said when asked if he expects Thompson to stay at the Warriors, via ClutchPoints. “Look, we’ve had some very brief discussions at this point with his agent, but they’re very, very early. I think we’re all still adjusting to figuring out what our financial situation is, our cap space situation.



“They’re going to, from the players’ side, logically have to attest to what the free agent market might be because they’ve earned the right to be free agents if they’ve played out their contracts. And they have to look and see what options they might have. So I think there’s a little bit of that going on at this point, but I fully expect we will have some substantial discussions soon. And we’ll see if we can put something together that allows Klay to be here for a long time, which we clearly would like him to be.”



<h2>What’s Klay Thompson’s contract at Warriors?</h2>



Klay Thompson is in the final season of a five-year, $189.9 million deal with the Warriors.


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<h2>How many championships has Klay Thompson won with the Warriors?</h2>



Klay Thompson has won four NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022).

Warriors owner makes eye-opening comment on Klay Thompson's future

NBA Rumors: Warriors owner speaks up on Klay Thompson's future - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Warriors owner speaks up on Klay Thompson's future

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> has been linked with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> for months, but it’s unclear whether the trade will ultimately come to fruition. This would be a match made in heaven, but the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a> aren’t making things easy.



At 33, Dame has realized his best shot at winning an elusive <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship is outside Oregon. Miami, meanwhile, seems to be the perfect place where he can challenge for a coveted ring.



If the Heat were able to make the NBA Finals last season, Lillard could be the missing piece to win the prize next time. Though getting him out of Portland doesn’t seem easy, at least it looks like the Heat don’t have too many competitors.



<h2>Rumor: Heat are the only team really interested in Lillard</h2>



(Via Heat Nation)



“I don’t think anyone likes the idea of Dame coming in and forcing the Blazers’ hand like this, forcing them to take a deal from a team that does not have the assets,” one NBA front-office executive told Sean Deveney of Forbes. “That’s a bad precedent, and it is one we are seeing too much of. But if Dame had not said, ‘Miami or nothing,’ where else was Portland really going to go for a deal? Maybe Brooklyn? But where else? There’s not that many teams that are going to give you a bunch of players and picks for a 33-year-old who can’t stay healthy and has a giant contract sitting there.



“Of course, owners don’t want players picking their trade destination and shutting out the other 28 teams,” said the same executive. “But it was not anything Dame said or Aaron Goodwin said that shut down the market. That stuff didn’t help. But there weren’t teams lined up for him even before that.”



<h2>What’s Damian Lillard’s contract in Portland?</h2>



Last year, Damian Lillard signed a two-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers through the 2025–26 season with a player option for 2026–27.


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<h2>When was the last time Lillard made the playoffs with the Blazers?</h2>



Damian Lillard hasn’t made the playoffs with the Portland Trail Blazers since the 2020-21 season.

NBA Rumors: Heat may have good news about Damian Lillard

NBA Rumors: Heat may have good news about Damian Lillard - Bolavip US

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