<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> isn’t getting any younger, and chances are he’ll need more help as the years go by. No team in today’s<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> can win with at least two stars, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>aren’t the exception to that rule.



Rob Pelinka has been adamant about giving James an elite sidekick and someone who could carry the torch once he’s long gone from the team. And he locked that sidekick up for years to come.



However, as good as<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Anthony Davis </a>obviously is as a basketball player, his character was what actually drove the team’s brass to sign him to that big contract extension.



<h2>Lakers Extended Davis Because Of His Character, Says GM</h2>



“Jeanie [Buss], Darvin [Ham] and I were just probably the most excited to just get Anthony’s perspective about what it means to do an extension like this and to become a leader of the Lakers for years to come,” Pelinka told Spectrum Sportsnet. 



“For us, in our conversations with him, it was really centered around his character, who he is as a person, how he treats his teammates. His commitment to being the hardest worker and helping establish our culture with that,” Pelinka added. “Clearly he is one of the game’s most dominant two-way players, but to see his desire to take on those leadership reigns was significant for us to have those conversations with him.”


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Hopefully, Davis will have an injury-free season, although that seems very unlikely, given his history. Also, he’ll need to be more consistent if he intends to lead this team as James keeps getting older.

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Dirk Nowitzki was recently inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2023. He is best known for his 21-year career with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Mavericks</a>, where he won a championship.



He won a single NBA championship in 2011 in a rematch against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a>, where Dirk was also named the Finals MVP and won his only ring alongside Jason Kidd. The Mavericks won the finals 4-2.



Nowitzki was also a standout player for the German national team, winning a bronze medal at the 2002 FIBA World Championship. He was the all-time leading scorer for the German national team multiple times during the FIBA tournaments.



<h2>What is the NBA team that Dirk Nowitzki used to hate?</h2>



During the 2023 Hall of Fame ceremony, Dirk Nowitzki answered some questions on the red carpet and Tim Bontemps picked up one of his answers where he said: “I’m not gonna lie, I used to hate the Spurs.” But despite that, Dirk also said that there was a lot of mutual respect between the two franchises.



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The two teams had a heated rivalry in the 2000s, and the Spurs eliminated the Mavericks from the playoffs three times in that decade. However, Nowitzki said that he has since developed respect for the Spurs organization. The rivalry between the Spurs and Mavericks dates back to 1980. The Spurs have a winning record in the all-time series, 135-96.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> are not far behind and are doing everything possible to attract players to their training camp. This time, they signed a former Duke Blue Devils guard to a training camp deal to give him a chance to win a contract with the franchise.



Last season was good for the Boston Celtics, but they know they need more talent on their bench to support the starters during the regular season and keep the score up. One way to find that talent is through training camps.



Training camps start in the middle of September, usually a couple of weeks before the start of the preseason. This is the perfect time to recruit new players who will compete for a formal contract with the franchise.



<h2>Who is the former Duke Blue Devils guard who will play in the Boston Celtics training camp?</h2>



According to ESPN¡s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Boston Celtics agreed on a training camp deal with former Duke guard DJ Steward. To formally enter the franchise he must pass the training camp to win a two-way contract.



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DJ Steward played for the Duke Blue Devils from 2020 to 2021, he was undrafted during the 2021 Draft but was playing with the NBA G League Stockton Kings from 2021 to 2023.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> have won three <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a>championships in the 21st century, the most recent being in 2012-2013 when LeBron James was still part of the franchise along with other stars like Chris Bosh and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dwayne-wade">Dwyane Wade</a>. Pat Riley was the president of the franchise at the time.



It’s been more than 10 years since the Miami Heat won an NBA championship, but they have lost two finals in the past four seasons, which indicates that they are still a competitive team even without LeBron James.



Pat Riley doesn’t get all the credit for the Miami Heat’s success. Erik Spoelstra, who has been the head coach since 2008, has also played a key role in the team’s growth.



<h2>Who is the player who carried Miami Heat according to Pat Riley?</h2>



According to Pat Riley, the player who carried the Miami Heat was Dwyane Wade. Riley said at the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony that Wade “carried our franchise” and “brought so much to our organization.”



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Pat Riley has won a total of nine NBA championship rings, most of them as a head coach between 1982 and 2006. He has two rings as president of the Miami Heat and one as a Lakers player.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Sixers</a> have made a final decision and it’s not a good one for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a>. After weeks of speculation, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, the star won’t be traded. All negotiations have been definitely shut down.



This a massive development for Harden after he exercised his $35.6 million option for the 2023-24 season. The move was clearly to open the window for more teams to get him, especially the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a>. However, that won’t happen.


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Now, after Philadelphia’s front office led by Daryl Morey made clear James Harden has to stay, the star has a big answer just two months before the start of the season in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>. 



<h2>James Harden’s answer for Sixers after no trade</h2>



Tough Daryl Morey believes James Harden would eventually commit to the Sixers’ project, the truth is the star doesn’t believe that at all even with Joel Embiid on board to be a contender in the Eastern Conference.


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In another big report, Sam Amick from The Athletic revealed if Harden believes the Philadelphia 76ers give him the best change to finally win a championship in the NBA.



“No matter what signals the Sixers might send when it comes to trade talks, a source close to Harden reiterated that the 10-time All-Star and former MVP no longer wants to play for Philadelphia and has no plans of taking part in training camp.”


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So, instead of becoming a free agent, James Harden chose to exercise his option believing a trade would be granted. However, the Sixers warned since the beginning that, unless the right package arrived, that won’t happen. Get ready for a new chapter in this big controversy.

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A few weeks ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a>&nbsp;asked the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> to be traded. In order to accelerate that process, the player exercised his $35.6 million option for the 2023-24 season.



From that moment on, the next step was a trade. It all made sense as Harden left on the table the chance to become a free agent in order to increase the possible number of teams which would be able to pay him. 


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However, Daryl Morey has other plans as president of basketball operations for the Sixers. In a turning point for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>, James Harden just received incredible news. It doesn’t look good for suitors like the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a>. 



<h2>Will James Harden be traded by Sixers?</h2>



According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sixers have shut down all trade talks around James Harden. The message is clear as Morey wants him back to start training camp. 


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Though the 76ers believe Harden would commit to the team as a contender to play alongside Joel Embiid, that might not happen at all in the near future escalating the controversy.


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Sam Amick from The Athletic confirmed James Harden’s stance on the situation. “No matter what signals the Sixers might send when it comes to trade talks, a source close to Harden reiterated that the 10-time All-Star and former MVP no longer wants to play for Philadelphia and has no plans of taking part in training camp.”

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a> has been swept up in a wave of rumors and other news regarding his future, but so far he is still a player for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> and it is very likely that he will start the upcoming 2023-2024 NBA season with them.



Despite the rumors, he is still a top player who can contribute a lot to the franchise. The 76ers know they need him to go far in the upcoming season. Harden has never won a ring before, but the upcoming season could be the one for that.



Everyone knows what happened when Harden left <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets">Houston </a>and Brooklyn: he forced his release from those franchises, who really didn’t want to let him go. That’s what he’s said to be doing with the Philadelphia 76ers, albeit with less fanfare. Based on recent comments from his agent, it is likely that he will stay another year.



<h2>What is James Harden’s top goal according to his agent?</h2>



During a recent interview on Hidden Gems, his agent Troy Payne revealed that James Harden’s top goal is to enter the upcoming season in the “best shape of his career.” Payne referred to the fact that Harden would be willing to give everything for Philadelphia.



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In addition to that, Payne also said that Harden’s name could be in the MVP discussion of the upcoming season. So far, Harden has won just one MVP in 2018, but he’s a 10-time NBA All-Star.

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Last season, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks">New York Knicks</a> got another step in the right direction after reaching the Eastern Conference semifinals. However, it’s important to remember they were eliminated as favorites on that round by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a>.



Now, coach Tom Thibodeau has to deliver at least an appearance at the NBA Finals. The Knicks haven’t won a championship since 1973 and, as always, the pressure is on.


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As a consequence, New York’s front office has to make some moves in order to compete in the East with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a>, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> and the Heat. They’ve just made a massive signing to fulfill that. 



<h2>Josh Hart signs contract extension with New York Knicks</h2>



The Knicks officially announced that Josh Hart signed a four-year, $81 million contract extension. This new agreement will keep him with the team all the way until the 2027-28 season upgrading the total amount of money to $94 million.


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 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/chris-paul-has-a-message-for-stephen-curry-after-being-traded-to-warriors-20230623-BUS-16295.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230623_BUS_16295_chrispaul-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Chris Paul will have one last shot to win a championship with the Warriors. He had very special words for Stephen Curry.
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Last February, Hart arrived to New York after a surprising trade with the Portland Trade Blazers. His impact was immediate in that playoff run which led the Knicks to the Eastern Conference semifinals. 


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/giannis-antetokounmpo-has-big-news-for-bucks-about-2023-fiba-world-cup-20230811-BUS-45050.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230811_BUS_45050_giannisantetokounmpo.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Giannis Antetokounmpo just made a huge decision regarding his future with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Right now, Josh Hart is training with Team USA prior to the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The United States will share Group C of the tournament with Greece, Jordan and New Zealand.

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New York Knicks sign key player to help Jalen Brunson - Bolavip US

The&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a>&nbsp;led by&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a>&nbsp;were the best team in the NBA during regular season. However, they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jimmy Butler</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Miami Heat.



After that early exit, the Bucks’ front office decided to make a change of direction. Mike Budenholzer&nbsp;was fired as head coach and&nbsp;Adrian Griffin&nbsp;took over.


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After extending key players like Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez and Jae Crowder, Giannis Antetokounmpo will have a great shot at redemption against contenders like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Warriors</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a>, Nuggets and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Suns</a>. But first, there’s the 2023 FIBA World Cup.



<h2>Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t play at the 2023 FIBA World Cup</h2>



Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a shocking announcement for Greece just a few days before the start of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The star has decided to rest thinking toward next season with the Bucks. 


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“Everyone knows my passion and love for my National Team has and never will change. Since the conclusion of my NBA season I have been pushing my body to the limits to be the player I need to be to help our team achieve the goals we set.”



However, according to Giannis, that wasn’t enough. “But after months of work and multiple meetings with medical staff it is clear that I am not ready to compete in the level that I need to be to participate in the World Cup“.



Last month, the former MVP had surgery to clean up loose cartilage on his left knee. That’s why Antetokounmpo’s decision means he will be totally focused on his rehab with two months to go before the 2023 NBA season. 



“This was not a choice but my only option in ensuring I get back to the level of basketball I have worked so hard to achieve so far in my career. I am extremely disappointed in this outcome but this was a decision made with the medical staff.”


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Though this is a massive hit for Greece, the star had one promise for millions of fans in that country. “I’m going to continue to push myself to be ready for the next time my name is called. My personal, and our ultimate team goal is to qualify for the 2024 Olympics games and it will be an honor to represent my National Team next year.”

Giannis Antetokounmpo is out of the 2023 FIBA World Cup

Giannis Antetokounmpo is out of the 2023 FIBA World Cup - Bolavip US

Not many people know <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry</a> as well as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/klay-thompson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Klay Thompson</a> does, and we’re not talking just in basketball terms. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> are a brotherhood, and as such, they’re as close as a pair of teammates can be.



That’s easy when you’re 1A and 1B in terms of two of the greatest shooters this game has ever seen. Obviously, they uplift each other every single day with their workouts.



But as much as Thompson can hold his own when it comes to practice shooting, he recently admitted that perhaps no one in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> can keep up with Steph’s workouts for his handles.



<h2>Klay Thompson Is Still Impressed By Stephen Curry’s Workouts</h2>



“I can hang, especially for the shooting portion,” Thompson said on Paul George’s podcast. “But when he does ball-handling with a tennis ball, he’s got these lights and is doing all this crazy globetrotter jester stuff.”



“He juggles the ball, goes behind his back, and I’m like, ‘Bro, I just need 1-2 dribbles to get my spot.’ I’ve been his teammate for so long, I’m still in awe of how he prepares,” Thompson added.


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Curry’s success didn’t happen overnight or just because of his privileged genes, coming of NBA descent. That’s why it’s time people give him his flowers as way more than just a shooter.

Klay Thompson makes shocking claim about Stephen Curry's workouts

Klay Thompson makes shocking claim about Stephen Curry's workouts - Bolavip US

Long before he even declared for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>Draft, scouts were already raving about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victor Wembanyama</a>, going as far as to call him the best prospect ever, even ahead of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James.</a>



Wembanyama has a unique body and skill set, and there’s no denying that he could end up being the next big thing in the game. But he has yet to make his professional debut.



That’s why Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady wants people to have more realistic expectations for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs">San Antonio Spurs’</a> rookie, citing that all the hype could be a disservice because American youngsters will go at him.



<h2>Tracy McGrady Predicts Early Struggles For Wembanyama</h2>



“Y’all talking about the greatest player of all time and this and that like– c’mon man. We gotta chill out with that. We don’t know what this kid is going to be,” T-Mac told Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson. “I do know that he’s going to be well prepared, he’s going to get the best advice that he possibly could get from anybody because he’s surrounded by greatness — Greg Popovich, Tim Duncan, David Robinson and so in that sense he’s going to be prepared for anything that he’s about to endure but, let it play out man.”



“We don’t know how great this kid is going to be. We just don’t know,” he continued. “This is the NBA bro! He is going to be going up against some REAL dogs out here that are looking at that and is going to take offense to that, you know what I’m sayin’? By him coming over from France and you think that he’s going to be the top dog? It’s going to be some guys over here on this soil that’s going to challenge that so, let’s let this play out. It’s too much.”


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Truth be told, it’s hard to envision Wembanyama being a force right out of the gate. He’s an elite talent and could end up being one of the GOATs, but the Spurs will be wise to take things slowly with him.

Tracy McGrady explains why Victor Wembanyama could struggle

Tracy McGrady explains why Victor Wembanyama could struggle - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> found a diamond in the rough when they got Austin Reaves. He wasn’t even taken in the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> Draft, and he’s now playing for Team USA.



Reaves’ rise to stardom is no coincidence. He’s put in a lot of work to go from a two-way player to secure a big contract in the offseason, and he’s just getting started.



That’s why he’s loving his time with the national team so much. In a recent interview for NBA.com, he opened up on how much he’s learned from every single one of his teammates thus far.



<h2>Austin Reaves Thriving With Team USA</h2>



“A lot, honestly [learning with new teammates], I feel like we’ve gelled really fast as a team,” Reaves said. “I think it shows the way we play the game and you know that’s going to continue to grow as far as we go.”



“That’s the main thing, we know we have a lot of talent, we know what we could do a lot of great things offensively and defensively, but it’s all about becoming one unit and really just going and playing with one another,” he added.


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Reaves has made the most of every learning experience in his career thus far, so he should be poised for another breakout season in 2023-24 after getting to work with some of the best young guys in the game.

Austin Reaves talks about the best part of playing for Team USA

Austin Reaves talks about the best part of playing for Team USA - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> just signed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jaylen-brown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jaylen Brown</a> to the most lucrative contract extension in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history. Needless to say, that has been a big talking point for weeks now.



Brown is a very good player but not a superstar. And, in all honesty, chances are he’ll never reach that status, so it’s hard to justify paying him that much money at the moment.



At least, that’s what <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> legend Rick Barry seems to think, as he recently called him out for his unimpressive performances in the playoffs and his proneness to turn the ball over.



<h2>Rick Barry Criticizes Jaylen Brown’s Contract</h2>



“You look at some of the contracts they have, like Brown—$ 306 million. I mean, that’s just hard for me to believe,” Barry said. “You know what his average in the playoffs for them is 18.5 points a game. I mean, 18.5 points a game, and he’s going to make $69 million in the last year of his contract. But 18.5 points a game, that’s nothing! Seriously.”



“To pay somebody that kind of money, and he’s a nice player, I really like him, but man, he’s got to improve his game,” added Barry. “He turns the ball over too much, he tries to force things, and so does his teammate Tatum. That’s one of the reasons they lost to the Warriors two seasons ago. They make too many turnovers.”


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Brown isn’t to blame for that contract; it’s just the way the league is structured nowadays. Nevertheless, he’ll have to play way above his head to be able to live up to such a massive deal.

NBA legend puts Celtics on blast over Jaylen Brown's contract

NBA legend puts Celtics on blast over Jaylen Brown's contract - Bolavip US

Everybody around the NBA is keeping tabs on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard’s </a>situation. He still wants the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> to trade him to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat, </a>but there has been no traction at all in that regard.



Even so, some around the league believe a move to South Beach is imminent, and it’s a matter of when, not if, it will happen. That’s why they need to come up with some moves to shape up their roster.



With that in mind, Bleacher Report’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>staff put together an interesting trade idea that would send veteran PG Spencer Dinwiddie from the Brooklyn Nets to Rip City.



<h2>Blazers Could Trade For Spencer Dinwiddie</h2>



(Via Bleacher Report)



“Portland Trail Blazers acquire Spencer Dinwiddie and a 2027 first-round pick (via PHI; top-eight protected) for Anfernee Simons.



Anfernee Simons just turned 24 and proved himself as an efficient 20-point scorer this past season, but his position in the Blazers’ backcourt pecking order is uncertain with Scoot Henderson on board and Shaedon Sharpe right there with him. The other issue with Simons is that he makes the possible acquisition of Tyler Herro from the Miami Heat an apparent nonstarter in a hypothetical Damian Lillard trade.



(…)



Even Dinwiddie might fetch a protected first-rounder at the 2024 deadline. If the Blazers are truly starting fresh, positional gluts shouldn’t matter. They need to be in asset-accumulation mode.



In Simons, Brooklyn gets someone who fits its younger timeline and can share creation duties with Mikal Bridges and his rapidly expanding game. “


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Then again, this is just a proposal, so this may never happen. But, given how the Blazers’ current roster is shaped, it would make sense for them to cut Simons loose and build around Sharpe and Henderson.

NBA Rumors: Blazers could replace Damian Lillard with a veteran

NBA Rumors: Blazers could replace Damian Lillard with a veteran - Bolavip US

For the first time in years, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> have reasons to believe. Not only do they have LeBron James, but Rob Pelinka also secured contract extensions for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/austin-reaves">Austin Reaves</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a>.



The 25-year-old has blossomed into a key contributor for the purple and gold, having a breakout season last year. AD, meanwhile, continues to be their biggest star behind The King.



After hitting the open market, Reaves agreed on a four-year, $53 million extension with the Lakers. Davis, on the other hand, agreed on a three-year max extension worth $189m. Many people questioned this decision due to AD’s injury history, but Reaves is convinced the Lakers made the right decision.



<h2>Austin Reaves defends Lakers’ decision on Anthony Davis</h2>



“Sign it! You got to, he’s Anthony Davis,” Reaves said, via HoopsHype. “People out there doubt him sometimes, but he’s arguably one of the most skilled players in the league. He’s got incredible IQ to the game. He’s a joy to play with and a joy to be around, so as long as I can be around him for my career, the better I’ll be for it.”



After reaching the Conference Finals a few months ago, the Lakers are heading into the 2023-24 NBA season with high expectations. Reaves believes the team is in a good place ahead of the upcoming campaign.



“I feel really, really good about what we did,” he said. “You bring back the core that went to the Western Conference Finals and those pieces fit really well with what we kinda need because we lacked that last year.”


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The Lakers have made plenty of moves in free agency, landing Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, and Jaxson Hayes. In addition, they also brought back D’Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura.

Austin Reaves reacts to Anthony Davis' lucrative deal with the Lakers

Austin Reaves reacts to Anthony Davis' lucrative deal with the Lakers - Bolavip US

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