The&nbsp;Portland&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Trail Blazers&nbsp;</a>have made it loud and clear that they could only trade&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Damian Lillard</a>&nbsp;at the right price. That has&nbsp;ruled out the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Miami Heat</a>&nbsp;of the equation, as much as Lillard is keen on playing for them.



Multiple teams could put together a solid offer to get him. However, Lillard’s agent has reportedly reached out to all teams interested in him to tell them that&nbsp;he’s not going to be happy anywhere else.



With that in mind,&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NBA</a>&nbsp;insider Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald&nbsp;reports that the word around the league is that the Blazers don’t intend to trade him at all right now.



<h2>Blazers Don’t Want To Trade Lillard</h2>



“Someone even told me — and I thought this was interesting, but I don’t even know if I buy it 100% —&nbsp;but someone that has knowledge of what’s going on is convinced that Portland doesn’t even want to trade Damian Lillard at this point,”&nbsp;Chiang said on the Heat Check podcast.



“It almost feels like they’re&nbsp;trying to find a way to change his mind or delay this where Damian will say ‘Well, I’ll just be part of this,‘”&nbsp;the insider added.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-heat-may-have-made-a-decision-on-damian-lillard-trade-20230717-BUS-30786.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230717_BUS_30786_damianlillard.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Damian Lillard is the Miami Heat&apos;s priority target for the 2023-24 NBA season, but negotiations with the Portland Trail Blazers haven&apos;t been easy so far.
" title="NBA Rumors: Heat may have made a decision on Damian Lillard trade" publication_id="BUS#20230717#BUS#30786"></div>


This is a risky gamble, as Lillard’s trade value could drop by the day if this situation drags into the season. Also, with&nbsp;Scoot Henderson&nbsp;there, it might not be in their best interest to keep Lillard there as well.

NBA Rumors: Blazers have made a shocking decision about Damian Lillard

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/russell-westbrook" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Russell Westbrook</a>&nbsp;has been widely mistreated over the&nbsp;past couple of years of his&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">NBA</a>&nbsp;career. It all started as soon as he was traded to the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Los Angeles Lakers</a>,&nbsp;constantly being scapegoated and harassed by the fans.



For whatever reason, most media members have tried to put Westbrook as a selfish guy and toxic teammate. One even went as far as to&nbsp;call him a vampire in the locker room.



Notably, that’s far from what&nbsp;young Los Angeles Lakers star&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Austin-Reaves-profile-Age-height-college-parents-girlfriend-and-nationality-20230416-0039.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Austin Reaves</a>&nbsp;said about him, praising him as one of the best teammates and people he’s ever been around.



<h2>Austin Reaves Praises Russell Westbrook</h2>



“He’s one of the best teammates I’ve ever had. As a person, you can’t get much better,”&nbsp;Reaves said in All The Smoke.&nbsp;“I got COVID in December of my rookie year in Minnesota. He reached out 3 or 4 times, asked if I need anything, and offered to send me stuff, whatever I needed.”



“As a person, couldn’t get better. Same as a teammate,”&nbsp;Reaves continued.&nbsp;“He was always empowering everybody to be better and do better and want more.&nbsp;As you said, he gets a bad rap. I don’t really understand why.”


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-darvin-ham-gets-real-on-russell-westbrooks-time-with-the-lakers-20230712-BUS-27992.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230712_BUS_27992_Russell-Westbrook-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Russell Westbrook&apos;s move to the Los Angeles Lakers left much to be desired and he ended up joining the Clippers. Here&apos;s what Darvin Ham had to say about the former NBA MVP.
" title="NBA News: Darvin Ham gets real on Russell Westbrook&apos;s time with the Lakers" publication_id="BUS#20230712#BUS#27992"></div>


Westbrook doesn’t get the credit and respect he deserves from the media and some fans. But&nbsp;every single one of his former teammates will always tell you the same thing about him.

Austin Reaves shares strong words about Russell Westbrook

Austin Reaves shares strong words about Russell Westbrook - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chicago Bulls</a> have built their project around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zach-lavine" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zach LaVine</a> and DeMar DeRozan. And as promising as it seemed at first, it seems like it’ll be years before they’re legit <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> contenders — if ever.



With that in mind, fans and analysts alike have wondered whether it’s time to break this roster up and hit the drawing board again. LaVine is still young and should draw some interest.



As a matter of fact, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Knicks</a> actually discussed a potential deal for LaVine. However, the Bulls priced themselves out of the conversation.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Bulls And Knicks Discussed Trade For Zach LaVine</h2>



(Via Fred Katz – The Athletic)



“The Knicks went aggressively after Mitchell last summer, but clearly, they had a ceiling on what they were willing to offer. If they didn’t, Mitchell would be in his home state right now, not Ohio.



Other All-Stars have trickled in and out of the rumor mill over the years, including this summer. New York made contact with the Chicago Bulls about their shooting guard, Zach LaVine, but the asking price for the two-time All-Star was “giant,” as one league source told The Athletic, which is exactly why LaVine remains in Chicago. The Knicks and Bulls, according to league sources, never got close.”


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-trade-rumors-the-team-zach-lavine-doesnt-want-to-play-for-20230623-BUS-16606.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230623_BUS_16606_zach-lavine-february-2023.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Zach LaVine&apos;s future at the Chicago Bulls looks uncertain, but the 2x NBA All-Star may have already crossed a team off his list.
" title="NBA Trade Rumors: The team Zach LaVine doesn&apos;t want to play for" publication_id="BUS#20230623#BUS#16606"></div>

 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-chicago-bulls-willing-to-trade-one-of-their-stars-20230615-BUS-11500.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230615_BUS_11500_Zach-LaVine-Bulls-2022-23.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Following a lackluster season, the Chicago Bulls are reportedly considering to trade an NBA All-Star this offseason.
" title="NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls willing to trade one of their stars" publication_id="BUS#20230615#BUS#11500"></div>


Even so, we should keep an eye on this story as the season unfolds, as talks could pick up again if the Bulls struggle or the Knicks feel like they need just one more piece to get over the hump.

NBA Rumors: Knicks could trade for Zach LaVine, but there's a catch

NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls willing to trade one of their stars

NBA Rumors: Knicks could trade for Zach LaVine, but there's a catch - Bolavip US

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Dallas Mavericks</a> went to great lengths to keep <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyrie Irving </a>next to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luka Doncic</a> for the long run. That’s a risky bet, granted that they failed to make the playoffs last season.



Doncic is facing some criticism for the first time in his career. People talk about him being fat and his constant complaints to referees, and the clock seems to be ticking on him.



That’s why former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> player J.J. Redick believes he’s actually poised for a breakout, as he knows Luka’s competitive nature, and believes the Mavs have done an outstanding job to revamp their roster in the offseason.



<h2>J.J. Redick Predicts A Breakout Year For Luka Doncic</h2>



“He’s as competitive as they come and he wants to win,” Redick said in his podcast. “And what I think Dallas has done is they’ve built a roster around him and Kyrie that makes sense on paper and we’ll see how it plays out.”



“But the two of them together, figuring out how to play with each other in a limited span last year, getting a full training camp, Luka coming into camp in shape,” Redick added. “I think Luka’s poise, is as good as he’s been. I think Luka’s poised for an outstanding season, an outstanding season of winning basketball, which gets me excited.”


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-luka-doncic-could-request-a-trade-because-of-kyrie-irving-20230707-BUS-25253.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230707_BUS_25253_luka-doncic.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="With Damian Lillard trying to force his way out of the Portland Trail Blazers, Stephen A. Smith believes Luka Doncic will be the next superstar to pursue a trade.
" title="NBA Rumors: Luka Doncic could request a trade because of Kyrie Irving" publication_id="BUS#20230707#BUS#25253"></div>

 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kyrie-irving-could-still-force-his-way-to-the-lakers-for-one-major-reason-20230717-BUS-30490.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230717_BUS_30490_kyrie-irving-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Even though Kyrie Irving has already signed a long-term deal with the Dallas Mavericks, Brian Windhorst still believes he could end up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
" title="Kyrie Irving could still force his way to the Lakers for one major reason" publication_id="BUS#20230717#BUS#30490"></div>

 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kyrie-irving-could-still-force-his-way-to-the-lakers-for-one-major-reason-20230717-BUS-30490.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230717_BUS_30490_kyrie-irving-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Even though Kyrie Irving has already signed a long-term deal with the Dallas Mavericks, Brian Windhorst still believes he could end up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
" title="Kyrie Irving could still force his way to the Lakers for one major reason" publication_id="BUS#20230717#BUS#30490"></div>


There has been a lot of chatter about how the Mavs could fare and how another losing season could force Luka away from the team, so this could be a make-or-break campaign in Dallas.

JJ Redick explains why Luka Doncic will be a menace next season

Kyrie Irving could still force his way to the Lakers for one major reason

JJ Redick explains why Luka Doncic will be a menace next season - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> never looked like the reigning<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> champions last season. They stumbled their way into the playoffs, and not even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry’s</a> stellar play could keep them from falling.



Besides their defensive miscues, the team may have had some chemistry issues. It’s not a secret that some of the players didn’t get along, up to the point where things got physical.



Recent reports state that the veterans were frustrated with<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jordan Poole’s </a>attitude. And now that he’s no longer with the team, Curry believes they’re much more mature.



<h2>Warriors Are More Mature Without Jordan Poole</h2>



“I hate that we didn’t achieve our potential last year. Every team has to find a way to get better, so changes are made. I like where we are in the sense of pieces fitting, having a lot of different looks from a rotation standpoint,” Curry told Dubs Talk. 



“We’re a little bit more mature now in the sense of experience, and I think that’s a pattern in the NBA of what affects winning. I’m gonna try to play at a high level for as long as I can,” he added. “I know Draymond and Klay are about that business as well, and we have a culture of how we do things that we need to get back to. I’m excited about that challenge.”


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/not-draymond-green-jordan-pooles-feud-with-another-warriors-star-led-to-his-trade-20230710-BUS-26518.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230710_BUS_26518_jordan-poole-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Even though most people think it was his fight with Draymond Green that led to his trade, Jordan Poole had issues with multiple people inside the Golden State Warriors organization.
" title="Not Draymond Green: Jordan Poole&apos;s feud with another Warriors star led to his trade" publication_id="BUS#20230710#BUS#26518"></div>

 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/former-nba-star-rips-draymond-green-stephen-curry-steve-kerr-over-jordan-poole-fiasco-20230720-BUS-32562.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230720_BUS_32562_warriors.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Even though Jordan Poole constantly got on their nerves, NBA veteran Eddie Johnson believes the Golden State Warriors failed as an organization.
" title="Former NBA star rips Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr over Jordan Poole fiasco" publication_id="BUS#20230720#BUS#32562"></div>

 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/draymond-green-hits-back-at-jordan-pooles-father-with-threatening-words-20230719-BUS-31874.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230719_BUS_31874_draymond-green-and-jordan-poole.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="It seems like the feud between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole has reached a whole new level, with Poole&apos;s father now also joining the conversation.
" title="Draymond Green hits back at Jordan Poole&apos;s father with threatening words" publication_id="BUS#20230719#BUS#31874"></div>


Poole will get a fresh start with the Washington Wizards and the Warriors’ veterans will look to prove that they still have what it takes to be championship contenders.

Stephen Curry may have taken a shot at Jordan Poole

Draymond Green hits back at Jordan Poole's father with threatening words

Former NBA star rips Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr over Jordan Poole fiasco

Stephen Curry may have taken a shot at Jordan Poole - Bolavip US

Former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-draft-top-5-players-drafted-straight-out-of-high-school-20201106-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dwight Howard</a> is facing some serious turmoil — again. For the second time in the past five years, the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> champion has been exposed and allegedly outed, but this time it’s way more serious.



A man called Stephen Harper has filed a lawsuit for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and false imprisonment after Howard allegedly forced him to have a threesome with him and a third person dressed as a kitty.



Harper reportedly reached out to Howard via Instagram in 2021. He exchanged texts, pictures, and personal information with the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> big man, and eventually agreed to meet. Notably, Radar Online also leaked the alleged DMs between both parties, which were filed as evidence in the lawsuit.



<h2>Dwight Howard Facing Sexual Assault Lawsuit</h2>



“Defendant stood up (towering over Mr. Harper), grabbed Mr. Harper by the thighs, forcibly removed Mr. Harper’s underwear, held Mr. Harper down, and performed nonconsensual oral sex on Mr. Harper,” the suit read. “Mr. Harper was in fear of imminent bodily harm when he was pinned down and forced to remain in place while Defendant continued to sexually assault him.”



“The suit alleged, once there, Kitty ‘anally penetrated’ Howard while Howard grabbed his head and shoved his penis into Harper’s mouth,” added Radar Online.



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="380" height="380" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/28110727/d4-380x380.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-33052" sizes="(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px"></figure></div><figcaption>via Radar Online</figcaption></figure>


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/dwight-howard-claims-he-could-help-a-team-from-the-west-win-the-title-20230607-BUS-6912.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230607_BUS_6912_Dwight-Howard.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Dwight Howard had a big fall in his career the last couple of years, but he has not retired yet. Recently, he mentioned one team from the Western Conference that he could help win a ring.
" title="Dwight Howard claims he could help a team from the West win the title" publication_id="BUS#20230607#BUS#6912"></div>


Back in 2018, gay man Masin Elije also claimed that Howard had a reputation for secretly dating gay and transgender men, to which Howard denied the accusations. Now, he has yet to comment on this delicate situation.

Man sues Dwight Howard for alleged sexual assault after being forced to have a threesome, reveals DMs

Man sues Dwight Howard for alleged sexual assault after being forced to have a threesome, reveals DMs - Bolavip US

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-raptors">Toronto Raptors</a> are not wasting any time in the offseason to find the best players available to sign. They have already put the drama behind them with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fred-vanvleet">Fred VanVleet</a> and are focused on looking for new talent, such as the recent two-way deal with the son of a 5-time NBA champion.



In addition to bringing in new players to reinforce the bench, the Raptors will also have a new head coach for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Darko Rajakovic will be taking the reins of the team.



So far, the Raptors have signed two new players in free agency. Dennis Schroder is a veteran with experience on multiple NBA teams, while Markquis Nowell is a rookie.



<h2>Who is the new addition of the Toronto Raptors?</h2>



According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the latest addition to the Raptors is Ron Harper Jr. He signed a new two-way contract with the team, which means he will split time between the Raptors and their G League affiliate. Harper Jr. is the son of Ron Harper, a 5-time NBA champion with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers </a>and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls">Chicago Bulls.</a>



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Harper Jr. played for the Raptors last season on a similar contract. He appeared in nine games with the team. The Raptors are excited to have Harper Jr. back in the fold. They believe he has the potential to be a valuable asset for the team.

Toronto Raptors re-sign son of NBA Champion on two-way deal

Toronto Raptors re-sign son of NBA Champion on two-way deal - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> had a remarkable campaign in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Finals, but <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a> and company still fell short from the ultimate goal, which is to win a championship. That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a> is their primary target.



Everyone at the organization, from Pat Riley to the last player on the roster, feel that winning a ring is possible. Miami came close in the last few years, but it always looked like they lacked another star to make it happen.



Negotiations are reportedly ongoing with the Portland Trail Blazers, who don’t want to let Dame go so easily. But in the meantime, the Heat seem to have another target on their sights.



<h2>Rumor: Heat could sign Christian Wood</h2>



According to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, the Miami Heat could be a landing spot for free agent center Christian Wood, who spent last season with the Dallas Mavericks:



“Sources also believe that the Miami Heat could be a suitor for Wood, particularly if they’re able to pull off a Damian Lillard trade.”


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-jimmy-butler-loses-a-heat-teammate-to-the-jazz-20230718-BUS-31331.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230718_BUS_31331_Jimmy-Butler-4.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The Utah Jazz signed a former teammate of Jimmy Butler at the Miami Heat ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
" title="NBA News: Jimmy Butler loses a Heat teammate to the Jazz" publication_id="BUS#20230718#BUS#31331"></div>


Wood, however, has also been linked with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls. If Miami can finally unblock Lillard’s exit from Portland, landing Wood would give them more depth behind Bam Adebayo.

NBA Rumors: Heat could help Jimmy Butler with another signing apart from Damian Lillard

NBA Rumors: Heat could help Jimmy Butler with another signing apart from Damian Lillard - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> finally seem to be in a position to challenge for an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> won’t stay forever, so the purple and gold know they cannot waste any more second.



Rob Pelinka continued with the great job done in February by making more moves this offseason, aiming to build a team that can help The King win his second ring in LA.



It took some time, since the front office made many mistakes in the roster building before it could set up a team that can aspire to succeed. But it was also lucky it didn’t lose an important player in the open market.



<h2>Austin Reaves revealed he came close to two other teams before the Lakers</h2>



In an appearance on on ‘ALL THE SMOKE’ with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Austin Reaves revealed the Houston Rockets and the San Antonio Spurs came close to signing him as a free agent, but that his desire has always been to stay in Los Angeles:



“I really wanted to be in LA the whole time. There were a couple situations that were close, but like I said I really wanted to be in LA. LA feels like home to me so that’s really where I wanted to be.”



<h2>Austin Reaves says he turned down Pistons in 2021 to join the Lakers</h2>



“It feels great. Like I said everything comes full circle and all I needed was an opportunity and I knew that. I knew what I was capable of doing. You know the skillset, the IQ, stuff like that. So it was really just about my agency putting me in a good position to have all of that. We could’ve got drafted 42nd to Detroit but kind of declined that to kind of put me in LA for a better spot,” Reaves said about going undrafted in 2021, via Lakers Nation.



“So basically, we tiered teams, best fit for me. And L.A. was I think two on the list at the time, Milwaukee might have been one, but they were Tier 1… It was, like I said, really trying to put me in a position to be able to get a roster spot. We knew that there was a high interest for a two-way so we didn’t really have to press. That’s what everything in the draft would’ve been from 42 and on would’ve been basically a two-way agreement. So we didn’t have to press and I didn’t really have to hear my name called either. Obviously I wanted to, but it was all about playing the long game.”


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/austin-reaves-makes-strong-revelation-about-stephen-curry-20230720-BUS-32656.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230720_BUS_32656_austin-reaves-stephen-curry.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Not many players are able to guard Stephen Curry, and Lakers star Austin Reaves found out why.
" title="Austin Reaves makes strong revelation about Stephen Curry" publication_id="BUS#20230720#BUS#32656"></div>


Reaves had a breakout season in 2022-23, earning a four-year, $53 million contract extension with the purple and gold. Now, the team hopes he can help LeBron challenge for another championship.

NBA Rumors: Two teams almost stole a key player from LeBron James' Lakers

NBA Rumors: Two teams almost stole a key player from LeBron James' Lakers - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> want to get back to winning ways after leaving much to be desired in the 2022-23 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season. That’s why they re-signed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green">Draymond Green</a>, whose future looked uncertain in the last few months.



In addition, the Dubs decided to send Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards, which many thought it could help to create a better atmosphere considering his incident with Green last year.



Even though life went on after the veteran star punched the young guard, the tension seemed to be there. However, now it looks like the 33-year-old has a problem with another teammate.



<h2>Rumor: Draymond Green doesn’t get along with Jonathan Kuminga</h2>



In an appearance on the Steiny &amp; Guru show on 95.7 The Game, Warriors insider Monte Poole claimed Draymond Green has no relationship with Jonathan Kuminga and that’s a problem for the Dubs heading into the 2023-24 NBA season:



“[Draymond Green &amp; Jonathan Kuminga’s non-relationship] is a problem and it can only be fixed by Draymond. The new contract implies the Warriors believe he can fix it, but around the league there are a lot of people saying ‘I don’t know.&apos;”


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/warriors-news-stephen-curry-sends-message-to-the-rest-of-the-nba-20230720-BUS-32805.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230720_BUS_32805_Stephen-Curry-playoffs-2023.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Following a lackluster campaign for the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry is looking forward to the 2023-24 NBA season.
" title="Warriors News: Stephen Curry sends message to the rest of the NBA" publication_id="BUS#20230720#BUS#32805"></div>


If true, then Green should hold up his end of the bargain and make amends with the former first-rounder. The Warriors cannot waste any more time, as their stars aren’t getting any younger.

NBA Rumors: Draymond Green reportedly has a problem with another Warriors teammate

NBA Rumors: Draymond Green reportedly has a problem with another Warriors teammate - Bolavip US

Things didn’t go according to plan for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> last season. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> and company won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship the previous year, but in 2023, they barely made the Western Conference semifinals.



But the organization is ready to bounce back, as changes have been made to get the team back to glory days. Bob Myers may have left, but Mike Dunleavy has been preparing for this moment.



The Dubs head into the 2023-24 NBA season with the same core that resulted in multiple rings, but we’ll see changes in the rotation. Curry knows last year wasn’t good, but he’s very optimistic about the upcoming campaign.



<h2>Stephen Curry warns Warriors are better prepared to win in 2023-24 NBA season</h2>



“I hate that we didn’t achieve our potential last year. Every team has to find a way to get better, so changes are made. I like where we are in the sense of pieces fitting, having a lot of different looks from a rotation standpoint,” Curry said on the Dubs Talk podcast of NBC Sports Bay Area. 



“We’re a little bit more mature now in the sense of experience, and I think that’s a pattern in the NBA of what affects winning. I’m gonna try to play at a high level for as long as I can. I know Draymond and Klay are about that business as well, and we have a culture of how we do things that we need to get back to. I’m excited about that challenge.”


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/former-nba-star-rips-draymond-green-stephen-curry-steve-kerr-over-jordan-poole-fiasco-20230720-BUS-32562.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230720_BUS_32562_warriors.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Even though Jordan Poole constantly got on their nerves, NBA veteran Eddie Johnson believes the Golden State Warriors failed as an organization.
" title="Former NBA star rips Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr over Jordan Poole fiasco" publication_id="BUS#20230720#BUS#32562"></div>


The Warriors are definitely a team to watch this season. While it will be interesting to see how Chris Paul fits into their plans, the fact that Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson are running things back is enough to see them as a contender.

Warriors News: Stephen Curry sends message to the rest of the NBA

Warriors News: Stephen Curry sends message to the rest of the NBA - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> are and will forever be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry’s</a> team. He changed the way the game is played, and became the most influential <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> player of his generation.



Steph is an unstoppable and unique offensive force. Many players have tried to stop him, but one can only hope to contain him and expect he misses the shots he usually makes.



Notably,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers </a>youngster Austin Reaves learned that the tough way in the playoffs. Recently, he opened up on guarding Curry, and had no choice but to give him his flowers.



<h2>Guarding Stephen Curry Is Hell, Says Austin Reaves</h2>



“It’s honestly hell,” Reaves said on All The Smoke. “Just the way he moves without the ball. It’s honestly their system, too. It fits him to perfection. You literally can’t ever relax.“



“I remember Game 1 and 2, chasing him and Klay around, and I couldn’t make a shot. Everybody’s looking at me like, ‘Why can’t you make a shot?’ I’m like ‘I ain’t got no legs,&apos;” he added.



“His approach to the game too is special,” Reaves continued. “Just the way that he sees the game and the way he goes about the game. It was a lot of fun to play them. Obviously, happy we won. But nah, it was hell to guard him.”


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/stephen-curry-makes-brutally-honest-admission-about-playing-with-chris-paul-20230718-BUS-30953.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230718_BUS_30953_stephen-curry-8.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Having Stephen Curry and Chris Paul on the same team could be an odd sight for most fans next season.
" title="Stephen Curry makes brutally honest admission about playing with Chris Paul" publication_id="BUS#20230718#BUS#30953"></div>

 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/former-nba-star-rips-draymond-green-stephen-curry-steve-kerr-over-jordan-poole-fiasco-20230720-BUS-32562.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230720_BUS_32562_warriors.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Even though Jordan Poole constantly got on their nerves, NBA veteran Eddie Johnson believes the Golden State Warriors failed as an organization.
" title="Former NBA star rips Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr over Jordan Poole fiasco" publication_id="BUS#20230720#BUS#32562"></div>

 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/draymond-green-hits-back-at-jordan-pooles-father-with-threatening-words-20230719-BUS-31874.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230719_BUS_31874_draymond-green-and-jordan-poole.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="It seems like the feud between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole has reached a whole new level, with Poole&apos;s father now also joining the conversation.
" title="Draymond Green hits back at Jordan Poole&apos;s father with threatening words" publication_id="BUS#20230719#BUS#31874"></div>


Even so, props to Reaves for not complaining about his task and stepping up to embrace the challenge to guard Curry. He may not succeed, but some don’t even try at this point.

Austin Reaves makes strong revelation about Stephen Curry

Austin Reaves makes strong revelation about Stephen Curry - Bolavip US

A few weeks ago, <a style="font-weight: bold" href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a>&nbsp;announced his final decision to the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a>. The player exercised a $35.6 million option for the 2023-24 season leaving the team with almost no choices.



Though a trade seemed inevitable, the&nbsp;Sixers&nbsp;haven’t ruled out the possibility of keeping Harden.&nbsp;General manager Daryl Morey&nbsp;has tried to convince him appealing to their old days together since the Houston Rockets. However, if that doesn’t happen, Philadelphia will ask a lot in return to let him go. 


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/damian-lillard-officially-wants-to-play-with-jimmy-butler-and-miami-heat-20230701-BUS-21378.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230701_BUS_21378_damianlillard-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Damian Lillard has chosen his next team. The Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler are favorites to land him, but, the Blazers might have a final word. 
" title="Damian Lillard gets bad news from Blazers" publication_id="BUS#20230701#BUS#21378"></div>


The star guard is 33-years old and arrived to the&nbsp;Sixers&nbsp;on February of 2022. Now, just to add fuel to the rumors in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a>, James Harden made an intriguing move on social media which might have confirmed, once again, a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-damian-lillard-requests-a-blockbuster-trade-to-the-blazers-20230701-BUS-21363.html">blockbuster trade</a> will eventually happen. 



<h2>James Harden’s surprising move on Instagram</h2>



In a crucial moment where a possible trade to the Clippers is the hottest topic in the NBA, James Harden wiped out everything related to the Sixers and sent a very cryptic message. 


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/james-harden-confirms-shocking-decision-about-his-future-with-sixers-20230629-BUS-20340.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230629_BUS_20340_jamesharden.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers have made a historic decision about the star&apos;s future with the team.
" title="James Harden could get shocking news from Sixers" publication_id="BUS#20230629#BUS#20340"></div>

 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-damian-lillard-takes-a-big-shot-at-kevin-durant-20230713-BUS-28386.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230713_BUS_28386_damianlillard-5.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Damian Lillard and Kevin Durant exchanged some words about how to win championships in the NBA. It was a shocking episode between two of the biggest stars. 
" title="Damian Lillard takes a shot at Kevin Durant" publication_id="BUS#20230713#BUS#28386"></div>


For example, on Twitter, Harden used to have this message as his personal description: “NBA player for the Philadelphia 76ers.” That’s all gone. On Instagram, the star made exactly the same thing even changing the location. No trace of his current team. 



Furthermore, in his Instagram account, James Harden published this controversial message. “Been comfortable for so long. It’s time to get uncomfortable.”


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-steve-kerrs-first-message-to-draymond-green-after-contract-extension-with-warriors-20230707-BUS-25206.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230707_BUS_25206_stevekerr.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Steve Kerr had very special words for Draymond Green after the veteran got a contract extension with the Warriors. 
" title="Steve Kerr&apos;s first message to Draymond Green after contract extension with Warriors" publication_id="BUS#20230707#BUS#25206"></div>


According to many reports, James Harden wants to join the Los Angeles Clippers to form a tremendous starting lineup alongside familiar faces such as&nbsp;Paul George, Russell Westbrook and&nbsp;Kawhi Leonard. However, the Sixers might have a final word on that even with this social media move.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="830" height="1024" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/28110802/harden-830x1024-830x1024.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-32773" sizes="(max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px"></figure></div><figcaption>Instagram/@jharden13</figcaption></figure>

James Harden sends a shocking 'threat' to the Philadelphia 76ers

James Harden could get shocking news from Sixers

Damian Lillard takes a shot at Kevin Durant

James Harden sends a shocking 'threat' to the Philadelphia 76ers - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>have made it known that they’re looking to add a stretch big man next to<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Anthony Davis. </a>They want a big with a different profile and someone who could take some scoring duties off <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James’</a> shoulders.



Christian Wood is reported to be their main target right now. He hasn’t re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks, and there doesn’t seem to be any sort of interest in that regard.



However, a report by Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times cites that they could still face some steep competition, as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chicago Bulls</a> and Miami Heat are looking to join the race for his services.



<h2>Bulls, Heat Want To Sign Christian Wood</h2>



“According to sources familiar with the team’s free-agent pursuits but not authorized to speak publicly, the Chicago Bulls are suddenly viewed as a potential threat that could keep the Lakers from landing Wood,” Woike wrote.



“Sources also believe that the Miami Heat could be a suitor for Wood, particularly if they’re able to pull off a Damian Lillard trade. The Heat were rumored to be in the market for Dario Saric before he picked Golden State and the Lakers had interest in Saric as well,” added Woike.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kyrie-irving-could-still-force-his-way-to-the-lakers-for-one-major-reason-20230717-BUS-30490.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230717_BUS_30490_kyrie-irving-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Even though Kyrie Irving has already signed a long-term deal with the Dallas Mavericks, Brian Windhorst still believes he could end up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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" title="Bruce Brown shockingly picks Nuggets’ hardest opponent, throws shade at LeBron James’ Lakers" publication_id="BUS#20230719#BUS#31542"></div>

 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lakers-have-set-a-date-for-anthony-davis-contract-extension-20230719-BUS-31724.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230719_BUS_31724_anthony-davis-2.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="With the Los Angeles Lakers looking to keep their roster together for years to come, they have already set a potential date for Anthony Davis&apos; extension.
" title="Lakers have set a date for Anthony Davis&apos; contract extension" publication_id="BUS#20230719#BUS#31724"></div>


The Lakers don’t have a lot of money to offer, but they would give him a legit shot to pursue a championship. Will that be enough to convince him? We’ll have to wait and see.

Two teams stand in the way of the Lakers getting Christian Wood

Lakers have set a date for Anthony Davis' contract extension

Two teams stand in the way of the Lakers getting Christian Wood - Bolavip US

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers </a>hoped that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis</a> would step up and be their leader, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> being more of a Robin than a Batman. Needless to say, that hasn’t been the case thus far.



Even so, the Lakers are reportedly on the verge of signing him to a contract extension. They’re still committed to him and plan to shut down all speculation about his future.



With that in mind, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Zach Lowe revealed that Darvin Ham could look to keep the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> champion healthier and happier by pairing him with Jaxson Hayes in the starting lineup.



<h2>Lakers Want Jaxson Hayes Next To Anthony Davis</h2>



(via Lakers Nation)



“Anthony Davis has been pounding the drum ever since he got to L.A. that he doesn’t like to max out his minutes at the 5. His body takes a beating, he likes having a big next to him for rim protection purposes, etc. etc. etc. They won the championship with big bodies in JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard. The team not only listened to him with the acquisition of Jaxson Hayes but made sure it was known that they listened to him in the comments made by Darvin Ham and Rob Pelinka to various reporters and various outlets, myself included, that this was wanting to replicate kind of the lineup they had in 2020 in order to appease Anthony Davis and make him feel good.



So there is a chance that with their re-upped committal to him with an extension this summer that it includes him saying ‘I want to see that other lineup again.’ So you could very well see Jaxson Hayes, AD, and then I think if you go there, it’s LeBron at the 3, Austin at the 2 and probably DLo. But I think Gabe Vincent will get a chance at some point this year, and they got really good depth… It would not shock me if we saw Jaxson Hayes as the starting center to open up the season to see how that looks, but that doesn’t mean that you’re not gonna see Anthony Davis playing center to in the fourth quarter. That’s winning time.”


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" title="Kyrie Irving could still force his way to the Lakers for one major reason" publication_id="BUS#20230717#BUS#30490"></div>


Davis will once again be the most important piece of their roster next season, and having a more traditional center next to him might help to keep him healthy once and for all.

Lakers could shake up their lineup to help Anthony Davis

Bruce Brown shockingly picks Nuggets’ hardest opponent, throws shade at LeBron James’ Lakers

Lakers could shake up their lineup to help Anthony Davis - Bolavip US

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