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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama"><strong>Victor Wembanyama</strong></a> made his debut with the<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs"> San Antonio Spurs</a></strong> in the 2023 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/summer-league">Summer League</a>, </strong>but his first game was not as good as everyone expected. However, he proved that he was ready to play against other hungry players like him.</p>



<p>The Spurs know that Wembanyama will have to go through an adaptation process before becoming a starter in the 2023-2024 regular season. However, due to his previous experience in France, <strong>that process is likely to be faster than they think.</strong></p>



<p>The Spurs also have other players who have shown better performances during the Summer League, so they won’t have to rely entirely on Wembanyama. <strong>One of those players is Sidy Cissoko, another French player who could help the team in the upcoming season.</strong></p>



<h2>What did Spurs decide about Wembanyama in the Summer League?</h2>



<p>According to multiple sources, Tim Bontemps and Mike Finger, the San Antonio Spurs will no longer use Victor Wembanyama during the 2023 Summer League in Las Vegas. Wembanyama’s last game was against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers"><strong>Portland Trail Blazers</strong></a>, where he had 27 points and 12 rebounds, but the Spurs lost that game 80-85.</p>



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<p>The San Antonio Spurs were scheduled to play the Washington Wizards on July 11 at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center at 10:30 PM (ET). So far, they have one loss and one win in the Summer League, with their only win coming against the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/charlotte-hornets">Charlotte Hornets</a></strong> 76-68.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama">Victor Wembanyama</a></strong> knows that the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> is a different level of intensity than the French basketball league or the Euroleague, where he won a championship. His agent and other people around him are planning to keep him healthy during his time with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs">Spurs</a></strong>.</p>



<p>Even though Victor is skinny, he will need to improve his conditioning and his game. He recently admitted that he felt sluggish against the fast pace of the NBA in the 2023 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/summer-league">Summer League</a></strong>.</p>


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<p>However, he knows that his body is different from other big men in the league. He cannot gain muscle like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo"><strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo</strong></a>, who had to strengthen his body to become the dominant player that he is today.</p>



<h2>Wemby’s agent plan to keep him healthy</h2>



<p><strong>Bouna Ndiaye</strong>, Wembanyama’s agent, is planning to keep him slim and prevent him from gaining muscle. <strong>He just needs to strengthen his core</strong>. Ndiaye recently said, <strong><em>“We’re going to fight to not put weight on his body. Weight on his body is a big mistake. We focus on strength, core.”</em></strong></p>



<p>Information about Ndiaye’s plan was published on andscape.com. In addition to the plan to keep him healthy and away from injuries, Victor’s agent said that he and his team are happy that the French player linked up with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Ndiaye said,<strong><em> “We were very pleased that he linked up with Jabbar who played until 41 years old. That’s the path that we want to take.”</em></strong></p>



<p>Victor Wembanyama didn’t have the best debut in the Summer League, but he showed much more in his second game than in his first. His stats were outshone by another big man, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chet-holmgren">Chet Holmgren</a></strong>, in the first game.</p>


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<p>Many teams have already made significant moves early in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> offseason, but there are still a lot of questions yet to be answered. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong>, for instance, wants to join the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> but the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a></strong> are waiting for a satisfying offer.</p>



<p>Dame has been reluctant to leave the Rip City all these years, but it looks like he’s tired of waiting for the team to build a true supporting cast around him. Besides, Miami <strong>seems to be the perfect place</strong> for him to chase a ring.</p>



<p>While the Heat have been able to make deep playoff runs recently, they lacked another star to get the job done. Although it’s not that easy, it seems that both parties already know <strong>what kind of deal</strong> would unblock Lillard’s exit.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Blazers could receive 3 or 4 first-rounders in Lillard trade to Miami</h2>



<p>In an appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show,” NBA insider Shams Charania revealed that Portland could receive <strong>three or four first-rounders</strong> in a trade that sends Lillard to Miami:</p>



<p><em>“T<strong>here is a framework with Miami where Portland could end up with three or four first-round draft picks</strong>. <strong>Miami has two that they can trade out, I think there are multiple teams that would trade out at least one first-round pick for Tyler Herro</strong>, so maybe you’re looking at expiring contracts, potentially three first-round picks, maybe assets for Damian Lillard.”</em></p>


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<p>At this point, it looks like the Heat <strong>will need a third team</strong> to get Lillard. Tyler Herro is expected to be surrendered to make this happen, and even the guard himself reportedly <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-a-heat-player-believes-he-will-be-traded-for-damian-lillard-20230703-BUS-22636.html">expects to be traded</a>. However, we’ll have to wait and see.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a></strong> aim to bounce back from a disappointing elimination from the 2023 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> playoffs, but <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a></strong>‘s trade request puts them in a tough position to do that. </p>



<p>Though they still have a competitive roster, losing <em>The Beard</em> <strong>could take a toll on their championship hopes</strong>. Even with his inconsistent performances, his presence gives them reasons for optimism.</p>



<p>That’s why the Sixers are reportedly trying to change his mind before they agree on any deal with another team. <strong>Patrick Beverley</strong> and <strong>Joel Embiid</strong>, meanwhile, also hope to convince Harden to stay.</p>



<h2>Patrick Beverley and Joel Embiid hope James Harden stays in Philadelphia</h2>



<p>“<em>Obviously, players are here to play</em>,” Beverley said, via <em>SixersWire</em>. “<em>That decision is definitely above my pay grade, but you can’t re-do a James Harden. …<strong> James I love you, bro. Stay!</strong> But yeah, James is a really good friend of mine. A really, really, really good friend of mine. …  <strong>One of my decisions just coming here is because James Harden is here. So I hope he stays.</strong> I hope that everybody can kind of work something out and put that behind us and kind of move forward. I think it’s important.”</em></p>



<p>Pat Bev made it clear how much he wants to play next to Harden in the City of Brotherly Love, while Embiid admitted he’d love to continue having Harden by his side <strong>but will respect any decision he makes</strong>:</p>



<p><em>“<strong>I want him to come back, obviously, so we can go out and accomplish what we want which is to win a championship so hopefully, that his mindset can be changed, but other than that, I’m just happy to be his friend</strong>. We’re close and we’ve grown since he got here and that’s what I’m excited about. I’m excited to keep that friendship for the rest of our lives.”</em></p>


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<p>It remains to be seen whether Harden finds a new home, since Ime Udoka reportedly doesn’t want him in Houston. Only time will tell <strong>whether he ultimately listens to his teammates</strong> and changes his mind.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> has made it clear he wants out of the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a></strong>, but not for any team. Dame is keen on being traded to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong>, who made the 2023 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> Finals but fell short against the Denver Nuggets.</p>



<p>The South Florida team is also strongly interested in the guard, who would give the team a necessary upgrade to challenge for the championship. However, <strong>negotiations haven’t been easy</strong>.</p>



<p>While Lillard’s desire has its weight on trade conversations, the Blazers are not giving him away so fast. In fact, general manager <strong>Joe Cronin</strong> warned that Portland <strong>will wait as long as necessary</strong> to get what it wants for Lillard.</p>



<h2>Joe Cronin warns Lillard, Heat about Blazers’ firm stance</h2>



<p>“<em><strong>What the rest of [Dame]’s career looks like matters for us. At the same time, we have to find the right deal and do what’s best for us,</strong></em>” Cronin said, via <em>ClutchPoints</em>. </p>



<p><em>“What I’ve learned more than anything is patience is critical. … <strong>We’re going to be patient, we’re going to do what’s best for our team… And if it takes months, it takes months</strong>.”</em></p>


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<p>The Blazers’ stance makes sense. After all, they are the ones who have to approve any deal before Lillard gets what he wants. The Heat are <strong>still trying to figure out</strong> how to meet their demands, so this saga <strong>could drag on</strong> for months.</p>


NBA Trade Rumors: Blazers GM issues strong warning for Damian Lillard, Heat

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<p>Cam Whitmore was selected as the 20th overall pick in the 2023 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a></strong>Draft. He is one of the players that the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets">Houston Rockets</a></strong> and head coach Ime Udoka plan to use to strengthen the roster during the next 2023-2024 season.</p>



<p>The Houston Rockets not only drafted Whitmore in the recent draft, but they also have one of the Thompson twins, Amen Thompson. However, he was recently injured and is unlikely to play again during the 2023 Summer League.</p>



<p>The goal of the franchise is for their two picks to join the roster to start the regular season along with other veterans or experienced players such as Fred VanVleet, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dillon-brooks">Dillon Brooks</a></strong>, Jeff Green, and Jock Landale.</p>



<h2>What did Ben Sullivan say about Cam Whitmore?</h2>



<p>Ben Sullivan, an assistant coach for Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, recently said about Cam Whitmore: <strong><em>“In Game 2, Cam was much calmer. I feel like he picked his spots where the ball was going to rotate, when to drive. He showed some really poised moments in the second game.”</em></strong></p>



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<p>The Houston Rockets won in Game 2 of the 2023 Summer League against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-pistons"><strong>Detroit Pistons</strong> </a>by a score of 113-101. This was a display of Cam’s skills and other young players from the franchise. On day 5, they will play the Oklahoma City Thunder.</p>


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<p>As hard as it is to accept it<strong>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a></strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong> isn’t getting any younger,</strong> and the <strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong></a><strong> </strong>might need to rely on <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony </a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">D</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">avis</a></strong> and their supporting cast now more than ever. </p>



<p>GM<strong> Rob Pelinka</strong> is well aware of that, and he’s done a rather solid job over the past nine months or so, revamping their roster after making a bit of a mess before the start of the 2022/23 season.</p>



<p>With that in mind, he knows they need to be deeper if they want to<strong> pursue an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship</strong>, which is why they’re reportedly looking to shake things up by signing a stretch five.</p>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Sign Christian Wood</h2>



<p><strong><em>“I think dimensional-izing the skills at that position would be important,” </em></strong>Pelinka said.<em> “So we don’t want to sign someone who replicates the skills that Jaxson Hayes has. <strong>So, if we can diversify the big position and have different looks, that would be good.”</strong></em></p>



<p>Notably, that pretty much confirms the reports of their alleged interest in signing C<strong>hristian Wood, </strong>who hasn’t gauged much interest as a free market, at least for a big salary:</p>



<p>“<strong><em>The last thing I heard was that there was some Lakers minimum interest. I have not heard about the minimum. I’d be surprised. I’m a big Christian Wood fan,” </em></strong>reported Jake Fischer.<em> “I think he’s a bit misunderstood. But I also don’t think there is an NBA front office out there that wants to pay more than the minimum right now. I would be surprised; I really would.”</em></p>


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<p>Wood isn’t an All-Star by any means, but he’s more than capable of <strong>stretching the floor as a shooting big man, </strong>not to mention he’s durable enough to sub in for Anthony Davis if — when — he misses time.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> </strong>initially thought <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Poole</a> could be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry’s</a> heir and successor.</strong> But it didn’t take long before they realized that signing him to a contract extension had been a mistake.</p>



<p>Reports state that <strong>all the money got to his head</strong>, and he started handling himself a little differently. He refused to be held accountable, took public shots at his coach, and even snubbed his veterans when they reached out to him.</p>



<p>Of course, one may think that it was his altercation with<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Draymond Green</a></strong> that led to this. However, a report by <strong>Jason Dumas </strong>states that it was actually<strong> Steve Kerr</strong> the one who wanted him out.</p>



<h2>Steve Kerr Wanted The Warriors To Trade Jordan Poole</h2>



<p><em>“I honestly think the relationship between him (Jordan Poole) and Steve was more of what got him traded than the relationship with him and Draymond Green,” </em>Dumas reported. <strong><em>“I just think Steve was kind of fed up with the fact that Jordan was kind of huffing and p</em></strong><em><strong>uffing that he wasn’t in the right role for him”.</strong></em></p>



<p>“I<em> think that had more to do with him being moved than that punch,” </em>Dumas added. <strong><em>“That punch didn’t help and his and Draymond’s relationship wasn’t great. But I think Steve was more fed up than anything”.</em></strong></p>



<p>Kerr has gone the extra mile to develop a winning culture and a team-first mentality in the Bay area, and Poole clearly <strong>had different thoughts in mind,</strong> which is why he’s no longer there.</p>


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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/warriors-veterans-had-actual-beef-with-jordan-poole-reveals-insider-20230705-BUS-23784.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230705_BUS_23784_jordan-poole.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Apparently, not many old heads were that fond of Jordan Poole in the Golden State Warriors locker room.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/stephen-curry-gets-real-on-his-beef-with-chris-paul-20230710-BUS-26492.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230710_BUS_26492_stephen-curry-chris-paul.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Chris Paul and Stephen Curry have been sworn enemies on the court for more than a decade. Now, they&apos;ll be in the locker room together.
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<p>It was a big blow to the Warriors’ future, and they’ll miss his scoring punch off the bench. But winning teams do what winning teams do, and they<strong> can’t afford to have someone with an attitude in the locker room.</strong></p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Antonio Spurs</a></strong> will take things slowly with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victor Wembanyama</a>. The first-overall pick of the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Draft</strong> is coming off a long season, so he might not play again after two games in the Summer League.</p>



<p>Wemby is going to have a long offseason to prepare and get his body ready for the actual thing several months from now. And that also includes<strong> easing up his mind</strong> after weeks of frenzy and never-ending attention.</p>



<p>Add<strong> the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/britney-spears" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Britney Spears</a> controversy</strong> to the mix, and the French standout may have a little too much on his plate right now, which is why he’s looking to get a break from NBA media already.</p>



<h2>Victor Wembanyama is Tired Of NBA Media Already</h2>



<p>“<strong><em>It’s just me getting comfortable with myself, comfortable with my body, the court,” </em></strong>Wembanyama said after his second Summer League game<em>. “Before today, I had like two practices and one game, so I was just getting going.”</em></p>



<p><em>“As I’m not playing in the World Cup, I got two or three great months that are coming and they’re gonna change my life,”</em> Wemby continued.<strong><em> “I’m probably gonna disappear from the media for the next [few] months, honestly.”</em></strong></p>


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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/draymond-green-reveals-the-one-thing-victor-wembanyama-is-already-elite-at-20230706-BUS-24472.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230706_BUS_24472_victor-wembanyama-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Even though he hasn&apos;t played a single minute of NBA basketball, Victor Wembanyama is still an elite player in one aspect, according to Draymond Green.
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<p>There’s no denying that sports media <strong>can be exhausting and demanding</strong>. But he’s expected to have a very long career, so he’ll have to learn how to deal with all this attention and constantly being in the spotlight. Otherwise, he might crumble under pressure.</p>


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<p>The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> </strong>didn’t hesitate to pull the plug on the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Poole </a></strong>experiment, which seemed like a big possibility after <strong>watching him struggle in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> playoffs</strong> and some reported attitude issues.</p>



<p>But the fact that they <strong>swapped him for Chris Paul </strong>— who had been a bit of a sworn enemy for the Warriors for over a decade — was, to say the least, a major surprise.</p>



<p>That’s obviously tied to <strong>his rivalry with </strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Stephen Curry</strong> </a>and the different styles of play here. But according to the four-time NBA champion, there’s nothing but excitement to work alongside him.</p>



<h2>Stephen Curry Is Excited To Play With Chris Paul</h2>



<p><strong><em>“I mean, I’m super excited in terms of, you know our history, competing against CP over the years,</em></strong>” Curry told ESPN. <em><strong>“He’s an unbelievable talent, one of the best point guards to ever play this game.</strong> It’s well understood every team that he’s been on, has been elevated, and obviously, we’ve won championships; we’re trying to get back to that level,<strong> and to add a guy like that knows how to run an offense, that is pretty versatile in terms of what he can do.”</strong></em></p>



<p><em>“I know everybody gonna talk about our age and all that, but it’s just about trying to put the pieces together with a lot of high IQ guys that know how to play basketball,”</em> continued Steph. <em><strong>“So, excited about the opportunity; it’s kind of surreal knowing all the things that we’ve been through, but that’s how the league works, and we’re going to make the most of this opportunity moving forward.”</strong></em></p>


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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/warriors-veterans-had-actual-beef-with-jordan-poole-reveals-insider-20230705-BUS-23784.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230705_BUS_23784_jordan-poole.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Apparently, not many old heads were that fond of Jordan Poole in the Golden State Warriors locker room.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/steve-kerr-may-have-taken-a-big-shot-at-jordan-poole-20230707-BUS-25008.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230707_BUS_25008_steve-kerr-jordan-poole.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Now that we know that several veterans had issues with Jordan Poole&apos;s attitude, it seems like even his coach wasn&apos;t that fond of him.
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<p>At the end of the day, winners, professionals, and veterans always find ways to coexist for the sake of the team, and those two are<strong> some of the biggest professionals in the game.</strong></p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> traded multiple valuable assets to<strong> pair <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anthony Davis </a>with </strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong>. </a>In hindsight, it paid off almost right away, as they were able to win a championship in their first season together.</p>



<p>But things haven’t been as good ever since. Before last season, they struggled to even make the playoffs, with<strong> Davis not playing up to his standard </strong>due to either inconsistency or multiple injuries.</p>



<p>With that in mind, it’s not surprising to see Heavy’s report about the Lakers’ being reluctant to sign him to an extension. He’s one of the<strong> best two-way players in the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a></strong>, but they don’t seem to trust his durability, and rightfully so.</p>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Lakers Don’t Want To Extend Anthony Davis Right Away</h2>



<p><strong><em>“They entered the summer with AD on the backburner,”</em></strong> one Western Conference exec told Heavy Sports. <em>“They would like to keep it there, keep that extension on the backburner. They do not need to do it right away.<strong> I’d say they’re reluctant and you can understand that at this point.”</strong></em></p>



<p><strong><em>“They want to see if (Davis) can stay healthy,”</em></strong> the exec said. <em>“They want to see if this<strong> group continues to be what it looked like it could be down the stretch last year. And most of all, they want to see what LeBron does next.”</strong></em></p>



<p>“<em>But they had some things break their way with free agency, with Reaves and Russell. They have a lot of manageable contracts, good assets. There’s no contract on their books that you say, ‘They could never trade that one.’ There’s no Russell Westbrook this time around<strong>. So if you can take a chance and get Davis to extend on something that is not the max, if you get him to sign a deal that recognizes that the market might not be great for a guy so injury-prone, it is a risk worth taking,</strong></em>” the executive concluded.</p>


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<p>Of course, everything can change in this league, and Davis is an elite player when he’s at his best, so he could play his way into an extension almost right away. For now, <strong>it seems like he’ll have to earn it.</strong></p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a></strong> knows that he will have to go through an adaptation process with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a></strong>. They are typically one of the most lethal teams in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>, and therefore the offense and defense must be aligned under the same style.</p>



<p>However, it is not the first time that Chris Paul has had to readjust to a franchise. After playing multiple seasons for New Orleans, he had to become a different type of player with the <strong>Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a></strong>.</p>



<p>On the other hand, the Warriors have a unique style that they have been leveraging for years. The best jump shooters in the league, Klay Thompson and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry"><strong>Steph Curry</strong></a>, constantly exploit the weaknesses of other teams, not only to score points but also to be good defenders.</p>



<h2>What did Chris Paul say about the Golden State Warriors’ style?</h2>



<p>Chris Paul was recently answering questions about what his future will be with the Golden State Warriors. He talked about various things, such as his new teammates and the playing style of the franchise. When asked about meshing into the Warriors’ style, he said, <em><strong>“Luckily it’s basketball, and I know a little bit about the game.”</strong></em></p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chris Paul on meshing into the Warriors’ style: “Luckily it’s basketball and I know a little bit about the game.” <a href="https://t.co/jrEhMHIQ7k">pic.twitter.com/jrEhMHIQ7k</a></p>— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) <a href="https://twitter.com/anthonyVslater/status/1678226464226037760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Some critics have pointed out that Chris Paul is on his ‘last legs,’ meaning that he is in his last good years and that he will likely become a top bench player for some franchise at some point. Other analysts believe that Paul could play 20-30 minutes per game with the Warriors during the upcoming season.</p>


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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors"><strong>Golden State Warriors</strong></a> now have another veteran on the roster, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a> </strong>hopes to win a ring and knows that it is possible alongside veteran players like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green"><strong>Draymond Green</strong></a>. About the last name of the list, Paul recently compared him to Kevin Garnett.</p>



<p>Comparisons in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba"><strong>NBA </strong></a>are common, but when veteran players like Chris Paul make them, they can be more controversial and viral than others. He always wanted to play alongside Kevin Garnett, although what he really did was play against him.</p>



<p>Garnett and Green are players with similar playing styles as power forwards, but Draymond has won more rings than Kevin Garnett, who only won one while playing for the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a>.</strong> However, beyond NBA championships, Garnett surpasses Green in many aspects and personal awards.</p>



<h2>What did Chris Paul say about Draymond Green and Kevin Garnett?</h2>



<p>In a recent interview, some reporters asked Chris Paul questions about his upcoming season with the Golden State Warriors. He answered on various subjects, and in one of his answers, he talked about Draymond Green.<strong> He compared him to the desire he had to play with Kevin Garnett, saying that they have a similar style.</strong></p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chris Paul compares playing with Draymond Green to his long-time desire to play with Kevin Garnett<br><br>“The first three times I played against (Garnett) we got double Ts.” <a href="https://t.co/PEGFYTzuMg">pic.twitter.com/PEGFYTzuMg</a></p>— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) <a href="https://twitter.com/anthonyVslater/status/1678227124870868992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Kevin Garnett played from 1995 to 2016 and scored 26,071 points, averaging 17.8 points per game. He also rebounded 14,662 times, averaging 10 rebounds per game, and assisted 5,445 times. On the other hand, Draymond Green has only scored 12,000+ points as of July 2023, and it is unlikely that he will be able to match Garnett’s numbers.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a></strong> had a good season with the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a></strong>, and people expected him to play another season with that franchise. However, things took a 180-degree turn when he left to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a></strong> with the intention of winning that much-coveted ring that he still hasn’t been able to win.</p>



<p>However, the Golden State Warriors have enough experience to make it to the finals with or without Chris Paul, and it is unlikely that the franchise would be willing to bench one of the veterans, Thompson, Green, or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry"><strong>Curry</strong></a> so that Paul could start.</p>



<p>During his time with the Phoenix Suns, <strong>he started 194 games</strong>, making it the third team during his career where Paul has started more games. However, in Phoenix, things were not good for him. In three seasons, <strong>Paul averaged less than 17 points per game (16.4, 14.7, 13.9).</strong></p>



<h2>What did Chris Paul say when asked if he would be willing to come off the bench for the Warriors?</h2>



<p>Chris Paul recently answered a few questions about his future with the Golden State Warriors. One of those questions was whether he would be willing to come off the bench. <strong>Paul responded by saying, “Uhhh, you coaching?”</strong></p>



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<p>This short and direct response from Chris Paul indicates that he would be willing to play as decided by the Warriors’ coaching staff, whether as a starter or coming off the bench. If he comes off the bench, it would be the first time in his career.</p>


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<p>The new players who have joined the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong></a> during the offseason have two goals: <strong>one is to strengthen the roster and cover all the offensive and defensive gaps, and the second is to take the burden off the starters</strong> and with a new center <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-davis">Anthony Davis</a></strong> could avoid injuries during the regular season.</p>



<p>The <strong>Lakers recently signed Jaxson Hayes in what has been considered a good move by the franchise.</strong> He is a fast player who can contribute a lot to the offensive strategy, but they still need a stronger center who is at the same level of Joel Embiid or <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nikola-jokic">Nikola Jokic.</a></strong></p>



<p>The Lakers want to be contenders in the upcoming season, but with so many changes and readjustments within the roster, things could get complicated for them, especially if new players take time to adjust.</p>



<h2>Who are the centers that the Lakers are considering?</h2>



<p>According to an article in The Athletic and reporter Jovan Buha, <strong>the Lakers are actively looking for another center to cover the 14th spot on the roster. Two names came to light: <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/christian-wood">Christian Wood</a> and Bismack Biyombo.</strong></p>



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<p>Both players have enough experience to join the Lakers, especially Biyombo who played the 2022-2023 season for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns"><strong>Phoenix Suns</strong></a> and has been playing in the league since 2011. On the other hand, Christian Wood is one of the most valuable free agents at the moment who could contribute a lot to the franchise.</p>


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