<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sacramento-kings">Sacramento Kings</a></strong> were the biggest surprise last season in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> thanks to an extraordinary core group of players such as <strong>De’Aron Fox</strong>, Domantas Sabonis, <strong>Harrison Barnes</strong> and Malik Monk.</p>



<p>In his first year as head coach of the Kings, <strong>Mike Brown</strong> led the team to a 48-34 record as the No.3 seed in the Western Conference. Though they were eliminated by the <strong>Golden State Warriors</strong> in the first round of the playoffs, Sacramento will be a contender in the upcoming years.</p>


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<p>However, the West is getting really crowded. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bradley-beal">Bradley Beal</a></strong> has joined the Suns, <strong>Chris Paul</strong> will play with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a></strong> and the Warriors and the <strong>Denver Nuggets</strong> are the favorites to repeat. That’s why the Kings are already making big decisions.</p>



<h2>Harrison Barnes extends his contract with the Sacramento Kings </h2>



<p><strong>Harrison Barnes</strong> has agreed on a new <strong>three-year, $54 million contract extension</strong> in order to stay with the <strong>Kings</strong>. It was a much needed move for the franchise as the period of free agency is just about to start.</p>


        <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.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-remains-silent-after-blockbuster-trades-in-nba-20230623-BUS-16505.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230623_BUS_16505_lebronjames-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="While many teams are making big moves in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers have been quiet though LeBron James might need help.
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<p>Now, Barnes won’t leave <strong>Sacramento</strong>. Though he is one of the veterans in the team, the 31-year old was a key piece in their playoff run averaging almost 15 points per game against the <strong>Warriors</strong>.</p>


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<p>Furthermore, in terms of reliability, <strong>Harrison Barnes</strong> played each and every game during the regular season. That’s something you don’t see nowadays. After the move, the <strong>Sacramento Kings</strong> send a clear message to the <strong>Western Conference</strong>. They’re ready to take the next step. </p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a></strong> decided to waive <strong>Eric Gordon</strong> in a crucial moment for the franchise just before the start of free agency. In a period full of amazing trade in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>, all teams are on the move. </p>



<p>Considering Los Angeles have a roster which includes names like <strong>Kawhi Leonard</strong> and <strong>Paul George</strong>, the move was much needed to save at least $100 million on the tax bill. Furthermore, if they want to also keep <strong>Russell Westbrook</strong>, this seemed to be a no-brainer. </p>


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<p>However, though Eric Gordon’s decision could primarily economic, there might be a catch. If <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a></strong> is open to a trade from the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a></strong>, the Clippers could be all-in.</p>



<h2>Will the Clippers sign James Harden?</h2>



<p>In the case of <strong>Eric Gordon</strong>, the decision means the Clippers will not guarantee the $21 million contract for the player and he will become a free agent. Of course, this opens the door for a possible trade with the Sixers if <strong>James Harden</strong> is indeed available. </p>


        <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.
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<p>Harden exercised his $35.6 million option for the 2023-24 season. As a consequence, the next step for the <strong>Sixers</strong> will be definitely a trade as Harden didn’t consider declining the option to become a free agent.&nbsp;</p>


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<p>As it’s happening with many players around the league, Harden wants to join a contender. The <strong>Clippers</strong> will be a tremendous team alongside familiar faces such as&nbsp;<strong>Paul George</strong>, <strong>Kawhi Leonard</strong> and maybe Westbrook. </p>


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<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-an-all-star-is-seriously-interested-in-playing-for-jimmy-butlers-heat-20230627-BUS-18420.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230627_BUS_18420_Jimmy-Butler-vs-Knicks.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The Miami Heat seem to need another star to help Jimmy Butler win an NBA championship. Fortunately, an All-Star reportedly has serious interest in moving to South Florida.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-heat-legend-says-miami-will-not-trade-for-damian-lillard-20230627-BUS-18753.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230627_BUS_18753_Lillard-vs-Celtics-2023.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Even though Damian Lillard has been heavily linked with a potential trade, a Miami Heat legend believes he won&apos;t be playing in South Florida in the 2023-24 NBA season.
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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> has been heavily linked with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> after the 2023 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> Finals. It makes sense, since the guard could find in South Florida the chance to contend he never really had in Portland.</p>



<p>Erik Spoelstra’s team, meanwhile, would definitely use a player of Dame’s caliber. The Heat have made deep playoff runs in recent years, but in the end, it felt like <strong>they’ve always lacked another star</strong> to get the job done.</p>


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<p>However, Lillard may not want to leave at all. And even if he does, the Portland Trail Blazers will probably have high demands. But Miami may not have to worry about this, as it looks like <strong>another opportunity has presented itself</strong>.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Heat may go after James Harden</h2>



<p>According to Shams Charania, the Miami Heat could join the race for <strong>James Harden</strong>, who is reportedly opting into his $35.6M player option with the 76ers to work on a trade out of Philadelphia:</p>



<p><em>“<strong>The Clippers and Heat are expected to emerge in this process for (James) Harden, I’m told. Teams across the league understand a player like Harden will likely reach a preferred destination</strong>,”</em> Shams said on <em>The Rally.</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">“The Clippers and Heat are expected to emerge in this process for (James) Harden, I’m told. Teams across the league understand a player like Harden will likely reach a preferred destination…”<br><br>NBA Insider <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a> updates us on James Harden. <a href="https://t.co/HpxYR6aRMW">pic.twitter.com/HpxYR6aRMW</a></p>— The Rally (@TheRally) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRally/status/1674553216518815744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Harden’s availability will certainly draw interest in the market. Whether his profile suits the Heat Culture is debatable, but Miami <strong>clearly needs another All-Star next to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.</strong></p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a></strong> turned out to be the perfect place for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/russell-westbrook">Russell Westbrook</a></strong> after so long. Following a frustrating tenure with the Lakers, the former <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> MVP got back to his best with the crosstown rivals.</p>


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<p>Even if he struggled a bit at the beginning, Russ quickly settled in next to Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, eventually <strong>putting the team on his back</strong> when the duo got injured in the playoffs.</p>



<p>Now, Westbrook is set to become a free agent. While many expect him to be back in LA next season, Mark Medina of <em>The Sporting Tribune</em> reports that the Clippers <strong>may not be able to afford the 9x All-Star.</strong></p>



<h2>Russell Westbrook may get a bigger salary outside Los Angeles</h2>



<p>“<em>Will that recent history be enough to back up both parties’ sentiments with actual actions? </em><strong><em>Westbrook would love to stay in his hometown with an organization that made him feel comfortable, but the Clippers can only pay him up $3.8 million to stay</em>,</strong>” Medina wrote. “<strong><em>Other NBA executives around the league believe Westbrook could still attract offers worth $10-$15 million per season</em>.</strong></p>



<p><em>“<strong>The Clippers may not have offered that money even if they had the space. Despite gushing about how Westbrook upgraded the point-guard position, the Clippers still tried to acquire Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon last week</strong> only for the deal to fall through after becoming concerned with his injury history.”</em></p>


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<p>Westbrook has revitalized his career after a very disappointing time with the Lakers, so he will probably draw a lot of interest in the open market. He clearly felt happy at the Clippers, but we’ll have to wait and see <strong>whether that’s enough</strong> to make him stay.</p>


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<p>Following an extremely disappointing season, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Mavericks</a></strong> are probably looking up to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a></strong>, who won the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> championship after building around <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nikola-jokic">Nikola Jokic</a></strong>. The <strong>Mavs</strong> couldn’t do the same with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic">Luka Doncic</a></strong> yet, but they still have plenty of time.</p>


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<p>The Slovenian star has his entire career ahead of him, so he doesn’t need to be desperate now. Neither does Dallas, but the team <strong>cannot waste too much time</strong> because, eventually, it could miss out on a great opportunity.</p>



<p>Landing Kyrie Irving wasn’t enough so far, which is why the Mavericks are expected to look for more talent in the offseason. In fact, they <strong>could go after a recent champion</strong> with Jokic in the Mile-High City.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Mavs could land Bruce Brown</h2>



<p>According to Tim MacMahon of <em>ESPN</em>, the Dallas Mavericks could meet with <strong>Bruce Brown</strong>, who is set to become a free agent after declining his $6.8 million player option with the Nuggets:</p>



<p><em>“Sources: <strong>Bruce Brown intends to meet with the Mavs soon after the opening of free agency</strong>. Brown is expected to have several suitors and has not ruled out a return to Denver despite the financial constraints. His market is $12.4M midlevel but Nuggets are limited to $7.8M.”</em></p>


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<p>Brown was a key contributor in the Nuggets’ success last season, which is why he probably <strong>won’t be lacking in suitors</strong> in the open market. As a matter of fact, the Lakers have already been mentioned as a possible landing spot for the 26-year-old.</p>


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<p>It seems to be over between <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a></strong> and the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a></strong>. According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, the player has exercised his $35.6 million option for the 2023-24 season.</p>



<p>As a consequence, the next step will be definitely a trade as Harden didn’t consider declining the option to become a free agent. Furthermore, the information points out that the star player never even thought in a new deal with <strong>Philadelphia</strong>.</p>


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<p>So, in what should be a major move in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>, James Harden is officially on the trading<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-remains-silent-after-blockbuster-trades-in-nba-20230623-BUS-16505.html"> block</a></strong>. The guard is 33-years old and arrived to the <strong>Sixers</strong> on February of 2022. Now, another change of team is on the way.</p>



<h2>James Harden: Where will he be traded by the Sixers?</h2>



<p>The decision by <strong>James Harden</strong> is very intriguing as he could have easily chosen to stay with the <strong>Sixers</strong> looking into new a four-year contract. The amount of money would have surpassed $200 million. </p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kyrie-irving-could-join-kevin-durant-and-devin-booker-with-phoenix-suns-20230629-BUS-20146.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230629_BUS_20146_kyrieirving.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Kyrie Irving might be ready to make a shocking decision which could change the balance of power in the NBA. 
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-emotional-reaction-after-son-bronny-james-confirms-usc-number-20230623-BUS-16361.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230623_BUS_16361_lebronjames.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Bronny James just announced the number he&apos;ll wear at USC and LeBron James couldn&apos;t believe it. 
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<p>Nevertheless, when both parts realized this long-term solution wasn’t the best, they started to work together in the alternative. By exercising his option, the <strong>Clippers</strong> and the <strong>Knicks</strong> have become favorites to land Harden in a blockbuster trade. </p>



<p>As it’s happening with many players around the league, like <strong>Bradley Beal</strong> with the Suns or <strong>Chris Paul</strong> going to the Warriors, the NBA stars have established as a priority joining contenders. That’s why, though the <strong>Houston Rockets</strong> could be a possibility, Los Angeles and New York are much stronger options.</p>



<p>For example, if <strong>James Harden</strong> joins the Clippers, it will be a tremendous team alongside familiar faces such as <strong>Paul George</strong> and <strong>Kawhi Leonard</strong>. Meanwhile, the <strong>Knicks</strong> are on the rise after they reached the Eastern Conference semifinals.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" 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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<p>However, according to the latest reports, the <strong>Sixers</strong> haven’t ruled out the possibility of keeping James Harden. <strong>Daryl Morey</strong> will make a final push to convince him. The big problem is the All-Star has made clear he wants out and that could produce another major controversy in case they retain him. </p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> ended the 2022-23 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> season much better than expected. Following a lackluster start, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> and company ended up reaching the Conference Finals thanks to an impressive resurgence in the second half of the campaign.</p>


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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-lakers-teammate-addresses-controversial-comment-on-lebron-james-20230628-BUS-19615.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230628_BUS_19615_James-Lakers.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="One of LeBron James&apos; teammates at the Los Angeles Lakers had to set the record straight after making a controversial remark on The King.
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<p>Of course, Rob Pelinka deserves credit for reacting just in time before the February deadline. That being said, Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets were too much for James and company, which is why <strong>changes will be made</strong> this offseason.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jimmy-butler-could-lose-a-heat-teammate-to-lebron-james-lakers-or-kevin-durants-suns-20230630-BUS-20853.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230630_BUS_20853_Jimmy-Butler-vs-Magic.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="With NBA free agency drawing nearer, LeBron James&apos; Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant&apos;s Phoenix Suns seem to be interested in a teammate of Jimmy Butler at the Miami Heat.
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<p>Having a deep playoff run is always nice, but at the end of the day, that will never be enough for a franchise like the Lakers. This team wants to succeed, and the front office <strong>has already started to make moves</strong> to make it happen.</p>



<h2>Lakers waive Mo Bamba and Shaquille Harrison</h2>



<p>The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday they are waiving center <strong>Mo Bamba</strong> and guard <strong>Shaquille Harrison</strong>. Neither of them had much playing time last season, recording less than 10 appearances each.</p>



<p>Bamba arrived at the February deadline as part of a four-team trade involving the Magic, Clippers and Nuggets. While <strong>injuries stood in his way</strong>, he didn’t see the floor that much even when healthy.</p>



<p>Harrison, on the other hand, joined the team in April ahead of the postseason and made just eight appearances which went practically unnoticed.</p>


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<h2>James could lose a third Lakers teammate soon</h2>



<p>Another player who could leave LA is <strong>Malik Beasley</strong>, since the purple and gold reportedly have no plans to exercise his $16.5 million team option. Either way, at some point the Lakers will have to start looking to add teammates for LeBron rather than releasing them.</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>were one of the <strong>best teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong> after the All-Star break. Despite<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>LeBron James</strong></a><strong>‘ foot injury</strong>, they still managed to finish the season on a high note.</p>



<p>Notably, a lot of that had to do with <strong>Austin Reaves</strong> breaking out for them. He established himself as a steady contirbutor, and even worked his way up to the starting lineup.</p>



<p>The Lakers are now looking to<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-lakers-make-final-decision-on-austin-reaves-20230628-BUS-19028.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-lakers-make-final-decision-on-austin-reaves-20230628-BUS-19028.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">retain him at all costs,</a> </strong>which is why NBA analyst <strong>Colin Cowherd</strong> believes they might be getting a little delusional, going as far as to compare him with <strong>Mac McClung, Patrick Beverley, Kelly Olynyk, and Grayson Allen.</strong></p>



<h2>Colin Cowherd Warns The Lakers About Overpaying For Austin Reaves</h2>



<p><strong><em>“Last two years, he’s been a nice player for the Lakers,” </em></strong>Cowherd said. <em>“Are they getting delusional because they found him? And because he plays well with LeBron, but so did Matthew Dellavedova.”</em></p>



<p><em>“Everybody is loyal to what they find,” </em>Cowherd added. <em><strong>“Are the Lakers falling in love with the kid because they found him at garage sale prices? If you want to be a max player, you have got to show me max qualities.”</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">"Are the Lakers getting delusional because they found him?"<br><br>— <a href="https://twitter.com/ColinCowherd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ColinCowherd</a> plays the blind resume game with Austin Reaves <a href="https://t.co/CAqw51WYEI">pic.twitter.com/CAqw51WYEI</a></p>— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheHerd/status/1674094520940789760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-draft-2023-who-is-the-rookie-the-lakers-picked-to-play-alongside-lebron-james-20230623-BUS-16196.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230623_BUS_16196_Hood-Schifino.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The second half of the season was an indication that LeBron James still can lead a team to the championship. With that in mind, the Los Angeles Lakers picked Jalen Hood-Schifino to continue their growth.
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<p>As good as Reaves has been for them, they also need to add some more quality pieces to their current roster, and maybe committing that much money to him <strong>won’t be the wisest bet.</strong></p>


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<p>Neither the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> nor the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a></strong> could compete against Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets this season. But as long as they have <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a></strong>, respectively, they’ll continue to be candidates to win the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> championship.</p>


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<p>However, they cannot do everything on their own, especially <strong>after so many years</strong> in the league. Therefore, while the Dubs have already made moves to improve around Steph, Rob Pelinka is busy trying to help The King get further next year.</p>


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<p>The Lakers not only need to go after another star, but they also have to make sure they have <strong>the right rotation</strong> for a very demanding year. And one of their depth moves could mean landing a former teammate of Curry in the Bay area.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Lakers could be interested in Donte DiVincenzo</h2>



<p>According to Brett Siegel of <em>ClutchPoints</em>, the Los Angeles Lakers are among a group of teams who could sign <strong>Donte DiVincenzo</strong>, who is set to become a free agent after spending the last season with Curry in San Francisco:</p>



<p><em>“DiVincenzo opted out of his $4.7 million player option with the Warriors and is expected to receive offers from teams utilizing most of their mid-level exception, if not all of it. <strong>The Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Cavaliers have been mentioned as possible suitors for DiVincenzo</strong>, sources said, with the New York Knicks also coming up in multiple reports around the league.”</em></p>


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<p>At 26, DiVincenzo can still be a useful rotational piece for a team that needs depth. His time with the Warriors may be over, but he’s <strong>expected to have many suitors</strong> in the open market.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers </a></strong>signed <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kawhi-leonard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kawhi Leonard</a></strong> and traded for <strong>Paul George</strong> and instantly became one of the teams to beat in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong>. But thus far, that hasn’t translated into a lot of success.</p>



<p>On paper, they have arguably the best duo of two-way players in the league, but they’re constantly hurt, and have failed to even<strong> reach the NBA Finals</strong> because of that.</p>



<p>That’s why <strong>Zach Lowe of ESPN</strong> reports that the Clippers are unlikely to sign them to a contract extension in the next couple of months, and that could fuel even <strong>more <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/knicks-are-a-realistic-destination-for-paul-george-20230626-BUS-18116.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trade rumors around PG-13.</a></strong></p>



<h2>Clippers May Not Give Kawhi Leonard And Paul George A Contract Extension</h2>



<p><em><strong>“The biggest subplot in the NBA that not enough people are talking about is Paul George and Kawhi Leonard with the Clippers, being extension eligible</strong></em>” Lowe said. “<em>In Kawhi’s case in July. I think in Paul George’s case in September.”</em></p>



<p><em>“Because I just don’t think, based on what I’ve heard, that if those guys walk in the door and ask for four-year max extensions, I <strong>don’t think the Clippers are just giving them to them,</strong>“</em> Lowe added.</p>



<p>Now, whether they’ll look to trade them or will work out a new contract with a hometown discount remains to be seen, but it seems like this could be<strong> the beginning of the end of this era.</strong></p>


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<p>For months,<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> James Harden’s</a></strong> future with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> </strong>has been <strong>a talking point around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> circles. </strong>Even at this point in his career, he should still gauge some interest as a free agent.</p>



<p>Harden is expected to <strong>decline his player option</strong> for the upcoming campaign, thus becoming an unrestricted free agent. Even so, not many teams will be willing to meet his reported salary pretensions.</p>



<p>That’s why, according to<strong> Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets</a></strong> are no longer interested in a reunion with him, as Harden isn’t interested in taking any sort of pay  cut.</p>



<h2>Rockets No Longer Want James Harden</h2>



<p><strong><em>“In recent days, I’ve understood that Houston is no longer an option for James,” </em></strong>Iko said. <em>“I would call them out of the running. From the Rockets’ perspective, that makes sense, too, considering James was never interested in taking some kind of discount – not two years in a row. He made, what, $34-35 million this year? He could stand to make 50 to 52. <strong>He was not going to take a discount, and the Rockets were never going to pay him that kind of max money.”</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">The IkoSystem — Rockets Free Agency Preview <a href="https://t.co/dL2cgzWr5T">https://t.co/dL2cgzWr5T</a></p>— Kelly Iko (@KellyIko) <a href="https://twitter.com/KellyIko/status/1674085405099163649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h2>Clippers Are A New Dark Horse For Harden}</h2>



<p>And now that the Rockets are no longer in the mix for his services, the insider points out that the <strong>Los Angeles Clippers</strong> could be another team to look out for in his sweepstakes:</p>



<p>“<em><strong>Another team that I’ve heard recently that is a dark horse, that’s kind of watching the situation is actually the Los Angeles Clippers,” </strong></em>Iko said<em>. “Phoenix, the Bradley Beal trade took them out of the equation.”</em></p>


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<p>Even so, the Clippers will have to figure out what to do with either <strong>Paul George and/or Kawhi Leonard </strong>before even thinking of making a run at Harden, which obviously makes it more difficult.</p>


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<p><strong>Kyrie Irving</strong> was supposed to be the missing piece for the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Mavericks</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic">Luka Doncic</a></strong> in their quest of a championship in the <strong>NB</strong>A. However, after that blockbuster trade, they couldn’t even make the playoffs.</p>



<p>Irving is 31-years old and has publicly said the next team he chooses could be the last of his illustrious career. Furthermore, it’s important to remember that the guard is eligible for a five-year, <strong>$272 million max contract</strong>. </p>


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<p>As a consequence, the future is very uncertain for Irving. Some reports have pointed out that he could join <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> and the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> or maybe stay with the Mavs. Nevertheless, in a surprising turn of events, the <strong>Suns</strong> might win that race.</p>



<h2>Kyrie Irving will visit the Phoenix Suns</h2>



<p>According to a report from Chris Haynes, <strong>Kyrie Irving</strong> will have a meeting with the <strong>Phoenix Suns</strong> when free agency starts on June 30. He would be very interested in joining a star caliber roster which would be a favorite in the <strong>Western Conference</strong>. </p>


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<p>Just a few days ago, the Suns traded <strong>Chris Paul</strong> and got <strong>Bradley Beal</strong> in exchange. If they can add Irving to that equation alongside <strong>Kevin Durant</strong> and <strong>Devin Booker</strong>, the sky could be the limit.</p>


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<p>However, the big question for the <strong>Phoenix Suns</strong> is how they’re going to adjust Irving’s salary. The only realistic option for their front office, which still is very complicated, would be via sign-and-trade.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a></strong> made a big gamble when they traded for<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong> Kyrie Irving</strong>.</a> He’s one of the most unpredictable figures<strong> in the history of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong>, and that’s unlikely to change any time soon.</p>



<p>Irving is one of the <strong>most talented one-on-one players </strong>to ever lace them up, and that’s just a fact. But as gifted as he is, he’s also proven to be kind of untrustworthy.</p>



<p>That’s why <strong>Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </strong>reports that his current free agent market is quite limited, and why he’s more than likely to stay with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luka Doncic</a></strong> and the Mavericks for a little longer.</p>



<h2>There’s No Market For Kyrie Irving</h2>



<p><em>“The market for Kyrie Irving, legitimate places that he would leave Dallas for, that would make sense, that are available to him, its extremely limited– almost nil,” </em>Wojnarowski said. <strong><em>“The full expectation is he returns to Dallas.” </em></strong></p>



<p><em>“The question will be, what kind of a deal does he go back on– I don’t think the money will be an issue, as how many fully guaranteed years there are for Kyrie Irving–</em><strong><em> that is going to be the negotiation between him and the Dallas Mavericks,”</em> </strong>Woj added.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The “full expectation” is Kyrie Irving will re-sign with the Mavericks once free agency begins, per <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wojespn</a>:<br><br>– Legitimate places Kyrie would even consider leaving Dallas for are “extremely limited, perhaps almost nil.”<br><br>– Money aspect won’t be an issue for Irving’s new deal… <a href="https://t.co/lmqT8C0cME">pic.twitter.com/lmqT8C0cME</a></p>— Evan Sidery (@esidery) <a href="https://twitter.com/esidery/status/1674027739769077765?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h2>Kyrie Wants His Next Team To Be His Last</h2>



<p>Moreover, Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN reports that Kyrie is currently looking for “<strong><em>a place where he can spend the rest of his career, the place that feels like home.”</em></strong></p>


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<p>So, all things point out for Kyrie staying in Dallas for the foreseeable future. Now, whether it’s <strong>actually his choice </strong>and if he’ll fulfill his entire contract there remains to be seen.</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> want to win another <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship</strong> while<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> LeBron James</a></strong> is still on board. Needless to say, that’s going to be easier said than done in today’s stacked Western Conference.</p>



<p><strong>Rob Pelinka</strong> and the front office will have limited cap space to deal with in the offseason, and keeping their key free agents on the team will be their No. 1 priority.</p>



<p>Nonethlees, that doesn’t mean they won’t be active in the market trying to revamp their defense. With that in mind, <strong>Mike Singer of The Denver Post</strong> reports that they’re interested in <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver Nuggets</a> star Bruce Brown Jr.</strong></p>



<h2>Lakers Are Interested In Bruce Brown Jr.</h2>



<p><strong><em>“One team with significant interest in signing Bruce Brown away from Denver is the Los Angeles Lakers, multiple sources told the Denver Post,” </em></strong>Singer tweeted. <em>“The Lakers could offer him the full MLE ($12.3M annually). Nuggets can only offer up to $7.8M this year.”</em></p>



<p>Notably, Lakers insider <strong>Dan Woike of the L.A</strong>. Times later confirmed the report, citing that Brown is the kind of player Pelinka would ‘most definitely’ pursue in free agency:</p>



<p>“<em>The Lakers getting to (and using) the full MLE has been an option the team has strongly considered in recent days,” </em>Woike said. <strong><em>“Bruce Brown is most definitely the kind of player they’d want from a mindset/skill department.”</em></strong></p>


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<p>Even so, the Lakers could face an uphill battle trying to convince Brown to sign with them, as multiple teams are likely to make him more lucrative offers, with experts projecting around <strong>$20 million per season.</strong></p>


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<p>Not so long ago, the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> </strong>made us all think that <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Poole </a></strong>was going to be their star for the future, signing him to a big contract extension <strong>right after the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Finals.</strong></p>



<p>That didn’t last long, as Poole was a constant talking point — for the wrong reasons — this season, looking sluggish and uncoachable in the playoffs and <strong>failing to build from that career-best campaign.</strong></p>



<p>According to a report by<strong> Mike Battaglino of AHN Fire Digital</strong>, that wasn’t much of a surprise for <strong>Steve Kerr and company.</strong> Apparently, the Warriors traded him for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Chris Paul </strong></a>because they didn’t feel he was an actual fit for their roster.</p>



<h2>Warriors Considered Jordan Poole An ‘Extraneous And Inefficient’ Player</h2>



<p><em>“What’s clear to me after a few days of checking around is that this all began when the Warriors decided that Jordan Poole <strong>was an extraneous and inefficient member of their roster,”</strong></em> wrote Battaglino. </p>



<p><em>“That was the precipitating issue. The Warriors wanted out of the $123 million deal they gave Poole only eight months earlier because his play last season didn’t meet that value, especially given their extreme luxury-tax pressure,”</em> the report added. “<strong><em>They knew he wanted a bigger role and they knew that almost certainly wouldn’t happen as long as Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were on the team. The Warriors weren’t going to give Poole away, but they were ready to move on if the right deal came along.”</em></strong></p>


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<p>Of course, one could wonder if the deal they got for him was the right deal, but that’s a whole different debate. Whatever the case, he’ll now be free to take as many shots as he wants and might even lead the league in scoring, and the Warriors can now build the roster<strong> with players who fit their scheme better.</strong></p>


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