<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a></strong> just made one of the most bizarre trades in recent <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history. </strong>Moving <strong>Jordan Poole</strong> for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul</a> </strong>seems to be against their nature, especially at this point in his career.</p>



<p>Poole was a bit of a rising star and had just signed a massive contract extension, whereas Paul was part of a salary-dumping deal as he entered the <strong>backend of his prime.</strong></p>



<p>Basketball aside, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Stephen Curry</strong> </a>recently admitted that he felt sorry about his team giving up on Poole, although he knows this is a great opportunity for him to <strong>showcase his true skills.</strong></p>



<h2>Stephen Curry ‘Hated’ Losing Jordan Poole</h2>



<p><strong><em>“You hate losing JP,” </em></strong>Curry told The Athletic. <em>“I know it’s not all the way official yet. So I don’t want to talk too much before it is. <strong>But that’s the tough part of the business, seeing a young guy come into his own (and then get traded).”</strong></em></p>



<p>“<strong><em>It’s a great opportunity for him,”</em></strong> Curry added. <em>“It’s just you get to know someone like that, build a friendship, build a bond. It’s tough to see him go. <strong>But, you know, we’re trying to win next year and CP can help us do that.”</strong></em></p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jj-redick-explains-why-chris-paul-is-a-terrible-fit-for-the-warriors-20230627-BUS-18642.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230627_BUS_18642_chris-paul-9.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="As great a player as Chris Paul is, JJ Redick believes he&apos;s not the kind of guy the Golden State Warriors need to thrive right now.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-stephen-curry-losing-another-warriors-teammate-apart-from-jordan-poole-20230627-BUS-18936.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230627_BUS_18936_stephen-curry-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The Golden State Warriors have already lost Jordan Poole this offseason, but it looks like another player would leave Stephen Curry and company for the 2023-24 NBA season.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/three-teams-are-expected-to-go-after-warriors-draymond-green-20230628-BUS-19070.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230628_BUS_19070_Draymond-Green-2-2.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The Warriors want to retain Draymond Green after he declined his player option. However, there are at least three teams that are reportedly going to make move for the free agent.
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<p>Maybe Steph is being politically correct; maybe he does feel sorry for losing Poole. Whatever the case, <strong>it was the only way to keep Draymond Green</strong> for the long run, so it has to be worth it.</p>


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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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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-player-heat-would-surrender-to-get-help-for-jimmy-butler-20230623-BUS-16685.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230623_BUS_16685_Jimmy-Butler-finals-2023.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="In order to surround Jimmy Butler with more talent, the Miami Heat could trade one of their best players ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> had a fantastic run in the 2023 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> playoffs. But in the end, it looked crystal clear the team lacked another star next to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a></strong> to go the extra mile and win the championship.</p>



<p>But it wasn’t just this year that Miami <strong>challenged for the title</strong>. Erik Spoelstra’s men already had deep postseason runs in recent years, making the Finals in 2020 and losing the Conference Finals in seven games in 2022.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-heat-eye-luka-doncic-teammate-at-mavs-apart-from-damian-lillard-20230628-BUS-19385.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230628_BUS_19385_Doncic.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="While Damian Lillard seems to be their priority target, the Miami Heat also seem to be interested in a teammate of Luka Doncic at the Dallas Mavericks for the 2023-24 NBA season.
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<p>Therefore, everyone expects Pat Riley to do whatever it takes to upgrade the roster this summer. However, it looks like the team <strong>will first cut one of its players instead.</strong></p>



<h2>Rumor: Heat could waive Kyle Lowry</h2>



<p>According to Barry Jackson of the <em>Miami Herald</em>, the Miami Heat could waive <strong>Kyle Lowry</strong> if they don’t find a trade partner for the veteran guard this offseason:</p>



<p>“<em>According to two sources, the Heat has been giving thought to potentially using the <strong>waive-and-stretch provision on Lowry if Miami is unable to trade him, though a firm decision on that has not been made</strong>. That waive-and-stretch mechanism <strong>would allocate his remaining ca</strong>p hit equally over three seasons.”</em></p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" 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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<p>There are many reasons that would explain this decision. Lowry is not getting any younger (he turns 38 in March), plus he’s entering the final year of his contract. On top of that, he’s due nearly $30m next season. Therefore, <strong>it looks like his days in South Florida are numbered.</strong></p>


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<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-lebron-james-officially-loses-two-lakers-teammates-20230629-BUS-20335.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230629_BUS_20335_LeBron-James-December-2022.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Two teammates of LeBron James at the Los Angeles Lakers are officially leaving the team ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-more-than-half-of-nba-interested-in-stephen-curry-teammate-at-warriors-20230630-BUS-20956.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230630_BUS_20956_Curry-January-2023.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="A teammate of Stephen Curry at the Golden State Warriors seem to be drawing plenty of interest around the NBA.
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<p>Things are changing for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a></strong> and the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a></strong> ahead of the 2023-24 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> season. It makes sense, since the team took many steps back after winning the championship the previous year.</p>



<p>Bob Myers has left the organization, leaving a huge vacancy at GM. Mike Dunleavy Jr. was promoted to the role, and one of his first decisions<strong> took everyone by surprise</strong>.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-stephen-curry-could-lose-a-warriors-teammate-to-lebron-james-lakers-20230629-BUS-20255.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230629_BUS_20255_Curry-LeBron.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers could bring help for LeBron James by landing a former teammate of Stephen Curry at the Golden State Warriors.
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<p><strong>Jordan Poole was traded</strong> to the Washington Wizards for Chris Paul, a move that gave a lot to talk about. But the young guard <strong>would not be the only player to leave the team</strong> this summer.</p>



<h2>Donte DiVincenzo likely to leave Curry, Warriors by declining player option</h2>



<p>According to Kendra Andrews of ESPN, <strong>Donte DiVincenzo</strong> is declining his $4.7 million player option with the Golden State Warriors and will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason:</p>



<p><em>“This wasn’t a big surprise for the Warriors and other front office executives around the league, as there was a sentiment that DiVincenzo had outplayed his contract in Golden State after arriving in San Francisco last summer.”</em></p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-damian-lillards-dream-scenario-involves-stealing-stephen-curry-teammate-from-warriors-20230628-BUS-19435.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230628_BUS_19435_Lillard-Curry.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Stephen Curry may not like Damian Lillard&apos;s wish for the Portland Trail Blazers, since it would mean losing one of his best teammates at the Golden State Warriors.
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<p>DiVincenzo gave depth to the Warriors this season, but he <strong>never played a significant role</strong> during his time in the Bay area. </p>


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<p>Ever since the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> lost in the 2023 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> Finals, the team has continuously been involved in trade rumors. Jimmy Butler and company seemed to lack another star to win the championship, which is why <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> emerged as a potential target.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-trade-rumors-heat-may-not-bring-more-help-for-jimmy-butler-20230620-BUS-14628.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230620_BUS_14628_Jimmy-Butler-_-Miami-Heat-v-Milwaukee-Bucks-Game-Five.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Following their trip to the NBA Finals, everyone assumed the Miami Heat would do anything to pair Jimmy Butler with another star. But that may not be the case this offseason.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-player-heat-would-surrender-to-get-help-for-jimmy-butler-20230623-BUS-16685.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230623_BUS_16685_Jimmy-Butler-finals-2023.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="In order to surround Jimmy Butler with more talent, the Miami Heat could trade one of their best players ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
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<p>Dame has proven to be one of the best shooters in the league all these years, but the Portland Trail Blazers have failed to build a successful team around him. Therefore, many believe this could be <strong>a match made in heaven</strong>.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-heat-eye-luka-doncic-teammate-at-mavs-apart-from-damian-lillard-20230628-BUS-19385.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230628_BUS_19385_Doncic.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="While Damian Lillard seems to be their priority target, the Miami Heat also seem to be interested in a teammate of Luka Doncic at the Dallas Mavericks for the 2023-24 NBA season.
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<p>Lillard’s future looks uncertain, which only fueled speculation about a hypothetical move to South Florida. Heat legend <strong>Tim Hardaway Sr.</strong>, however, <strong>doesn’t see Pat Riley going all in</strong> for Lillard.</p>



<h2>Tim Hardaway Sr. claims Heat won’t land Damian Lillard</h2>



<p>“<em><strong>He’s not giving up his core</strong></em>,” Hardaway said of Pat Riley on <em>The Carton Show</em>, via <em>Heat Nation</em>. “<em><strong>He’s not going to do that, Pat Riley. So, Miami is not going to get him because if they want these two players, and you don’t want to give ’em up, that’s too much.”</strong></em></p>



<p>Hardaway knows a thing or two about Riley, so his comments could be true. Besides, what he says makes sense because Miami may not be willing to meet the Blazers’ demands, which will probably be huge.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" 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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<p>But the Heat know a player of Lillard’s caliber could be the missing piece to their success, so we’ll have to wait and see what Riley comes up with. At the end of the day, <strong>there’s a reason they call him <em>The Godfather</em></strong>.</p>


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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors"><strong>Golden State Warriors</strong> </a>want to<strong> bring back <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Draymond Green</a> at all costs</strong>, up to the point where they literally <strong>gave up on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Poole</a></strong> to free up cap space to lock him up for the future.</p>



<p>Green has always been vocal about his desire to <strong>stay in the Bay area </strong>for the remainder of his career, and the franchise knows how important he’s been to their success.</p>



<p>But the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong> is a ruthless business, and as such, Green has every right to pursue the best opportunity for him. And according to<strong> Chris Haynes,</strong> he’s ready to listen to as many offers as he can get right now.</p>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Draymond Green Will Meet With Other Teams</h2>



<p>“<em>That’s why teams like to keep their players away; they will hope they don’t take those recruiting meetings,”</em> Haynes reported. <strong><em>“I was told that Draymond Green is open to taking free-agent meetings with other teams, which could throw a wrinkle in.”</em></strong></p>



<p><em>“I expect him, if you ask me right now on June 26, what do I think happens? <strong>I think Draymond ends up back at Golden State,</strong>” </em>the reporter added.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/chris-paul-reveals-his-true-feelings-about-stephen-curry-20230627-BUS-18572.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230627_BUS_18572_chris-paul-stephen-curry.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Chris Paul and Stephen Curry have been rivals and foes for the past decade, and now they&apos;ll share the court with the Golden State Warriors.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/this-is-what-jordan-poole-told-draymon-green-before-the-punch-20230627-BUS-18473.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230627_BUS_18473_draymond-green-jordan-poole.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Now that he&apos;s out of the Bay area, we finally know what Jordan Poole told Draymond Green before the latter punched the air out of his mouth.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/this-is-how-the-warriors-could-re-sign-draymond-green-20230626-BUS-18150.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230626_BUS_18150_draymond-green-5.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="With Jordan Poole out of the picture and the Golden State Warriors looking to keep Draymond Green, Marc Stein reveals the kind of deal he&apos;s likely to get.
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<p>All signs point toward Green<strong> running it back with the <em>Splash Brothers,</em></strong> at least for another three years. But we’ve seen crazier things happen, and we can never rule anything out in this league.</p>


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<p>It’s been more than two decades since the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>Philadelphia 76ers</strong></a> made it to the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>NB</strong></a><strong>A Finals</strong>. <strong>James Harden and<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Joel Embiid</a> </strong>looked poised to break that curse last season, but it didn’t happen, obviously.</p>



<p>The Sixers have a long history of underperforming when it matters the most. That’s why parting ways with<strong> Doc Rivers </strong>after three years of second-round exits was a no-brainer.</p>



<p>But what if they fail to get over the hump with <strong>Nick Nurse</strong> as well? According to <strong>ESPN insider Nick Friedell,</strong> another heartbreak in the playoffs could lead Embiid to j<strong>oin the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Knicks.</a></strong></p>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Joel Embiid Could Be Traded To The Knicks</h2>



<p><em>“There’s so much focus right now on James Harden, but what happens if they go back into the postseason and this team just cannot get through the brick wall that is the second round?”</em> Friedell said on First Take. <strong><em>“What occurs then? It means, a year from now, we’re going to be sitting here, and the NBA world will be wondering, ‘Has Joel Embiid had enough?’ It is the question that has been rumbling underneath the surface around the league right now.”</em></strong></p>



<p><strong><em>“At what point does Joel Embiid look around and go, ‘It’s not happening for me, here, I need to go elsewhere,&apos;”</em></strong> Friedell continued. <em>“I’m telling you all right now: the team to keep an eye on sits right here in New York City, and it’s the Knicks because they would love nothing more than to put every asset they have just like every other team and say, <strong>‘Hey Joel come play at the Garden, come be around Jalen Brunson and be in a situation that is ready-made for you to compete for a title right away.&apos;”</strong></em></p>



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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-joel-embiid-could-lose-a-sixers-teammate-to-luka-doncics-mavs-20230626-BUS-18387.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230626_BUS_18387_Joel-Embiid-vs-Celtics-2023-playoffs.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The Dallas Mavericks want to continue helping Luka Doncic challenge for an NBA championship, and they could look at one of Joel Embiid&apos;s teammates at the Philadelphia 76ers.
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<p>Of course, this is all wishful thinking at this point, especially because the Knicks aren’t exactly a contender either, but the Sixers could also choose to blow it up and start over from scratch <strong>if they fail to get it done with this roster again.</strong></p>


Joel Embiid could leave for shocking team if Sixers fail this season

Joel Embiid could leave for shocking team if Sixers fail this season - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Stephen Curry and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul </a></strong>have been rivals and foes for almost a decade. The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a></strong> star took his spot as the undisputed best point guard in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/steve-kerr-explains-why-the-warriors-traded-jordan-poole-for-chris-paul-20230624-BUS-17372.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA,</a> </strong>and he got the best of him more often than not.</p>



<p>One of Curry’s ultimate highlights actually involves breaking Paul’s ankles, and there has been a bit of back-and-forth between them, with<strong> Draymond Green </strong>even admitting that he’s fueled that debate.</p>



<p>That’s why <strong>the J<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ordan Poole</a> trade</strong> was rather controversial, as Paul will now have to serve as Curry’s backup. Even so, when asked about that, CP3 claims there’s no bad blood whatsoever.</p>



<h2>Chris Paul Says He’s Excited About Playing With Stephen Curry</h2>



<p><strong><em>“Me and Steph have known each other a long time,” </em></strong>the veteran point guard told ESPN.<strong><em> “My wife was at his wedding; I think him and his wife was at our wedding.”</em></strong></p>



<p>“<em>But we’ve known each other for a very long time, so I’m excited to get a chance to play alongside him, Klay, Wig, Draymond, all them, man,<strong> they got an unbelievable organization, and that team is just, they’ve been playing together for a while, and they know what they’re doing,”</strong></em> Paul 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">"Me and Steph have known each other a long time. My wife was at his wedding, I think him and his wife was our wedding… I&apos;m excited to get a chance to play alongside him."<br><br>Chris Paul on his relationship with Steph Curry 🫶<a href="https://t.co/ict5hX8P4m">pic.twitter.com/ict5hX8P4m</a></p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1673433594553827330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 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="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/stephen-a-smith-takes-a-big-shot-at-warriors-after-jordan-pooles-trade-20230624-BUS-17049.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230624_BUS_17049_jordanpoole-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Stephen A. Smith wasn&apos;t happy at all after the Warriors traded Jordan Poole in exchange for Chris Paul. 
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/this-is-how-the-warriors-could-re-sign-draymond-green-20230626-BUS-18150.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230626_BUS_18150_draymond-green-5.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="With Jordan Poole out of the picture and the Golden State Warriors looking to keep Draymond Green, Marc Stein reveals the kind of deal he&apos;s likely to get.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/steve-kerr-explains-why-the-warriors-traded-jordan-poole-for-chris-paul-20230624-BUS-17372.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230624_BUS_17372_Steve-Kerr.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The Golden State Warriors made a significant trade, sending Jordan Poole to acquire veteran point guard Chris Paul. Head coach Steve Kerr explained why they made the move.
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<p>Of course, it’s not like he was going to say anything different. Then again, we’re talking about two grown-ups and veteran leaders, so there’s no reason to think they can’t<strong> put their egos aside and just coexist.</strong></p>


Steve Kerr explains why the Warriors traded Jordan Poole for Chris Paul

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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 best teams in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong> after the trade deadline. Even without<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>, Darvin Ham’s </strong>team was able to hold it’s own more often than not.</p>



<p>But as good as their reinforcements were, a lot of that also had to do with a guy who was already there and<strong> worked his way up the rotation</strong>, and that guy is Austin Reaves.</p>



<p>Reaves has now gauged plenty of league-wide interest, with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets </a></strong>as a potential destination. With that in mind, the Lakers had no choice but to draft <strong>Jalen Hood-Schifino</strong> as an insurance policy.</p>



<h2>Lakers Drafted Jalen Hood-Schifino As Potential Austin Reaves Replacement</h2>



<p><strong>(Transcript via Lakers Nation)</strong></p>



<p><em>“The reason the Lakers were so high on both guards is <strong>they saw them as potential replacements for Reaves </strong>should an offer sheet price them out of bringing the restricted free agent back, league sources tell Lakers Nation.</em></p>



<p><strong>(…)</strong></p>



<p><em>If he does get a max offer though then the Lakers will need to make a decision on whether they want to match it, which could get tricky considering how many other free agents they need to pay and the nature of the new CB<strong>A. For those reasons, the Lakers were targeting guards with the 17th pick and may have drafted Reaves’ potential replacement in Hood-Schifino.”</strong></em></p>


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<p>Even so, all signs point toward the<strong> Lakers re-signing Reaves,</strong> as he has also expressed an interest in staying in Los Angeles. But if that’s not the case, then it’s nice to know they already have a plan B.</p>


Lakers already have a replacement for Austin Reaves

Lakers already have a replacement for Austin Reaves - Bolavip US

<p>Some<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> players</strong> get paid and work even harder. Others handle themselves differently, even around those who were there first and actually helped them get their bag. Former<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> star </strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Jordan Poole</strong> </a>is one of the latter.</p>



<p>Reports from training camp stated that he had changed since signing that big contract, and it didn’t take long before it became loud and clear that <strong>he didn’t respect his veterans or even his coaching staff.</strong></p>



<p>That’s why it was far from surprising to know that<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Draymond Green</a> took matters into his own hands — sort of speak,</strong> and punched him during practice. And now that he’s not a part of the team anymore, Hip-Hop star<strong> Cam’ron</strong> finally revealed what led to this punch.</p>



<h2>Cam’Ron Reveals What Jordan Poole Told Draymond Green Before The Punch</h2>



<p><em>“The first day he told Draymond Green… <strong>‘I f— more b-tches at Michigan State than you,’</strong></em>” Cam’ron revealed. <em>“They was running sprints he told Draymond, ‘<strong>Don’t worry about it you’ll be in Sacramento next year.</strong>‘” </em></p>



<p>“<em>Then he told Draymond,<strong> ‘Why’s your Twitter handle MoneyGreen if u broke, u not gettin’ another contract.</strong>‘ That was the straw that broke the camel’s back,” </em>Cam’ron 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">Damn bruh so this was the trash talk between Poole and Draymond which lead to the punch 😭<br><br>“I f*ck more b*tches than u”<br><br>“Dont worry bout it you’ll be in Sacramento next year”<br><br> “Why’s ur handle MoneyGreen if u broke, u not gettin another contract” 💀💀💀 <a href="https://t.co/1Fj8z6pRt8">pic.twitter.com/1Fj8z6pRt8</a></p>— De🅿️ressed Warriors Fan 💔 (@GoIdenState) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoIdenState/status/1673414644998742017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 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="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/this-is-how-the-warriors-could-re-sign-draymond-green-20230626-BUS-18150.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230626_BUS_18150_draymond-green-5.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="With Jordan Poole out of the picture and the Golden State Warriors looking to keep Draymond Green, Marc Stein reveals the kind of deal he&apos;s likely to get.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-two-teams-tried-to-trade-with-warriors-for-jordan-poole-before-the-wizards-20230623-BUS-16703.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230623_BUS_16703_jordan-poole.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Before the Washington Wizards offered Chris Paul in return, the Golden State Warriors were reportedly in talks with two other NBA teams to trade Jordan Poole.
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<p>We never condone violence, but Poole was out of line and out of place here, and he should’ve known Green’s response was coming. At the end of the day, the Warriors will most definitely<strong> be better off without him and his attitude.</strong></p>


This is what Jordan Poole told Draymon Green before the punch

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Steve Kerr says trading Jordan Poole is actually positive

This is what Jordan Poole told Draymon Green before the punch - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> took everyone by surprise this season. When it looked like they were going home in the Play-In, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a></strong> stepped up and took his team to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> Finals against all odds.</p>



<p>In the end, it was a painful ending for Erik Spoelstra’s team, who was unable to stop Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. The Heat proved they can contend, but it was clear they <strong>didn’t have enough to win</strong>.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-heat-eye-luka-doncic-teammate-at-mavs-apart-from-damian-lillard-20230628-BUS-19385.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230628_BUS_19385_Doncic.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="While Damian Lillard seems to be their priority target, the Miami Heat also seem to be interested in a teammate of Luka Doncic at the Dallas Mavericks for the 2023-24 NBA season.
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<p>Miami drew plenty of respect around the league, since it showed how far it can go without having, on paper, the strongest roster. In fact, <strong>an All-Star seems to be seriously interested in moving to South Beach</strong> if he decides to be traded.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Damian Lillard has serious interest in the Heat</h2>



<p>According to Sam Amick of <em>The Athletic</em>, the Heat are a team <strong>Damian Lillard</strong> seriously consider as a possible landing spot in the event he decides to leave the <strong>Portland Trail Blazers</strong>:</p>



<p>“<em><strong>Lillard indeed has serious interest in joining the Heat</strong>, who would surely love to pair him with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. If it reaches this point — and there’s still an ‘if’ here considering all the times Lillard chose not to ask out before — <strong>Lillard’s wishes would matter a great deal</strong> because of the enormity of his contract.</em>“</p>



<p>Dame has been heavily linked with a move to Miami in recent weeks, since they <strong>seem to be made for each other</strong>. A player of Lillard’s caliber could be the missing piece for the Heat to succeed, while the South Florida team might be the kind of place where the guard can finally challenge for an elusive ring.</p>


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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-blazers-are-going-all-in-for-a-heat-star-to-help-damian-lillard-20230620-BUS-14507.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230620_BUS_14507_damian-lillard.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The Portland Trail Blazers know Damian Lillard needs a better supporting cast to challenge for an NBA championship, which is why they&apos;ve reportedly set their sights on a Miami Heat star.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" 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>However, Lillard has always looked committed to Portland regardless of its lack of a true supporting cast around him. The team will likely ask for a king’s ransom to part with its star, which is why Dame’s intentions would have a lot of weight in a potential trade conversation.</p>


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<p>The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> had a very positive season, even if they couldn’t reach the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> Finals. The biggest takeaway is that they’ve finally been competitive, with many players turning up their level. <strong>Austin Reaves</strong>, for instance, had a breakout year.</p>



<p>The guard stepped up in incredible ways, establishing himself in the starting lineup and proving to be a key contributor alongside <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> and Anthony Davis. That’s why the team is <strong>concerned about his future</strong>.</p>



<p>Reaves is set to become a restricted free agent, and he’s already been linked with other teams. Therefore, it looks like the Lakers <strong>have already prepared themselves for a potential departure</strong> of the 25-year-old.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Lakers drafted Jalen Hood-Schifino in case Austin Reaves leaves</h2>



<p>According to <em>Lakers Nation</em>, the Los Angeles Lakers selected <strong>Jalen Hood-Schifino</strong> with the 17th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft as a possible replacement for Reaves, who <strong>may receive better offer</strong>s in the open market.</p>


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<p>Apart from the Indiana University product, the purple and gold reportedly had guard Kobe Bufkin, who was selected by Atlanta with the 15th pick, on their radar as well. Reaves will not be missing suitors, which is why the Lakers are <strong>contemplating every possible scenario</strong>.</p>


NBA Rumors: Lakers land potential replacement for Austin Reaves

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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a></strong> let their fans down again, even in a year in which <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid</a></strong> won the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> MVP award. However, their roster still has some interesting names, and the <strong>Dallas Mavericks</strong> are reportedly interested in one of their players to help <strong>Luka Doncic</strong>.</p>



<p>While the <strong>Sixers</strong> left much to be desired in the 2023 playoffs, the Mavs’ ending to the season was clearly more disappointing. Philly at least made the playoffs, Dallas did not even make the Play-In Tournament.</p>



<p>Trading for Kyrie Irving wasn’t enough to help Doncic succeed, which is why the front office is understood to be looking at players who could help the Slovenian star next season. <strong>One of their targets</strong> would be in the City of Brotherly Love.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Mavericks eye Tobias Harris</h2>



<p>According to Keith Pompey of <em>The Philadelphia Inquirer</em>, the Mavericks have joined a list of teams interested in <strong>Tobias Harris</strong>. However, the report claims the Sixers have no intention of trading the forward, <strong>unless they get something that significantly upgrades their roster</strong> in return:</p>



<p><em>“However, the Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, and Dallas Mavericks joined the previously mentioned Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, and Detroit Pistons as teams <strong>making inquiries about the 30-year-old’s availability</strong>, according to sources.</em></p>


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<p><em>… The reported deals go in line with their having no intention of trading Harris at this time.<strong> A move that drastically improves the team is the only thing that would budge them from their stance</strong></em>.”</p>


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<p>The Mavericks may not be able to offer the kind of package Philadelphia is reportedly expecting for Harris, but <strong>at least they’re exploring options</strong> to help Doncic.</p>


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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns"><strong>Phoenix Suns</strong> </a>are determined to challenge for their first ever <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> championship. Mat Ishbia made that clear from day one, pulling off a trade for former MVP <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a></strong> shortly after taking over the franchise.</p>



<p>However, KD’s arrival wasn’t enough to find immediate success. That’s why the team made <strong>serious changes after falling short this season</strong>: Nick Nurse replaced Monty Williams and Chris Paul was traded for Bradley Beal.</p>



<p>But it looks like the team is far from done. Even with Durant, Devin Booker, DeAndre Ayton and now Beal on their roster, the Suns could go after an aging star <strong>who once won MVP</strong>.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Suns could land Derrick Rose</h2>



<p>According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, the Phoenix Suns are among a group of teams interested in <strong>Derrick Rose</strong>. The New York Knicks are reportedly not picking up his $15.6 million team option, which is why the veteran guard looks set to become a free agent. The Suns, however, <strong>would face competition</strong> for the 2011 NBA Most Valuable Player:</p>



<p><em>“<strong>Phoenix, Milwaukee and Chicago have all quickly been cited as teams expected to have a level of interest in former MVP Derrick Rose</strong> after the Knicks declined to pick up their $15.6 million team option on Rose for next season.”</em></p>


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<p>Even at 34, Rose is still capable of drawing interest on the open market. It would definitely be interesting to see him next to the likes of KD or Booker to contend, but <strong>a return to the Bulls also looks like a strong possibility.</strong></p>


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<p>Just one year ago, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> </strong>signed<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>Jordan Poole</strong></a> to a massive contract extension, rewarding him for his breakout season and helping them win an <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>championship.</strong></p>



<p>But Poole’s attitude and game changed right after getting paid, up to the point where it didn’t feel like he was enjoying his teammates’ company and vice versa, not to mention that altercation with <strong>Draymond Green.</strong></p>



<p>That’s why the team made the decision to trade him for<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>Chris Paul’s </strong></a><strong>expiring contract.</strong> Moreover, coach<strong> Steve Kerr </strong>recently admitted that might as well be a positive shift for the team.</p>



<h2>Steve Kerr Is Unbothered By The Jordan Poole Trade</h2>



<p><strong><em>“We’re going to be a lot different,”</em></strong> Kerr told The Athletic. <em>“The last thing I’m going to do is say anything about a team that just won a championship a year ago and then fought through a difficult season.<strong> Made a helluva run at the end of this year. I’ve loved this group that we’ve had (for) the last couple (of) years.”</strong></em></p>



<p><strong><em>“But the biggest point is that we sensed we needed a shift,”</em></strong> Kerr added.<em> “Didn’t mean we needed an overhaul, but we needed a shift of some sort. I think everybody in the organization sensed that. <strong>And it feels like we’ve made a pretty significant shift without giving up our identity and our sense of who we are as a team. I think, all in all, it’s a very positive shift.”</strong></em></p>


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<p>Truth be told, Poole may have played his way out of the team with that careless and selfish attitude. The Warriors will find a tough time replacing his offensive production, but the locker room<strong> might be in a </strong>much better place right now.</p>


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<p>It’s not a secret that the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets</a> </strong>want to get <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a></strong> back. They want to <strong>compete for an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>championship</strong> and simply aren’t good enough right now.</p>



<p>Harden was obviously one of the greatest players to ever wear that jersey. And even though he <strong>didn’t leave the team on good terms</strong>, they’re willing to bury the hatchet.</p>



<p>However, as much as they would love to have him back, they know <strong>he could still stay with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a>,</strong> which is why they’ve put together a list of potential targets in case they fail to get him.</p>



<h2>Houston Rockets Have Multiple Targets</h2>



<p><strong>(Transcript via Evan Sidery)</strong></p>



<p><em><strong>“Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez</strong> from the Milwaukee Bucks;<strong> Fred VanVleet f</strong>rom the Toronto Raptors; <strong>Bruce Brown </strong>from the Denver Nuggets; <strong>Cam Johnson</strong> from the Brooklyn Nets; <strong>Jordan Clarkson</strong> from the Utah Jazz, <strong>Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura</strong> from the Los Angeles Lakers;<strong> Dillon Brook</strong>s from the Memphis Grizzlies, D<strong>onte DiVincenzo</strong> from the Golden State Warriors and<strong> Jakob Poeltl</strong> from the San Antonio Spurs are all linked with the Rockets this offseason.</em></p>



<p><em>Houston projects to have around <strong>$60 million in cap</strong> space to reshape their roster for new head coach Ime Udoka.”</em></p>



<p>Truth be told, the Rockets <strong>might as well be better off with some of these targets</strong>, as Harden isn’t getting any younger, and he’ll take plenty of touches away from their rising stars.</p>


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