<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> defied the odds this season by making the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> Finals as the #8 seed in the East. In the end, however, it became clear that the team lacked another star next to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a></strong> and Bam Adebayo.</p>



<p>Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets were too much for Erik Spoelstra’s men, who did a very decent job but were unable to challenge The Joker and company. That’s why many expect the Heat <strong>to chase another star this offseason</strong>.</p>



<p>Bradley Beal is no longer a possibility, so the player everyone is turning their attention to is Damian Lillard. Team president Pat Riley, however, <strong>may have poured cold water</strong> on the possibility of bringing more help for Jimmy Buckets.</p>



<h2>Pat Riley can’t confirm Heat will land another star for Butler</h2>



<p><em><strong>“I would like to try to get him more support,</strong></em>” Riley said, via <em>Via 5 Reasons Sports</em>. “<em><strong>But right now, it’s on his shoulders</strong></em>. <em>And that happens with a lot of great players. I would like to pick the perfect complement to him, but </em><strong><em>it’s not that easy</em>.</strong>”</p>



<p>This may not be what Heat fans want to hear, since the belief in South Florida seems to be they’re <strong>just one star away from getting the job done next time</strong>. “<em>We’re not going to take a wrecking ball to this thing</em>,” Riley added.</p>



<p>However, we’re still talking about <strong>one of the smartest executives</strong> in the league here. After all, there’s a reason they call him <em>The Godfather</em>. So maybe it’s true the Heat won’t make much changes, or perhaps Riley wants to keep a low profile before making a big move. Either way, Butler looks grateful with those who helped him carry the Heat to the Finals.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-jimmy-butler-is-making-an-effort-to-recruit-an-all-star-to-miami-20230620-BUS-14082.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230620_BUS_14082_jimmybutler-2.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Aiming to win the NBA championship next year, the Miami Heat reportedly want to add another star, and Jimmy Butler would be helping to make it happen.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/draymond-greens-next-team-could-be-in-the-east-20230619-BUS-13841.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230619_BUS_13841_draymond-green.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="With Draymond Green opting out of the final year of his contract, an Eastern Conference foe could look to get him.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" 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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<p>“<em>Proud of our guys this year</em>,” Butler said on Instagram. “<em>As we always try to achieve our goals, <strong>I think it’s very important not to lose sight of the journey and all the great times we had together as a unit this year</strong>. Love my guys… appreciate y’all.”</em></p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> fans can remember the 2020 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> championship like it was yesterday. That team, led by <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong>, had an impressive run in the Orlando bubble to secure the banner No. 17 for the purple and gold.</p>



<p>But it’s been three years since that feat, and the team went through a lot in between. The Lakers once again got close to the NBA Finals this season, <strong>but with a completely different roster.</strong></p>



<p>Most of the 2020 champions are no longer in LA, with some particular cases such as Dwight Howard, who took his talents to Taiwan. On Wednesday, another member of that team <strong>decided to explore the open market.</strong></p>



<h2>Kyle Kuzma to hit free agency three years after NBA ring with Lakers</h2>



<p>NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of <em>ESPN </em>reported <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-kuzma">Kyle Kuzma</a></strong> declined his $13 million player option with the Washington Wizards and will therefore become a free agent.</p>


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<p>The former first-rounder is <strong>expected to draw plenty of interest</strong> on the market, though he could stay in the capital city after all. The <strong>Phoenix Suns</strong> and the <strong>Cleveland Cavaliers</strong>, for instance, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-suns-could-try-to-pair-kevin-durant-with-former-champion-with-lakers-20230615-BUS-11657.html">have already been linked</a> with a potential move for Kuzma.</p>


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<p>However, he’s also been linked with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-draymond-green-and-potential-lakers-targets-20230522-BUS-3077.html">a potential return to the Lakers</a>. The destination of a free agent is always a guessing game, but Kuzma <strong>has clearly become a better player</strong> in Washington.</p>


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<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-celtics-already-working-to-help-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-with-another-all-star-20230621-BUS-15118.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230621_BUS_15118_Jayson-Tatum-and-Jaylen-Brown.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown couldn&apos;t win an NBA championship yet, which is why the Boston Celtics are reportedly in talks to land an All-Star.
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<p>Since Mat Ishbia took over the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a></strong>, the message was clear: they want to win an <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> championship soon. That’s why they’ve traded for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a></strong>, who is already getting more help for next season.</p>



<p>The Suns have recently pulled off a trade to get Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards, forming an interesting Big Three along with KD and Devin Booker. But <strong>the offseason is just getting started</strong>.</p>



<p>Phoenix may not be done yet, but in order to continue improving the roster, it would also consider parting with certain players. According to reports, <strong>DeAndre Ayton could be on his way out.</strong></p>



<h2>Rumor: Boston, Atlanta set sights on DeAndre Ayton</h2>



<p>Suns insider FLEX From Jersey reports both the <strong>Atlanta Hawks</strong> and the <strong>Boston Celtics</strong> are interested in Phoenix’s big man, who may leave to make room for other additions:</p>



<p><em>“The Suns are indeed having conversations with several teams regarding Deandre Ayton! <strong>Boston and Atlanta are two teams I’m told to keep an eye on regarding Ayton with the Suns looking to build depth</strong> after acquiring Bradley Beal from Washington</em>,” he wrote on Twitter.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-suns-could-target-kevin-durants-former-teammate-at-nets-20230615-BUS-11788.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230615_BUS_11788_Kevin-Durant-Phoenix-Suns-NBA-2023.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The Phoenix Suns were mentioned as a possible landing spot for a free agent who played with Kevin Durant at the Brooklyn Nets.
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<p>Ayton’s salary takes much of the Suns’ cap space, which is why finding a trade partner <strong>would make sense</strong>. After all, Phoenix already has the Big 3 it wanted, so now it’s time to look for more depth.</p>


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<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/blazers-have-made-a-decision-about-damian-lillard-20230612-BUS-9708.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230612_BUS_9708_damian-lillard-6.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Now that Damian Lillard is hinting at the possibility of leaving, the Portland Trail Blazers have finally made a decision about his future.
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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers">Portland Trail Blazers</a></strong> are one of the teams to watch in this <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> offseason, especially since <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong>‘s future looks up in the air. The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong>, among other teams, are keeping an eye on the guard’s situation to make a move if he becomes available.</p>



<p>Dame has been loyal to the Blazers all these years, even during the toughest moments. But the 7x All-Star <strong>may not tolerate another offseason of rebuilding</strong>, since his championship window won’t last forever.</p>



<p>At 32, Lillard still has enough left in the tank to pursue a highly desired ring. The Blazers know their aspirations depend on him, which is why they’re <strong>reportedly preparing a great offer</strong> to get a Heat star.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Blazers preparing huge package to pair Lillard with Bam Adebayo</h2>



<p>According to Jake Fischer of <em>Yahoo! Sports</em>, the Portland Trail Blazers are preparing <strong>a ‘compelling package’</strong> to trade for <strong>Bam Adebayo</strong>. The Heat big man played a pivotal role in Miami’s deep playoff runs in recent years, including trips to the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023.</p>



<p>That’s why he would be an interesting addition to help Lillard, but it’s also the same reason <strong>Pat Riley wouldn’t let him go so easily</strong>: “<em>Miami brass seems very <strong>unlikely to consider any Portland overture that doesn’t include standout rookie Shaedon Sharpe, in addition to a package of the No. 3 pick and Anfernee Simons </strong>that the Blazers, sources said, have made available in discussions with other teams.”</em></p>


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<p>Fischer added that the only way the Blazers surrender their No. 3 pick is they get a number of ‘premium’ targets in return. Like with any trade rumor, we’ll have to wait and see, but it’s safe to say Portland <strong>will be expecting more</strong> than Adebayo to give up their privileged draft pick.</p>


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<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-warriors-make-their-first-official-move-to-help-stephen-curry-20230619-BUS-13899.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230619_BUS_13899_Stephen-Curry-playoffs-2023.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The 2023-24 NBA season is still months away from us, but the Golden State Warriors have already made an important move to help Stephen Curry succeed.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-stephen-curry-warriors-lose-another-member-20230621-BUS-15209.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230621_BUS_15209_Stephen-Curry-March-2022.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Stephen Curry will have plenty of work to do with the Golden State Warriors, who are reportedly losing another member ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.
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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>have<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>Draymond Green’s</strong></a> new contract at the top of their priority list. They know their <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship window</strong> could close right away without him.</p>



<p>But Green isn’t the only subject to address in their list right now. They also have to figure out what to do with some of the <strong>young players </strong>on their roster, as they’re reportedly disgruntled with their roles.</p>



<p>There were plenty of rumors about <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Poole</a> and Jonathan Kuminga</strong> wanting to be traded. But new <strong>GM Mike Dunleavy Jr.</strong> has made it clear that he wants them to stay there for the long run.</p>



<h2>Warriors Want To Keep Jordan Poole And Jonathan Kuminga</h2>



<p><em><strong>“We wanna have those guys here, Jordan (Poole) especially, with his contract extension,”</strong> </em>Dunleavy said. <em>“We plan to have him here for four more years at least and Jonathan (Kuminga), he’s shown good progression and growth in his two years here… Both those guys are really good young players.”</em></p>



<p>Of course, we’ve already seen and heard this with<strong> James Wiseman</strong>, and they eventually realized that they had no choice but to move on from him and trade him away.</p>



<p>Kuminga and Poole should get a longer leash as the years go by, but there have also been reports about some attitude issues with them, so they’ll have to prove that they’re<strong> mature enough to play heavy minutes for a championship team first.</strong></p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Commissioner Adam Silver </strong>finally revealed the length and extent of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ja-morant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ja Morant’s</a> suspension</strong>. The<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Memphis Grizzlies</a> </strong>star will miss the first 25 games of the season.</p>



<p>And even though some might feel like this was just a slap on the wrist for Morant, missing that many games will cost him <strong>almost $8 million </strong>in this year’s salary, and he won’t be eligible for the end-of-season awards, thus losing way more money in contract incentives.</p>



<p>Morant was spotted <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">flashing guns on Instagram</a> </strong>twice in less than six months. However,<strong> Stephen A. Smith </strong>believes he wasn’t suspended because of that. Instead, it was <strong>because he lied to Adam Silver.</strong></p>



<h2>Stephen A. Smith Says Ja Morant Got Suspended For Lying To Adam Silver</h2>



<p><em>“You think when Ja Morant ultimately got an eight-game suspension and come to</em> <em>the office of Adam Silver, and then ultimately in the immediate aftermath of that interview with Adam Silver that day, he sat down with ESPN’s Jalen Rose,<strong> looked him in the face, and said, ‘Yo, I’m not that dude. I’m not that person. It was not my gun. I’m not about that life. I’m not about that element, blah blah,&apos;”</strong> </em>Smith started.</p>



<p><em>“That’s what he said. <strong>Why do you think he got this 25-game suspension? Could it be because he lied to Adam Silver? </strong>Could it be because he looked him in the face and said, ‘I’m not about that life. That’s not how I’m living. It was an aberration. It’s never happen again. You don’t have to worry about a thing with me, sir. I’m good.’ And then went out and did the damn thing again,” </em>he continued.</p>



<p><em>“So what I’m saying to you is, If you’re Adam Silver, what were you supposed to do? What did you think he was going to do? <strong>The commissioner of the league and you’re going to tolerate somebody looking you in your face and lying, spitting in your face, figuratively speaking, and telling you it’s raining? You think you are going to get away with that?”</strong> </em>Smith concluded.</p>



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<p>This makes perfect sense. Morant needs to be held accountable, and the Commissioner cannot tolerate or allow to set this kind of precedent by l<strong>etting him off the hook.</strong></p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nikola-jokic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nikola Jokic</a> </strong>has officially put the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>Denver Nuggets</strong></a> on the map, cementing himself as the best player in franchise history. Not even <strong>Carmelo Anthony or Alex English </strong>were able to make the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> champions.</strong></p>



<p>Jokic was often overlooked and disrespected by several fanbases and even the media. Not so long ago, <strong>Kendrick Perkins </strong>claimed he only won two MVPs because he was white.</p>



<p>But as he gets more recognition and praise, people are finally realizing how dominant he is. As a matter of fact, <strong>Gilbert Arenas</strong> believes he’s more dominant than <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Shaq-reveals-the-shocking-reason-why-he-left-the-Lakers-and-it-wasnt-Kobe-Bryant-20230331-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shaquille O’Neal</a> </strong>ever was.</p>



<h2>Nikola Jokic Is More Dominant Than Shaq, Says Gilbert Arenas</h2>



<p><strong><em>“I would still have to go with Joker because when you’re talking about the whole package, he’s bringing 60 to 70 points from himself,”</em></strong> Arenas said.<em> “The problem with Shaq is when he can’t do that no more, what does he have?”</em></p>



<p>“<strong><em>With Joker, the worst-case scenario, he can just be the point guard,” </em></strong>Arenas added. <em>“Shaq is 30 and 15? Ok, he’s (Jokic) going to give you 30 and 15 with 10 assists. The numbers and the numbers.”</em></p>



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<p>At the end of the day, they’re two different players who dominate and control the game in different ways, and truth be told, <strong>you couldn’t go wrong with either option</strong> if you’re a coach or a GM.</p>


Gilbert Arenas explains why Nikola Jokic is more dominant than Shaq

Gilbert Arenas explains why Nikola Jokic is more dominant than Shaq - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a></strong> star <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Draymond Green</a></strong> put the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong> in shambles by opting out of the final year of his contract. For the first time in his career, <strong>he’s officially an unrestricted free agent.</strong></p>



<p>This isn’t exactly a surprise, as the reports pointed toward this decision for months. However, the fact that it came right after <strong>he was spotted hanging out with LeBron James in France raised some suspicion.</strong></p>



<p>Even so, Warriors’ new GM <strong>Mike Dunleavy Jr.</strong> recently vowed to bring Green back at all costs, so he’s going to give the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a></strong>a good fight for the former Defensive Player of the Year.</p>



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<h2>Warriors Want To Keep Draymond At All Costs</h2>



<p><strong><em>“We really want Draymond back,” </em></strong>Dunleavy said. <em>“To win at the highest level, we feel we have to have him. Beyond that, a lot could be made of all the challenges, but we are ready.”</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">"To win at the highest level, we feel we have to have [Draymond]."<br><br>Mike Dunleavy Jr. says re-signing Draymond Green is the Warriors&apos; top priority this offseason 👀<br><br>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSWarriors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBCSWarriors</a>)<a href="https://t.co/R0PbzGlb61">pic.twitter.com/R0PbzGlb61</a></p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1670864900480958476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h2>Green Is Likely To Stay With The Warriors</h2>



<p>Likewise, <strong>Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </strong>claimed that Green is most likely going to re-sign with the Warriors on a long-term deal. His camp isn’t trying to push his way out of the Bay area, and he wants to continue playing with the <em>Splash Brothers.</em></p>



<p><em><strong>“Opting out was just for procedure. It made sense to do that financially and now go back and negotiate a new deal with the Warriors,”</strong></em> Wojnarowski explained. <em>“These are two sides that very much want to get a deal done. Draymond and Rich Paul are not posturing and threatening to go elsewhere, even though there are great options out there for them.”</em></p>



<p><em>“<strong>I think there’s a desire on both sides to stay together, they want each other,”</strong></em><strong> </strong>Woj continued. <em><strong>“For Draymond Green, the idea of continuing with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Steve Kerr, it means the world to him. </strong>It’s just a matter of whether it’s a four-year deal or a three-year deal. I don’t sense any sense from either side that this could go sideways. I think these sides are destined to reunite.”</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">Joined <a href="https://twitter.com/notthefakeSVP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@notthefakeSVP</a> to report on the latest with Draymond Green and Chris Paul <a href="https://t.co/zVIG1WF2VT">pic.twitter.com/zVIG1WF2VT</a></p>— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1670996194896625664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Even though he’s quite close to LeBron, the Lakers can’t offer him the same money as the Warriors, so it seems like the fans can rest assured that <strong>he’s going to be back soon.</strong></p>


Draymond Green spotted with LeBron James, potential decision revealed

Draymond Green spotted with LeBron James, potential decision revealed - Bolavip US

<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/the-strange-connection-shared-by-all-current-nba-teams-in-california-20230620-BUS-14190.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230620_BUS_14190_LeBron-James-of-the-Lakers.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Something strange connects all current California NBA teams but very few people know that there is such a link between the Lakers, Clippers, Warriors and Kings. Check here what is going on.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-boston-celtics-champion-praises-one-of-nikola-jokics-qualities-20230619-BUS-13639.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230619_BUS_13639_nikolajokic-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Nikola Jokic continues to steal everyone&apos;s attention after winning the first NBA ring for the Denver Nuggets, his fame continues to grow without stopping. Check here who was the NBA champion.
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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumor-podcaster-bill-simons-reveals-zion-williamson-future-with-the-pelicans-20230619-BUS-13635.html">Zion Williamson</a> could be looking for a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/video-of-nikola-jokic-celebrating-denver-nuggets-nba-title-goes-viral-20230617-BUS-12592.html">new team</a> after the drama with Moriah Mills, it is even rumored that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/the-only-way-the-pelicans-would-trade-zion-williamson-20230616-BUS-11999.html">New Orleans Pelicans</a> would already have a replacement ready to be selected during the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft.</p>



<p>Although his future with the Pelicans is a matter of ‘rumors’, a couple of days ago a <strong>well-known Boston-based Podcaster, Bill Simons</strong>, said on his show that a reliable source had told him that Williamson would be leaving the Pelicans soon.</p>


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<p>So far the Pelicans have not confirmed anything, but they are ready for what will be the upcoming draft where other prospects could be better players than Williamson and the Pelicans would be willing to do anything to select those players.</p>



<h2>What NBA teams might be interested in a trade with the Pelicans for Zion Williamson?</h2>



<p>In multiple shows such as <strong>NBA on ESPN, The Rich Eisen Show, The Ringer</strong> and other well-known podcasts, they are talking about the benefits that could be brought to the Pelicans if they trade Zion Williamson.</p>



<p>The teams that might be interested in a trade with the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-shaq-welcomes-nikola-jokic-to-the-big-man-alliance-but-what-is-that-20230620-BUS-14146.html"> Pelicans</a> are three, one being the <strong>Knicks </strong>and so far they are the most rumored team to trade for Zion. But the <strong>Suns </strong>could trade Deandre Ayton, it’s a luxury they could afford and there’s also the case that the <strong>Rockets </strong>could use a couple of players in a multiple trade for Zion.</p>


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<p>Zion Williamson is MVP material, but it all depends on whether he stays healthy during the coming years. He has been off the courts for a long time due to his injury, but it is likely that he will return to action at any moment.</p>


NBA Rumors: Is there any team interested in Zion Williamson?

NBA: Boston Celtics Champion praises one of Nikola Jokic's qualities

The strange connection shared by all current NBA teams in California

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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-target-to-help-lebron-james-could-join-the-clippers-20230620-BUS-14089.html">Los Angeles Lakers</a> are the team with the most <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nikola-jokic-sends-heartfelt-apology-to-nuggets-fans-during-victory-parade-20230615-BUS-11552.html">NBA Championships</a> in California, <strong>they have 17 titles,</strong> one of the most recent being during the 2020 NBA Finals. On the other hand, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-warriors-make-their-first-official-move-to-help-stephen-curry-20230619-BUS-13899.html">Golden State Warriors</a> are the <strong>second team in the state with the most titles (7).</strong></p>



<p>The state of California has four NBA teams, they all play in the Pacific Division, Warriors, Clippers, Lakers and Kings while the only team that plays within that division that does not belong to the state is the Phoenix Suns.</p>


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<p>Only the Lakers and Warriors have won the NBA Championship in the 21st century, but the Kings have not won a ring since the last century (1951) and the only one of the four Californian teams that does not have a ring are the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-the-player-that-could-make-russell-westbrook-leave-the-clippers-20230619-BUS-13992.html">Los Angeles Clippers.</a></p>



<h2>What is the strange connection that all NBA teams in California share?</h2>



<p>The ‘weird’ connection between all of the current <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/video-of-nikola-jokic-celebrating-denver-nuggets-nba-title-goes-viral-20230617-BUS-12592.html">NBA teams</a> that play in the state of California<strong> is that they were originally from other states when they were founded and they played in other states before relocating to Calfornia.</strong></p>



<p>1. The Los Angeles Lakers before playing in California were known as the <strong>Minneapolis Lakers from 1948 to 1960 and left Minneapolis due to poor fan attendance per season.</strong></p>


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<p>2. Golden State Warriors originate from Philadelphia and in that city they were known as the<strong> Philadelphia Warriors from 1946 to 1962</strong>. The franchise left Philly since the new owner was from San Francisco.</p>



<p>3. The Los Angeles Clippers had a very different name than they have today, the <strong>Buffalo Braves, they played in New York from 1970 to 1978</strong> when they were sold to Irv Levin of California. In 1978 they changed their name from the San Diego Clippers to the Los Angeles Clippers since their new owner, Donald Sterling, wanted the team in his city.</p>



<p>4. Sacramento Kings were also relocated due to poor fan attendance per season, <strong>they were born as the Kansas City Kings in 1975 and it wasn’t until 1985 that they moved to California and changed their name.</strong></p>


The strange connection shared by all current NBA teams in California - Bolavip US

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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-2023-nikola-jokic-joins-charles-barkley-jerry-west-and-shaquille-oneal-in-a-new-losing-record-20230605-BUS-6416.html">Shaquille O’Neal</a> is considered one of the top centers in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/video-of-nikola-jokic-celebrating-denver-nuggets-nba-title-goes-viral-20230617-BUS-12592.html">NBA history</a>, he set multiple records and won four <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/who-gets-an-nba-ring-when-a-team-wins-a-championship-20230612-BUS-9704.html">NBA rings</a> during his career. But he was not the only center with the best records although today he is mentioned as the most mediated.</p>



<p>Nikola Jokic is dominant, fast and smart something that not all players who play in the same position, center, tend to have, but Jokic is the exception and he is likely to set records higher than the players of the 20th century.</p>


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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/mike-malone-explains-how-the-nuggets-built-around-nikola-jokic-20230613-BUS-10165.html">Denver Nuggets</a> won their first title thanks to Jokic but it is undeniable that other key players were at his side to help him win the ring.</p>



<h2>What is Shaq’s big man alliance?</h2>



<p>According to a tweet by Shaquille O’Neal that he wrote on June 19<strong> ‘Welcome to the #bigmanalliance Joker’</strong> referring to Nikola Jokic now being part of the BMA, Shaq not only included Jokic but also included himself and other centers like Patrick Erwing and Bill Russell.</p>



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<p>Tim Duncan and Moses Malone were not included in the Shaq’s Big Man Alliance, Duncan won 5 NBA rings and was a 3-time Finals MVP, but Erwing never won a ring and was included. Malone should be in the alliance instead of Erwing.</p>


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NBA: Shaq welcomes Nikola Jokic to the Big Man Alliance, but what is that?

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NBA: Shaq welcomes Nikola Jokic to the Big Man Alliance, but what is that? - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> had an impressive resurgence this year, but it wasn’t enough to win the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> title. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong>‘ championship window won’t last forever, which is why they reportedly eye an All-Star to help him – but the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Clippers</a></strong> could ruin their plans.</p>



<p>The crosstown rivals <strong>also have serious aspirations</strong>, hoping to challenge for their first ring with a team built around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. So they’re also a team to watch this offseason.</p>



<p>According to Brian Windhorst of <em>ESPN</em>, both LA teams would be interested in signing <strong>Chris Paul</strong> if he becomes a free agent. However, the Clippers <strong>would be favorites</strong> in a hypothetical battle for the guard.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Clippers would have more chances of signing Chris Paul than Lakers</h2>



<p>“<em><strong>I think a lot of people, I’ve noticed, have come to the conclusion that it’s gonna be the Lakers</strong>, the team that he was denied playing for a decade ago, to play with LeBron James, his long-time friend. <strong>But from conversations I’ve had, I don’t think that should be assumed. I think that the L.A. Clippers are a strong candidate, and I would go so far as to say that they may have the edge here</strong> in trying to get Chris Paul if he becomes a free agent</em>,” Windhorst said, via <em>Lakers Nation</em>.</p>



<p>“<em>It might end up being a ‘when,’ but I want to say ‘if’ because I don’t think everything is totally buttoned down yet. Obviously Chris Paul played there before, he has relationships there. <strong>Both teams, the Clippers and Lakers, need a starting quality player and I think there will be recruiting and pitches</strong>.”</em></p>


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<p>Paul is expected to draw plenty of interest around the league if the Washington Wizards let him go. He may not be getting any younger, but he certainly has <strong>enough left in the tank</strong> to help a team that wants to succeed.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> went further than predicted, but in the end, they fell short against the Denver Nuggets in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> Finals. That’s why Pat Riley is expected to surround <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a></strong> with another star this offseason.</p>



<p>Because even if many of their players proved a lot of people wrong, this roster could clearly use an upgrade <strong>to try and win a championship next year</strong>. If not, they would be wasting a great opportunity.</p>



<p>Though recruiting players is the front office’s job, team leaders usually get involved to try and convince other stars to join them. Butler, for instance, is reportedly doing so.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Jimmy Butler helping to bring Damian Lillard to Miami</h2>



<p>The Heat are reportedly interested in landing <strong>Damian Lillard</strong> for next season, and according to David Aldridge of <em>The Athletic</em>, Butler is <strong>playing his part</strong>. The report claims the Marquette product is a “<em><strong>central part of the Heat’s recruiting pitch</strong></em>.”</p>


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<p>It makes sense, since Butler is the team’s face and one of the reasons Miami can dream with a championship. With Lillard on board, the Heat would definitely be a candidate to make the Finals in consecutive seasons.</p>


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<p>Joining the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a></strong> was the best thing that happened to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/russell-westbrook">Russell Westbrook</a></strong> in recent years. After a disappointing tenure with the Lakers, the former <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong> MVP revitalized his career with the crosstown rivals.</p>



<p>Brodie settled in perfectly next to <strong>Kawhi Leonard</strong> and <strong>Paul George</strong>, even putting the team on his back when the duo was out during the playoffs. Therefore, it <strong>would make sense if he comes back</strong>.</p>



<p>Westbrook becomes a free agent this offseason, so he will have the opportunity to explore other options. According to Law Murray of <em>The Athletic</em>, he would consider playing elsewhere if the Clippers sign <strong>Chris Paul</strong>.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Westbrook may not return to Clippers if they sign Chris Paul</h2>



<p>“<em><strong>While Westbrook was seriously contemplating returning to the Clippers on that contract for slightly more than the veteran’s minimum, those sources said, that was before LA’s interest in Paul reached this degree</strong></em>,” Murray wrote.</p>



<p><em>“Trading for Paul, while Westbrook is still available, would be a way for the front office to get the player they want in place while forcing Westbrook to potentially take the same deal, <strong>but for undoubtedly a different role. That could push Westbrook to pursue other teams</strong>, but it is unclear who the Clippers would be bidding against for Westbrook’s services.”</em></p>


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<p>Though the team reportedly wants to have both Paul and Westbrook, it would make sense if Brodie chooses to join a team that can guarantee him <strong>more playing time</strong>. We’ll have to wait and see how this unfolds.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns </a></strong>put the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong> in shambles for the second time in less than six months. Adding <strong>Bradley Beal</strong> to the core of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Durant</a></strong> and <strong>Devin Booker </strong>makes them scary on paper.</p>



<p>But they still need to surround those three guys with more pieces, and that’s tough with <strong>$160 million committed to just four players</strong>, especially under this new CBA.</p>



<p>With that in mind,<strong> Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report </strong>believes they could finally part ways with <strong>Deandre Ayton –</strong>– who didn’t seem like someone who wanted to be there — by trading him to the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> for Josh Green, JaVale McGee, and Christian Wood (sign-and-trade)</strong></p>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Mavs Could Trade For Deandre Ayton</h2>



<p><strong>(Transcript via Greg Swartz – Bleacher Report)</strong></p>



<p>“<em>A shaky center position in Dallas only gets worse as both Wood and Dwight Powell now become free agents. <strong>Getting Ayton, who was selected two picks ahead of Luka Doncic in 2018, would give the Mavs another franchise centerpiece who’s still only 24 and under contract for the next three seasons.</strong></em></p>



<p><em>Ayton put up 18.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and shot 58.9 percent overall this season and<strong> has become a solid defender who still carries some three-point shooting potential.</strong></em></p>



<p><em><strong>Wood is capable of starting at power forward or center, giving Phoenix yet another offensive weapon to take the pressure off Devin Booker and Kevin Durant</strong>. McGee thrived during his previous stop with the Suns as a backup center and Green is a good, young 3-and-D piece to place between the stars.”</em></p>



<p><strong>This would be a win-win scenario. </strong>The Suns add some much-needed depth and get some numbers off their books, Ayton gets a fresh start somewhere else, and the Mavs land a big man. </p>


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