Chase Hughes: The Wizards will exercise the 2022-23 contract options for Rui Hachimura (4th year) and Deni Avdija (3rd year), @NBCSWashington has learned. Expected moves, but noteworthy for Hachimura because next summer he will be extension eligible.
Source: Twitter @ChaseHughesNBCS
Tom Orsborn: If the parties don’t reach an agreement by the deadline, Walker would become a restricted FA after the season and the Spurs could keep him by matching any offer. “I’m not sweating it too much,” he said. “I’ve put in a lot of time and effort this year. It will pay it’s dues.”
Source: Twitter @tom_orsborn
Noah Levick: Ben Simmons was at practice today, is expected to speak with reporters tomorrow or Tuesday.
Source: Twitter @NoahLevick
Woj called the market for the seven-time All-Star “dicey” while adding that there are no talks between the Nets and 76ers about a Ben Simmons-for-Irving block buster … and he doesn’t think the Sixers will ever call. Woj was speaking with Malika Andrews, ESPN’s former Nets beat writer and host of its new “NBA Today” show which debuts on the network Monday.
Source: Net Income, Alec Sturm @ NetsDaily
Adrian Wojnarowski: The Memphis Grizzlies are waving guard Kris Dunn, sources tell ESPN. That gets the Grizz roster to 15 for opening night.
Source: Twitter @wojespn
