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But a closer look at Michael Jordan’s 1987-88 season reveals a substantial discrepancy between his home and road statistics, raising questions about the authenticity of his off-the-charts steals and blocks numbers that season — and shining a light on an era that seemed particularly vulnerable to the hidden hand of homer bias. Considerable evidence — both statistical and corroborating video — suggests that Jordan’s Defensive Player of the Year award may not be as valid as we thought.
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It’s why Zach LaVine’s future isn’t the only trade scenario that has been discussed, even if sources said Karnišovas has floated as many as 15 proposals centered on the two-time All-Star guard to various teams including the Sacramento Kings, Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers.
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Evan Sidery: The Sixers are likely to show interest in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope once free agency begins, per @ZachLowe_NBA (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…). With over $60 million in cap space, Philadelphia stands out as a serious threat to lure Caldwell-Pope away from the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/jd5jQ1XgSr
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Shams Charania: Mario Hezonja has an NBA-out until July 19 this summer as part of extension with Euroleague’s Real Madrid, and sources say he is receiving interest from multiple teams to return to NBA. The five-year NBA veteran averaged 11.9 points and 4.4 rebounds for Real Madrid in 2023-24.
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For example, Houston would love to add a player like Donovan Mitchell but recent reports suggest the All-NBA guard is likely to sign an extension to stay in Cleveland. In notebook 1.0, New Orleans’ Brandon Ingram was mentioned as a player seen in a lower tier than Mitchell and in recent days, rumors have swirled about the Pelicans dangling Ingram in trade talks and in one iteration, a hypothetical Ingram-for-Alperen Sengün swap was mentioned, but the Rockets have no interest, team sources said. Читать дальше...

Draymond Green: “Monty Williams is now on the free agent market, and I know that the Los Angeles Lakers have been like, I don’t know what’s going on, but I know something’s going to happen fast because you got the draft coming up, you got free agency coming up.” “I know Anthony Davis loved Monty Williams when he played for him at New Orleans. So you ask yourself, should the Lakers consider Monty Williams? And I say, of course, you got to consider him 100%, especially with that tie.”
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There are rumblings that the Bucks would like to play a more versatile style of defense next season, which raises the question of whether Brook Lopez has a future there. Trading Brook Lopez for Brown is a perfect match of salaries, and then the Raptors could flip Lopez elsewhere. The amount of screening and cutting Brown could do in support of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard would be glorious to watch.
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Six Celtics are on extensions signed with Boston after they arrived; deals for Brown, Jrue Holiday and Payton Pritchard have each signed through 2028. Expect that trend to continue. In addition to Tatum, I’m hearing it’s very likely that Sam Hauser and Derrick White will join them. Hauser has one year left for the minimum, on a team option, and will be extension-eligible this summer; he’s about to get more expensive, but Boston sees him as a keeper. One possible cap shenanigan would be to decline... Читать дальше...

Mario Hezonja: Real Madrid believed in me when many didn’t, cared for me and my family since the first day I arrived and made us feel at home. My only intention was to stay so I am happy to communicate to you that I will continue my journey at MY HOME, MY REAL MADRID for a long time!
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“I didn’t like that moment. And I rock with Stephen A. obviously but just like, let it go. You know what I mean? Just let it go. Kawhi wants to play. I will keep beating that over the head until I’m out of breath. He wants to play. Like, [Smith] keeps making it something that Kawhi doesn’t want to play or he doesn’t want to be there,” George said via Podcast P, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. “I think we relied on Kawhi a lot this year, to where it kind of got to the point of like, hey... Читать дальше...

Matt George: De’Aaron Fox on Malik Monk’s free agency decision this summer: “Him being able to be in this situation and obviously having multiple teams that are trying to come after him, I’m definitely happy for him. Obviously we want him to stay but, at the end of the day, he has to do what’s best for him.” pic.twitter.com/sRASeWMusZ
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In an interview with ESPN’s Jonathan Givony of Draft Express, the agent of LeBron James said his client isn’t “going to Phoenix for a minimum deal” as James can decline a $51.4 million player option to become a free agent.
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James Borrego could be a name to watch, league sources told Yahoo Sports, as well as ESPN analyst JJ Redick.
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Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Barrett says Jamal Murray is feeling good and adds without trying to insult anyone it’s like adding a “nuclear option” to the program especially late in games. Had a long season, but from what they understand Murray is good to go. – 4:04 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray is on Canada’s training camp roster for the Olympics.
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