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Archives for July 2021

Pacific Notes: Warriors, Lakers, Davis, Hield, Kings

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Draymond Green was on board with the Warriors‘ selections at Nos. 7 and 14, according to president of basketball operations Bob Myers, who said Green texted him with the names “(Jonathan) Kuminga” and “(Moses) Moody” a few spots before Golden State was on the clock for each selection (video link via Anthony Slater of The Athletic). Myers also said in his post-draft press … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Warriors, Lakers, Davis, Hield, Kings

Grizzlies, Kings Were Close To Jonas Valanciunas Trade

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Before eventually agreeing to a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the draft, the Memphis Grizzlies were in serious talks with the Sacramento Kings on a similar deal, according to Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective Podcast. The Grizzlies would have sent Jonas Valanciunas to the Kings for the No. 9 pick in the draft and Marvin Begley Jr. Memphis instead traded up … [Read more...] about Grizzlies, Kings Were Close To Jonas Valanciunas Trade

Draymond Green Endorsed Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody Picks Before Warriors Were On Clock

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Draymond Green has often taken an active role in the Golden State Warriors' draft preparations and offered Bob Myers early endorsements of the two players the team ultimately would select on Thursday. The Warriors selected Jonathan Kuminga at No. 7 and Moses Moody at No. 4. "He texted me after the third or fourth pick and said, 'Kuminga,'" Myers shared during his post-draft … [Read more...] about Draymond Green Endorsed Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody Picks Before Warriors Were On Clock