Before his new two-way contract with the Lakers became official, rookie point guard Quincy Olivari got to play in front of his childhood basketball hero Friday night, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Warriors star Stephen Curry, who sat out due to a sprained finger, talked to Olivari after the game and presented him with autographed sneakers.At Thursday’s practice, Curry … [Read more...] about Steve Kerr Still Developing His Starting And Closing Lineups
Western Notes: Kuminga, Warriors, Fox, McDermott, Thunder
Warriors forward Draymond Green has high expectations for teammate Jonathan Kuminga as the 22-year-old enters his fourth NBA season, per Joaquin Ruiz of NBC Sports Bay Area. Asked by NBC Sports Bay Area’s Kerith Burke what would make the season an individual success for Kuminga, Green replied, “All-Star.” What, specifically, does Kuminga have to do to earn his first All-Star … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Kuminga, Warriors, Fox, McDermott, Thunder
Warriors Waiving Kevin Knox, Blake Hinson, Jackson Rowe
The Warriors are waiving three players from their training camp roster, cutting Kevin Knox, Blake Hinson and Jackson Rowe, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto (Twitter link). Knox was the ninth overall pick in the 2018 draft by the Knicks. He spent the first three and a half seasons of his career with New York before being traded to Atlanta. He then signed a multiyear deal … [Read more...] about Warriors Waiving Kevin Knox, Blake Hinson, Jackson Rowe
Kings Waive Terry Taylor, Brodric Thomas
The Kings have waived forward Terry Taylor and wing Brodric Thomas, sources tell Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento (Twitter link). Taylor was signed to an Exhibit 10 deal for training camp. Assuming he clears waivers, he’ll be eligible for a bonus worth $77.5K if he spends at least 60 days with the G League’s Stockton Kings. Thomas’ deal didn’t include Exhibit 10 language, … [Read more...] about Kings Waive Terry Taylor, Brodric Thomas
Kings’ De’Aaron Fox Eyeing Potential Extension In 2025
Kings guard De’Aaron Fox will bypass a possible three-year, $165MM contract extension this fall, with an eye toward signing a more lucrative deal during the 2025 offseason, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported back in June that Fox didn’t intend to sign an extension this offseason, so Charania’s reporting simply confirms … [Read more...] about Kings’ De’Aaron Fox Eyeing Potential Extension In 2025