JULY 11: Carter underwent successful surgery and is expected to return in six months, reports Sean Cunningham of KTXL Fox 40 (Twitter link). JULY 7: Kings rookie lottery pick Devin Carter is slated to go under the knife, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link), who reports that the guard is undergoing left shoulder surgery. The procedure will take place next … [Read more...] about Kings’ Devin Carter Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Out 6 Months
Warriors Showing Patience In Pursuit Of Lauri Markkanen
The Warriors haven’t given up in their pursuit to acquire Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen but they’re willing to wait and see how the process plays out, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports. Markkanen, who has an expiring $18MM contract, becomes extension-eligible on Aug. 6. From what Slater is hearing, the Jazz plan to renegotiate-and-extend Markkanen by using their remaining … [Read more...] about Warriors Showing Patience In Pursuit Of Lauri Markkanen
Pacific Notes: DeRozan, Porter, Kawhi, Morris, Suns
DeMar DeRozan‘s three-year deal with the Kings came in at $73,710,000 in total base salary, with an additional $3MM ($1MM per season) in additional incentives, Hoops Rumors has confirmed. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link) first reported the details. DeRozan’s third-year salary of $25,740,000 is partially guaranteed for $10MM, though that partial guarantee would … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: DeRozan, Porter, Kawhi, Morris, Suns
Podziemski Has High Expectations For Next Season
Heading into his second season with the Warriors, Brandin Podziemski told Mark Medina of Sportskeeda that he has lofty goals. “Individually, I want to be able to be in the conversation and win Most Improved Player of the Year,” he said. “I want to partake in the Rising Stars game again because it’s in San Francisco next season. I want to participate in the Skills Challenge. … [Read more...] about Podziemski Has High Expectations For Next Season
Kings Sign First-Rounder Devin Carter
The Kings have officially signed lottery pick Devin Carter to his first NBA contract, the team confirmed today in a press release (Twitter link via Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee). Carter had a big junior year in 2023/24 at Providence, averaging 19.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.8 steals in 35.3 minutes per game across 33 outings (all starts). He made 47.3% of … [Read more...] about Kings Sign First-Rounder Devin Carter