Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox had the opportunity to sign a three-year, $165MM extension this past offseason, but chose to put off contract talks until the 2025 offseason. Fox will be eligible for a bigger payday in 2025. His maximum standard extension at that time would be worth a projected $229MM over four years. He could also qualify for a super-max extension worth up to … [Read more...] about Kings’ De’Aaron Fox Discusses Decision To Hold Off On Extension
Warriors Notes: Curry, Green, Schröder, Podziemski
The Warriors‘ worst loss of the season featured a historically bad performance from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. As Golden State fell to Memphis by 51 points Thursday night, Curry and Green were both scoreless from the field in the same game for the first time in their long careers as teammates. Curry was 0-of-7 while missing all six of his … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Curry, Green, Schröder, Podziemski
Fischer: Valanicunas Among Several Centers On Trade Block
Jonas Valanciunas of the Wizards may be the most “attainable” and desirable trade candidate among centers this season, but he’s certainly not the only big man who could be on the move prior to the February 6 deadline, league sources tell Jake Fischer (Substack link via The Stein Line). According to Fischer, several teams are looking for help in the middle, including the Lakers, … [Read more...] about Fischer: Valanicunas Among Several Centers On Trade Block
Pacific Notes: James, Harden, Harkless, Fox, Schröder
LeBron James entered Thursday just 10 minutes from passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most in regular season NBA history after having passed him in total minutes (playoffs included) last year. He’s likely to set the regular season record against the Kings. James discussed the achievement with The Athletic’s Jovan Buha and Sam Amick. “I just think it’s just a commitment to the … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: James, Harden, Harkless, Fox, Schröder
Western Notes: T. Jones, Schröder, Lyles, Thybulle
Spurs point guard Tre Jones has been cleared to return to action on Thursday vs. Atlanta after missing the team’s previous six games due to a left shoulder sprain, writes Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News (subscription required). Having also been sidelined for 12 games earlier this season with an ankle injury, Jones admitted it has been a challenging fall. “I’ve never … [Read more...] about Western Notes: T. Jones, Schröder, Lyles, Thybulle