April 2024 NBA Wiretap

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard Could Both Miss Game 5

Apr 29, 2024 6:04 PM

The status of Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf strain) and Damian Lillard (Achilles tendon strain) is in doubt for Game 5 as the Milwaukee Bucks face a potential elimination.

Antetokounmpo has missed the entire series with the injury, while Lillard missed Game 4.

The Bucks trail the Indiana Pacers 3-1 in the first round series.

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Tags: Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, NBA Injury

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Kevin Durant Eligible To Extend With Suns Beginning July 8th

Apr 29, 2024 2:44 PM

Kevin Durant can extend his contract with the Phoenix Suns this offseason beginning on July 8th.

Durant can add one more season at just under $60 million for the 26-27 season when he will be 38. Durant will turn 36 at the start of training camp in September. 

The decision made by Durant and the Suns on an extension will be monitored across the league as a signal of how both sides view the pairing long-term.

Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal will combine to make approximately $150 million for the 24-25 season.

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Tags: Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Suns To Take 'Hard Look' At Coaching Change; James Jones Expected To Remain As GM

Apr 29, 2024 1:42 AM

The Phoenix Suns are expected to take a "hard look" at a full coaching change for the second straight offseason, sources told Shams Charania and Doug Haller of The Athletic.

The Suns will, at the very least, make changes to Frank Vogel's staff.

The Suns were swept by the Timberwolves in the first round.

Vogel said before Game 4 that he has the "full support" of Mat Ishbia.

James Jones is expected to remain as the general manager next season. 

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Tags: Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Frank Vogel Says He Has 'Full Support' Of Mat Ishbia

Apr 28, 2024 10:46 PM

Frank Vogel said he felt "very" confident that he would return as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns next season.

"I've got full support of [Suns owner Mat] Ishbia," said Vogel before Game 4 on Sunday.

Vogel originally signed a five-year deal in June 2023. 

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Tags: Phoenix Suns, NBA

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Tristan Da Silva Declares For 2024 NBA Draft

Apr 29, 2024 3:49 PM

Tristan Da Silva has declared for the 2024 NBA draft. 

Da Silva is a projected top-20 pick in the draft coming off his senior season at Colorado.

In 34 games last season, Da Silva averaged 16.0 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 34.0 minutes per game.

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Tags: Tristan Da Silva, Colorado Buffaloes, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Kevin Durant Never Felt Comfortable With Suns Offense

Apr 29, 2024 1:53 AM

Kevin Durant reportedly never felt comfortable playing alongside Devin Booker and Bradley Beal in the Phoenix Suns' offense, sources told Shams Charania and Doug Haller of The Athletic.

Durant had "persistent issues" with being relegated to the corner with the offense built around pick-and-rolls instead of his strengths.

Teammates and those close to the organization felt like Durant should have voiced his concerns more directly with Frank Vogel.

Kevin Young, now at BYU, was responsible for the Suns' offense. Players questioned the coaching staff's ability to maximize a lineup of Durant, Beal, and Booker.

The Suns are reportedly taking a "hard look" at making full changes to the coaching staff this summer. 

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Tags: Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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2024 NBA Playoff Snapshots (April 28): Knicks/Sixers, Clippers/Mavs, Pacers/Bucks, Wolves/Suns

Apr 29, 2024 12:00 PM

What happened in four snapshots in the NBA Playoffs on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

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Karl-Anthony Towns Calls Anthony Edwards 'The Face Of The League'

Apr 29, 2024 9:08 AM

In the postgame media session after the Minnesota Timberwolves swept the Phoenix Suns, Wolves franchise star Karl-Anthony Towns had high praise for Anthony Edwards.

"He’s the face of the league. I’ve been saying that. He hates when I say it, but it’s true," Towns on Edwards' place in the NBA.

Minnesota's young star also drew high praise from Suns forward Kevin Durant.

"I’m so impressed with Ant. So impressed with Ant," Durant said about Edwards. "My favorite player to watch. Just grown so much since he came into the league."

 Edwards scored 40 points in helping the Timberwolves to close out the Suns in four games. He shot 13-of-20 from the floor, including 7-of-13 from behind the arc. Edwards added nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and a steal to his big scoring line.

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Tags: Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Jayden Quaintance Commits To Arizona State

Apr 29, 2024 1:11 PM

Jayden Quaintance has committed to Arizona State as part of the incoming class of 2025.

Quaintance is a potential lottery pick for the 2026 NBA draft and is the No. 2 ranked center in the class.

Quaintance recently decommitted from Kentucky. 

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Tags: Jayden Quaintance, Arizona State Sun Devils, High School, NCAA, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General, NCAA Commitment

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Joel Embiid Disappointed At Number Of Knicks Fans In Philadelphia

Apr 29, 2024 8:43 AM

Joel Embiid was mostly upset at how his team played down the stretch of the Philadelphia 76ers Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks. That lost left the Sixers on the verge of elimination, as the Knicks lead the series 3-1.

However, Embiid was also upset at the number of New York fans in the building for Games 3 and 4 of the series in Philadelphia. At various points through both games, it sounded as if the crowd was at least 50-50. Embiid called that "disappointing".

"I love our fans. Think it's unfortunate and I'm not calling them out, but it is disappointing. Obviously, you got a lot of Knicks fans and they're down the road and I've never seen it," Embiid said. "And I've been here for 10 years. Yeah, it kind of pisses me off, especially because Philly is considered a sports town. They've always shown up and I don't think that should happen. Yeah. It's not okay."

Game 5 shifts back to New York on Tuesday, with the Knicks having a chance to close out the series in front of their home fans.

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Tags: Joel Embiid, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Luka Doncic On Kyrie Irving: I Feel Like I'm Letting Him Down

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Dunc'd On: The Weekend Game 4s

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Chris Finch Feared To Have Torn Patellar Tendon In Knee

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Mark Daigneault Wins Coach Of The Year Award

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RealGM Radio: Jared Dubin On The First Round And Anthony Slater On The Warriors (Apr 2024)

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Kawhi Leonard Out For Game 4, Status For Remainder Of Series In Doubt

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Bojan Bogdanovic Playing Through Left Wrist Injury

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Hornets Interested In Hiring Brock Aller For Front Office Role

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard Out For Game 4

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Mavs GM Nico Harrison: We're Built For The Next Three Playoff Runs

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2024 NBA Playoff Snapshots (April 27): Magic/Cavs, Thunder/Pelicans, Celtics/Heat, Lakers/Nuggets

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Christian Wood Available For Lakers For Game 4

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2024 NBA Playoff Snapshots (April 26): Pacers/Bucks, Mavericks/Clippers, Wolves/Suns

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Doc Rivers Doubts Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Play In Game 4

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Damian Lillard Has Strained Achilles, Doubtful For Game 4

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Kawhi Leonard Still Experiencing Knee Issues

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Damian Lillard Aggravates Achilles Injury During Bucks' Loss

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Juwan Howard Joins Nets As Assistant Coach

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Liam McNeeley Commits To UConn

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NBA, ESPN Reach Deal On Broadcast Rights

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