March 2017 Basketball Wiretap

Paul George: Westbrook's Extension 'Absolutely' To Factor In 2018 Decision

Sep 30, 2017 10:35 PM

Paul George has confirmed that the decision of Russell Westbrook to sign an extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder will play "absolutely" play a factor in his own decision next summer.

"We've been on an unbelievable start right now, and for him to be committed here, it says a lot," George said. "Not only in us pairing together, but just knowing what type of dude Russ is and his values and his beliefs and him being committed to this organization says a lot. And I'm one person that's enjoying it here, so I think when that time comes, the decision will be easier to make for myself."

Westbrook signed a five-year, $205 million extension with the Thunder.

"From the commitment from the front office all the way down to Russ, the commitment here is off the charts," George said.

George has been widely linked to the Los Angeles Lakers.

"I had a feeling he wanted to remain a Thunder," George said. "But again, you let guys deal with their situations, and that's what it was. He had to make his decision."

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DeAndre Jordan, Clippers Discussing Contract Extension

Sep 30, 2017 10:15 PM

DeAndre Jordan and the Los Angeles Clippers have held several discussions on a contract extension.

While the two sides have discussed an extension, no contract figures have been broached.

“We’ve had discussions, but obviously nothing has gotten done,” Jordan said. “So, we’ll see what happens.”

Jordan has a player option for the 2018-19 season that will pay him $24.1 million. Jordan could re-sign with the Clippers in the summer for as much as $207 million over five years.

Jordan doesn’t have an agent, so he has been negotiating with the Clippers on his own.

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Martell Webster Announces NBA Retirement

Sep 30, 2017 11:19 PM

Martell Webster has announced his retirement from the NBA.

The New Orleans Pelicans signed Webster to a camp deal and hadn't played in the NBA since the 14-15 season.

Webster was the sixth overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft.

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Russell Westbrook Agrees Upon Five-Year, $205M Extension With Thunder

Sep 29, 2017 3:43 PM

Russell Westbrook has agreed upon a five-year, $205 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Westbrook is now signed for six seasons at $233 million through 22-23.

Sam Presti and Westbrook's agent, Thad Foucher, finalized the deal on Friday.

Westbrook is committing his future to the Thunder despite the impending free agency of Paul George.

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Nuggets Exercise Options On Lyles, Mudiay, Beasley, Hernangomez, Murray

Sep 28, 2017 5:15 PM

The Denver Nuggets have exercised the fourth-year options for both Trey Lyles and Emmanuel Mudiay and exercised the third-year options for Malik Beasley, Juancho Hernangomez and Jamal Murray.

Lyles, 6-10, 243, was drafted out of the University of Kentucky with the 12th pick of the 2015 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz. He was acquired by Denver, along with Tyler Lydon, in a draft-night trade on June 22, 2017. He appeared in 151 games (37 starts) in his first two seasons with Utah, averaging 6.1 points and 3.5 rebounds in 16.8 minutes per game.

Mudiay, 6-5, 200, was selected by Denver with the seventh overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft. He has played in 123 games (107 starts) over his first two seasons, posting averages of 12.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 28.2 minutes per game.

Beasley, 6-5, 196, was drafted out of Florida State University with the 19th pick of the 2016 NBA Draft by Denver. He appeared in 22 games (one start) for the Nuggets as a rookie, averaging 3.8 points in 7.5 minutes. He also appeared in 16 games (12 starts) for Sioux Falls of the NBA G-League, averaging 18.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.10 steals in 31.9 minutes.

Hernangomez, 6-9, 230, was selected by Denver with the 15th overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft. The Madrid, Spain native played in 62 games (nine starts) as a rookie last season, posting averages of 4.9 points and 3.0 rebounds in 13.6 minutes per game. 

Murray, 6-4, 207, was selected by Denver with the seventh overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft out of the University of Kentucky. He appeared in all 82 games (10 starts) as a rookie last season, averaging 9.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 21.5 minutes per game. The Kitchener, Canada native earned All-Rookie Second Team honors, was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for Oct./Nov. and won the MVP award at the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star Weekend. 

 

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Carmelo Anthony Expected To Join Paul George With Cavs On Draft Night

Sep 28, 2017 12:07 PM

Carmelo Anthony believed he was on the verge of being traded by the New York Knicks to the Cleveland Cavaliers on draft night. In the trade scenario discussed, the Cavaliers would have also acquired Paul George.

The Indiana Pacers nearly traded George to the Cavaliers in a three-way involving the Denver Nuggets, but the deal fell through. The Pacers ultimately traded George to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

"Me and PG have a very close friendship," said Anthony. "Actually, it was funny because me and PG was supposed to be in Cleveland on draft night. We were communicating about that. The deal was actually done and it got called off on draft night, so me and PG stayed connected throughout the course of the season."

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Dwyane Wade Signs One-Year, $2.3M Deal With Cavs

Sep 27, 2017 5:49 PM

Dwyane Wade has signed a one-year, $2.3 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Wade cleared waivers at 5 PM ET on Wednesday following his buyout by the Chicago Bulls.

Wade is expected to report to the Cavaliers' evening practice session Wednesday.

"There's no better place to be right now to continue to play and compete at the highest level. Cleveland believes in my talents and what I can bring to a championship contender both as a player and leader. I look forward to reuniting and playing alongside my brother LeBron (James)," Wade said in a statement. "We've already won two championships together and I hope we win a third."

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Knicks Sought Tristan Thompson From Cavs For Carmelo Anthony

Sep 27, 2017 3:52 PM

The New York Knicks asked the Cleveland Cavaliers to include Tristan Thompson in their offer for Carmelo Anthony.

Cleveland never moved from their offer of Iman Shumpert and Channing Frye.

The Knicks ultimately traded Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Cavaliers were able to agree upon terms with Dwyane Wade after he was bought out by the Chicago Bulls.

"Obviously there was a lot of speculation throughout the summer with Melo and possibly him joining us and obviously we see how that panned out," LeBron James said. "We're blessed as a franchise to be able to have a player the caliber of D-Wade join us. It's exciting."

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JaMychal Green, Grizzlies Finalizing Two-Year, $17M Deal

Sep 27, 2017 1:48 PM

The Memphis Grizzlies and JaMychal Green are finalizing a two-year deal worth more than $17 million.

Green had until Sunday to accept the Grizzlies' qualifying offer.

Green has been a restricted free agent this offseason.

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Bulls Sign Bronson Koenig To Camp Deal

Sep 27, 2017 1:36 PM

Bronson Koenig has agreed to sign a camp deal with the Chicago Bulls.

Koenig originally signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks and was released before the start of camp.

Koenig was a career 38.8 percent three-point shooter in his four years at Wisconsin, making a school record 270 three-pointers.

Fred Hoiberg recruited Koenig when he was at Iowa State.

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Kings Pick Up 19-20 Option On Dave Joerger

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Kings Extend Vlade Divac Through 19-20

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JaMychal Green, Grizzlies Not Close To Long-Term Deal

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Agent: Carmelo Anthony Believed Rockets' Trade Was Nearly Done In Early July

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Dwyane Wade Agrees To One-Year, $2.3M Deal With Cavaliers

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Warriors Expressed Interest In Dwyane Wade

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Marc Gasol Remains Happy With Grizzlies

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Dwyane Wade Nearing Commitment With Cavaliers

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Cavaliers To Sign JaCorey Williams To Camp Deal

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TJ Warren Agrees Upon Four-Year, $50M Extension With Suns

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LeBron James Hasn't Had Change Of Feeling About Cavaliers

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Paul George: Winning Takes Precedence Over Everything

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Clippers Trade DeAndre Liggins To Hawks

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Bucks Sign Joel Anthony, Gerald Green To Camp Contracts

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Nets Sign Akil Mitchell

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Nikola Mirotic Agrees To Two-Year, $27M Deal With Bulls

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Dwyane Wade Agrees Upon Buyout With Bulls

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Knicks To Waive Chasson Randle

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Pistons Shopped Andre Drummond Last Season

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Andrew Wiggins Not Rushing To Sign Five-Year, $148M Extension With Wolves

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