The Warriors have continued their due diligence on the trade market and inquired about potential frontcourt upgrades, including Nikola Vucevic, John Collins, Jonas Valanciunas, and Robert Williams, league sources informed HoopsHype. Conversely, the probabilities of Golden State buying beforehand reported wing targets similar to Jimmy Butler and Cam Johnson have decreased, sources stated.
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KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Coby White stated Nikola Vucevic spoke up most vocally within the postgame locker room.
Vucevic’s message, in accordance with White: “Cease doing the dumb stuff we’ve been doing.”
White stated crew then talked about sticking collectively by means of this antagonistic stretch. – 10:44 PM
Coby White stated Nikola Vucevic spoke up most vocally within the postgame locker room.
Vucevic’s message, in accordance with White: “Cease doing the dumb stuff we’ve been doing.”
White stated crew then talked about sticking collectively by means of this antagonistic stretch. – 10:44 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇫🇷 Guerschon Yabusele was not sufficient for the Sixers
🇧🇪 Toumani Camara units a brand new private finest within the NBA
Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nikola Vucevic, and extra
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 4:16 AM
🇫🇷 Guerschon Yabusele was not sufficient for the Sixers
🇧🇪 Toumani Camara units a brand new private finest within the NBA
Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nikola Vucevic, and extraeurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 4:16 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
twenty fifth double-double on season for Nikola Vucevic, who’s tied for sixth in NBA in that division – 9:31 PM
twenty fifth double-double on season for Nikola Vucevic, who’s tied for sixth in NBA in that division – 9:31 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls 59, Pelicans 53 at half
Vucevic 16 pts, 9 rebs
Giddey 7 pts, 7 assists, 6 rebs
Ball 8 pts, 4 rebs, 3 assists, 1 block
LaVine 2 pts, 1-7 FGs, 4 rebs, 2 assists
Williamson 13 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assists
Murphy III 13 pts – 9:05 PM
Bulls 59, Pelicans 53 at half
Vucevic 16 pts, 9 rebs
Giddey 7 pts, 7 assists, 6 rebs
Ball 8 pts, 4 rebs, 3 assists, 1 block
LaVine 2 pts, 1-7 FGs, 4 rebs, 2 assists
Williamson 13 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assists
Murphy III 13 pts – 9:05 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
That must be a flagrant on McCollum. He simply threw Vucevic out of bounds. – 9:01 PM
That must be a flagrant on McCollum. He simply threw Vucevic out of bounds. – 9:01 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Vooch with the big-time block … regardless of many within the Bulls fan base not appreciating the massive man. – 8:25 PM
Vooch with the big-time block … regardless of many within the Bulls fan base not appreciating the massive man. – 8:25 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls up 7 early and LaVine hasn’t scored. However he has taken only one shot and has 1 help, one other instance of him studying the sport. Vucevic stated this morning that LaVine’s decision-making and endurance offensively are finest he has seen of their 4 years collectively. – 8:20 PM
Bulls up 7 early and LaVine hasn’t scored. However he has taken only one shot and has 1 help, one other instance of him studying the sport. Vucevic stated this morning that LaVine’s decision-making and endurance offensively are finest he has seen of their 4 years collectively. – 8:20 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Big Vooch sport on faucet, the massive man has 9 factors within the opening 5 minutes – 8:18 PM
Big Vooch sport on faucet, the massive man has 9 factors within the opening 5 minutes – 8:18 PM
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@binghamtonu -via x.com / January 14, 2025
@binghamtonu -via x.com / January 14, 2025
If any incoming contract in a Valanciunas’ deal wouldn’t impair the Wizards’ long-term payroll flexibility, then a couple of early second-round choose would possibly do the trick. One league source, whose team is not currently involved with the Wizards in discussions about Valanciunas, believes that two second-rounders will wind up being the maximum Washington can get for him. -via New York Times / January 14, 2025
Valanciunas is aware of commerce rumors will swirl over the subsequent a number of weeks. How will he cope with that? “Shut my phone off,” he joked, before he got serious. “Talk with my people, not outside people. People I know. To be honest, it’s a part of the deal. You see what’s out there. You anticipate every part and also you simply do your job. That doesn’t change. No matter occurs, it can occur. “I simply are available day-after-day, work. Each sport, I play 100%. That’s all I can do. That’s all I do. It’s above me. I’ve no management in that.” -via New York Times / January 14, 2025
Vucevic, a two-time All-Star, is having the most efficient season of his career, shooting 55.6 percent from the floor and 42.2 percent from beyond the arc. Several NBA executives believe Vucevic could cost a first-round pick to pry him from Chicago, given how nicely he’s performed by means of the primary half of the season. Vucevic can also be owed $21.48 million for the 2025-26 season. Valanciunas and Williams are anticipated to command a number of second-round picks on the commerce market, in accordance with varied NBA executives who’ve spoken to HoopsHype. -via HoopsHype / January 16, 2025
KC Johnson: Pelicans 119, Bulls 113 LaVine 25 pts, 7 rebs, 5 assists (6-game, 30-pt sport streak ends) Vucevic 22 pts, 15 rebs (1 shot in 4th) White 22 pts, 1-8 3PT Giddey 7 pts, 13 rebs, 12 assists Murphy III 32 pts Williamson 21 pts, 9 assists, 7 rebs -via Twitter @KCJHoop / January 14, 2025
KC Johnson: “As a giant man, it’s a must to do your job, which is to rebound. We’re an undersized crew and so I’ve to perform a little extra with that half. It’s one thing I take delight in. Rebounding has been a strength of mine since my college days. So I wanted to step that up.” -via x.com / January 14, 2025
Sean Highkin: Correction: Deni and Timelord are doubtful not questionable. That’s my fault. -via Twitter @highkin / January 15, 2025
Sean Highkin: Chauncey Billups says Robert Williams III still isn’t feeling well and didn’t practice, Jerami Grant is still ramping up and Deandre Ayton practiced and looked fine. On their statuses for tomorrow vs. Brooklyn: “So much can occur in 24 hours.” -via Twitter @highkin / January 13, 2025
Sean Highkin: Chauncey Billups says Deandre Ayton and Robert Williams III are both out. Donovan Clingan will begin at heart. -via Bluesky / January 11, 2025
Andy Larsen: Jazz say John Collins, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, and Johnny Juzang remain out for tomorrow’s game. Collin Sexton shall be out on account of relaxation. Keyonte George and Elijah Harkless are listed as questionable. -via Twitter @andyblarsen / January 14, 2025
Andy Larsen: Brice Sensabaugh, Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, Keyonte George, Johnny Juzang all out today vs. PHX. -via x.com / January 11, 2025
Andy Larsen: For tomorrow’s Jazz sport: Lauri Markkanen is questionable with back spasms. John Collins, Keyonte George, and Jordan Clarkson all OUT. -via Twitter @andyblarsen / January 6, 2025
