OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA: JUNE 2023

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  1. andalusian

    andalusian Season - Restarted

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    They failed to extend him the year before
     
    andalusian, Jun 29, 2023
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    Yes, what Brunson said. Brunson would have extended on a good deal for the Mavs, but he hadn't broken out at that point. They didn't offer.
    He said he certainly would have extended at that point.
    Later, of course, everything was different.
     
    blazerfan11, Jun 29, 2023
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    The Mavericks had multiple chances to get a four-year, $55.5 million contract extension done with Brunson. There wasn't much motivation to get something done after his disappointing series against the LA Clippers in last year's playoffs.

    According to ESPN, the Mavericks didn't even engage in contract extension talks with Brunson before the season despite having a real outlook to get a deal done had they done so.

    "Dallas could have signed Brunson to a four-year extension for as much as $55.5 million before the season, but the Mavs didn't offer it then, nor did they engage in negotiations with Brunson's representatives."

    "I told him once the season is started, that's it," Rick Brunson told ESPN. "I told the Mavericks, 'Once the season is started, there's no contract talk,' and I went back against my word. In January, I thought he did enough where he deserved [the extension] in January. I said, 'Hey, take the money, man.' He wants security. He wants to live here. And they declined.

    https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/.a...ontract-extension-talks-knicks-pacers-pistons
     
    blazerfan11, Jun 29, 2023
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    KeepOnRollin, Jun 30, 2023
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    twobullz, Jun 30, 2023
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    Kings have cap-space, even after re-signing Barnes. I think the new CBA has made cap-space and TPE's more vaulable. I hope Portland finds a good use of their TPE. But who am I kidding....the Vulcans are watching those pennies
     
    wizenheimer, Jun 30, 2023
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    Who could've seen that coming (apart from absolutely everybody in the entire world)?
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jun 30, 2023
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    In a rebuild Duarte would make sense for the Blazers but not to find the team vet help for Dame cause I like the ex-Duck just not for a Dame led team.

    Anyone who thinks Green was coming to the Blazers are fooling themselves BUT I will say if he was to leave the Warriors the Blazers with Dame would be one of the few options I think he would consider but right now still a pipe dream. Also remember they traded away the guy he punched in practice so that also indicated they valued Green over that player.
     
    Ripcity4life77, Jun 30, 2023
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  9. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Duarte is 26 already.
     
    B-Roy, Jun 30, 2023
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  11. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Eh, 8 million TPE isn’t that great. Not many difference makers who fit into that price range.
     
    Natebishop3, Jun 30, 2023
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    I wasn't thinking 'difference maker' or needle mover. Just a solid role player. Like a Hartenstein, or Delon Wright, or Caleb Martin, or Rui Hachimura
     
    wizenheimer, Jun 30, 2023
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    OneSport3 The Knowledge Hoarder

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    Looks like ESPN is salary dumping today. They let go of Jeff Van Grundy and Jalen Rose with more names to come. They’re trying to avoid that 2nd apron as well.
     
    OneSport3, Jun 30, 2023
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    We can try to pick off some guys from teams that are cash strapped
     
    illmatic99, Jun 30, 2023
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Any idea when it expires?
     
    Natebishop3, Jun 30, 2023
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    Add Max Kellerman to this list too. Yikes!
     
    Dom McBlazer, Jun 30, 2023
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    HailBlazers RipCity

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    Seems to be happening everywhere.
     
    HailBlazers, Jun 30, 2023
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Heat are in trouble. Two of their best bench players are leaving.
     
    Chris Craig, Jun 30, 2023
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    Watch them sign Trendon Watford and turn him into an all-star
     
    Rastapopoulos, Jun 30, 2023
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Should I call up ESPN again and offer to return for a fraction of what those guys made?
     
    Natebishop3, Jun 30, 2023
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