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Those same league and team sources pointed out that Paul has made similar comments in the past, when James was playing for either the Cleveland Cavaliers or Lakers, when it was time to renegotiate a contract. The difference in this case: James had a deadline of June 29 to pick up his option or decline it and become a free agent, and there was only one team — the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets — with the cap space to even approach James’ salary.
"I think so," says Hill when asked if the Magic can compete with the likes of the Cavaliers and Knicks. "They have some pieces. You have to wait and see how it all comes together, but they got a guy who could go get a bucket in the playoffs, you need a guy who has that ability and Banchero's that. You have better shooting now, better spacing. I think with the shooting, if you can knock down the three, I think Banchero can show his passing and facilitating too, but also it makes it harder to guard him if you can't leave guys." It's worth noting that the Magic led the NBA in defense this past season. When combined with the improved three-point shooting, that should be a recipe for success, according to Hill. "I also think you don't sacrifice your defense with the changes they made," says Hill.
Cavaliers president Koby Altman signs contract extension
Shams Charania: Cleveland Cavaliers president Koby Altman – the architect of the burgeoning title contender – has signed a contract extension through 2029-30, sources tell ESPN. Cavs' front office, including Mike Gansey and Brandon Weems, received extensions amid rise to No. 1 seed in East.
The Grizzlies also dipped into the free agency pool, adding Ty Jerome. That is a move that Morant also approved of. "Definitely another solid guard for us," Morant said. "Everybody seen what he done for a great Cleveland team this year. I honestly felt like he was a big piece of that team. To have him, we adding another ball handler that cannot only create for himself but for everybody else."
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The members of the NBPA Executive Committee include: Fred VanVleet, President; Grant Williams, First Vice President; Mason Plumlee, Secretary-Treasurer; Jaylen Brown, Vice President; Jaren Jackson Jr, Vice President; Donovan Mitchell, Vice President; Garrett Temple, Vice President; Karl Anthony Towns, Vice President; Gabe Vincent, Vice President
Chris Fedor: #Cavs Summer League coach Omar Cook on Cleveland State product Tristan Enaruna: "He can be an NBA player" I'm told Enaruna is being evaluated, along with many other players, as a possibility for that last two-way contract.
Craig Porter Jr, the third-year player who was expected to be one of the on-court leaders for the summer Cavs, will not play in the second tournament game on Saturday afternoon because of left hamstring soreness. It’s unclear whether Porter will be available for either of the two remaining games — Sunday vs. Miami and Wednesday against Sacramento.
Kendrick Perkins: At the trade deadline, I get a text from Bron: “Hey, we about to come get you.” Matter of fact, I’m lying. Bron came to New Orleans. He tells me, “We’re about to come get you. We want you on the team, on the bench.” I’m like, “Cool.” Then KD texts me: “Hey Perk, we want you in OKC.” Both teams trying to trade for me. Cleveland offered a second-round pick. This is the year they won the title. Also the year OKC blew the 3–1 lead to Golden State. Dell Demps comes to me and says, “We’re not trading you, Perk. We want you here for our locker room. You’re going to retire a Pelican.” I said, “Okay. So you’re telling me…” He says, “Yeah. We want you here the next two years. Retire here. We’ve got a plan.” I’m like, “Oh, s***.” Two more years. Cool. At that point, I didn’t know where my career was going. Once you’re on vet minimum, you get stuck on vet minimum. So he turns down both teams. End of the season, he says, “I’mma knock these moves out and we’ll get you straight.”
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It’s official, our girl, Coco Jones, is off the market! The songstress and entertainer shared her special news with her fans on Instagram by posting a beautiful photo of her and her beau, NBA star of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell. The image highlights her hand pointed at the camera to display her gorgeous engagement ring, kissing Mitchell simultaneously.
The Portland Trail Blazers have named James Posey as an assistant coach on Head Coach Chauncey Billups’ staff. Posey brings 25 years of NBA experience as a player and coach to the Trail Blazers as he is a two-time NBA Champion as a player (2006, 2008) and winning one as an assistant coach (2016). Posey arrives in Portland after spending the 2024-25 season in Phoenix and the two seasons prior as an assistant coach with the Washington Wizards (2022-24). Posey was an assistant coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2014-19, contributing to four straight NBA Finals appearances from 2015-18 including an NBA title in 2016.
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