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 told HoopsHype. Conversely, the chances of Golden State acquiring previously reported wing targets such as Jimmy Butler and Cam Johnson have decreased, sources said.
Source: HoopsHype
Source: HoopsHype
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KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Coby White said Nikola Vucevic spoke up most vocally in the postgame locker room.
Vucevic’s message, according to White: “Stop doing the dumb stuff we’ve been doing.”
White said team then talked about sticking together through this adverse stretch. – 10:44 PM
Coby White said Nikola Vucevic spoke up most vocally in the postgame locker room.
Vucevic’s message, according to White: “Stop doing the dumb stuff we’ve been doing.”
White said team then talked about sticking together through this adverse stretch. – 10:44 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇫🇷 Guerschon Yabusele was not enough for the Sixers
🇧🇪 Toumani Camara sets a new personal best in the NBA
Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nikola Vucevic, and more
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 4:16 AM
🇫🇷 Guerschon Yabusele was not enough for the Sixers
🇧🇪 Toumani Camara sets a new personal best in the NBA
Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nikola Vucevic, and moreeurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 4:16 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
25th double-double on season for Nikola Vucevic, who is tied for 6th in NBA in that department – 9:31 PM
25th double-double on season for Nikola Vucevic, who is tied for 6th in NBA in that department – 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 should be a flagrant on McCollum. He just threw Vucevic out of bounds. – 9:01 PM
That should be a flagrant on McCollum. He just threw Vucevic out of bounds. – 9:01 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Vooch with the big-time block … despite many in the Bulls fan base not appreciating the big man. – 8:25 PM
Vooch with the big-time block … despite many in the Bulls fan base not appreciating the big man. – 8:25 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls up 7 early and LaVine hasn’t scored. But he has taken only 1 shot and has 1 assist, another example of him reading the game. Vucevic said this morning that LaVine’s decision-making and patience offensively are best he has seen in their 4 years together. – 8:20 PM
Bulls up 7 early and LaVine hasn’t scored. But he has taken only 1 shot and has 1 assist, another example of him reading the game. Vucevic said this morning that LaVine’s decision-making and patience offensively are best he has seen in their 4 years together. – 8:20 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Huge Vooch game on tap, the big man has nine points in the opening five minutes – 8:18 PM
Huge Vooch game on tap, the big man has nine points in the opening five minutes – 8:18 PM
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@binghamtonu -via x.com / January 14, 2025
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If any incoming contract in a Valanciunas’ deal would not impair the Wizards’ long-term payroll flexibility, then more than one early second-round pick might 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 knows trade rumors will swirl over the next several weeks. How will he deal 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 expect everything and you just do your job. That doesn’t change. Whatever happens, it will happen. “I just come in every day, work. Every game, I play 100 percent. That’s all I can do. That’s all I do. It’s above me. I have no control 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 well he’s played through the first half of the season. Vucevic is also owed $21.48 million for the 2025-26 season. Valanciunas and Williams are expected to command multiple second-round picks on the trade market, according to various 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 game 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 big man, you have to do your job, which is to rebound. We are an undersized team and so I have to do a little more with that part. It’s something I take pride 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: “A lot can happen 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 start at center. -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 will be out due to rest. 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 game: Lauri Markkanen is questionable with back spasms. John Collins, Keyonte George, and Jordan Clarkson all OUT. -via Twitter @andyblarsen / January 6, 2025
