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The Indiana Pacers have acquired All-Star forward Pascal Siakam in a trade that sends Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks to the Toronto Raptors, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday.
As part of a separate trade, the New Orleans Pelicans sent Kira Lewis Jr. to the Raptors, and a second-round pick to the Pacers, sources told ESPN.
Two of the first-round picks going to the Raptors are for 2024 -- Indiana's own selection and the lesser of a Utah/Houston/LA Clippers/Oklahoma City pick -- while the third is for 2026 (from Indiana), sources said.
As part of a separate trade, the New Orleans Pelicans sent Kira Lewis Jr. to the Raptors, and a second-round pick to the Pacers, sources told ESPN.
Two of the first-round picks going to the Raptors are for 2024 -- Indiana's own selection and the lesser of a Utah/Houston/LA Clippers/Oklahoma City pick -- while the third is for 2026 (from Indiana), sources said.
WOW! Coach Rick Carlisle moving-up a level or two/three getting C/PF Pascal Siakam to co-exist in the front-court of the Pacers rotation having Haliburton leading the charge to fight for a strong position in the playoffs (3rd or 4th East seed). The Pacers rotation will miss all the hustle antics of Bruce Brown.
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The Champs Denver Nuggets gave Boston Cetricks their first loss at home (20-1) this season ..
Denver 102 - Boston 100
Murray 35 pts, 8 rbs, 5 ast
Jokic 34 pts, 12 rbs, 9 ast
White 24 pts & 5 ast
Tatum 22 pts, 8 rbs, 5 ast
KP 21 Pts & 8 rbs
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DETROIT -- Jalen Duren had 22 points and a career-high 21 rebounds and the Detroit Pistonsended the Oklahoma City Thunder's five-game winning streak with a 120-104 victory on Sunday.
"I just think our guys care," Pistons coach Monty Williams said of Detroit's best win of the season. "We had every reason to make excuses -- a back-to-back against the best team in the West -- and our guys just competed."
Duren's performance included a career-high nine of Detroit's 15 offensive rebounds. It was the Pistons' first 20-20 game since Andre Drummond's on Jan. 31, 2020.
"I also had six assists," Duren pointed out to the media. "I knew 20 and 20 was bound to happen for me at some point. The game is slowing down for me tremendously."
"I just think our guys care," Pistons coach Monty Williams said of Detroit's best win of the season. "We had every reason to make excuses -- a back-to-back against the best team in the West -- and our guys just competed."
Duren's performance included a career-high nine of Detroit's 15 offensive rebounds. It was the Pistons' first 20-20 game since Andre Drummond's on Jan. 31, 2020.
"I also had six assists," Duren pointed out to the media. "I knew 20 and 20 was bound to happen for me at some point. The game is slowing down for me tremendously."
Today, was the return of Philly's super-star center Embiid, who played 29 minutes added 24 pts, 6 rbs, 7 Dimes, 2 steals and the clutch scoring down the stretch performance to take Philly on their first lead of the game in the final 3 minute of the game for a win over a (52-23) OKC team who ran a 11 man rotation without two of their top scoring players Shai & Jalen Williams.
OKC HC Mark Daigneault same-page rotation will earn the 2023-24 NBA COY award.
OKC HC Mark Daigneault same-page rotation will earn the 2023-24 NBA COY award.
Knicks fans .. Tonight in the Nuggets vs Timberwolves Game 6 ..
The Wolves started putting their garbage players into the game in the final 8 & 7 minutes of the game.
And the Wolves garbage-players went on a 22-0 run.
In the NBA best postseason Big-Man Match-up are Nuggets vs Timberwolves 3-3 Tied series.
The postseason best Small-Ball Match-up are OKC Thunder vs Dallas Mavs.
As for the East postseason ....
We all been saying throughout regular season Boston Celtics are on their way to the ECF, then FINALS !!!
The Wolves started putting their garbage players into the game in the final 8 & 7 minutes of the game.
And the Wolves garbage-players went on a 22-0 run.
In the NBA best postseason Big-Man Match-up are Nuggets vs Timberwolves 3-3 Tied series.
The postseason best Small-Ball Match-up are OKC Thunder vs Dallas Mavs.
As for the East postseason ....
We all been saying throughout regular season Boston Celtics are on their way to the ECF, then FINALS !!!
KNICKS MUST RE-SIGN OG ANUNOBY AND ISAIAH HARTENSTEIN
All in all, if there are any two players that the Knicks absolutely need to pass the pen to, it’s definitely OG and iHart.
Zeroing in on OG’s contract, he still has yet to give the green or red light on the $19.9 million player option that he has for the 2024-25 season by June 24th. However, he’s unlikely to do this and instead choose to become a free agent. The Knicks can sign him to a max deal for $245 million for five years. Other teams that are keeping an eye on the elite wing defender feature the Sixers and the Oklahoma City Thunder — and they’re ready to make huge offers. So, the Knicks better act fast.
When looking at iHart’s contract, New York has his Early Bird rights, which grants them to exceed the salary cap in order to re-sign him. However, this comes with a disadvantage as well. It limits their offer to a particular amount of roughly $72.5 million over four years. It is important to note, too, that other teams are also interested in picking up Hartenstein. Such teams include the Thunder, Toronto Raptors, Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic, who were also interested in him when he was last a free agent. Thus, it’s essential that the Knicks ink Hartenstein in this summer as he enters free agency.
Do the Knicks have to make a difficult decision on the future of their three-time All-Star big man?
Do the Knicks need to trade Randle to elevate their ceiling ???
Heck No! The Knicks already have a loaded Starter lineup
(Mitch Randle OG DDV Brunson).
Plus having a high ceiling bench
(McBride Hart Hartenstein, and maybe Precious).
All in all, if there are any two players that the Knicks absolutely need to pass the pen to, it’s definitely OG and iHart.
Zeroing in on OG’s contract, he still has yet to give the green or red light on the $19.9 million player option that he has for the 2024-25 season by June 24th. However, he’s unlikely to do this and instead choose to become a free agent. The Knicks can sign him to a max deal for $245 million for five years. Other teams that are keeping an eye on the elite wing defender feature the Sixers and the Oklahoma City Thunder — and they’re ready to make huge offers. So, the Knicks better act fast.
When looking at iHart’s contract, New York has his Early Bird rights, which grants them to exceed the salary cap in order to re-sign him. However, this comes with a disadvantage as well. It limits their offer to a particular amount of roughly $72.5 million over four years. It is important to note, too, that other teams are also interested in picking up Hartenstein. Such teams include the Thunder, Toronto Raptors, Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic, who were also interested in him when he was last a free agent. Thus, it’s essential that the Knicks ink Hartenstein in this summer as he enters free agency.
Do the Knicks have to make a difficult decision on the future of their three-time All-Star big man?
Do the Knicks need to trade Randle to elevate their ceiling ???
Heck No! The Knicks already have a loaded Starter lineup
(Mitch Randle OG DDV Brunson).
Plus having a high ceiling bench
(McBride Hart Hartenstein, and maybe Precious).
I mean you got Alex Caruso for a 21 yr old Josh Giddy. That’s grand larceny and your like ‘I’m hurt dude’
Chet Holmgren on Josh Giddey trade to Chicago: 'I was hurt'
Chet Holmgren: Playing with another screener (Isaiah Hartenstein) on the floor opens up more… So we’ll find out where it goes, we don’t know how it’s going to look, but I’m excited for it. Paul George: Even the addition of now Alex Caruso going over there, how do y’all feel about it, cuz y’all already was a good ass defensive team. Holmgren: Man I was ****ing hurt when I saw that that Josh Giddey is not going to be on our team anymore. We all rock with him, that’s our dog, still is. He’s going to he’s going to go do great things in Chicago so we’re excited for him. We’re also excited to have AC on our team now too like you said he’s a great defender, he makes shots, he always makes winning plays, makes the right plays, that’s the type of dude you want to play play with.
Well, the two 21 yr old teammates (Chet & Giddy) did co-exist well on both sides of the court.
Now, OKC are gonna add Caruso & IHart's hustle-defense to the lineup to add more transition scoring for the team.
"Julius Randle's trade value 'neutral at best'?
Based on your reporting and knowledge of the NBA, what is Randle’s trade value at this very moment before a potential contract extension? Either in player compensation, matching salary plus draft pick compensation or a mix of both. (For what it’s worth, I do not favor trading Randle. — George G. Fred Katz: Here’s what makes discussions about hypothetical Randle trades so difficult: I don’t believe there is a team in the NBA that would value the three-time All-Star more than the Knicks do. I texted this question to someone who works in a rival team’s front office and received an answer I expected: “Neutral, at best,” the person said. – via New York Times
It's way too late to be thinking trade Julius Randle.
After Randle's performance in the 2022-23 regular season and playoff vs Heats, Randle earned a 4 yr (keeper) extension to keep building a winning Knicks team around. So did Quickley.
Robinson won't get nearly as much attention as Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, or Mikal Bridges when it comes to projecting the Knicks' season, but he stands to have nearly as big of an impact. He may just be the Knicks' biggest X-factor this season.
At the moment, Robinson is the best and biggest big man on the roster — the Knicks' best rim protector, rebounder, and lob threat. The Knicks don't have any backups who have proven to have Robinson's impact when he's been healthy.
Chet Holmgren on Josh Giddey trade to Chicago: 'I was hurt'
Chet Holmgren: Playing with another screener (Isaiah Hartenstein) on the floor opens up more… So we’ll find out where it goes, we don’t know how it’s going to look, but I’m excited for it. Paul George: Even the addition of now Alex Caruso going over there, how do y’all feel about it, cuz y’all already was a good ass defensive team. Holmgren: Man I was ****ing hurt when I saw that that Josh Giddey is not going to be on our team anymore. We all rock with him, that’s our dog, still is. He’s going to he’s going to go do great things in Chicago so we’re excited for him. We’re also excited to have AC on our team now too like you said he’s a great defender, he makes shots, he always makes winning plays, makes the right plays, that’s the type of dude you want to play play with.
Well, the two 21 yr old teammates (Chet & Giddy) did co-exist well on both sides of the court.
Now, OKC are gonna add Caruso & IHart's hustle-defense to the lineup to add more transition scoring for the team.
"Julius Randle's trade value 'neutral at best'?
Based on your reporting and knowledge of the NBA, what is Randle’s trade value at this very moment before a potential contract extension? Either in player compensation, matching salary plus draft pick compensation or a mix of both. (For what it’s worth, I do not favor trading Randle. — George G. Fred Katz: Here’s what makes discussions about hypothetical Randle trades so difficult: I don’t believe there is a team in the NBA that would value the three-time All-Star more than the Knicks do. I texted this question to someone who works in a rival team’s front office and received an answer I expected: “Neutral, at best,” the person said. – via New York Times
It's way too late to be thinking trade Julius Randle.
After Randle's performance in the 2022-23 regular season and playoff vs Heats, Randle earned a 4 yr (keeper) extension to keep building a winning Knicks team around. So did Quickley.
Why Mitchell Robinson could be the Knicks' biggest X-factor this season ....
If the New York Knicks have the type of season they're hoping for, they'll need a strong campaign from Mitchell Robinson.Robinson won't get nearly as much attention as Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, or Mikal Bridges when it comes to projecting the Knicks' season, but he stands to have nearly as big of an impact. He may just be the Knicks' biggest X-factor this season.
At the moment, Robinson is the best and biggest big man on the roster — the Knicks' best rim protector, rebounder, and lob threat. The Knicks don't have any backups who have proven to have Robinson's impact when he's been healthy.
Trading Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers for just draft picks in return, It help to lift the Pacers to a 47 win season.
The Pacers past two seasons were a 25 win season, then a 35 win season.
Obi Toppin average 10 pts, 4 rebs, 2 ast, on 57% FG, 40% 3's, in 20 minute of playing-time in 82 games last season.
Obi Toppin was just what the Knicks needed for 20 minutes off the bench for a healthy Randle to play 80 games last season.
The Knicks were real LUCKY to get Precious Achuwa to replace Obi Toppin & Mitch in the Knicks rotation for 49 games. And to show our appreciation for Precious 49 games Leon Rose gave him a 1 yr $6M contract.
And gave OG Anunoby's 31 games a $200M contract.