Hoops Hype

Do you think social media has made people harder to impress when it comes to the Dunk Contest — almost like there’s a filter now where nothing feels new or exciting? And is there still a way to save it?” Jason Richardson: Yeah I think social media kind of does that. Because now no longer guys are doing these dunks and you can see people doing these dunks in camps and in the … [Read more...] about

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The Wolves would seem to have options available to offer, with Rudy Gobert or Julius Randle headlining a package that could give the Suns hopes of contending. With the offers from the Spurs, Rockets and Heat coming up short to this point, league sources say the Suns are still hopeful that Durant might warm to the Timberwolves possibility. The Timberwolves do not want to make a … [Read more...] about Suns still hopeful Kevin Durant might warm to Timberwolves possibility

League sources say San Antonio remains interested in hiring away Sean Sweeney, Kidd’s top aide, as the top assistant on Mitch Johnson’s staff. (The Stein Line first reported the Spurs’ interest in Sweeney on June 6 as well as the Spurs’ looming addition of Minnesota’s Corliss Williamson to Johnson’s bench via Twitter on Friday.) The Stein Line has also learned that Orlando has … [Read more...] about

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The Wolves are not including Jaden McDaniels in any KD trade talks, per team sources, which means that one of Randle or Rudy Gobert would have to be the primary salary eater in the deal. Randle has a $31 million player option for next season. Gobert makes $35 million. Including either one of them not only helps in the salary matching portion of the deal, but both veterans would … [Read more...] about Wolves not incuding Jaden McDaniels in Kevin Durant trade talks