Jimmy Butler initially wanted to go to Phoenix when he requested a trade from the Heat. Butler said he had nothing against the Warriors organization but was more familiar with the Suns’ core players — Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Tyus Jones, his former teammate. Butler wasn’t worried about getting an extension — he knew he’d get that once the blockbuster deal was finalized. … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Butler, Green, Curry, Wiggins
Kings Exec Wes Wilcox Expected To Become University Of Utah GM
The University of Utah is targeting Kings assistant general manager Wes Wilcox as the new GM of its men’s basketball program, reports Pete Thamel of ESPN. While nothing’s official yet, Thamel says the two sides are expected to reach a deal in the near future. James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link) confirms that Wilcox is expected to leave Sacramento for the Utes. Wilcox … [Read more...] about Kings Exec Wes Wilcox Expected To Become University Of Utah GM
Warriors Notes: Curry, Hinson, Post, Green
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said on Sunday that he’s hopeful Stephen Curry will rejoin the team at some point during their lengthy road trip, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN tweets. Curry suffered a pelvic contusion while taking a hard fall on Thursday against Toronto. He missed Saturday’s 124-115 loss in Atlanta and will be reevaluated on Monday. The Warriors’ road trip will … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Curry, Hinson, Post, Green
Injury Notes: Sabonis, Davis, Maxey, Walker, Harden
The Kings announced on March 18 that center Domantas Sabonis, who was diagnosed with a moderate right ankle sprain, would be reevaluated in 10 days. However, just six days later, Sacramento has listed Sabonis as questionable to play on Monday vs. Boston. As Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee writes, the Kings announced that Sabonis has made significant progress in his … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Sabonis, Davis, Maxey, Walker, Harden
Contract Details: I. Jones, Bradley, Knox, Warriors
The two-year deal that Isaac Jones signed with the Kings when he was promoted from his two-way contract over the weekend is a minimum-salary agreement that will pay him $152,957 for the rest of this season, Hoops Rumors has confirmed. The second year of Jones’ contract is a minimum-salary team option that would be worth $1,955,377 if it’s exercised. Picking up that option in … [Read more...] about Contract Details: I. Jones, Bradley, Knox, Warriors