A recent report indicated that the Clippers are expected to show interest in Celtics guard Jrue Holiday this summer. In an appearance on The Garden Report podcast with Bobby Manning of CLNS (Twitter video link), Law Murray of The Athletic said he thinks L.A.’s interest in Holiday was overstated, pointing to his contract and James Harden‘s likely return as reasons why it might … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Holiday, Clips, Hayes, Knecht, Bronny, Kings
Celtics Notes: Holiday, Luxury Tax, Draft, White, Trades
With the Celtics looking to find ways to shave their luxury tax bill, the Clippers are expected to be among the teams to show interest in veteran point guard Jrue Holiday, Brian Robb of MassLive.com reports. Holiday will likely have multiple suitors, but the Clippers’ front office has previously pursued Holiday, Robb notes — L.A. was outbid by Boston on the 2023 trade market. … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Holiday, Luxury Tax, Draft, White, Trades
Warriors Announce Details For 2025 California Classic Summer League
The seventh annual California Classic Summer League will take place this summer on July 5, 6, and 8 at Chase Center, the Warriors announced today in a press release. According to today’s announcement, the Warriors will be joined at this year’s event by the Heat, Lakers, and Spurs. Each team will face every other club once over the course of the three-day event. San Antonio owns … [Read more...] about Warriors Announce Details For 2025 California Classic Summer League
Shams: LeBron James Likely To Opt In For 2025/26
Asked during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday about LeBron James‘ future, ESPN’s Shams Charania said the Lakers star appears likely to exercise his $52.6MM player option for the 2025/26 season (YouTube link). “I’m told he’s likely to opt in. … That’s likely, that’s the plan,” Charania said. “But his option date is June 29, so he still has about a month to figure … [Read more...] about Shams: LeBron James Likely To Opt In For 2025/26
International Notes: Jokic, Bogdanovic, Valanciunas, Micic, Hayes-Davis, Biberovic
Serbian basketball federation president Nebojsa Covic is counting on having a full team for this year’s EuroBasket tournament, including Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, according to a BasketNews report. The Serbians have never won the gold medal in the event, but they would be among the favorites if all their stars are available. The event will … [Read more...] about International Notes: Jokic, Bogdanovic, Valanciunas, Micic, Hayes-Davis, Biberovic