Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were the only players who entered Warriors camp with guaranteed starting jobs. ESPN’s Kendra Andrews takes a look at the battles for the other starting spots. As Andrews details, De’Anthony Melton and Brandin Podziemski are fighting for the shooting guard spot with Buddy Hield pegged as a sixth man. Trayce Jackson-Davis and Kevon Looney are the … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Warriors Lineup, Hield, Dunn, Jones
Kevin Durant: “Not Even Thinking About” Possible Extension
Speaking on Thursday to reporters, including Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, Suns star Kevin Durant downplayed the possibility of signing a one-year, $59.5MM extension prior to Monday’s deadline. “I’m not even thinking about it,” Durant said after Thursday’s shootaround. “I’m just going to play out my contract really, and just focus on that. Focus on the team. I haven’t … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant: “Not Even Thinking About” Possible Extension
Suns Sign Paul Watson
The Suns have signed wing Paul Watson, according to RealGM’s transactions log. Terms were not disclosed but it’s safe to assume it’s an Exhibit 10 contract. Phoenix’s NBA G League team, the Valley Suns, acquired Watson’s returning rights on Monday from the Austin Spurs in exchange for the rights to Lindell Wigginton and Matt Lewis. Watson, 28, played in Germany briefly after … [Read more...] about Suns Sign Paul Watson
Injury Notes: Shamet, Randle, Bassey, Suns
Knicks guard Landry Shamet injured his right shoulder during the third quarter of Tuesday’s preseason game against Charlotte, falling to the floor in pain after swiping at the ball on defense (Twitter video link). While the team has yet to offer a formal diagnosis on Shamet’s injury, it looked as if his shoulder was “dislodged from the socket,” writes Stefan Bondy of The New … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Shamet, Randle, Bassey, Suns
Pacific Notes: Kaminsky, Suns, Watson, Kawhi, Kings
It’s unclear whether or not the Suns will carry a 15th man on their standard roster to start the season, since doing so will cost them exponentially more in tax penalties beyond the player’s minimum salary. If Phoenix does carry a full roster, big man Frank Kaminsky looks like the favorite to be that 15th man, notes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. The Suns waived two … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Kaminsky, Suns, Watson, Kawhi, Kings