Hello friends who follow the NBA. After the indefinite absence of the Clippers, the only star player of the Clippers is Harden, and Tyronn Lue said that the focus this season is not to over-fatigue Harden, but it is expected to be difficult to execute. Both the Suns and Durant are interested in renewing a two-year contract, and at present, Durant is more likely to end up with the Suns. Here's a look at the NBA morning news.
1. The Rockets do not give Shen Jing and Green the highest salary
According to Shams, the Rockets are not prepared to offer Shin Kyung and Green a salary cap at this time. Both are seeking a max contract and both are currently in the final year of their rookie contracts.
2. The Warriors and Kuminga's contract extension are very different
According to Shams, the Warriors and Kuminga are still far apart in contract extension talks, and Kuminga is someone who wants to believe in himself and try to be a near-max contract player. Moody's has a chance to reach a contract extension.
3. The Suns and Durant discuss a contract extension
According to Shams, Durant will not sign an early contract extension with the Suns before the deadline, and both sides are looking forward to agreeing on a two-year contract instead of a one.
Since the beginning of July, Durant has been eligible to sign a one-year, $59.5 million early contract extension, while he can only sign a one-year contract extension due to the 38-year-old rule.
And by next offseason, he will be eligible to sign a two-year, $123.8 million contract extension.
4. The Mavericks sign Gottman
According to ESPN's Tim MacMahon, guard Jazian Gottman is set to sign a two-way contract with the Mavericks.
5. The Nuggets don't give Gordon a maximum salary
According to ESPN's Windhorst, the Denver Nuggets are reluctant to offer Aaron · Gordon a full max contract. They are in talks with Gordon. Gordon is eligible for a four-year, approximately $150 million contract extension. But the Nuggets didn't make that offer, they are in talks and want to sign him for less than his supposed maximum salary.
6. The Lakers signed two awards
The Lakers have officially announced that the team has signed guard Grayson Murphy, while also cutting guard Jordan Goodwin and center Kyler Kelly.
7. Shamet suffered a dislocated right shoulder
The Knicks officially announced that Landry Shamet suffered a dislocated right shoulder, and the specifics will be re-evaluated later. The Knicks did not provide a specific timeline for their comeback.
8. The Kings sign O'Neal
The Kings have reportedly signed Sherif O'Neal.
O'Neal attended training today and will be cut tomorrow before joining the Kings' Development League affiliates.
Plus, the Kings cut Terry Taylor and Broderick Thomas.
9. The Timberwolves cut Omoruyi
The Timberwolves have officially announced that the team has cut forward Eugene Omoruyi.
10. The Clippers signed Everma
According to Scotto, the Clippers have reached an agreement with Tosang Everma.
11. The Pacers exercise the three-team option
The Pacers have officially announced that the team has opted to exercise the fourth-year option of Bennedikt Mathurin's rookie contract, as well as the third-year option of Jaras Walker and Ben Shepard's rookie contract.
In addition, the team also cut Cole Swider .
12. Lue: The point is not to over-fatigue Harden
Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue spoke in an interview about the protection of players in the new season. He said:
Despite Jr.'s absence, the Clippers have focused on not over-tiring James · Harden this season. We've got to be smart and make sure we don't tire him out, he thinks he can play the full 48 minutes, but we're not going to do that.