Lillard ‘unhappy’ as ugly impasse looms; Sixers’ absurd asking price for star revealed: NBA Rumour Mill
A number of NBA superstars may choose to remain proper the place they’re in free company, whereas the Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly put an enormous worth on the pinnacle of considered one of its stars.
There’s additionally rumblings out of Portland that hassle may very well be brewing with Damian Lillard.
Catch up on the most important whispers doing the rounds within the newest version of the NBA Rumour Mill!
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LILLARD LEFT SEETHING OVER PORTLAND’S DRAFT MOVE
Portland Trail Blazers famous person Damian Lillard has made it abundantly clear he doesn’t need to be a part of a rebuild and had hoped the group would have traded its No. 3 choose within the draft for some extra assist.
However, Portland as an alternative held onto their choose and chosen Scoot Henderson.
The reality the Trail Blazers opted to pick a participant at No. 3 reportedly left Lillard and his representatives sad, per The Rose Garden Report’s Sean Highkin.
Highkin reviews all events will now have a “conversation” as they plot the trail ahead, no matter that will appear like.
Should Lillard formally need out, he’d don’t have any scarcity of potential suitors though he has gone on document saying he’d fancy a transfer to Miami or Brooklyn.
WARRIORS’ CORE TO STAY INTACT AMID RIVAL ‘PLOTTING’ FOR LATE PUSH
Perhaps the Golden State Warriors’ core gained’t be damaged up in spite of everything.
Draymond Green was set to grow to be an unrestricted free agent after he declined his participant choice for the 2023/24 season and was already choosing up some severe curiosity from elsewhere.
According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, the Memphis Grizzlies held a “strong interest” in Green and had been “plotting” to make a push for his signature.
However, Stein claims Green is now unlikely to go wherever, with “nothing but strong confidence” coming from the Warriors {that a} multi-year settlement will be struck.
It stays to be seen how a lot Green may get in his new deal, however the 33-year-old did repost a graphic from ESPN on Instagram by which Stephen A. Smith stated he was “easily worth another $100m.”
SIXERS’ BONKERS ASKING PRICE FOR STAR REVEALED
The Philadelphia 76ers haven’t been too eager on buying and selling Tobias Harris until they may get a severe return from a commerce associate.
It’s now been revealed simply how extravagant a commerce package deal the Sixers had been asking for.
In the lead-up to the NBA Draft, the Cavaliers, Pacers and Pistons all made calls into Harris’ availability.
But, in accordance with the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey, Harris wouldn’t come low cost.
When the Cavaliers made inquiries earlier than the draft, the Sixers wished a draft choose, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley — two of Cleveland’s key gamers.
Whether the Sixers soften their stance stays to be seen, nevertheless it’s clear they need an enormous return from potential commerce companions.
HARDEN SET TO RUN IT BACK?
There had been loads of discuss surrounding James Harden’s future after his lacklustre shows in the direction of the top of the Sixers’ playoff run this season.
The Sixers’ exit threw Harden’s future below a cloud of uncertainty as rumours of a return to the Houston Rockets had been rife.
But Stein since claims the famous person will possible keep in Philadelphia, as the thought of him re-signing “has gained momentum” in latest weeks.
The 33-year-old has a participant choice on the desk however can decline that in an try to spice up his wage.
A return to the Sixers would additionally imply a brand new head coach on the helm given Doc Rivers was fired and changed by Nick Nurse.
SUNS ‘MOVING FORWARD’ WITH PLANS TO KEEP BIG MAN
The Phoenix Suns are going all in on their championship window.
The Suns lately added Bradley Beal whereas parting methods with Chris Paul in a significant play, however they’re now set to make an enormous name on considered one of their prized belongings.
According to TNT reporter Chris Haynes, Phoenix are “moving forward” with their plan of preserving Deandre Ayton to play with Beal, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant.
Haynes claims the Suns really feel Ayton’s worth to the group is “at an all-time high” and are excited to look at Ayton play alongside Beal.
Phoenix had reportedly been seeking to commerce Ayton beforehand, however the stance has evidently modified.
