– Thunder: Swinging For The Fences (from Jared Dubin, The Step Back):
From Kenneth Teape, Hoops Habit: http://hoopshabit.com/2017/06/30/oklahoma-city-thunder-make-worthwhile-gamble-paul-george-trade/
From Mike Prada, SBNation: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2017/6/30/15907106/thunder-paul-george-trade-sam-presti-nba-rabbit-out-of-hat
– Paul George, the People’s Champion (from Kelly Iko, 94feetreport.com):
– DeMar DeRozan Q & A (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated):
Read it here; http://theundefeated.com/features/raptors-demar-derozan-will-always-go-home-to-compton/
– The Biggest Questions In Another Wild Offseason (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
– Is Teague An Upgrade For Wolves At PG? (fromGerald Bourguet, Hoops Habit):
Rad it here: http://hoopshabit.com/2017/07/01/2017-nba-free-agency-grades-jeff-teague-agrees-sign-timberwolves/
– Iguodala: Team Culture Changer (from Maxwell Ogden, Hoops Habit):
Read and watch it here: http://hoopshabit.com/2017/06/30/nba-free-agency-2017-andre-iguodala-change-culture/
– Rubio & The Jazz: Defensive Hand In Glove Fit (from My_Lo, SLCDunk):
Read and watch it here: https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/6/30/15906824/2017-free-agency-ricky-rubio-utah-jazz-minnesota-timberwolves-trade-defensive-identity
– Can MCW Bounce Back? (from Ti Windisch, The Step Back):
– What Korkmaz’ Arrival Means To Sixers (from Christopher Kline, The Sixer Sense):
Read it here: http://thesixersense.com/2017/07/01/philadelphia-76ers-furkan-korkmaz-arrival-meaning/
– Jonah Bolden Could Be Sixers’ Back-Up Four Next Season (from Christopher Kline, The Sixer Sense):
Read and watch it here: http://thesixersense.com/2017/07/01/philadelphia-76ers-jonah-bolden-backup-four/
– Meet Harrison Gaines, Lonzo Ball’s Agent (from Jake Fischer, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2017/06/28/lonzo-ball-agent-lakers-nba-draft-lavar-ball-harrison-gaines
– The Phil Jackson Era Wasn’t A Total Dumpster Fire (from Howard Beck, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2718751-phil-jackson-era-wasnt-pretty-for-the-knicks-but-the-picture-isnt-done-yet
– Guide To 2017 Contract Options, Qualifying Offers (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/article/2017/06/30/2017-contract-options-and-qualifying-offers-guide
– How An NBA Front Office Handles Free Agency, Step-By-Step (from Bobby Marks, ESPN):
Read it here; http://insider.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/19773924/how-nba-front-office-handles-free-agency-step-step-bobby-marks
– Ekpe Udoh: From NBA Bench Player To Turkish Hero (from Patrick Kingsley, NYTimes):
Read it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/30/world/europe/ekpe-udoh-from-nba-washout-to-cult-hero-in-turkey.html
– D-League Alums To Watch At Orlando Summer League (from Chris Reichert, 2ways10days.com):
Read it here: https://2ways10days.com/nba-g-league-alums-to-watch-at-the-orlando-summer-league-1bb2238dfbcd
– Rob Pelinka Q & A: Draft Evaluation & Offseason Outlook (from Mike Trudell, Lakers.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/170631-rob-pelinka
– Lakers’ Priority: Cap Flexibility For Next Summer (from Mark Medina, LA Daily News);
Read it here: http://www.ocregister.com/2017/07/01/lakers-resist-spending-on-free-agents-with-focus-locked-on-2018-offseason/
– Derrick Caracter Is Still Ballin’ (from Shereen Rayan, Lake Show Life):
Read it here: http://lakeshowlife.com/2017/06/30/los-angeles-lakers-former-forward-derrick-caracter-is-still-ballin/
Join Basketball Intelligence at the Sports Management Worldwide Basketball Career Conference in Las Vegas on Sunday, July 9th. Use the discount code BI (upper case), short for Basketball Intelligence, for $100 off making it only $125 for students, $150 for general admission.
Sunday’s speakers include:
- Former Cleveland Cavs GM David Griffin
- Chicago Bulls Asst GM Brian Hagen
- Charlotte Hornets Asst. GM Chad Buchanan
- New York Knicks Director of Player Personnel Mark Warkentien
- FIBA Agent Jan Wieland
- NBA Agent Bret Kanis
- CBS Sports “The Agent’s Take” Joel Corry
- ESPN Amin Elhassan
- Basketball Analytics Guru Dean Oliver
- Reno Bighorns Director of Basketball Operations Kyle Nishimoto
- Portland Trail Blazers Video Coordinator John Ross
- Creative Artists Agency Consultant Shareen Lavi
- South Bay Lakers GM Nick Mazzella
- SMWW President Dr. Lynn Lashbrook
- and many more
Visit http://www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com/LasVegas-Basketball-Career-Conference to register or read more about the event.
Vegas hotel rooms only $119 plus tax, available with the SMWW discount located walking distance to the Thomas & Mack with free hot breakfast, wifi, and parking.