Brett Siegel
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National NBA Insider & Reporter for @ClutchPoints | Contact: [email protected]
New Jersey, USA
Joined February 2018
Today is the final Friday before the NBA trade deadline, and we have a lot to unpack in today's Siegel's Scoop on @ClutchPoints. The latest intel on Jimmy Butler, De'Aaron Fox, and what will happen with the Warriors regarding Butler and Zach LaVine.
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Here is the clip for those who would like a laugh on this beautiful Wednesday.
Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson were asked how they would celebrate if they won the NBA In-Season Tournament. They both looked at one another and immediately cracked up. I don't think I have ever seen Zion laugh that hard. Ingram: "Nah, we ain't thought about it.".
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If you look closely, both Kerr and the Warriors coaches called a timeout right next to the refs when GP2 had the ball. No call from the officials results in a Warriors loss.
Pure observations here:. Gary Payton II gets the loose ball, Fred VanVleet dives on his back and grabs his shoulder — no foul. The ball gets loose again and Jalen Green gets it. Jonathan Kuminga dives on him and grabs his shoulder — foul.
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Source: Andre Drummond intends to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Official announcement should come sooner than later. #NBA #NBATwitter.
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A multi-team trade in which the Warriors would deal Andrew Wiggins to acquire more draft assets for Utah in a Markkanen trade is a possibility, sources said. Moses Moody, pick swaps, and expiring contracts of Kevon Looney and Gary Payton II are other assets the Warriors have.
The NBA trade market is. quiet. New on @ClutchPoints: Intel and notes about what we should expect to hear about Lauri Markkanen, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, and others heading into Las Vegas Summer League.
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JUST IN: Dan Hurley and his agent are traveling to meet with the Lakers, who want to get a lucrative deal done this weekend, per @wojespn. More momentum trending towards Hurley becoming the new head coach of the Lakers.
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Both the Warriors and Clippers have yet to agree to any deal, sources from both sides told @ClutchPoints. No deal has been finalized or agreed to at this very moment. The Warriors have made it known that they have strong interest in Paul George with Klay Thompson likely gone.
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The #Rockets are no longer expected to trade up for the #Pistons No. 1 overall pick as one source tells @HoopAnalysisNet that Houston “loves” the idea of adding Jalen Green. Some within the organization want Cade Cunningham but the price Detroit wants is “too high to pay.”.
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Sources tell @HoopAnalysisNet that Otto Porter Jr. has emerged as a target for the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. The 28-year-old Porter played a total of 28 games last year with the Bulls and Magic, but is viewed as a "key, experienced" wing for Los Angeles.
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@wojespn @PrioritySports Looks like the Pacers are getting ready for a street fight with the Bucks!.
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It was not the Clippers that weren’t interested in trading Kuminga, it was the Warriors.
REPORT: The Warriors offered packages to the Clippers for Paul George that included variations of Jonathan Kuminga, Andrew Wiggins, Moses Moody, Chris Paul, and a 1st-round pick, per @timkawakami. The Clippers weren’t interested in trading him to Golden State.
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Two names I’d keep an eye on for Golden State ahead of the trade deadline:. Kelly Olynyk and Jonas Valanciunas.
The big question for Golden State is whether they could use Melton’s salary, possibly with someone else, to add another impactful player to their rotation. Golden State is hard-capped at the first apron, and as @BobbyMarks42 laid out, they are right on that number right now.
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One scenario, that two different league sources told @ClutchPoints about, involves Butler going to PHX and MIL moving out of the second apron by moving Connaughton to TOR. This then turns into Bruce Brown/Khris Middleton to MIA, Beal/Love to MIL, Portis/Connaughton to TOR.
There are a few different scenarios that exist right now in terms of getting Butler to Phoenix. This trade that the Suns made was the first step in ensuring that this process can happen. Now comes the hard part of figuring out the other teams that will be involved with Miami.
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Cade will be included in our MVP rankings on Monday at @ClutchPoints.
@BrettSiegelNBA Cade Cunningham top ten mvp. He’s carrying that team.
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A trade involving PJ Washington appears to be likely before Thursday, sources said, as the Dallas Mavericks have suddenly emerged as a top trade suitor for him. More on PJ Washington and the Hornets below:.
With about 48 hours until the NBA trade deadline, the Bulls have come up in discussions regarding DeRozan, Caruso, and Drummond. Elsewhere, the Hornets have been busy fielding calls for Bridges and Washington. New on @ClutchPoints:
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Two teams in both conferences have emerged as serious trade suitors for Raptors swingman Bruce Brown, league sources tell @ClutchPoints late Sunday evening. The New York Knicks in the East and the Los Angeles Lakers in the West. New story with intel to come tomorrow.
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Golden State has not and doesn’t plan on offering a first-round pick in discussions for Nikola Vucevic, sources told @ClutchPoints. Vuc remains one of a handful of targets for Golden State, who continue to explore all possibilities on the trade market.
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If it’s the Nuggets:. Michael Porter Jr. would be GREAT in Golden State.
If the Warriors look to move Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade with the Lakers, bringing in D’Angelo Russell and either Jarred Vanderbilt or a healthy Gabe Vincent would make the most sense. Trying times for the Warriors, who don’t have much wiggle room in any scenario.
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The Warriors have no intention of seeing Steph Curry wear another jersey to finish his career. As a result, the organization is prepared to do what it takes to remain competitive nearing the end of the legendary guard's career. More on the Warriors:.
Failed trade talks for Paul George and now Lauri Markkanen has left the Warriors with questions. New on @ClutchPoints, an inside look at the Warriors' future, including intel on Jonathan Kuminga, Steph Curry, and more:
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Kyle Kuzma's departure from the Wizards is looking increasingly more likely amid Bradley Beal trade rumors and league sources have mentioned to @ClutchPointsApp that the Phoenix Suns are a team to watch regarding Kuzma.
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There are some rumblings about a three-team deal between the Rockets, Pacers and Hornets that would involve Myles Turner, Eric Gordon and a handful of draft picks in tomorrow night's draft, but there is no official deal in place as of now, a source tells @HoopAnalysisNet.
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Donovan Mitchell's future in Cleveland: . The belief that Mitchell will end up in a new jersey in the near future is only coming from outside the organization. Internally, the Cavs are of the belief that Mitchell will remain loyal. More on Mitchell and the Cavs below:.
The NBA heads into the All-Star break with several key questions surrounding the Bucks with Doc Rivers and the Warriors with Klay Thompson. Latest column from yours truly on @ClutchPoints featuring the present and near future of the NBA offseason.
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There is a growing belief that Fred VanVleet will be returning to the Toronto Raptors, multiple sources tell @ClutchPointsApp. No decision has been made by VanVleet and his camp yet.
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League personnel are monitoring the Pistons closely leading up to the Feb. 6 trade deadline as a team who could suddenly become buyers, sources told @ClutchPoints. Out of all the landing spots for Brandon Ingram, Detroit makes the most sense. More on the Pistons below:.
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Ever since losing in the NBA Cup, the Warriors have been ramping up their activities on the trade market, sources told @ClutchPoints. There is more of a willingness to discuss their young core of Kuminga, Moody, and Podziemski in trade discussions than ever before. More below:.
NEW NBA trade intel column on @ClutchPoints featuring the latest on Jimmy Butler, Zach LaVine, Warriors, Nuggets, and much more to unpack before the holidays next week:
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The expectation from those around the NBA is that Paul George is expected to walk away from his meeting with the 76ers tonight in California with a 4-year, $212M contract offer, league sources told @ClutchPoints. A new Big 3 of Embiid, Maxey, and George is inevitable in Philly.
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Paolo Banchero and Bennedict Mathurin have highlighted this year's rookie class, but if we are talking about which rookie has made the biggest impact to his team right away, it has been OKC's Jalen Williams (@JdubPSCEO).
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The Bulls are expected to hold onto DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Alex Caruso past today’s 3 p.m. deadline, sources tell @ClutchPoints. Andre Drummond remains a player the 76ers and Bulls have discussed in trade talks.
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Building off of this, the Warriors, Knicks, and Magic are three teams that do in fact have interest in Paul George, league sources told @ClutchPoints. Some around the league are wondering if the Thunder and Heat would consider pursuing George if he departs LA.
Paul George’s situation with the Clippers is very interesting. Should the Clippers decide not to pay George what he wants, it may not be an Eastern Conference team that pursues George. Keep a very close eye on the Warriors regarding George if Klay Thompson is to leave.
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The Hawks are considering Donovan Clingan with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, league sources tell @ClutchPoints.
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There are some around the league that believe the OKC Thunder can be a real suitor for Lauri Markkanen. More on what the Thunder could potentially offer and why Sam Presti may have an ace up his sleeve this offseason:.
While stuck in Vegas, here is some new notes and intel from around the league based on conversations I had with agents, scouts, and executives at Summer League. Trade talks, rumors, looking ahead, and what everyone was talking about regarding the games:
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The Sacramento Kings are actively shopping their 13th overall pick ahead of Wednesday's draft, league sources said. Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma remains a potential target for the Kings to make an upgrade at the forward positions.
As we prepare for the 2024 NBA Draft tonight, I have released my final NBA Mock Draft 5.0 on @ClutchPoints. Risacher is viewed as the most likely pick at No. 1 overall, but Clingan is a very real options for the Spurs with the 4th pick:
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The Warriors' main area of focus entering the trade deadline is their frontcourt, sources told @ClutchPoints. Nikola Vucevic, Jonas Valanciunas, Myles Turner, Kelly Olynyk, Chris Boucher, Robert Williams III, and John Collins are all options this front office has discussed.
New Siegel's Scoop on @ClutchPoints featuring updates on Jimmy Butler, Cam Johnson, and more: . 🔸Bucks in on Butler?.🔸New teams emerging for Johnson.🔸Blazers to sell?.🔸Warriors, Lakers, Mavs, Nuggets looking to buy. Latest trade deadline intel below:
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The only two scenarios that make sense at this juncture are:. 1) Suns, Heat, Pistons, Bucks. 2) Suns, Heat, Raptors, Bucks. There isn’t a Western Conference team that can or has shown interest in adding Bradley Beal.
There are a few different scenarios that exist right now in terms of getting Butler to Phoenix. This trade that the Suns made was the first step in ensuring that this process can happen. Now comes the hard part of figuring out the other teams that will be involved with Miami.
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