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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jonathan Kuminga trade talks stall as Golden State Warriors show no interest in Dillon Brooks deal
Dillon Brooks played for the Houston Rockets (Image via Getty Images) Recently, during the NBA offseason, one of the most prominent stories has been Jonathan Kuminga's back-and-forth negotiations with the Golden State Warriors. It has also garnered a lot of attention from the media and his fans. The Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns have also tried to pursue him. Meanwhile, according to reports, the Golden State Warriors are not interested in trading for Dillon Brooks in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga from the Phoenix Suns. The Golden State Warriors don't want to acquire Dillon Brooks for unspecified reasons Jonathan Kuminga is the biggest holdup in the league as the Golden State Warriors navigate an offseason in which they have yet to sign any significant free agents. The G.S. Warriors are willing to match any offer sheet that a team submits to Jonathan Kuminga because he is a restricted free agent. However, a trade is difficult under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. In any possible sign-and-trade, the G.S. Warriors are seeking high-quality assets in exchange, despite interest from teams like the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. The Phoenix Suns reportedly have to trade Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen. They have also allegedly discussed with the team about Jonathan Kuminga. According to insiders, the G.S. Warriors would not be interested in newly acquired wing Dillon Brooks, and the Phoenix Suns have not made an offer to trade him this offseason. Stating the same, insider Brett Siegel said: 'Phoenix has not offered, and will not involve, newly acquired wing Dillon Brooks in trade conversations this offseason, nor would the Warriors hold interest in him, sources said.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What's Really Going On in These 45 Unbelievable Photos? Click Here Undo In July, forward Dillon Brooks joined the Phoenix Suns . Following his first day with the team, he received a message from the management. The Phoenix Suns are probably better defensively, even though they have more guards. Additionally, the Golden State Warriors and Dillon Brooks have a history as Following their victory in Game 7, the Warriors humiliated Dillon Brooks in May 2025. After shooting 3-of-9 for eight points in 36 minutes as the G.S. Warriors won Game 7 103-89, Dillon Brooks left the court without recognizing his opponents. Dillon Brooks is an amazing player (Image via Getty Images) Draymond Green dissed the player during his appearance on The Draymond Green Show and said: "Dillon Brooks ran off the court. So, when I say you see what guys is made of, he ran off the court. Ain't shake nobody up. You admitted you were trying to hurt Steph's hand. Which, fine by me, bro. I get it, we all get it when you hoop. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns might wait to see what kind of season they have without Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant before cutting ties with Dillon Brooks, even though he would meet the G.S. Warriors' needs. They also don't appear to be interested in signing longer contracts. Also read: Jonathan Kuminga, Cam Thomas and Josh Giddey eye $30 million yearly deals as teams hesitate in free agency For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
"Stop the bulls*it man" - Kevin Durant's brother says Draymond Green is better than Dennis Rodman
"Stop the bulls*it man" - Kevin Durant's brother says Draymond Green is better than Dennis Rodman (Image Source: Getty Images) A heated NBA debate has gone viral after a bold comment from Kevin Durant's brother, Tony Durant. The question causing all the buzz is whether Dennis Rodman is truly better than Draymond Green. The conversation blew up online, after fans began comparing the two. Things took a wild turn when Tony jumped in with strong words that surprised many. Now, fans and analysts everywhere are weighing in on the intense claim. A heated take from Kevin Durant's brother lights up the internet On July 19, a strong opinion from Tony Durant, brother of NBA star Kevin Durant, sparked a heated online debate. It happened during a public conversation about NBA legends on X. Fans were talking about whether former Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman is better than former Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. (Image Source: Instagram) That's when Tony Durant made a bold statement, saying, 'Rodman isn't better than no f***ing Draymond Green, stop the bulls*** man.' The quote quickly went viral. Tony Durant steps in after Dennis Rodman vs Draymond Green talk online The comment was posted by Tony Durant on X on Friday, July 19, after a viral video reignited comparisons between Dennis Rodman and Draymond Green. The clip featured Draymond Green himself defending his legacy. In the video, Green says he believes he's one of the best defenders in the NBA and deserves more respect. The video was shared by ClutchPoints and widely discussed. Soon after, the internet got divided. Some NBA fans stood by Rodman, calling him a 'rebound king' who played key roles in the 1990s Chicago Bulls championships. Others supported Draymond Green, saying he played a major part in all four of the Golden State Warriors' NBA titles since 2015. Tony Durant stepped into the discussion and didn't hold back. In his tweet, he said, 'Dennis Rodman not better than no f***ing Draymond Green.' This bold claim caused a wave of reactions. Many fans, analysts, and former players chimed in. While some agreed, others strongly disagreed. A few mentioned how Rodman had two Defensive Player of the Year awards and led the league in rebounds for seven straight seasons. Green has always been outspoken about his value to the Warriors. On his The Draymond Green Show, he has often shared how much he studies the game and understands its flow. Also Read: NBA appeals to Supreme Court for clarity on Video Privacy Protection Act Dennis Rodman hasn't said anything about the tweet so far. Draymond Green, who still plays for the Golden State Warriors, hasn't reacted either. Right now, fans all over the internet are still going back and forth, trying to decide who's better - Rodman or Draymond. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Draymond Green sees Fred VanVleet, Kevin Durant as good cultural match in Houston
Draymond Green on the pairing of Kevin Durant and Fred VanVleet with the Rockets: 'Certain things that KD doesn't like to do, Fred will do that. In team sports, that's how it's supposed to work.' Warriors veteran Draymond Green has plenty of experience playing alongside Kevin Durant in Golden State, and he's also faced off against Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet in multiple high-leverage, competitive series in the NBA playoffs. With that knowledge, Green envisions the veteran pairing of Durant and VanVleet working well in Houston. From his latest podcast (The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis): Shoutout to Freddy V, he got a new two-year deal to stay with the Rockets. Well deserved, the way I saw him lead that team in the playoffs. They're going to need his leadership. I think with Fred's demeanor and how Fred goes about things, and with KD and how KD goes about things… I think it'll be a good match. Some of the stuff that (Kevin) doesn't want to do, people try to make it an indictment on his character. No. We're all human beings, and we all have strengths and we all have weaknesses. Certain things that KD doesn't like to do, Fred will do that. On a basketball team in team sports, that's how it's supposed to work. So, I think this puts them in a really good position. They're obviously going to be a team to be reckoned with. That team is in a really good position, and I definitely think it (the Durant trade) is an upgrade. Green and the Warriors got the best of the Rockets in the first round of the recently completed 2025 playoffs. But the series went a full seven games, even with (now departed) Jalen Green struggling, and VanVleet was likely Houston's best player. Now, with Durant playing alongside VanVleet in that top-scorer role, the Rockets would seem to be more formidable for any potential rematch. As for the leadership and cultural angles, Green's comments largely mesh with the sentiments of ESPN's Tim MacMahon. On Thursday's First Take, MacMahon said the Rockets simply need Durant to focus on what he does best. That's being an elite scorer and producing at an All-Star level, which he continued to do last season at 36 years old. 'This is not a team that has a leadership void,' MacMahon said in a discussion regarding whether Durant needs to be more of a vocal leader with the Rockets. 'This is a team that has a phenomenal culture. They're tough, they're nasty. They need freaking buckets, and Kevin Durant can supply those in bunches.' In short, the Rockets were 52-30 and No. 2 in the Western Conference in large part because of their leadership and culture. What they needed was simply more shot making to revive a halfcourt offense that largely struggled throughout the 2024-25 season. That's what VanVleet and head coach Ime Udoka want Durant's help with during the 2025-26 campaign, which begins in October. More: ESPN's Tim MacMahon: Buckets, not leadership, is what Houston needs most from Kevin Durant
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Mo Williams on LeBron James' 2014 return to Cleveland Cavaliers: 'His game just matured, everything got better'
Image credit: Getty Images LeBron James is all set to make a record by playing the most number of seasons in the NBA when he returns to the court next season. The Los Angeles Lakers star has improved his game almost every season and showed a stark difference in his performance when he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers before and after a four-year break, during which he joined the Miami Heat. His former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Mo Williams has revealed how he was much more mature and every bit a better basketball player when he returned to the team after his time with the Miami Heat. Mo Williams on how LeBron James was a better player when he returned to Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014 LeBron James started his NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003 when he was the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA Draft. He spent seven years with the team before leaving to join the Miami Heat. After four years with the Heat, he returned to the Cavaliers and spent four more years with the team. Talking about LeBron James' two stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers during his appearance on The Draymond Green Show, Mo Williams said James showed maturity in all the little things when he returned to the team after spending four years with the Miami Heat. He said, 'The first time I was there, he did all the things he was doing when he got back, but he was doing it better and more precisely [the second time]. He had it dialled in. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo When they talk about him taking care of his body, he was doing that the first time, but when I got with him the second time, it was like clockwork. 'You know what time he's going to get to the game. You know he's going to be at shootaround when we get there. You know he's going to be at the gym before the first bus gets there. You know when he's getting a massage. I still remember that routine because I saw it so much every single day. That was the difference I saw. And obviously, that translated to the court, just off him playing games and getting older, and just being one of the greatest players,' he added. Counting all the areas in which James showed improvement, Williams said, 'His game just matured, and everything got better. He shot the ball a whole lot better. I think that's one of the biggest things that… that part of his game obviously kept growing. The decision-making was sharper, understanding the spots where you can get a bucket when he wanted to. I think he's always had a great feel for the game.' Also Read: LeBron James on playing alongside son Bronny James: 'This whole year has been one of the most satisfying journeys' James is currently spending all his time with his family in the offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers ended their run in the NBA championship several weeks before the finals when they lost in the playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
NBA star Draymond Green makes bold claim about Oklahoma City Thunder's Alex Caruso over NBA Finals
NBA star Draymond Green makes bold claim about Oklahoma City Thunder's Alex Caruso over NBA Finals NBA star Draymond Green believes Oklahoma City Thunder's guard Alex Caruso is the team's third most important player, as he's not only experienced, but he's also smart and his defence is pretty good, especially in the NBA Finals, with his power packed performance. Even though Caruso hasn't been able to score top points, he's well aware of how to ensure a win for the team. Draymond Green believes Alex Caruso is Oklahoma City Thunder's solid defense In the latest episode of podcast The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis, Draymond Green explained the two teams — Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers' solid strategy, that led the former's win against the latter in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. He said: "When I look at this OKC team, I actually think the third-most-important player is Alex Caruso. I think Caruso is so important to what they do and I feel like you never game plan for him, So because you don't have a game plan for him, he comes into these Finals and he goes crazy. But the reality is, he's a champion, so he actually knows what to expect." Draymond Green reacts to Pacers-Thunder Game 2: SGA outshines Haliburton to even NBA Finals at 1-1 He explains, "If I'm an opposing coach, I'm saying 'Caruso's been in this moment, he's shown us over and over again he can deliver in this moment, I'm going to make him so important to our game plan, I'm going to make less of an importance in our game plan to the guy who hasn't done it.' He added, "Place that bet on the guy that hasn't done it, and Chet hasn't done it. I know Caruso can beat me, he's shown he can beat me at several different points. Back then when he won a championship he showed you he can beat you. So I'm just not sure that would be the bet that I would be making." Green said, in the podcast, "He's so important to everything they do, Defensively, he's so important to everything they do. Offensively, he can be another guy that can handle the ball, that's smart, that makes decisions, that's going to shoot the right shots, not take the wrong shots." Also Read: Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green Weighs In On Controversial Cooper Flagg Narrative With Dallas Mavericks NBA star and Golden State Warriors' brilliant face Draymond Green believes Alex Caruso knows the game, and the fact that he's able to showcase his skillset, in ensuring the team has a strategic advantage over everybody else, proves he's at his best.
