Northwest Notes: Pekovic, Robinson, Jazz
2013/07/northwest-notes-pekovic.htmlIngram argues that the Wolves already have a couple of players in Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio who expect to be max players in the near future, so it would at least be worth a try for a rival club.
Wolves, Nikola Pekovic Agree To Five-Year Deal
2013/08/wolves-nikola-pekovic-agree-to-five-year-deal.htmlThe club will also still have its designated player tag available for Ricky Rubio, since that rule only applies to five-year contracts for players coming off rookie-scale contracts.
Western Notes: Pekovic, Rockets, Zanik, Aldrich
2013/08/western-notes-pekovic-rockets-zanik-aldrich.htmlHere's more on Pekovic and other items from around the Western Conference: The new deal for Pekovic won't affect the Timberwolves' ability to keep Ricky Rubio or Kevin Love long-term, president Flip Saunders told reporters today, adding that the team views those three players as the franchise's cornerstones (Twitter links via T-Wolves PR).
Poll: Which Western Team Finishes Higher?
2013/08/poll-which-western-team-finishes-higher.htmlAfter the new five-year $60MM contract Nikola Pekovic agreed to earlier this week, the Timberwolves have their three core players, Kevin Love, Ricky Rubio and Pek, healthy and ready to compete for a Western Conference playoff spot this season.
Upcoming Rookie-Scale Option Decisions
2013/09/upcoming-rookie-scale-option-decisions.htmlKyrie Irving, Cavaliers (4th year, $7,070,730) Jonas Valanciunas, Raptors (4th year, $3,678,360) Klay Thompson, Warriors (4th year, $3,075,880) Kawhi Leonard, Spurs (4th year, $2,894,059) Nikola Vucevic, Magic (4th year, $2,751,260) Kenneth Faried, Nuggets (4th year, $2,249,768) Jimmy Butler, Bulls (4th year, $2,008,748) Ricky Rubio, Timberwolves (4th year, $4,660,479) Anthony Davis, Pelicans (3rd year, $5,607,240) Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (3rd year, $5,016,960) Bradley Beal, Wizards (3rd year, $4,505,280) Dion Waiters, Cavaliers (3rd year, $4,062,000) Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers (3rd year, $3,340,920) Harrison Barnes, Warriors (3rd year, $3,049,920) Andre Drummond, Pistons (3rd year, $2,568,360) Probables It'd be surprising if the options for these players weren't picked up, too, even if the decision isn't quite as easy as with the guys in the above category.
Suns, Wizards Lead NBA With 7 Rookie-Scale Deals
2013/09/suns-wizards-lead-nba-with-7-rookie-scale-deals.htmlHere's the complete list, with the year the contract expires in parentheses: Phoenix Suns (7) Alex Len (2017) Archie Goodwin (2017) Kendall Marshall (2016) Miles Plumlee (2016) Marcus Morris (2015) Markieff Morris (2015) Eric Bledsoe (2014) Washington Wizards (7) Otto Porter (2017) Bradley Beal (2016) Chris Singleton (2015) Jan Vesely (2015) Trevor Booker (2014) Kevin Seraphin (2014) John Wall (2014)* Utah Jazz (6) Trey Burke (2017) Rudy Gobert (2017) Alec Burks (2015) Enes Kanter (2015) Derrick Favors (2014) Gordon Hayward (2014) Cleveland Cavaliers (5) Anthony Bennett (2017) Dion Waiters (2016) Tyler Zeller (2016) Kyrie Irving (2015) Tristan Thompson (2015) Sacramento Kings (5) Ben McLemore (2017) Jimmer Fredette (2015) DeMarcus Cousins (2014) Patrick Patterson (2014) Greivis Vasquez (2014) Boston Celtics (5) Kelly Olynyk (2017) Jared Sullinger (2016) MarShon Brooks (2015) Avery Bradley (2014) Jordan Crawford (2014) Milwaukee Bucks (5) Giannis Antetokounmpo (2017) John Henson (2016) Brandon Knight (2015) Larry Sanders (2014)* Ekpe Udoh (2014) Oklahoma City Thunder (5) Steven Adams (2017) Andre Roberson (2017) Perry Jones III (2016) Jeremy Lamb (2016) Reggie Jackson (2015) Orlando Magic (5) Victor Oladipo (2017) Maurice Harkless (2016) Andrew Nicholson (2016) Tobias Harris (2015) Nikola Vucevic (2015) Charlotte Bobcats (4) Cody Zeller (2017) Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (2016) Bismack Biyombo (2015) Kemba Walker (2015) Golden State Warriors (4) Nemanja Nedovic (2017) Harrison Barnes (2016) Festus Ezeli (2016) Klay Thompson (2015) Minnesota Timberwolves (4) Gorgui Dieng (2017) Shabazz Muhammad (2017) Ricky Rubio (2015) Derrick Williams (2015) Philadelphia 76ers (4) # Arnett Moultrie (2016) Royce White (2016) Tony Wroten (2016) Evan Turner (2014) Portland Trail Blazers (4) C.J.
Teams With Multiple Clients Of The Same Agency
2013/09/teams-with-multiple-clients-of-the-same-agency.htmlBarea, Kevin Martin, Ricky Rubio (all Dan Fegan) and Corey Brewer (Happy Walters) New Orleans Pelicans Wasserman Media Group (3) — Anthony Davis, Tyreke Evans (both Arn Tellem) and Jeff Withey (Darren Matsubara) New York Knicks Creative Artists Agency (5) — Carmelo Anthony, Andrea Bargnani, Chris Smith, J.R.
Odds & Ends: Grizzlies, Sixers, Wolves, Kennedy
2013/09/odds-ends-grizzlies-sixers-wolves-kennedy.htmlJorge Sierra of HoopsHype spoke to Ricky Rubio, who identified the Timberwolves' new deals with Nikola Pekovic and Chase Budinger as the club's best signings of the summer.