The Utah Jazz have begun what will either be a full-scale rebuild or a retool of their team. Whether or not the Jazz deal Donovan Mitchell will decide where they land. The general consensus in the NBA right now is that Mitchell will leave Utah as a free agent in the summer of 2025. He reportedly desires to perform in a larger market, such as New York, Miami, or elsewhere. Due to CEO Danny Ainge’s emphasis on salary cap flexibility, it’s anticipated that the Jazz would move Mitchell before he becomes a free agent. Utah is also amassing draught picks, a tactic that Ainge employed twice to overhaul the Boston Celtics’ squad.
According to Steve Kerr, Andre Iguodala currently has the final guaranteed roster slot available, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Iguodala has not made up his mind regarding whether or not he will play another season. I don’t bother Andre,” Kerr said. He is aware of our position. We’d love to have him back if he wants to, and we don’t mind whatever decision he makes.
Gabe Brown, a forward, has joined the Toronto Raptors. Brown was not selected in the NBA Draft out of Michigan State in 2022. Between Las Vegas and the California Classic, Brown participated in five Oklahoma City Thunder Summer League games. Brown averaged three rebounds and 8.8 points in 18.4 minutes per game. For the Spartans, Brown played four seasons. As a senior, he started every game. In his final year of college, the forward, who is 6 feet 8 inches tall, averaged 11.6 points and 3.8 rebounds.
According to sources, Darvin Ham will have the authority to sit Russell Westbrook late in games the next season, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Buha continues by stating that this might result in Westbrook being completely dropped from the starting lineup. Ham expressed his public support for Westbrook during his first press conference as Lakers coach. The Pacers, Knicks, and Jazz have all been mentioned as potential destinations for Westbrook, who recently recruited Jeff Schwartz as his agent.
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