Northwest Notes: Hartenstein, Edwards, Gobert, Nuggets
2024/09/northwest-notes-hartenstein-edwards-gobert-nuggets.htmlIn a subscriber-only mailbag for The Denver Post, Bennett Durando explores several Nuggets-related topics, including what Michael Porter Jr.'s next contract might look like and where Zeke Nnaji stands as he enters a four-year, $32MM extension.
Nuggets Sign Jamal Murray To Four-Year Max Extension
2024/09/nuggets-jamal-murray-agree-to-four-year-max-extension.htmlMurray, superstar center Nikola Jokic, and forward Michael Porter Jr.
And-Ones: Eastern Contenders, Amazon, Tax Teams, Regrettable Contracts
2024/09/and-ones-eastern-contenders-amazon-tax-teams-regrettable-contracts.htmlEric Pincus of Bleacher Report identifies one possible such contract on the books for all 30 teams, ranking each one out of 10 in terms of "potential regret level." LaVine's deal is the only one that scores a 10/10, but Pincus gives a 9/10 to Bradley Beal (Suns), Jordan Poole (Wizards), and Michael Porter Jr.
Super-Max Candidates To Watch In 2024/25
2024/09/super-max-candidates-to-watch-in-2024-25.htmlI'm not counting on an All-NBA season or a Defensive Player of the Year performance from guys like Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, or Magic center Wendell Carter, for instance.
NBA’s Top 50 Highest-Paid Players For 2024/25
2024/08/nbas-top-50-highest-paid-players-for-2024-25.htmlMichael Porter Jr., Nuggets: $35,859,950…
NBA Teams With Fewest Players On Guaranteed Contracts
2024/08/nba-teams-with-fewest-players-on-guaranteed-contracts-2.htmlHowever, we can probably pencil in two more players for their standard regular season roster -- Craig Porter played rotation minutes last season and has a $1MM partial guarantee, while Sam Merrill proved to be a bargain on his non-guaranteed minimum-salary deal.
And-Ones: Diamond RSNs, Dragic, Nowtizki, Oppenheimer
2024/08/and-ones-diamond-rsns-dragic-nowtizki-oppenheimer.htmlSpeaking to reporters ahead of Dragic's farewell game, Dirk Nowitzki suggested that he would like to continue working in basketball in some capacity, but he doesn't plan on becoming a full-time coach for any team.
NBA 2024 Offseason Check-In: Cleveland Cavaliers
2024/08/nba-2024-offseason-check-in-cleveland-cavaliers.htmlEven if Sam Merrill and Craig Porter - whose salaries aren't yet guaranteed - make the regular season roster as expected, the Cavs will need to add two players to that group before opening night.
Community Shootaround: Best Two-Way Contract Players
2024/08/community-shootaround-best-two-way-contract-players.htmlLast year, Vince Williams, GG Jackson, Keon Ellis, Craig Porter Jr.
NBA 2024 Offseason Check-In: Los Angeles Clippers
2024/08/nba-2024-offseason-check-in-los-angeles-clippers.htmlKevin Porter Jr.: Two years, minimum salary ($4,784,366).
Community Shootaround: Clippers’ Offseason
2024/08/community-shootaround-clippers-offseason.htmlTheir most eye-opening move was signing Kevin Porter Jr.
Cavs Notes: Roster, Okoro, Bates, Nance, Travers
2024/08/cavs-notes-roster-okoro-bates-nance-travers.htmlCraig Porter, who has a partially guaranteed salary, and Sam Merrill, who has a non-guaranteed deal, are penciled in as the 11th and 12th players on the 15-man regular season roster.
NBA Players With Trade Kickers In 2024/25
2024/08/nba-players-with-trade-kickers-in-2024-25.htmlKevin Porter Jr., Clippers (15%)…
Players Who Can’t Be Traded Until December 15
2024/08/players-who-cant-be-traded-until-december-15-8.htmlKevin Porter…
Four Under-The-Radar Players To Watch For 2024/25
2024/07/four-under-the-radar-players-to-watch-for-2024-25.htmlWhile Porter and Council are distinctly different players, both could improve and continue to work their way into the rotations of playoff contenders in the Eastern Conference, which is why they're grouped together here.
2024/25 Non-Guaranteed Contracts By Team
2024/07/2024-25-non-guaranteed-contracts-by-team.htmlCraig Porter…
NBA Teams With Hard Caps For 2024/25
2024/07/nba-teams-with-hard-caps-for-2024-25.htmlUsed a trade exception generated last offseason (for Kevin Porter Jr.) to acquire AJ Griffin.
Pacific Notes: Hield, Knecht, Hyland, Eubanks, Suns
2024/07/pacific-notes-hield-knecht-hyland-eubanks-suns.htmlHowever, with Kris Dunn and Kevin Porter Jr.
International Notes: Porter, Nnaji, Splitter, Parker, Nunn
2024/07/international-notes-porter-nnaji-splitter-parker-nunn.htmlA federal judge has denied Jontay Porter's request to play for for Promitheas B.C.
Pacific Notes: Porter, Clippers, Lakers, Suns, O’Neale
2024/07/pacific-notes-porter-clippers-lakers-suns-oneale.htmlThe Clippers' decision to sign Kevin Porter Jr.
Jontay Porter Pleads Guilty To Felony, Likely Facing Prison Time
2024/07/jontay-porter-pleads-guilty-to-felony-likely-facing-prison-time.htmlFormer Raptors big man Jontay Porter pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a federal felony charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, reports Jennifer Peltz of The Associated Press.
Pacific Notes: DeRozan, Porter, Kawhi, Morris, Suns
2024/07/pacific-notes-derozan-porter-kawhi-morris-suns.htmlThe NBA will be resuming its investigation into Kevin Porter Jr.
And-Ones: Porter, Pate, Adams, 2025 Mock, Ownership Changes
2024/07/and-ones-porter-pate-adams-2025-mock-ownership-changes.htmlFormer Raptors forward Jontay Porter is being charged with a federal felony in connection to the sports betting scandal that caused him to be banned from the NBA in April, according to a report from The Associated Press.