Kevin Durant Meets With Joe Tsai, Reiterates Lack Of Faith In Direction Of Nets
네츠의 케빈 듀란트가 Joe Tsai를 만나 이야기 나눴지만, 트레이드 요청을 다시 한 번 반복한 결과 밖에 얻은게 없다고 합니다. 듀란트는 네츠의 방향성에 대한 믿음이 없으며, Sean Marks, Steve Nash에 대한 신뢰도 없다고 하네요.
AUG 8, 2022 2:51 PM
Kevin Durant and Joe Tsai had a face-to-face meeting over the weekend in which his trade request was reiterated, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Durant communicated that he doesn't have faith in the direction of the team and that Tsai must choose between him and the pairing of Sean Marks and Steve Nash.
The meeting took place in London and was described as transparent and professional.
Brooklyn has direct knowledge of the reasons behind Durant's request and that he continues to be resolute in wanting an exit.
The Nets have maintained a sky-high asking price for Durant in trade conversations.
Quinn Cook, Kings Agree To One-Year Deal
킹스가 Quinn Cook과 1년 계약에 합의했습니다.
AUG 8, 2022 11:12 PM
Quinn Cook has agreed to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings. Cook will have the opportunity to compete for a roster spot.
Cook played in the G League for the Stockton Kings last season.
Cook last played in the NBA during the 20-21 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Celtics, Raptors, Heat Considered Most Likely Trade Candidates For Kevin Durant
케빈 듀란트 트래이드가 일어난다면, 아마도 가장 유력한 팀은 보스턴, 토론토, 히트 가 될 것이라는 관측.
AUG 8, 2022 2:56 PM
The Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat remain the most significant candidates to complete a trade with the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant at this venue, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Boston's package centered on Jaylen Brown is seen as a viable deal.
Joe Tsai and the Nets have privately made clear they will attempt to extract every last asset from a team that trades for Durant.
Durant has grown close with Ime Udoka from their time together with Brooklyn as well as Team USA.
Joe Tsai Publicly Backs Brooklyn's Front Office, Coaching Staff
앞서 전달드린대로 Joe Tsai는 케빈 듀란트와 미팅을 가졌으며, 이 후 자신은 프론트 오피스와 감독의 역량을 믿는다는 메세지를 남겼습니다(듀란트의 의견과 정반대의 의견이죠).
AUG 8, 2022 11:08 PM
Joe Tsai publicly voiced his support Monday night for the front office and coaching staff of the Brooklyn Nets after Kevin Durant told Tsai to choose between him and the team's general manager and coach.
Our front office and coaching staff have my support. We will make decisions in the best interest of the Brooklyn Nets.
— Joe Tsai (@joetsai1999) August 8, 2022
Tsai and Durant recently met in London, which featured a reiteration of his trade request. Durant also suggested the Nets needed to choose between him and the combination of Steve Nash and Sean Marks.
Durant initially asked for a trade on June 30, and he hasn't backed off that request.
The Nets fired Kenny Atkinson during the first season after signing Kyrie Irving and Durant.
Trent Forrest, Hawks Sign Two-Way Contract
혹스가 Trent Forrest와 투-웨이 계약을 맺었습니다.
AUG 8, 2022 3:46 PM
The Atlanta Hawks signed free agent guard Trent Forrest to a two-way contract.
Forrest saw action in 60 games (six starts) for the Utah Jazz as a two-way player during the 2021-22 campaign, averaging 3.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 12.8 minutes (.490 FG%, .792 FT%). In his six starts, the 6-4 guard notched 9.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 28.4 minutes of action (.611 FG%, .429 3FG%, .889 FT%). Utah compiled a 4-2 record when inserting Forrest into the starting lineup. In a win against Denver on Feb. 2, 2022, Forrest poured in a career-high 18 points on 6-7 shooting from the floor, in addition to two rebounds, a career-high tying eight assists and one steal in 39 minutes as a starter.
After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft, Forrest signed a two-way contract with the Jazz prior to the start of the 2020-21 season, and then again before the 2021-22 campaign. He signed a standard NBA contract on April 10, 2022. Over his two-year career, Forrest has seen action in 90 games (six starts), owning career averages of 3.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 11.9 minutes (.478 FG%, .851 FT%). He has also appeared in four postseason contests.
Non-Vaccinated Players Will Remain Ineligible To Play In Toronto
코로나 백신 접종을 맞지 않은 선수는 22-23시즌 토론토에서는 경기할 수 없습니다.
AUG 8, 2022 4:45 PM
The NBA informed teams on Monday that players not vaccinated against COVID-19 will remain ineligible to play games in Toronto during the 22-23 season.
The Toronto Raptors played in Tampa during the 20-21 season before returning to Canada for the 21-22 season.
Several teams held players back from traveling to games at the Raptors both due to vaccine requirements as well as mandatory testing.
Goran Dragic On Playing With Luka Doncic At EuroBasket: 'I Was Batman, But Now I Will Be Robin'
슬로베니아 국가대표로 Luka Doncic와 함께 유로바스켓에 출정하는 Groan Dragic는, 2017년 자신이 배트맨 역할이었다면, 이제는 로빈 역할을 하게 될 것이라 말합니다.
AUG 8, 2022 1:29 AM
Goran Dragic discussed his excitement of playing for Slovenia alongside Luka Doncic at the upcoming EuroBasket.
"I will play a little less minutes, it will not be at that level. I don’t know how much I played, 36 minutes per game? Everything will depend on how I feel. The role will definitely be different. I was Batman, but now I’ll be Robin.
"The most important thing will be to make sure we have good chemistry and be a leader on the court and lift guys up when it’s most difficult," said Dragic over the weekend.
Dragic predicted a semifinals appearance for Slovenia.
Dragic added that he had to convince the Bulls to play in EuroBasket, which begins at the start of September.
Slovenia won EuroBasket in 2017.