Roster battles, extension breakdowns and what to watch at NBA training camps

Roster battles, extension breakdowns and what to watch at NBA training camps

From superstar salaries to on-court adjustments, here are the biggest things to watch for heading into the start of training camps.

Kerr not wary of Kuminga fit within locker room

Kerr not wary of Kuminga fit within locker room

Steve Kerr reiterated twice after Wednesday’s practice that he has a fine personal relationship with newly re-signed Jonathan Kuminga and doesn’t believe the player is the type “to come in and tear a team down.”

Kawhi: Allegations of no-show deal not accurate

Kawhi: Allegations of no-show deal not accurate

Kawhi Leonard said that he doesn’t “think it’s accurate” that he performed no services for Aspiration, the now-bankrupt green banking company and Clippers team sponsor with which he signed a lucrative endorsement contract.

Giannis set on 2nd title with Bucks or elsewhere

Giannis set on 2nd title with Bucks or elsewhere

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, a nine-time All-Star who is sitting out the start of training camp after testing positive for COVID-19, reiterated his desire to win the second NBA championship of his career Monday, be it in Milwaukee or elsewhere.

Tyler Herro Expects To Sign Extension With Heat

Tyler Herro Expects To Sign Extension With Heat

Tyler Herro will become eligible for a contract extension with the Miami Heat beginning on October 1st until October 20th. Herro projected optimism and motivation of coming to terms on a deal. Herro can sign for up to $150 million over three seasons.

“I expect to get something done,” said Herro.

But Herro referenced Jimmy Butler when talking about the possibility of a deal not being reached.

“I’m not going to lose my joy,” Herro said. “I ain’t going to lose my joy.”

During Butler’s trade request saga, he talked about losing his joy with the Heat.

“It’s not as important as you all think, I will say that,” Herro said of potential final numbers.

“It’s not that important to me. Being here is important – but being here at a respectable number, I should say. And for me, I have a number in my mind, as I did on the last contract extension. And that’s why I didn’t accept the max, because I wasn’t pressed on it, and I’m not pressed on it now.

“And I feel like a lot of people have put out that it’s $50 million or nothing. And it’s not that. You know what I mean? And at the end of the day, I want to be here, as I’ve said. But it’s about respect at the end of the day. So we’ll see what happens.”

Herro and the Heat previously agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension in 2022. Herro is currently out for an extended period following his ankle surgery.