In other news, the Dallas Mavericks have actually signed 10-year veteran wing Justin Holiday to include some much-needed wing depth to their lineup.
On that note, here is the latest news from around the NBA since Feb. 16, 2023.
LeBron James to be honored throughout NBA All-Star Game following scoring record
LeBron James made NBA history last Tuesday by exceeding LA Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to end up being the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. James now sits at 38,4011 profession points and counting.
The NBA already took a short minute to honor James right after he climaxed, throughout an in-game intermission. This included the Lakers super star providing a speech to the group’s fans and posturing with Abdul-Jabbar at center court.
However, according to The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov, James will likewise be honored for his record at halftime of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Vorkunov just recently tweeted:
“Vin Diesel will do the gamer introductions for the NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, while Post Malone will carry out prior to tip-off Sunday, a league source said. NBA will honor LeBron James at halftime for setting the scoring record, after an efficiency by Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema.”
The video game will mark LeBron James’ 19th profession All-Star Game. James will as soon as again be preparing his group as group captain after ending up as the leading vote-getter amongst fans.
It stays to be seen precisely what the league’s All-Star Game homage to James will incorporate.
Dallas Mavericks indication veteran wing Justin Holiday
The Dallas Mavericks (31-29, seventh in the West) signed Justin Holiday on Wednesday. Holiday, aged 33, was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Houston Rockets recently and consequently purchased out.
Holiday balanced 4.5 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 1.1 3-pointers per video game while shooting 38.4% and 34.5% from 3 in 28 video games with Atlanta this season. However, he has actually shown to be an important 3-and-D wing throughout his profession.
Holiday has profession averages of 8.5 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 0.9 SPG and 1.7-3PG while shooting 39.8% and 36.4% from 3.
He is anticipated to offer Dallas with extra wing depth following their trade for All-Star guard Kyrie Irving recently.
Golden State Warriors “actually desired” Alex Caruso
The Golden State Warriors (29-29, ninth in the West) were associated with many trade reports ahead of last Thursday’s trade due date.
Golden State eventually wound up reacquiring guard Gary Payton II in a four-team handle the Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers. However, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, among the Warriors’ leading trade targets was Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso.
Lowe discussed the ruling NBA champs’ pursuit of Caruso throughout a current episode of “The Lowe Post” podcast. However, he likewise kept in mind that the Warriors didn’t come extremely near landing the veteran guard.
“I understand for sure the Warriors actually desired Alex Caruso and I do not believe there was anything near an offer there,” Lowe said.
Alex Caruso is extensively thought about to be among the very best protective function gamers in the NBA. Caruso is balancing 5.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.2 helps, 1.7 takes and 0.7 blocks per video game on 44.2% shooting through 49 video games for the Chicago Bulls this season.
Danny Green indications with Cleveland; without delay makes Cavaliers launching
The Cleveland Cavaliers (38-23, 4th in the East) signed seasoned wing Danny Green on Wednesday. Green played 3 video games for the Memphis Grizzlies this season prior to being traded to the Houston Rockets in a three-team offer last Thursday.
He was then purchased out on Sunday. This will mark Green’s 2nd stint with the Cavs after he was prepared No. 46 by the group in 2009.
Over the course of his 14-year NBA profession, the veteran has actually balanced 8.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 helps, 1.0 takes, 0.8 blocks and 1.9 3-pointers per video game. He has actually likewise shot 42.1% and 39.9% from 3.
On his season launching for the Cavaliers on Wednesday versus his previous group, the Philadelphia 76ers, Green played 12 minutes off the bench. The three-time NBA champ ended up with 3 points, one rebound and one take on 25.0% shooting.
Russell Westbrook getting minimal interest from possible suitors
With numerous seasoned gamers working out buyouts and signing with brand-new groups, one gamer who has actually not yet been purchased out is previous MVP Russell Westbrook.
Westbrook was traded from the LA Lakers to the Utah Jazz recently in a three-team offer likewise including the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was extensively anticipated to work out a buyout with the Jazz.
However, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Westbrook has actually rather gotten consent from Utah to talk to possible suitors while staying under agreement. His alternatives supposedly consist of the Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, Miami Heat and the LA Clippers.
“I’m told Russell Westbrook has permission from the Jazz to go out and explore with potential buyout teams–a role elsewhere that might fit,” Wojnarowski reported on a current episode of NBA countdown.
“He and his agent Jeff Schwartz have been spending this week doing that among other teams. They’ve communicated with the Bulls, the Clippers, the Wizards, the Miami Heat.”
However, The Athletic’s Shams Charania included that Westbrook is getting minimal interest around the league.
“When you look at teams around the league, there’s not a spot for Russell Westbrook. It’s a slow-moving market, and we’ll see if he’ll be able to find a home,” Charania reported on FanDuel television.
Westbrook, aged 34, balanced 15.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 7.5 helps and 1.0 takes per video game on 41.7% shooting in 52 video games with the LA Lakers this season. His output enhanced greatly as soon as he started coming off the bench for Darvin Ham’s group after a poor start to the season.
However, with his unpredictable playing design and poor shooting, it appears he might need to wait a bit prior to discovering his next group.
