The Kawhi Scoreboard; HOU, IND, MIA, MIN, NOP, NYK, ORL, POR Summer Leaguers
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Danny has returned and we catch up on the latest Kawhi Leonard scandal and why extensions like those for Dillon Brooks and Naji Marshall are far more to blame for the league's financial predicament than the dreaded Aprons. Then, we finish out our assessment of the summer leaguers for HOU, IND, MIA, MIN, NOP, NYK, ORL, and POR. 0:00 Kawhi Leonard / Clippers: Daktronics side deal and salary-cap circumvention
9:36 Phoenix Suns: Dillon Brooks extension
16:27 Dallas Mavericks: Naji Marshall extension
20:43 Golden State Warriors: Draymond Green and Gary Payton II
23:10 Philadelphia 76ers: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signing, Johni Broome trade/Jabari Walker roster decision
24:43 Draft/roster updates: Jack Kayil, Tyler Nickel, Dillon Mitchell
25:39 Houston Rockets: Jae’Sean Tate, J.D. Davison, Chip Engelland
28:13 Cleveland Cavaliers: Mario Hezonja
30:21 Other signings: Lonnie Walker IV, Quenton Jackson, Braden Smith
31:51 Jamir Watkins: Torn ACL
32:10 Washington Wizards: Anthony Davis extension talks
33:58 NBA: No Abu Dhabi preseason games 35:13 Houston Rockets: Bruce Thornton (35:13), Tristen Newton (41:34), Quadir Copeland (41:34) 41:52 Indiana Pacers: Braden Smith (41:57), Taelon Peter (46:22), Jalen Slawson (46:26) 49:58 Miami Heat: Ryan Conwell (49:58), Trevor Keels (52:07), Tre Donaldson (53:43), Myron Gardner (54:06), Jahmir Young (54:11) 54:30 Minnesota Timberwolves: Isaiah Evans (54:30), Joan Beringer (57:06), Trey Kaufman-Renn (1:00:03), Zyon Pullin (1:01:02), Rocco Zikarsky (1:02:51) 1:05:26 New Orleans Pelicans: Jaron Pierre Jr. (1:05:26) 1:06:31 New York Knicks: Tyler Nickel (1:06:56), Jack Kayil (1:09:24), Mohamed Diawara (1:12:25), Pacôme Dadiet (1:13:36) 1:16:54 Orlando Magic: Izaiyah Nelson (1:16:54), Jase Richardson (1:18:56), Noah Penda (1:22:03) 1:27:00 Portland Trail Blazers: Yang Hansen (1:27:00)
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