Before the game: the story
Reported Porzingis pay dispute and trade pursuit hang over Warriors
Shams Charania reported, with Anthony Slater, that Golden State is not paying Kristaps Porzingis his $20 million salary, ruling he is not rendering services. The Warriors can move his contract before the Feb. 11 deadline. Porzingis is listed out for this game.
Sources: Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) on X · Kristaps Porzingis status (NBA report)
More from the game (3)
- Reported Klay Thompson's late heroics lift Heat past Clippers
ESPN reported Klay Thompson hit a winning three with a second left in overtime as Miami rallied past the skidding Clippers 117-116. Thompson hit eight threes in that game.
Sources: ESPN: “Heat's Klay Thompson hits eight 3s, but none as dramatic as game winne…” · ESPN: “Klay Thompson hits winning 3 with a second left in OT as Heat rally pa…”
- Opinion Draymond Green expected back after ejection
A Locked On Warriors host said he doesn't expect the ejection to lead to anything and predicts Draymond Green returns Thursday. That is a host's view, not an official update.
- Reported Warriors' rookie Lendeborg impressing coaches early
Joe Lacob, quoted on Locked On Warriors, said rookie Lendeborg has gone beyond what the team expected. Lacob described Steve Kerr's view secondhand, not a direct Kerr quote.
Sources: Locked On Warriors “Joe Lacob SPEAKS — A New Outlook?” at 24:31
Written by Hoop Dossier from the reports, posts and podcasts linked here, in our own words. written Nov 5, 8:30 AM ET, before tip. Rumors and opinions are labeled.