Although he is now focused on Slovenia to try to get a ticket to the Olympic Games, Luka Doncic has not started the summer in the best way in view of his new attempt for the ring next year with the loss of Derrick Jones Jr.
According to Shams Charania, the forward is going to sign a three-year, 30 million contract with some Clippers that completely undermine the plans of the Dallas Mavericks, since the Texas team had established renewing the player from 27 years after his notable secondary role, both in the regular season and on the road to the Finals.
Derrick Jones, in a challenge against Jaylen Brown, in one of the moments of the Mavericks Finals – Celtics
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Jones Jr., who arrived last summer, was part of Dallas’ starting five and played up to 76 games, recording 8.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1 assist in 23.5 minutes with 48% field goal shooting and 34% three-point shooting. In the playoffs, the former Dallas forward Chicago Bulls He scored 9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1 assist in 29 minutes with 48% shooting and 37% from the perimeter.
The definitive break with a Paul George that could end the Sixers has left the Clippers without a star, but has relieved their saturated salary bill to reinforce their group of secondary players.
Doncic, in an action against Marshall, his new partner
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Despite the loss, the Mavericks have moved quickly and found a replacement in Naji Marshallof the New Orleans Pelicans, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski. 1.98 like Jones and 26 years old, the forward averaged 7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2 assists in 19 minutes with 46% in shots and 38.7% in triples. A good piece, although it remains to be seen if he fits in as quickly and naturally as Derrick Jones Jr.
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2024-07-01 05:25:00
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