# NBA Offseason 2022 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** basketball-nba\ **Created:** [June 23, 2022, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661 "2022-06-23T05:42:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2022, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/41 "2022-07-14T20:21:50Z")
DeAndre Ayton is expected to sign a four-year, $133 million offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers today, the largest offer sheet in NBA history by a considerable margin. > **[Ayton to ink max contract offer sheet with Pacers](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34242899/phoenix-suns-deandre-ayton-signing-4-year-131m-maximum-contract-offer-sheet-indiana-pacers-agents-say)** > > Suns restricted free agent center Deandre Ayton is signing a four-year, $133 million maximum contract offer sheet with the Pacers, his agents, Bill Duffy and Nima Namakian, told ESPN on Thursday. The Suns will have two days to match it, or they will lose him for nothing. If they do match Ayton’s offer, they can’t trade him anywhere until January 15, and can’t trade him to the Pacers for a year. And Ayton will have trade veto power for a year. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2022, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/42 "2022-07-15T01:18:41Z")
The Suns matched the offer sheet almost immediately. Ayton will remain in Phoenix. > **[Suns match Pacers' $133M offer sheet to Ayton](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34245243/phoenix-suns-match-indiana-pacers-4-year-133-million-offer-sheet-deandre-ayton)** > > The Suns matched the Pacers' 4-year, $133 million offer sheet for restricted free agent center Deandre Ayton, clearing the way for him to return to the franchise, his agents, Bill Duffy and Nima Namakian, told ESPN. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2022, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/43 "2022-07-16T19:26:04Z")
Makes things a little awk-weird between the Pacers and Myles Turner now, doesn’t it? ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/44 "2022-07-21T00:15:26Z")
James Harden has agreed to a two-year contract extension to remain with the Philadelphia 76ers. He’ll make $33 million next year and has a player option for $35.6 million for 2023-24. If he declines that option, he can become a free agent or sign another extension. > **[Sources: Harden, Sixers reach 2-yr., $68.6M deal](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34273332/sources-james-harden-philadelphia-76ers-agree-two-year-686-million-deal)** > > James Harden's new deal with the 76ers includes a player option for the 2023-24 season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, meaning he could become a free agent again next summer. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2022, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/45 "2022-07-21T00:34:14Z")
Despite making the All-Star team and winning the NBA championship, Andrew Wiggins says he regrets getting the coof shot. > **[Despite title, Wiggins regrets getting vaccinated](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34268790/golden-state-warriors-andrew-wiggins-regrets-getting-covid-19-vaccine-all-star-title-season)** > > Andrew Wiggins said he still wishes he hadn't gotten vaccinated against COVID-19, despite a season in which he was named to his first All-Star team and helped the Warriors win the NBA championship. Why? He was able to play, instead of missing a bunch of home games. He made the All-Star team, won the NBA title, and didn’t get sick. Suck it up, buttercup. ---
**Author:** ![Tamerlane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tamerlane/32/7602_2.png) [@Tamerlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2022, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/46 "2022-07-21T01:25:13Z")
> [@ekedolphin](#): > > Why? He doesn’t like “putting all that stuff in his body.” Or in other words, he’s an idiot. Good basketball player though 🙂. And I understand otherwise he’s quite Canadian in a generally low-key, pleasant way. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2022, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/47 "2022-07-21T01:29:29Z")
> [@Tamerlane](#): > > He doesn’t like “putting all that stuff in his body.” Or in other words, he’s an idiot. I assume he’d prefer to get covid, then. That shit’s much, _much_ worse than any vaccination side effects. But let’s not hijack this into another covid thread. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/48 "2022-07-25T21:07:33Z")
There are sources reporting that the Boston Celtics are willing to trade Jaylen Brown to acquire Kevin Durant. I think at Durant’s age, that might actually be considered a step backward. (Brown is 25, with two years left on his deal, and Durant is 33, with four years.) Miami, Phoenix, and Toronto also have interest. > **[Sources: Celtics engage in talks with Nets on KD](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34291954/boston-celtics-teams-engage-talks-brooklyn-nets-possible-kevin-durant-deal-sources-say)** > > The Celtics have emerged among teams engaged in talks on a possible deal for Nets star Kevin Durant, sources told ESPN, with the ability to include Jaylen Brown as a centerpiece in any offer helping make Boston formidable in its pursuit. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/49 "2022-07-25T22:12:54Z")
So, I’m a hypocrite, apparently. I see how long it’s been since Ben Simmons played, mostly because of mental health reasons, and most of the time I sneer and think to myself, “Suck it up and get back on the court and start earning your money.” And I’ve been on Social Security disability since 2014 because of mental health problems. So, to myself: “Screw you, creep-o!” “…Yeah, who the hell am _I_ to give advice, creep-o?” ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/50 "2022-07-30T15:17:27Z")
An interesting opinion piece touches on several NBA subjects, including where Durant, Westbrook, Mitchell, Irving, et cetera are likely to end up: > **[NBA 5-on-5: NBA insiders answer the biggest questions from the offseason](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34297514/nba-5-5-mystery-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-donovan-mitchell-plus-other-offseason-questions)** > > NBA insiders chime in on some of the biggest questions during the NBA offseason, including where Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Donovan Mitchell will land. Orlando’s first-overall draft pick, Paolo Banchero, had an aiding DWI charge against him dropped: > **[Aiding DWI charge dropped against Banchero](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34311683/orlando-magic-paolo-banchero-dwi-related-charge-dropped)** > > Paolo Banchero has had an aiding and abetting DWI charge against him dropped after Michael Savarino, his former Duke teammate, pleaded guilty to DWI. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2022, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/51 "2022-07-30T15:36:04Z")
Sources have told ESPN that the NBA is opening a tampering investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers’ free agent class of James Harden, P.J. Tucker, and Danuel House. > **[Sources: Harden deal eyed in NBA's 76ers probe](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34314466/sources-nba-investigating-philadelphia-76ers-possible-tampering-centered-james-harden-pj-tucker-danuel-house-deals)** > > The NBA has opened an investigation into the 76ers for possible tampering and early contact centered on the franchise's summer free agency class of James Harden, P.J. Tucker and Danuel House, sources told ESPN. They feel it’s possible that Harden’s decision to decline his player option and take a pay cut on his new two-year deal was centered around a handshake agreement on his next deal, which would be against the rules of the collective bargaining agreement. The possible consequences of the Sixers being found guilty of tampering include suspending team executives, forfeiture of draft picks, and as an outside possibility, even the voiding of said contracts. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/52 "2022-07-30T17:34:57Z")
Here is a sneak peek of the 2022-23 City Connect jerseys and other uniform changes for NBA teams for this coming year. The page will be updated as new uniforms are released. > **[Damian Lillard turns art director for Trail Blazers' Statement uniform](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34228030/tracking-2022-23-nba-city-jerseys-other-uniform-changes)** > > Whether they're changing it up or throwing it back, teams across the NBA will be rocking fresh looks during the 2022-23 season. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2022, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/53 "2022-08-01T17:47:36Z")
> [@ekedolphin](#): > > Sources have told ESPN that the NBA is opening a tampering investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers’ free agent class of James Harden, P.J. Tucker, and Danuel House. ESPN is now also saying that the NBA will be looking into the New York Knicks’ acquisition of Jalen Brunson, which happened the same night that free agency kicked off. If they’re found to have made contact with him or his agent prior to 6 p.m. on June 30, they’re guilty of tampering. Brunson signed with New York for four years and $104 million. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/54 "2022-08-08T21:11:46Z")
The Athletic is reporting that Kevin Durant has given Nets owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum-- either trade him or get rid of Nets general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash. Here’s a link to someone reporting about The Athletic report (the original Athletic report is probably paywalled). > **[Uh, Wow: Kevin Durant Reportedly Wants the Nets to Trade Him or Fire Steve...](https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2022/08/08/uh-wow-kevin-durant-reportedly-wants-the-nets-to-trade-him-or-fire-steve-nash-and-sean-marks/)** > > While the Kevin Durant trade market has cooled down in recent weeks, the superstar has only turned up the heat. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/55 "2022-08-08T22:21:37Z")
ESPN Insider has an article predicting the win-loss records of all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. > **[NBA Summer Forecast: Win-loss records for the Celtics, Nets, Bucks and every...](https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/34348610/nba-projections-2022-23-win-loss-records-brooklyn-nets-boston-celtics-every-eastern-conference-team)** > > How many wins for the defending East champs? What about in drama-filled Brooklyn? Our expert panel reveals its projections for 2022-23. And _siiiiigh_… it has the Pacers dead-last in the conference at 23-59. > And although the Pacers are fresh off one of their worst seasons since the early '80s, the bottom might not have completely fallen out in Indiana. They traded guard Malcolm Brogdon in the offseason and appear to be shifting toward a full rebuild, which means more players could be on the way with the Pacers in full asset collection mode. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/56 "2022-08-11T17:17:20Z")
The NBA scored extraordinarily high on the Racial and Gender Report Card released yesterday. > **[NBA improves racial, gender hiring on already strong record](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34379119/nba-racial-gender-report-card-shows-improvement-already-strong-record)** > > The NBA receives an A+ for racial hiring, a B+ for gender hiring and an overall A in the 2022 NBA Racial and Gender Report Card. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2022, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/57 "2022-08-11T17:19:54Z")
> [@ekedolphin](#): > > The Athletic is reporting that Kevin Durant has given Nets owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum-- either trade him or get rid of Nets general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash. Didn’t he just sign an extension last year? They should tell him to pound sand. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2022, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/58 "2022-08-11T17:42:47Z")
Well, I’ve heard that because of the ridiculously high asking price the Nets want for Kevin Durant, combined with his age and the fact that he _does_ have wanderlust, going from Oklahoma City to Golden State to Brooklyn relatively quickly and now wanting to leave Brooklyn, most of the NBA is telling the _Nets_ to go spit. They’re not interested in solving the Nets’ problems for them. The Celtics are one of the few teams that are interested, but they already came within two wins of a championship last year, so Durant wouldn’t especially make them too much better. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2022, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/59 "2022-08-11T19:12:23Z")
I am going to be in Florida in November, I am assuming that tickets to the Orlando Magic are easy enough to buy for early season games, is that correct? Don’t have exact dates yet but I’m thinking roughly November 1-15 for a trip to Tampa and Orlando. Early season for the NBA can often mean good seats at a discount, but I don’t know as far as the Magic goes. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2022, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661/60 "2022-08-11T19:54:31Z")
The NBA and its players association have announced that Bill Russell’s #6 jersey will be retired leaguewide for all its teams following the death of the 11-time champion and civil rights icon last month. > **[NBA to retire Russell's No. 6 for all 30 teams](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34384678/bill-russell-no-6-retired-nba-following-legend-death-last-month)** > > The NBA will honor 11-time champion and all-time great Bill Russell by retiring his No. 6 throughout the league. A commemorative patch on uniforms and a logo on courts will also be used leaguewide next season. Everyone who currently wears #6 will be allowed to continue wearing it until they presumably change teams or retire. Bill Russell’s jersey is the first NBA jersey to earn such a distinction. Major League Baseball retired Jackie Robinson’s #42 for all teams, and the National Hockey League retired Wayne Gretzky’s #99 league-wide. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2022/966661.md?page=4)