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12-07-2025
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Dylan Harper makes Manu Ginobili admission as he starts NBA, Spurs journey
The post Dylan Harper makes Manu Ginobili admission as he starts NBA, Spurs journey appeared first on ClutchPoints. The San Antonio Spurs added Dylan Harper to lead the new movement near the River Walk. The franchise will hope this move flows into recapturing their glory years. The ones that recently saw Manu Ginobili near the forefront. Advertisement Harper signed his contract already. But Harper himself made a Ginobili admission. Right before he starts his journey with the franchise and NBA. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft namedropped the Spurs legend as part of his league development. Harper is already picking the franchise legend's brain as he prepares to join the Spurs. 'I talk to him the most,' Harper said to NBA insider Marc J. Spears of Andscape/ESPN Wednesday. 'More about just the game and the speed and just how he adapted to it from a FIBA standpoint to coming over here.' He's asked Ginobili some major questions. Ranging from: 'What was his biggest changes being a player and being professional outside of basketball? What kept you locked in? Just all little things I think that every NBA player goes through.' Advertisement Dylan Harper awestruck by 2 more Spurs legends Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Ginobili moved into a special advisor role following his stellar Spurs career. The Argentinian shooting guard went to two NBA All-Star games while leading four NBA titles in the 2000s for San Antonio. Ginobili wasn't the only revered Spur Harper ran into. He crossed paths with Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan. 'I met Pop the first day I was there and Tim. Pop was there getting treatment and doing exercises. That is not regular in any NBA gym. You see a Hall of Fame coach, a Hall of Fame player walking around the gym. And they are there like every day. I can pick their brain and ask questions,' Harper said. Advertisement He told Spears that suiting up for the Spurs is 'a dream come true.' Harper already boldly dropped a playoff prediction following his selection. The franchise will hope he's the new piece who lifts them back to the postseason. Which will end a six-season postseason drought. Related: Spurs make roster move on 41.3% 3-point shooter amid busy offseason Related: Why Kelly Olynyk trade represents next step for Spurs
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29-06-2025
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Timberwolves rumors: Is Anthony Edwards trying to change Kevin Duant's mind on trade?
The post Timberwolves rumors: Is Anthony Edwards trying to change Kevin Duant's mind on trade? appeared first on ClutchPoints. Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards' interest in a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant has been revealed. The current Phoenix Suns forward is likely on the move, and the 36-year-old has plenty of potential suitors. While Durant is at the tail end of his career, he still can undoubtedly be the second-best player on a championship-contending squad. One of the franchises rumored to be a possible fit for the 15-time All-Star was the Timberwolves. Advertisement Minnesota is coming off its second-straight appearance in the Western Conference Finals and has its best player in Ant, who hasn't even hit his prime yet. The 23-year-old still has plenty of room for improvement, but has consistently elevated his game when his team needed it most. A dream pairing of Edwards and Durant has intrigued many, but recent reports indicate that the aging superstar is not interested in playing for the Timberwolves. Edwards's apparent viewpoint on this transaction is another significant factor working against a blockbuster deal. Senior NBA reporter Marc J. Spears confirmed on NBA Today what the three-time All-Star has been up to lately and how it impacts the next steps the Timberwolves might take this offseason. 'Talked to some people close to Anthony Edwards. This is a non-story. He's in Atlanta working out. He loves his former teammate. He loves his current teammates. Some people close to me said he's focused on what's next with this team. And he's not flying to L.A. to try to convince K.D. anything different.' ESPN's Brian Windhorst's reaction to this news is ultimately telling of the improbability of a KD-Ant pairing. Advertisement 'That's legitimately an important piece of information (Spears' report). Ant Edwards is not recruiting Kevin Durant. Kevin Durant says he doesn't want to be in Minnesota. The deal is not done. This is not heading towards Minnesota. Obviously things can change. This is not heading like Durant is going to Minnesota. Spears is making it very clear the way Ant is feeling.' Overall, the Timberwolves have some very consequential decisions to make this offseason. Several key contributors, such as Julius Randle and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, are set to become free agents (should Randle deny his player-option), and Minnesota likely will not be able to afford both of them. This franchise is trying to make that next jump from very good to great, and it's not going to be easy with the Oklahoma City Thunder presumably getting better. But Minnesota has a player with face of the league like potential, and it's time to build a championship-level roster around him as he improves. Related: NBA rumors: Timberwolves playing hardball in Kevin Durant trade talks Related: Ranking Suns' 4 best realistic Kevin Durant trade packages
