GUESTS:
SOUND:
DRAY HELPED WIN 4— SCREWED UP ATR LEAST 3
-73 WIN YEAR
-LAST SEASON
-MADE EM TRADE POOLE
SAMAMICK —
The meeting was supposed to be about Klay Thompson and his free-agency future.
But when the party of four settled in for a 90-minute dinner at the Bottle Inn Italian restaurant in Hermosa Beach, Calif., on Sunday night, just one block away from all those luxurious houses on The Strand that overlook the Pacific Ocean, the Golden State Warriors legend decided to focus on the Dallas Mavericks great who had come alongside the team’s president of basketball operations, Nico Harrison, to recruit him: Michael Finley.
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| |  |  | |  |  | Draymond Green says Paul George wanted to go to Golden State:
“[The Clippers] didn’t really want to play ball, didn’t really want to help him get to where he wanted to go.” pic.twitter.com/semf3tBokg | | | | 7/3/24, 6:24 AM |
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TOPICS:
1- WARRIORS:
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| |  |  | |  |  | To be clear: The Warriors project Buddy and Slo-Mo as possible contributors.
Not difference-makers. That's still on the agenda | | | | 7/2/24, 10:59 PM |
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A- ARE YOU BURNED OUT ON KLAY NEWS YET?
BTW —THIS ISNT ON DUNLEAVY — THIS IS ALL ON JOE— DID HE HEANADLE OFF SEASON RIGHT?
-TODAY’S LATEST—-
RAMONA AND KENDRA ANDREWS PIECE
SAM AMICK PIECE….
-BOTTOM LINE—- JOE LACOB WAS COLD AND I HAVE NO ISSUE WITH IT…. I’D RATHER BE BILL WALSH THAN AL DAVIS…..
-IT WAS TIME FOR BOTH PARTIES TO MOVE ON……
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| |  |  | |  |  | “The last two years had been miserable as they both tried to evolve, to accept their new realities. Rather than fighting against the dying of the light, why not fight for something new?”
ESPN story w/ @ramonashelburne on the end of Klay in Golden State: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… | | | | 7/3/24, 7:55 AM |
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| |  |  | |  |  | The Warriors’ decision to extend Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole in 2022 ‘didn’t sit well’ with Draymond Green and Klay Thompson, per @ramonashelburne
“The Warriors prioritized extending Poole -- for four years and $140 million -- and young swingman Andrew Wiggins (four years, pic.twitter.com/7OZZ5g9TBx | | | | 7/3/24, 7:13 AM |
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| |  |  | |  |  | Klay Thompson had positive conversations with LeBron and JJ Redick but the ‘allure’ of the Lakers situation didn’t match what the Mavs had to offer.
“As the Lakers waited for their chance to convince Thompson to come their way, he sent the word that a second in-person meeting pic.twitter.com/7KMSAO0ZaK | | | | 7/3/24, 8:00 AM |
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B- MOVING AHEAD: ARE WARRIORS BETTER — MAYBE AS GOOD…. BUT WEST IS BETTER TOO…..
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Buddy Hield’s sign-and-trade could turn into a five-team mega deal between the #Sixers, Warriors, Timberwolves, Mavericks, and Hornets, @johnhollinger notes.
“If the Golden State Warriors send Gui Santos to Philadelphia and sign second-round pick Quinten Post to a rookie minimum |
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| 7/2/24, 11:00 PM |
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| |  |  | |  |  | | Kyle Anderson to the Warriors on a three-year, $27 million contract, sources confirm (ESPN first). The third year of the deal is non-guaranteed. He fits into the just created Klay Thompson TPE and is essentially the return for Thompson's departure. | | | | 7/2/24, 3:38 PM |
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-IN:
-INTERNAL IMRPVMENT FROM YOUNG PLAYERS
-BUDDY HIELD
-DEANTHONY MELTON
-KYLE ANDERSON
OUT:
KLAY THOMPSON
CHRIS PAUL
DARIO SARIC
RIGHT NOW:
CURRY
PODZ
KUMINGA
WIGGINS
DRAYMOND
BENCH:
TJD
MELTON
HEILD
ANDERSON
MOODY
GPII
LOONEY
WEST:
1- OKC — ADDED ISIAH HARTENSTEIN
2- WOLVES —
3- MAVS - ADDED KLAY
4- NUGGETS - LOST KCP
5- PELS - LOST VALENTENUS , ADDED DEJONTE MURRAY — COULD BE — ZION, INGRAM, MURRAY, CJ STARTING 5
6- SUNS — WON 490 WITH TONS OF INJURIES TO BIG 3
PLAY IN TYPES:
WARRIORS
LAKERS - (DEROZEN?)
CLIPPERS (LOST PG) — ADDED DERICK JONES JR
GRIZZLIES— GET HEALTHY GET JA BACK FOR SEASON
KINGS—- COULD THEY GET INGRAM OR DEROZEN?
ROCKETRS — MADE A PUSH LAST SEASON LATE
C- THE BIG DEBATE: DEP[TH MOVES , NOT NEEDLE MOVERS—- HOW DO YOU GET MARKENEN?
-ID RATHER TRADE KUMONGA THAN POST CURRY PICKS…. ‘28 AND BEYOND…..
OTHER NBAMES:
-DEROZEN
-JERIMI GRANT
D- — POLL: IS KUMONGA GOING TO BE A STAR?
E- IS STEPH ON THE CLOCK???
-MANY STARS LETS SEE WHAT YOU DO AND ILL DECIDE…. WHAT I DO… WOULD STEPH ASK OUT?
2- GIANTS:
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| |  |  | |  |  | Top #SFGiants performers in today’s 5-3 win over the Braves
Jorge Soler: 1-5, HR, BB
LaMonte Wade Jr: 1-4, HR, RBI, BB
Heliot Ramos: 2-4, HR, RBI, BB, SB
Mike Yastrzemski: 2-2
Hayden Birdsong: 5 IP, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 SO
Randy Rodríguez: 1 IP, 0 ER
Ryan Walker, 1 IP, 0 ER
Camilo | | | | 7/2/24, 7:13 PM |
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A- KRUKOW WAS FARTING RAINBOWS ABOUT THE GIANTS THIS MORNING…..
-IS HE RIGHT?
B- CAN THIS OFFENSE BE PASSABLE?
IF Matt Chapman (1x3, r, hr, 3rbi, bb) logged his 11th home run of the season...he hit safely in each of the seven games on the homestand.
• In the seven games, Chapman slashed .385/.452/.808 with five extra-base hits (two doubles, three homers), seven runs and nine RBI.
DH Jorge Soler (2x4, 2r, 2 2b, rbi, bb, k) slashed .284/.361/.484 (.845 OPS) in 26 games during June...he had 10 doubles, three homers, 15 RBI and 21 runs scored.
34-15 4+ RUNS
28-7 5+ RUNS
1- SOLER “HOT STREAK”
2- WADE - TOP 5 1B IN NL
3- RAMOS— 3 HITS BACK ON TRACK?
4- BAILEY - ONE OF BETTER HITTING CATCHERS IN BASEBALL
5- CHAPMAN - STREAKY BUT WARM RIGHT NOW
6- CONFORTO — STREAKY
7- MATOS — FANS LOVE HIM
8- WISELY 2B - SOLID
9- AHMED - THERE FOR HIS GLOVE, OCCASIONAL KEY HITS
Giants stats in June:
-Matt Chapman: .253 AVG, 24 H, 3 HRs, 12 RBIs, 4 BBs (.385 AVG, 3 HRS, L 10 Days)
- Jorge Soler: .284 AVG, 27 H, 3 HRs, 15 RBIs, 11 BBs
-Patrick Bailey: .316 AVG, 24 H, 3 HRs, 14 RBIs, 3 BBs
-Heliot Ramos: .304 AVG, 34 H, 8 HRs, 24 RBIs, 13 BBs
C- JOHN SHEA ADVOCATES FOR GIANTS TO BE SELLERS AT DEADLINE….
WHO COULD GO: CONFORTO, SOLER (NOW THAT HE’S WARM) , LOVE TO MOVE SNELL, WADE WOULD GET INTEREST AND A RETURN, BULLPEN PIECES LIKE TAYLOR ROGERS, THIARO ESTRADA WITH WISELEY HANDLING 2B, AHMED TO OPEN UP SS,
WOULD SEE: MATOS FULL TIME, LUCIANO,
—FARHAN WONT DO IT… WOULD HE GET FIRED?
-GIANTS HAVE A 23% CHANCE. OF MAKING PLAYOFFS….
-GIANTS WILL SAY WHEN PITCHING COMES BACK JUST HAVE TO MAKE IT IN….
Meantime, the Giants are one of 10 teams fighting for three National League wild-card spots, meaning the odds aren’t in their favor even at a mere three games back of the final playoff spot entering the weekend.
If most NL teams still believe at the deadline that the postseason is doable, it would be a perfect time for a team such as the Giants to sell. With more demand than supply, prices would rise in a sellers’ market. The Giants could capitalize with some brave decisions that could help shape the franchise for years to come.
What we do know is that standing pat hasn’t worked, and perhaps it’s time for more of a drastic approach to the deadline. Moving veterans for prospects, even middle-of-the road prospects, would add depth to a farm system that’s ranked in the lower half by all outlets who judge such things.
This team has no Barry Bonds or Buster Posey to build around. It’s not a deep roster and has trouble consistently playing winning baseball. If ever there was a time to move older players and more heavily rely on younger ones, this could be it, and the Giants have the perfect manager in place, given Bob Melvin’s success managing young players in Oakland to six playoff appearances in 11 years.
What players should be untouchable? Not many. Catcher Patrick Bailey and ace Logan Webb, for starters. And Ramos and Matos, to accompany Bailey with the youth movement. If Farhan Zaidi has a chance to get the Giants younger and more athletic — there’s that phrase again — everyone else should be available in trade talk.
Michael Conforto is in the final season of his contract and would become tradable only if he snaps out of his current funk. Cobb also will be a free agent after the season, but he has very little time to show himself to other teams. Closer Camilo Doval could bring quality in return. So could second baseman Thairo Estrada and first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr., the Giants’ best player before he pulled a hamstring. (Speaking of Wade, how could the Giants possibly be in position not to be able to promote a single slugging first baseman to fill in?)
With roster openings, the Giants could get creative with their young players. Schmitt could get a long look at shortstop, perhaps sharing the position with Brett Wisely, who has been spectacular on both sides of the ball. Luciano, who hasn’t shown he’s good enough defensively to play short every day in the majors, could be turned into a super utility player and get reps throughout the infield and outfield, along with Wisely. With more young talent to come.
The question is, would the Giants be willing to let all the kids play? Read chairman Greg Johnson’s comment to the Chronicle this week and judge for yourself: “I think we should all be excited about seeing the youth that’s moving quickly up the system, that’s really the key to everything. We all get focused on free agents so much, but the reality is the farm system is what’s going to drive success. And I think for the first time in a long time we’re really seeing some major talent coming out of the farm system.”
Granted, teams wouldn’t be interested in too many Giants veterans having down years, but if enough veterans are moved, and if the door opens for more young players to make a splash, maybe even make the roster more competitive, fans certainly would embrace the movement.
C- WHAT IS REALISTIC TO EXPECT FROM THIS STAFF WHEN THEY ARE HEALTHY?
1 -WEBB IS WEBB…..
2- SNELL — 0-3 9.82 — I’VE LOST FAITH…..
3- COBB — NO IDEA—- AT BEST 5 AND FLY — BY AUGUST?
4- RAY — CANT PUSH HIM — 5 INNING GUY….
5- HARRISON — SOLID.
-HAYDEN BIRDSONG — MAKE STRIDES.
WINN - NO
-HICKS — GOES TO PENB BECAUSE OF NNINGS LIMIT—- 5 INNING GUY AS STARTER….
D- BUYER OR SELLER….
BBs
C- JOHN SHEA ADVOCATES FOR GIANTS TO BE SELLERS AT DEADLINE….
WHO COULD GO: CONFORTO, SOLER (NOW THAT HE’S WARM) , LOVE TO MOVE SNELL, WADE WOULD GET INTEREST AND A RETURN, BULLPEN PIECES LIKE TAYLOR ROGERS, THIARO ESTRADA WITH WISELEY HANDLING 2B, AHMED TO OPEN UP SS,
WOULD SEE: MATOS FULL TIME, LUCIANO,
—FARHAN WONT DO IT… WOULD HE GET FIRED?
-GIANTS HAVE A 23% CHANCE. OF MAKING PLAYOFFS….
-GIANTS WILL SAY WHEN PITCHING COMES BACK JUST HAVE TO MAKE IT IN….
Meantime, the Giants are one of 10 teams fighting for three National League wild-card spots, meaning the odds aren’t in their favor even at a mere three games back of the final playoff spot entering the weekend.
If most NL teams still believe at the deadline that the postseason is doable, it would be a perfect time for a team such as the Giants to sell. With more demand than supply, prices would rise in a sellers’ market. The Giants could capitalize with some brave decisions that could help shape the franchise for years to come.
What we do know is that standing pat hasn’t worked, and perhaps it’s time for more of a drastic approach to the deadline. Moving veterans for prospects, even middle-of-the road prospects, would add depth to a farm system that’s ranked in the lower half by all outlets who judge such things.
This team has no Barry Bonds or Buster Posey to build around. It’s not a deep roster and has trouble consistently playing winning baseball. If ever there was a time to move older players and more heavily rely on younger ones, this could be it, and the Giants have the perfect manager in place, given Bob Melvin’s success managing young players in Oakland to six playoff appearances in 11 years.
What players should be untouchable? Not many. Catcher Patrick Bailey and ace Logan Webb, for starters. And Ramos and Matos, to accompany Bailey with the youth movement. If Farhan Zaidi has a chance to get the Giants younger and more athletic — there’s that phrase again — everyone else should be available in trade talk.
Michael Conforto is in the final season of his contract and would become tradable only if he snaps out of his current funk. Cobb also will be a free agent after the season, but he has very little time to show himself to other teams. Closer Camilo Doval could bring quality in return. So could second baseman Thairo Estrada and first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr., the Giants’ best player before he pulled a hamstring. (Speaking of Wade, how could the Giants possibly be in position not to be able to promote a single slugging first baseman to fill in?)
With roster openings, the Giants could get creative with their young players. Schmitt could get a long look at shortstop, perhaps sharing the position with Brett Wisely, who has been spectacular on both sides of the ball. Luciano, who hasn’t shown he’s good enough defensively to play short every day in the majors, could be turned into a super utility player and get reps throughout the infield and outfield, along with Wisely. With more young talent to come.
The question is, would the Giants be willing to let all the kids play? Read chairman Greg Johnson’s comment to the Chronicle this week and judge for yourself: “I think we should all be excited about seeing the youth that’s moving quickly up the system, that’s really the key to everything. We all get focused on free agents so much, but the reality is the farm system is what’s going to drive success. And I think for the first time in a long time we’re really seeing some major talent coming out of the farm system.”
Granted, teams wouldn’t be interested in too many Giants veterans having down years, but if enough veterans are moved, and if the door opens for more young players to make a splash, maybe even make the roster more competitive, fans certainly would embrace the movement.
MLB:
UMP LAST NIGHT SUCKED…
3- 49ERS—-
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| |  |  | |  |  | Top WNBA All-Star fan votes 🗳️
2024:
1️⃣ Caitlin Clark: 700,735
2️⃣ Aliyah Boston: 618,680
3️⃣ A'ja Wilson: 607,300
4️⃣ Breanna Stewart: 424,135
5️⃣ Angel Reese: 381,518
2023:
1️⃣ A'ja Wilson: 95,860
2️⃣ Breanna Stewart: 87,586
3️⃣ Brittney Griner: 72,637
4️⃣ Aliyah Boston: 72,294
5️⃣ pic.twitter.com/to9HNHaxkg | | | | 7/3/24, 7:12 AM |
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California Governor Gavin Newsom, Super Bowl champion Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch, and agent Doug Hendrickson are joining forces for a new weekly podcast callled “Politickin” that will be available on iHeartPodcasts.
Newsom and Hendrickson have been friends since the ‘90s. |
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