Chris Utter

NBA Coach's Gamecast is live for the playoffs. nba-gamecast.utterhoops.com

@databallr You leaving tonight (Thursday)?

Anyone wanting to connect at NBA Summer League today or tomorrow lmk.

@GabeLeftBrain @NBASummerLeague @SportsBizClass Yup. I’ll be here until Sunday

@UtterHoops @NBASummerLeague @SportsBizClass @UtterHoops you still in town?

Looking forward to being in Las Vegas for @NBASummerLeague 7/13-7/19 and helping out with @SportsBizClass. If you'll be around, reach out so we can find a time to connect.

@McCadeP8 His contract was guaranteed for death and was insured on the team side, per reports. However, there are typically cause of death exceptions including substance abuse. Clarke’s death remains under investigation.

Seeing some people ask if that voids the money in his contract? That depends. Players can negotiate if it’s guaranteed even with a death. They can also get some life insurance and depending on how he died the Grizzlies can fight giving that money. Behind closed doors issue

Not sure I have seen this reported many places, but the Grizzlies officially filed to the NBA for Brandon Clarke's contract to be voided due to career ending injury. His cap is now off their books. May he rest in peace.

Incredible resource for those trying to understand cap machinations on moves

@JakeLFischer @TheSteinLine I am also looking for “more in” the $25 million AAV ballpark

To be clear: Said on yesterday’s show Jonathan Kuminga is looking for “more in” the $25 million AAV ballpark compared to the Lakers’ previously-reported 2/20 offer. Not “more than.” And Kuminga is also open to various deal structures depending on fit and role with Lakers, Cavs, other suitors. Full detail on his sign-and-trade market: tinyurl.com/d8a6n7u9

@GraceJNBA @MiroslavCuk @YossiGozlan The money is actually a little bit more by picking up the player option and extending. But if he does that, he can’t get the no-trade. And he’d have to pick up the option by June 29th, 2027 so couldn’t test the market or pressure Nuggets to add talent.

@MiroslavCuk @YossiGozlan That's why I'm asking

Nikola Jokic can get a four year max by extending anytime between now and June 30, 2027. He can get a five year max with a no trade clause if he re-signs with the Nuggets as a free agent in the 2027 offseason.

@ShamsCharania Well at least they are good second rounders…

Details on 76ers picks to the Celtics, per sources: -- 2028 first-round pick that could convert from a first to a swap that is more favorable to Boston -- 2031 unprotected Philadelphia first -- 2028 second round, most favorable of GSW/OKC/MIL -- 2030 second, most favorable of WAS/PORT/PHX

Australian forward Keanu Pinder has signed a one-year deal with the Cairns Taipans, sources told ESPN. New on @ESPNAusNZ. espn.com.au/nbl/story/_/id…

Standard raises would start Mark Williams at $11.7 million. This would leave the Suns $4.3 million under the second apron hard cap with a full roster. They’ll go into the season above the first apron and $16.4 million above the luxury tax line.

The NBA offseason is here

Excellent deal for the Suns

Funny consequence of new lottery rules. If BOS gets #1 in 2028, their second round pick will be #46 now

@realBJP Congrats!

Found another bag

Hello, old friends #MyWSOP

Announcing the databallr summer internship I am hiring up to 5 people at $20/hr Looking for talented hs/college students interested in any of the following: sports analytics, design engineering, codex, applied ai, ml, data viz, computer vision, webapps, mobile apps, social media, games. The structure of the internship is: We will find on a project that you are interested in that also benefits databallr. You will build it this summer. I will provide mentorship, ideas, tools, and resources to help you accomplish that. There will be group calls several times a week where I will share workflows and knowledge. 80% of your time will be spent on your main project. The other 20% of your time will be spent learning new tech. One day a week, the group will learn and build on top of the latest open source projects together. Looking for people who are smart, creative, focused, collaborative, open-minded and looking to go nuclear this year. I enjoy teaching and mentoring people that are willing to put in the work. Send resume, any of your work, and why you'd be a good fit: databallr.internship@gmail.com You can tag up to three people in the replies and if you are the first to tag them, and i hire them, you will get a $200 referral fee.

College basketball's tech revolution is coming. The gap is real. But so is the opportunity. substack.utterhoops.com/p/the-state-of…

Cleveland forfeited 4 timeouts last night and lost their only challenge...and won in OT!

Everybody loves the transfer portal, and I get it. But can't be understated how important retaining Ivan Kharchenkov and Motiejus Krivas is. They are literally better than anyone Arizona could've gotten in their place in the portal. WELCOME BACK TO TUCSON, BOYS 😤😤