LeBron’s last stand and the NBA’s schedule release

It’s the dog days of summer in the NBA but the drama is still bubbling. The Baseline runs its three-man-weave on all the happenings around the league.

News and Notes

• NBA Schedule key dates:
  • Opening Night:
    • Brooklyn Nets @ Milwaukee Bucks
    • Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Laker
  • Xmas Day Games:
    • Atlanta Hawks @ New York Knick
    • Boston Celtics @ Milwaukee Bucks
    • Golden State Warriors @ Phoenix Suns
    • Brooklyn Nets @ Los Angeles Lakers
    • Dallas Mavericks @ Utah Jazz
  • Returns/Revenge games
    • Kevin Durant to Golden State
    • Kyle Lowry back in Toronto
    • Dennis Schroder vs the Lakers
• Kevin Durant and Draymond Green interview
• Patrick Beverley traded to T-Wolves

The Breakdown

• ESPN’s offseason survey
  • Washed King: LeBron James takes exception to not being voted the best player by any executive or scout
    • Is LeBron just looking for any bulletin board material at this stage
  • Best offseason move: Lowry, Bulls and others of note
  • Worst offseason move: Russell Westbrook, Blazers, contracts of Duncan Robinson/Norman Powell
  • Surprising move or signing: Dennis Schroder, Kemba Walker, Chris Paul‘s contract

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