NBA Roundup: Booker Eyes Lifelong Tenure in Phoenix, Cavaliers Near Full Strength, Wembanyama Sparks Spurs’ Hot Start
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PHOENIX — Devin Booker said he intends to spend his entire career with the Suns, comparing his goal to Stephen Curry’s long-term stay with Golden State. Drafted by Phoenix at age 18, the three-time All-Star noted the city “watched me grow up.” Now 29 and signed through 2030, Booker indicated the unsuccessful pairing with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal has not altered his commitment to the franchise.
Cavaliers inch toward full roster
CLEVELAND — Guards Darius Garland and Sam Merrill, along with center Jarrett Allen, were upgraded to questionable for Wednesday’s matchup against the 76ers. Head assistant Kenny Atkinson said Garland is “really close” to returning and could play Wednesday or Friday in Washington, logging more than token minutes. Forward Max Strus remains out. The Cavaliers, 4-3, have relied on a patchwork rotation for several weeks and view Garland’s return as the first step toward stability.
Spurs’ 5-0 start fueled by Wembanyama
SAN ANTONIO — Rookie center Victor Wembanyama is posting a 30.7 player efficiency rating, a threshold reached by only 35 players in NBA history whose teams averaged 53 wins. ESPN’s WAR metric currently ranks him second league-wide on a per-possession basis. While San Antonio’s early schedule has been favorable, the performance has raised expectations that the Spurs could contend near the top of the Western Conference if Wembanyama maintains his current pace.
Source: Hoops Wire
