As the draft approaches, the Cavaliers are exploring the possibility of trading the No. 29 overall pick, reports Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). According to Fedor, while Cleveland could stand pat if the front office doesn’t get the kind of offer it’s seeking, the team is open to either moving down into the second […]
Although he’ll be moving from a 49-win team to one coming off a 20-62 season, veteran forward Julius Randle is excited by the prospect of joining the Nets and wants to be in Brooklyn, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports within his latest round-up of NBA intel. Examining the trade that will send Randle to the […]
The Pelicans aren’t interested in trading for Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (subscription required). New Orleans was mentioned over the weekend as a potential destination for Morant, but a source tells Stein and Fischer that Jeremiah Fears, whom New Orleans selected with the seventh […]
JUNE 23: The Mavericks have announced May’s hiring in a press release, stating that an introductory press conference will be held at a later date. “I am honored to join the Dallas Mavericks organization,” May said in a statement. “This is one of the most respected franchises in professional sports, with passionate fans, a talented […]
The Warriors have discussed a deal for Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III involving the 11th pick in tonight’s draft, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. New Orleans wants to trade into the lottery in hopes of landing a specific player, according to Scotto, who mentions Tennessee forward Nate Ament as a possible candidate. Golden State […]
The Kings intend to waive veteran forward DeMar DeRozan and stretch his salary over the next three years if they can’t work out a trade, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. DeRozan’s expiring contract carries a $25.74MM salary for next season that is only guaranteed for $10MM through January 10, so the move would come […]
Free agent guard Norman Powell will join the list of Pistons‘ targets in their search for another shooter and play-maker, sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (subscription required). Powell’s future in Miami is a little less certain after the Heat reached an agreement late Monday night to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. […]
11:36 am: The Trail Blazers have announced Nori’s hiring in a press release. “After an extensive search process, it became clear that Micah embodies the qualities we are looking for in the leader of this franchise,” general manager Joe Cronin said. “He has been a key contributor to successful organizations and brings a wealth of […]
The Clippers appear likely to keep their pick at No. 5 in tonight’s draft and decide between Illinois guard Keaton Wagler and Louisville guard Mikel Brown, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Although there’s been speculation since the lottery that L.A. might be willing to part with the selection in exchange for veteran help, Siegel […]
Although Giannis Antetokounmpo technically never demanded a trade out of Milwaukee, he and agent Alex Saratsis consistently messaged to the Bucks for the past 13 months that they felt it would be in both sides’ best interests to part ways, writes Shams Charania of ESPN. Antetokounmpo’s representatives also made it clear to the team that […]
One of the greatest NBA players of the 21st century is on the move, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports (via Twitter) that the Bucks have agreed to trade two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat. In exchange for Antetokounmpo and veteran big man Bobby Portis, who will also be sent to Miami in […]
In his annual series for The Athletic, David Aldridge spoke to NBA scouts and executives as well as college coaches to get a better sense of how the top prospects in the 2026 draft are viewed. Aldridge’s three articles focus on the players considered to be the best guards, wings and big men in the […]
The Timberwolves aren’t pursuing Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (Twitter link), who says the team is looking at other backcourt options. While it’s technically still possible for Minnesota to acquire Morant, shedding Julius Randle‘s contract — he’s reportedly being traded to Brooklyn — means the Wolves no longer […]
Free agent Ayo Dosunmu is returning to the Timberwolves on a five-year, $112MM contract, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter). The final season of the deal will be a player option, Charania adds. President of basketball operations Tim Connelly said after the Wolves were eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals that re-signing Dosunmu would […]
10:13 pm: Chicago will trade Mouhamadou Gueye to Minnesota so all three teams “touch,” league sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). The Bulls will have to exercise their minimum-salary option on Gueye for next season to finalize the transaction. His salary will be non-guaranteed, and he seems likely to be waived by […]
USA Basketball has formally announced its 12-man roster for the next window of FIBA World Cup qualifying games, which will tip off in early July. The following players will represent Team USA in games at the Dominican Republic on July 3 and at Mexico on July 6: Pedro Bradshaw, G Jacob Gilyard, G Kevon Harris, […]
Rival teams believe the Wizards are targeting BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick, ESPN’s Shams Charania said on the network’s NBA Draft Preview show (YouTube link). Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal reported a couple days ago that Washington “currently” plans to take Dybantsa, who’s ranked No. 2 on ESPN’s big […]
“Several” NBA clubs have expressed interest in acquiring the draft rights to Fenerbahce star Tarik Biberovic, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer (Twitter link). The Grizzlies, the team that selected him 56th overall in 2023, currently hold Biberovic’s NBA rights. A 25-year-old wing, Biberovic helped Fenerbahce win the EuroLeague title last year. The Turkish team […]
The Knicks and restricted free agent forward Mohamed Diawara have agreed to a multiyear contract worth $10MM+, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). While Charania doesn’t clarify the specific terms of Diawara’s contract, the Knicks only had his Non-Bird rights, limiting what they could offer him. A three-year Non-Bird deal would fall well […]
Although Rockets general manager Rafael Stone suggested after the team was eliminated from the playoffs that he was happy with the roster he assembled last season, injuries notwithstanding, evidently that stance changed to some degree after watching the Western Conference and NBA Finals, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. As Iko writes, watching those […]
The latest major reports from NBA insiders indicate that the Celtics are making a serious push to acquire Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo with a trade offer centered around All-NBA wing Jaylen Brown. While a report last week indicated that Brown wouldn’t be happy playing in Milwaukee, Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports has heard differently. According […]
Knicks guard Jose Alvarado has agreed to push back his option decision date from June 22 to June 26, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Alvarado holds a $4.5MM option on his contract for next season. All player option decisions are due by June 29, though some contracts call for an […]
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Could the Thunder trade up in the draft? Holding the Nos. 12 and 17 picks, Oklahoma City is discussing a deal with the Mavericks in which the Thunder would swap both picks for Dallas’ No. 9 overall selection, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Thunder are facing a roster crunch, so making […]
Trae Young and the Wizards have agreed to a new four-year contract worth approximately $212MM, Josh Robbins of The Athletic tweets. The fourth year of the deal will be a player option. The value of Young’s new contract is approximately the maximum that a rival team could have offered him, rather than the max that […]