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NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Clippers, Rui Hachimura, Wizards
Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers suddenly have a very different-looking backcourt. After acquiring Ja Morant from the Grizzlies, Portland now has Morant, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe all needing minutes. Jeremy Brener of SI.com took a look at the new depth chart and noted that something may still have to give. […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Clippers, Rui Hachimura, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nuggets waive veteran center Jonas Valanciunas
The Nuggets are moving on from veteran center Jonas Valanciunas after just one season. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Denver has waived Valanciunas before Wednesday’s guarantee deadline, allowing the team to avoid paying the remaining $8 million on his $10 million salary for next season. His contract carried a $2 million partial guarantee that […] The post Nuggets waive veteran center Jonas Valanciunas appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pacers waiving center Micah Potter
The Pacers are expected to waive center Micah Potter to make room for newly signed veteran Larry Nance Jr., according to Tony East of Circle City Spin, citing multiple league sources. It’s not an insignificant move. Potter, 28, quietly enjoyed the best season of his NBA career after signing with Indiana in December. In 47 […] The post Pacers waiving center Micah Potter appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Stephen Curry: Hopefully, LeBron joining Warriors will be a reality soon
Stephen Curry isn’t trying to rush LeBron James. He’d just like to be his teammate. Speaking ahead of this week’s American Century Championship golf tournament, Curry acknowledged he’s stayed in touch with James as the four-time NBA champion weighs the biggest free-agent decision of his career. “We’ve obviously talked,” Curry said, via the San Francisco […] The post Stephen Curry: Hopefully, LeBron joining Warriors will be a reality soon appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Lakers, roster, Hornets, Jeff Peterson, Hawks, Tim Bontemps
Lakers The Lakers may have done the bulk of their offseason shopping last week, but don’t expect them to be finished. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles still views the back end of its roster as “critical” heading into next season. The Lakers currently have at least one roster spot available after adding […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, roster, Hornets, Jeff Peterson, Hawks, Tim Bontemps appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Six-team NBA blockbuster becomes official
The NBA’s wild offseason just added another official chapter. The long-rumored six-team trade involving the Mavericks, Pistons, Grizzlies, Clippers, Bucks and Wizards has finally crossed the finish line, with all six teams announcing the deal Wednesday. There were so many moving parts that it almost felt like half the league was involved. The biggest names […] The post Six-team NBA blockbuster becomes official appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pacers signing Larry Nance Jr to one-year deal
The Pacers are adding another veteran to their frontcourt. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Indiana has agreed to a one-year contract with Larry Nance Jr. The deal is worth approximately $4 million. Nance, 33, appeared in 35 games for the Cavaliers last season after returning to Cleveland, averaging 3.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in a […] The post Pacers signing Larry Nance Jr to one-year deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Free Agency Update: Biggest names still waiting to sign
NBA free agency has slowed considerably over the past couple of days. That doesn’t mean the biggest dominoes have fallen. In fact, several of the top remaining free agents appear to be waiting on one player before making their own decisions. Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors recently took a look at the market, and here’s […] The post NBA Free Agency Update: Biggest names still waiting to sign appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Khris Middleton’s Wizards contract includes just one fully guaranteed year
The Wizards agreed to a deal that lands Khris Middleton back in Washington, with only the first year of his contract guaranteed. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, Middleton signed a three-year deal for $17.61 million total. The first year of $5.59 million is fully guaranteed, Scotto added. The second season is for $5.87 million, with […] The post Khris Middleton’s Wizards contract includes just one fully guaranteed year appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers officially renounce rights to LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, 11 others
In case you were wondering, LeBron James is officially no longer a member of the Lakers. Neither is Carmelo Anthony. Or Dwight Howard. Or Dion Waiters. That’s because the Lakers have officially renounced the rights to those players … and 10 others. Also on the list: Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart, Maxi Kleber, Nick Smith Jr., […] The post Lakers officially renounce rights to LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, 11 others appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Insider: Three teams keep coming up when talking LeBron James
The list of LeBron James suitors may be starting to narrow. Or something like that. Appearing on ESPN with Stephen A. Smith, NBA insider Shams Charania said three teams continue to stand out when he talks with executives and sources around the league: the Cavaliers, Heat and 76ers. “When I talk to teams around the […] The post Insider: Three teams keep coming up when talking LeBron James appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers considering $20 million offer for Jonathan Kuminga
The Lakers may finally have a price in mind for Jonathan Kuminga. According to Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times, LA is considering a two-year, $20 million contract for the free-agent forward. Pulling off that type of deal, however, would require the Lakers to either clear additional cap space or complete a sign-and-trade with […] The post Lakers considering $20 million offer for Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Free Agency: Grizzlies, Quentin Post, Pistons, Trey Murphy III, Pelicans
Grizzlies Quinten Post is officially headed to the Grizzlies. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater, the Warriors have declined to match Memphis’ three-year, $30 million offer sheet, making Post the newest addition to the Grizzlies’ frontcourt. Golden State had a little more than 36 hours to decide whether to keep the restricted free […] The post NBA Free Agency: Grizzlies, Quentin Post, Pistons, Trey Murphy III, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Wizards, Khris Middleton, Sixers, Anfernee Simons, Nets
Wizards Khris Middleton is headed back to Washington. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the veteran forward has agreed to a three-year, $17.6 million contract that will send him to the Wizards in a sign-and-trade with the Mavericks. The deal will be folded into a massive six-team transaction involving the Wizards, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Bucks, Clippers and […] The post NBA Notes: Wizards, Khris Middleton, Sixers, Anfernee Simons, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bucks acquire Caris LeVert in trade with Pistons
The Bucks are adding another veteran to their backcourt. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Milwaukee has acquired Caris LeVert from the Pistons in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris. The deal also includes two second-round picks heading to the Bucks. ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported that the trade creates additional financial flexibility for Detroit. LeVert […] The post Bucks acquire Caris LeVert in trade with Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Rumors: Clippers, Peyton Watson, Larry Nance Jr, Kings, Jonathan Kuminga
Clippers Signing Rui Hachimura doesn’t necessarily mean the Clippers are finished adding to the wing. Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported that Los Angeles remains a potential sign-and-trade suitor for Nuggets restricted free agent Peyton Watson despite agreeing to terms with Hachimura earlier this week. Watson’s market remains somewhat difficult to […] The post NBA Rumors: Clippers, Peyton Watson, Larry Nance Jr, Kings, Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers, Cavs remain linked to Jonathan Kuminga
The Lakers aren’t giving up on Jonathan Kuminga. According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, Los Angeles remains the most aggressive team pursuing the unrestricted free agent, even after using most of its available cap space earlier in free agency. The Lakers have already added Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton, leaving limited financial […] The post Lakers, Cavs remain linked to Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers add veteran center Kevon Looney on one-year deal
The Lakers have added another veteran to their revamped frontcourt. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Los Angeles has agreed to a one-year contract with free agent center Kevon Looney. Charania reported the deal is worth $3.9 million. Looney spent last season with the Pelicans after a decade in Golden State, though his role was limited […] The post Lakers add veteran center Kevon Looney on one-year deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Knicks, DeMar DeRozan, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Hornets
Knicks DeMar DeRozan‘s name has been connected to the Knicks. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right fit. Kento Kato of SI.com argued that while DeRozan would give New York another proven shot creator off the bench, his game doesn’t align with the identity that helped the Knicks win the NBA championship. Kato pointed to […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, DeMar DeRozan, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Donovan Mitchell reportedly would embrace a LeBron James return to Cavs
Donovan Mitchell has made his commitment to the Cavaliers. Now, it appears he’d welcome another familiar face doing the same. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Mitchell “would embrace” the possibility of LeBron James signing with Cleveland if the NBA’s all-time leading scorer decides to return for a third stint with the franchise. The report isn’t […] The post Donovan Mitchell reportedly would embrace a LeBron James return to Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Mavericks, Tarik Biberovic, Warriors
Knicks The Knicks don’t expect Jalen Brunson‘s offseason wrist procedure to affect the start of next season. As first reported by Knicks Fan TV, Brunson recently underwent surgery to address an injury involving his left wrist, hand and forearm after playing through it during New York’s championship run. The recovery is expected to take roughly […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Mavericks, Tarik Biberovic, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Donovan Mitchell doubles down on Cavs with max extension
Donovan Mitchell could have waited. Instead, he’s doubling down on the Cavaliers. As first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, Mitchell has agreed to a new four-year maximum contract extension with the Cavs, replacing the player option in his previous deal and keeping him under contract through at least the 2029-30 season, with a player option […] The post Donovan Mitchell doubles down on Cavs with max extension appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Celtics will need ball to bounce just right after trading Jaylen Brown
The Celtics have explained why they traded Jaylen Brown. Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated just isn’t convinced. In a column published Monday, Mannix broke down Boston’s reasoning after president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said the deal was about creating “optionality” and adding future draft assets while avoiding having so much of the salary cap […] The post Celtics will need ball to bounce just right after trading Jaylen Brown appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Lakers, DeMar DeRozan, Magic, Nikola Vucevic, Nets
Lakers It doesn’t sound like DeMar DeRozan will be heading home after all. Ryan Ward of SI.com relayed that the Lakers aren’t considered a landing spot for the veteran forward after he was waived by the Kings, citing ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. That ends years of speculation linking the Los Angeles native to the Lakers. Instead, […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, DeMar DeRozan, Magic, Nikola Vucevic, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Blazers, roster, Hornets
Nuggets Nuggets star Nikola Jokic isn’t going anywhere. He’s just waiting. The three-time MVP confirmed Monday that he plans to postpone signing a new contract until next summer, while making it clear he still expects to finish his career with Denver. “My idea is to sign next summer and stay in Denver for the rest […] The post NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Blazers, roster, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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