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Raptors, Magic make trade offers to Cavaliers for pick no. 3

The Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic have made offers to the Cleveland Cavaliers to move up to No. 3, sources tell The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor.

The Cavaliers have received significant trade interest in the pick in general. The Magic own picks No. 5 and No. 8, while the Raptors are at No. 4.

Blazers: Norman Powell reportedly declining $11.6 million player option

Portland Trail Blazers guard Norman Powell has decided to decline the 11.6 million option for next season , in order to become an unrestricted free agent from August 1st.

Predictable choice for the former UCLA, who arrived in Oregon from the Toronto Raptors before the last trade deadline.

According to Chris Haynes, there are several franchises interested in signing him.

The Yahoo Sports reporter adds that re-signing Powell is one of the Trail Blazers’ offseason priorities

Powell averaged 17 points and 1.3 steals in 27 regular season games played with the Trail Blazers .

Fenerbahce board member about Kokoskov: Our only priority in the process is to protect club interest

Sertac Komsuoglu, a board member of the Turkish club responsible for basketball operations, released a statement about the future of Igor Kokoskov and the rumors on Dallas Mavericks.

«The Dallas Mavericks contacted us (…)  Our only priority in the process is to protect club interests. All our steps are taken according to this principle (…) Our club is evaluating the subject and necessary explanations will be made as soon as possible».

Pelicans could plan to pursue Kyle Lowry in free agency

The New Orleans Pelicans could plan to pursue Kyle Lowry in free agency, according to Marc Stein.

The Pelicans are trying to expedite their timeline of contention around Zion Williamson after taking a step backward following their trade of Jrue Holiday. They could chase a top name in the guard spot since Lonzo Ball’s future in New Orleans is unclear. Lowry enters free agency after the Toronto Raptors decides not to deal him at the trade deadline in March.

Cavs forward Kevin Love reportedly hasn’t considered retirement

Cavs star Kevin Love has not discussed or considered retirement at this point, sources tell the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Love stepped away from Team USA this week due to a lingering calf injury. Former All Star is owed $60 million over the next two seasons and has missed 116 out of a possible 219 games since signing an extension in 2018.

Malik Rose emerges as candidate for NBPA Executive Director job

Former NBA player Malik Rose has emerged, according to Marc Stein, as candidate to replace Michele Roberts as executive director of the National Basketball Players Association. Roberts joined the NBPA in 2014 to replace Billy Hunter.

Rose played in the NBA for 13 seasons and has worked in broadcasting and in different front office capacities since retiring as a player.

 

Igor Kokoskov reportedly close to sign with Dallas Mavericks

Igor Kokoskov is close to sign with Dallas Mavericks as assistant coach.

Serbian coach will leave Fenerbahce to return in NBA where he coached Phoenix Suns.

Dallas Mavericks reportedly target Igor Kokoskov as assistant coach

Dallas Mavericks target Fenerbahce head coach Igor Kokoskov as assistant coach.

Serbian coah won EuroBasket 2017 with Luka Doncic.

Lakers reportedly aiming to a “difference-making playmaker” in offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers are seeking “one more difference-making playmaker” this offseason that would allow LeBron James and Anthony Davis to play more at power forward and center, reports Marc Stein.

The Lakers have had a deep center rotation in each of the past two seasons despite the fact that their best lineup features James and Davis at the two big positions.

Dallas, Miami, San Antonio and Minnesota expected to show interest in Hawks’ John Collins

A strong playoff run with the Atlanta Hawks has turned John Collins into a maximum-contract caliber player and interest on the forward is high according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Dallas, Miami, San Antonio and Minnesota are among the teams expected to show interest in Collins, believing he could be attainable as a restricted free agent. Atlanta, however, is also expected to push an offer for their player, who averaged 13.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 35.7 percent 3-point shooting in the playoff.

Knicks strongly interested in possible trade for Collin Sexton

Young guard Collin Sexton becomes eligible for a contract extension this offseason with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he has surfaced in trade rumors with the New York Knicks identified as the most aggressive trade partner for him, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Sexton is a CAA client while the Knicks are run by former CAA agent Leon Rose.

Sixers reportedly make Ben Simmons available for trade, ask All Star in return

The Philadelphia 76ers have opened up trade conversations concerning Ben Simmons and have engaged teams, reports The Athletic’s Shams Charania. “(The 76ers) want an All-Star-caliber player in return,” one source with knowledge of the ongoing talks said.

Simmons is under contract through 2025 and interest in him remains high across the league. According to Marc Stein, some teams that have expressed interest in trading for Simmons are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors.

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