Kevin O’Connor said on a The Ringer Instagram live stream that the Atlanta Hawks are targeting Danilo Gallinari for the free agency.
“I heard [the Hawks] are going after Danilo Gallinari. I’ve heard they very well may be signing Danilo Gallinari as soon as free agency opens,” O’Connor said.
Fonte: The Ringer.
The New York Knicks have discussed trading the No. 8 and 23 picks to the Cleveland Cavaliers for the No. 5 pick in tonight’s Draft, according to Kelsey Russo of The Athletic.
However, the deal is not done as the Cavs are holding out for more.
Fonte: Kelsey Russo.
Onyeka Okongwu, a projected top-10 pick in tonight’s NBA Draft, has a fractured left big toe, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony.
The injury, which will require one to three additional weeks of rest, is not expected to affect his availability for the start of the season.
Fonte: ESPN.
The Milwaukee Bucks are confident Giannis Antetokounmpo will sign the supermax contract extension this offseason, as reported by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.
Milwaukee agreed to trade for Pelicans’ Jrue Holiday and Kings’ Bogdan Bogdanovic yesterday, giving away several players and future draft picks.
Fonte: Brian Windhorst.
The Boston Celtics are on the market looking for a Top 3 pick in tonight’s NBA Draft, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times.
As of now, Boston currently has four picks for tonight’s draft: #14, #26, #30 and #47.
Fonte: Marc Stein.
There is “plenty of interest” by the Phoenix Suns to re-sign Australian center Aron Baynes, according to The Athletic’s Zach Harper.
Baynes, who had a breakout season in 2019-20, is expected to receive interest from multiple teams in free agency, and could likely command the mid-level exception: for a tax-payer team, this would mean an offer between $6M and $6.5M per year.
Fonte: Zach Harper.
Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein will decline his $2.28M player option for 2020-21 and will become an unrestricted free agent, as reported by Hoopshype.
Cauley-Stein averaged 7.2 points and 5.8 rebounds in 54 games played between Golden State and Dallas in 2019-20.
Fonte: Hoopshype.
Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, now a free agent, is expected to receive an offer of $15 million over two years from the Atlanta Hawks, but he is focused on joining the Los Angeles Clippers for which he could sign for the mid-level option, as reported by Frank Isola.
Rondo declined his $2.62 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers, who has moved to acquire Thunder guard Dennis Schröder.
Fonte: Frank Isola.
Michael Jordan has “given his stamp of approval” for the Charlotte Hornets to select LaMelo Ball at No. 3 if he’s available and the team keeps the pick, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer.
While Ball is considered by some to be best prospect in the draft, he would be an awkward fit for both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors. Additionally, Charlotte is no longer believed to be seriously considering Onyeka Okongwu at No. 3.
Fonte: Kevin O'Connor.
The New York Knicks are moving up in Wednesday’s NBA Draft, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: they have acquired the Utah Jazz’s pick at No. 23 in exchange for the 27th and 38th picks for tonight’s Draft.
New York will now pick at Nos. 8 and No. 23, twice in the first round.
Fonte: Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly “infatuated” with Deni Avdija, sources told Connor Letourneau of the San Fransisco Chronicle.
The Warriors see Avdija as comparable to Danilo Gallinari, and could trade down to draft the 19-year-old.
“If the Warriors move outside the top three picks, they’d likely eye Israeli small forward Deni Avdija, who can guard multiple positions and slide into a secondary-playmaker role. According to a league source, Golden State has become ‘infatuated’ with Avdija’s skill level and believes he can develop into a Danilo Gallinari-type,” Letourneau reports.
The Golden State Warriors are considering whether to accept an offer from the Chicago Bulls of the No. 4 pick and Wendell Carter Jr. for the No. 2 overall pick, sources tell Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer.
The Bulls could target James Wiseman if they’re able to move up. If Chicago stays at No. 4, it is believed they will decide between Deni Avdija and Patrick Williams.
Fonte: Kevin O'Connor.
The Atlanta Hawks have interest in acquiring Gordon Hayward, who has a player option for 20-21 worth $34.2 million, reports Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
The Hawks could acquire Hayward via a sign-and-trade, but they could also sign him outright at they have $44 million in cap space. The Celtics agreed to extend Hayward’s deadline for his player option to Thursday.
Fonte: Chris Haynes.
Houston Rockets are expected to land Jae’Sean Tate when the free agency begins.
The player spent last season with Sydney Kings averaging 16.8ppg and 5.87rpg in NBL.
As @TheSteinLine reported and I have also heard, Jae'Sean Tate is likely to sign with the Rockets once free agency begins. More on the former Sydney Kings forward in my breakdown of the free agent small forward class:https://t.co/hPTTys33Ag
— John Hollinger (@johnhollinger) November 17, 2020
The Houston Rockets are not in a hurry to trade Russell Westbrook and James Harden that wants out of the team.
Both players have three years remaining on his contract with the final year as player options.
Per ESPN, The Rockets are demanding an especially steep return for Harden, a perennial MVP candidate who has led the NBA in scoring the past three seasons: a proven, young star as a centerpiece along with a massive picks package, according to sources. Houston does not feel obligated to deliver Harden to the Brooklyn Nets, his preferred destination, sources said.
The Rockets also understand that Westbrook, for whom Houston gave up Chris Paul, two first-round picks and two pick swaps last summer at Harden’s urging, would not command the same type of trade return as Harden. However, Houston is unwilling to deal Westbrook without receiving assets such as young talent or first-round picks.
Fonte: ESPN.
The Boston Celtics made a trade offer to the New Orleans Pelicans for Jrue Holiday before the deal with Milwaukee Bucks.
Kevin O’Connor for the ringer: «All day yesterday, the chatter around the league was that the Celtics were offering Gordon Hayward and their three first round picks for Jrue Holiday,” said “That was the chatter all day yesterday until the Bucks made the deal. It’s not like the Bucks weren’t moving against anybody. They weren’t bidding against themselves. They had Atlanta too who also wanted Jrue Holiday. There was a bit of a bidding war».
Kevin Durant wants James Harden in Brooklyn while the other superstar of the team, Kyrie Irving, doesn’t want the former MVP with the Nets.
This is what NBA report Chris Broussard said on the Herd.
“People around the league are saying Durant wants Harden, and Kyrie does not.”
– Chris Broussardpic.twitter.com/OcWhGMA19L
— Top Ball Coverage (@TopBallCoverage) November 17, 2020
Gordon Hayward and the Celtics are working to extend the deadline on Hayward to decide on his $34.2 million player option for the 2020-21 season from today at 5 p.m. to Thursday afternoon.
Gordon Hayward and the Celtics are working to extend the deadline on Hayward to decide on his $34.2 million player option for the 2020-21 season from today at 5 p.m. to Thursday afternoon, league sources tell ESPN.
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) November 17, 2020
The Miami Heat have guaranteed the contracts of both Duncan Robinson and Kendrick Nunn.
The duo will get $1.7 million each next season.
Robinson’s contract was going to be guaranteed for $1 million on November 28 while Nunn had $300k set to be guaranteed on the first regular season day.
Miami has guaranteed the $1.7M contract of Duncan Robinson and Kendrick Dunn for the 2020-21 season, league sources tell ESPN. Robinson had $1M set to be guaranteed on Nov. 28 and Nunn $300K on the first day of the regular season.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) November 17, 2020
Ric Bucher talked about the decision of James Harden to leave Houston Rockets: «I’m hearing that Tilman Fertitta’s strong Republican support and donations is one of the things that is contributing to this dissatisfaction, and those two [Westbrook and Harden] are not the only ones to want out of Houston. Lesser players are of the same mind. There is a revolt here because they look at Fertitta as a guy who supports the current President».
Fonte: dailycaller.com.
Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard on Bradley Beal: «Bradley Beal isn’t going anywhere».
Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard is asked about Bradley Beal’s availability on a pre-draft trade call and he is unequivocal: “Bradley Beal isn’t going anywhere.”
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) November 17, 2020
Rodney Hood is declining his $6M player option and becoming a free agent.
Portland Trail Blazers Forward had nearly a full year to recover from a torn Achilles injury.
Portland Trail Blazers F Rodney Hood is declining his $6M player option and becoming a free agent, sources tell ESPN. Hood’s had nearly a full year to recover from a torn Achilles injury and can play right away with a new team.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 17, 2020
According to Shams Charania, Orlando Magic swingman James Ennis has decided to decline his $2.1 million player option for next season.
Last year Ennis played 20 games for the Magic, averaging 8.4 points and 4.7 rebounds.
Magic swingman James Ennis will decline his $2.1M player option and become a free agent, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 17, 2020
Sacramento Kings forward Jabari Parker has decided to exercise his $6.5 million player option for the upcoming season, Shams Charania reports.
Last year the former Duke played just 6 games for the Kings before the suspension, averaging 8.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.
Kings forward Jabari Parker will exercise his $6.5 million option for the 2020-21 season, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 17, 2020
Cleveland Cavaliers big man Andre Drummond has decided to exercise his $28.7 player option for the upcoming season, Marc Stein reports.
Drummond played just 8 games for the Cavs before the suspension, with averages of 17.5 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks.
Andre Drummond is bypassing free agency and picking up his $28.7 million player option for next season to stay with the Cavaliers, league sources said
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 17, 2020
The Phoenix Suns today acquired point guard Chris Paul and forward Abdel Nader from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and a protected 2022 first-round pick.
“We are excited to welcome Chris Paul and Abdel Nader to Phoenix,” said General Manager James Jones. “Chris’ leadership and competitive approach to the game will have an immeasurable impact on our team. Abdel possesses all the traits on and off the court that will complement our culture.”
The newest addition to the Suns’ historic lineage of point guards…
Future Hall-of-Famer @CP3 pic.twitter.com/9saKavvi0Q
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 17, 2020
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! ⬇️
A word from GM James Jones, and Coach Monty Williams.
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 17, 2020
Fonte: NBA.com.
The LA Clippers announced today that Associate Head Coach Dan Craig and Assistant Coaches Kenny Atkinson, Chauncey Billups, Larry Drew and Roy Rogers have joined Head Coach Tyronn Lue to complete the team’s coaching staff for the 2020-21 NBA season. Cam Hodges, Shaun Fein, Dahntay Jones and Beau Levesque will also be joining the organization in coaching and player development roles. The Clippers have retained Assistant Coaches Jeremy Castleberry and Brendan O’Connor.
“We have assembled a strong and experienced group of coaches with diverse backgrounds and perspectives,” said Lue. “They will provide our players with every opportunity to improve individually and excel as a team. As coaches, their skillsets are different, but they are all great teachers with a passion for player development, who understand how to impart their knowledge. I couldn’t be more excited to get on the court with this group.”
Fonte: NBA.com.
According to several reporters, the Chicago Bulls have decided to extend the qualifying offer for Denzel Valentine and Adam Mokoka (Two-way player), and have opted to let Shaquille Harrison and Kris Dunn free.
According to KC Johnson, the Los Angeles Clippers are among the teams interested in Dunn
Last year Harrison averaged 4.9 points and 38% from three, while Dunn produced 7.3 points, 3.4 assists and 2 steals per game.
The Bulls plan to not issue a qualifying offer to Kris Dunn, per sources. The Clippers are among several teams expected to show interest in the soon-to-be-free-agent guard.
Can also confirm Bulls will extend qualifying offer to Denzel Valentine, which @DarnellMayberry had 1st.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) November 16, 2020
Per league sources: The Chicago Bulls have extended a qualifying offer to Two-Way player Adam Mokoka.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) November 17, 2020
Hapoel Jerusalem has announced the departure of Deividas Sirvydis.
The Lithuanian forward will sign with the Detroit Pistons, the team that selected him at No.37 in the 2019 NBA Draft.
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הפועל "בנק יהב" ירושלים מאחלת המון הצלחה לדייוידאס סירווידס בדרכו החדשה. הכישרון הליטאי, שחתם בסוף העונה שעברה על חוזה ארוך טווח במועדון עם סעיף יציאה ל NBA, עוזב את הקבוצה pic.twitter.com/BR7988uysS— Hapoel Jerusalem B.C (@JerusalemBasket) November 17, 2020
The Portland Trail Blazers are acquiring Robert Covington from the Houston Rockets for Trevor Ariza, the 16th pick of this year draft and a protected first rounder of the 2021 NBA Draft.
Per ESPN, The 6-foot-7 Covington has become one of the NBA’s top defenders and has averaged 12.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in his seven NBA seasons with three teams.