NBA rumors

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 08:19

James Harden turns down two-year, $103 million contract extension offer

James Harden turned down a two-year, $103 million contract extension offer from the Houston Rockets.
Harden has three years remaining on his deal ($133 million left).

Per ESPN, After turning down the chance to become the first $50 million per year player in league history, Houston Rockets All-NBA guard James Harden has made it clear to ownership that he’s singularly focused on a trade to the Brooklyn Nets, sources told ESPN.

As Harden’s conversations with the Nets’ stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving ramped up in recent weeks on the West Coast, sources said the Rockets made a pitch for him to sign the maximum allowable extension — two years and $103 million on top of the remaining three years, $133 million on his current deal.

The Rockets want a massive return of assets for Harden and are willing to be patient to find that in the marketplace.

Harden believes his window to chase championships in Houston has ended, and constructing a super team with the Nets represents his best pathway to a title, sources said

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 08:07

Bucks acquire Jrue Holiday and Bogdan Bogdanovic for five players and three first round picks

The Milwaukee Bucks are trying to build a roster to win the NBA title and in the past few hours made two big trades.

The Bucks have acquired Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange of Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and three future first round picks.
The two franchises also will swap a couple of picks.

The Bucks have also acquired via sign-and-trade Bogdan Bogdanovic and Justin James from the Sacramento Kings in exchange of Donte DiVincenzo, Ersan Ilyasova and DJ Wilson.

Fonte: ESPN.

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 22:49

Nuggets’ Jerami Grant to decline $9.3 million player option

According to Chris Haynes, Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant has decided to decline his million player option for next season.
The athletic forward out of Syracuse last year averaged 12 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, shooting 48% from the field, 39% from beyond the arc and 75% from the foul line.

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 22:41

Bucks, Warriors among ‘several contenders’ interested in potential free agent Avery Bradley

According to Chris Haynes, the Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks are among several contenders interested in potential free agent Avery Bradley.
The guard out of Texas is considering whether to decline his $5 million player option with the Lakers.
Last year Bradley, who opted out of the NBA bubble and therefore did not participate in the Lakers’ playoff run, averaged 8.6 points and 2.3 rebounds.

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 22:24

Pelicans announce 2020-21 coaching staff

The New Orleans Pelicans announced today the hiring of Bob Beyer, Casey Hill, and Rex Walters as assistant coaches, along with Corey Brewer and Beno Udrih as player development coaches. They join Assistant Coach Fred Vinson and Teresa Weatherspoon, who has been promoted to assistant coach, and Player Development Coach Darnell Lazare on Head Coach Stan Van Gundy’s staff. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 21:10

Orlando Magic Sign Rookie Chuma Okeke

he Orlando Magic have signed rookie forward Chuma Okeke, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.

“We are thrilled to welcome Chuma to the team,” said Weltman. “He’s demonstrated all the characteristics that we had seen in him when we drafted him and we look forward to him starting his career with us.”

Okeke (6’8”, 230, 8/18/98) was selected in the first round (16th overall) of the 2019 NBA Draft. He played and started in 38 games during the 2018-19 campaign as a sophomore at Auburn University, averaging 12.0 ppg., 6.8 rpg., 1.9 apg., 1.82 stlpg. and 1.21 blkpg. in 29.1 minpg., while shooting .387 (55-142) from three-point range. Okeke led the Tigers in rebounding, steals (third in the SEC) and blocked shots. He was named to the 2019 SEC All-Tournament Team and the 2019 All-Midwest Regional Team. Okeke helped the Tigers reach the 2019 NCAA Final Four, but sustained a season-ending knee injury (torn left ACL) during their Sweet Sixteen win against North Carolina. During that contest, he became the first Auburn player since 2000 and fifth ever to record 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in a NCAA Tournament game.

Okeke played in 72 career games (38 starts) during two seasons (2017-19) at Auburn University, averaging 9.9 ppg., 6.3 rpg., 1.5 apg. and 1.28 stlpg. in 25.5 minpg., while shooting .389 (89-229) from three-point range.

Fonte: NBA.com.

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 21:02

James Harden hopes to join a contender, Nets and 76ers believed to be top desired trade destinations

James Harden wants out of Houston and hopes to join a contender, Shams Charania reports.
The reported adds that the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers are believed to be his top desired trade destinations.
Harden has played the last 8 seasons with the Rockets, winning the MVP trophy in the 2017/18 season.
Last year he was the top scorer of the league with 34.3 points per game.

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 20:30

Raptors’ Stanley Johnson to pick $3.8 million player option

Toronto Raptors swingman Stanley Johnson has decided to exercise his player option for the upcoming season, Michael Scotto reports.
The former Arizona will earn $3.8 million.
Last year Johnson played just 6 minutes per game for the Raptors.

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 19:56

DeMar DeRozan to pick $27.7 million player option

DeMar DeRozan has decided to exercise his player option for the upcoming season, Chris Haynes reports.
The guard of the Spurs will earn $27.7 million.

Last year DeRozan averaged over 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assist per game, shooting with a career-high 53% from the field.

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 19:24

OKC send Chris Paul to Phoenix for Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre jr, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque, 2022 pick

The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Chris Paul and Abdul Nader to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre Jr, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and a 2022 first pick, Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

The Arizona franchise is aiming for the playoffs, with CP3 returning to play for coach Monty Williams.

For OKC this is already the second trade in two days, another sign that the team is aiming for a rebuilding period.

16 November 2020

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 17:35

James Harden wants to move on from the Rockets to join the Nets

James Harden wants to leave the Houston Rockets to join the Brooklyn Nets where his former teammate Kevin Durant is play9ing.
Harden doesn’t want to stay in Texas anymore and is forcing a trade to Brooklyn.

Per Houston Chronicle, But Harden wants to move on from the Rockets, the Chronicle has been informed, and is trying to force his way via trade to Brooklyn, allowing The Beard to form the NBA’s next superteam and rejoin forces with former Oklahoma City teammate Kevin Durant.

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 16:13

Lakers’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope opts out of $8.4 million deal

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has decided to opt out of his deal to test free agency.
The guard had a contract worth $8.4 million next season.
The NBA champion with Lakers is expected to have suitors in the free agency.

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 15:06

Pistons send Brown to Nets for Musa and 2nd rounder

The Detroit Pistons are sending Bruce Brown to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange of Dzanan Musa and 2021 second round pick.

The Nets are sending the 2021 second-round pick via Toronto, per sources. Musa was the 29th overall pick in the 2018 Draft, a versatile 6-9 forward. Nets like Brown’s defensive ability, honed in University of Miami program.

16 November 2020

16/11/2020 14:19

Pacers to name Calbert Cheaney assistant coach

Calbert Cheaney will be a new assistant for the Indiana Pacers.
Calbert Cheaney spent the past two years with G League team affiliate to Hawks.

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16/11/2020 08:10

Lakers’ Rajon Rondo to decline $2.8 million player option

Rajon Rondo will decline his $2.8 million player option for next season.
The point guard will become free agent and is expected to be pursued by Hawks and Clippers.
Lakers would love to retain him as well but he could be too expensive for the franchise.

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16/11/2020 07:45

Lakers’ Anthony Davis opts out of $28.7 million deal

Anthony Davis will become unrestricted free agent. The NBA champion has decided to opt out of the final year of his deal worth $28.7 million to negotiate a new deal with the Lakers.

Per ESPN, Fresh off a championship in his first season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star big man Anthony Davis has declined to pick up the final year on his contract and will enter free agency this week, league sources confirmed to ESPN on Sunday.

Davis, 27, averaged 27.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.4 blocks per game in the postseason during the Lakers’ title run.

The Lakers, sources said, will present several options to Davis and his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, in order to work with the superstar on the deal that makes him feel the most comfortable being part of the franchise moving forward.

15 November 2020

15/11/2020 23:27

James Harden considers Brooklyn Nets the top of his trade destination list

James Harden considers his future with franchise, one possible trade destination is rising to top of his list: Brooklyn.

There have been no trade discussions between the Rockets and Nets

 

15 November 2020

15/11/2020 19:52

Rondo to command free-agent interest that exceeds the Lakers’ budget constraints?

The Los Angeles Lakers will acquire Dennis Schroder from the OKC Thunder because Rajon Rondo may leave in the next free agency.
The two-time NBA champion will become free agent and may command free-agent interest that exceeds the Lakers’ budget constraints

15 November 2020

15/11/2020 19:44

Lakers to pursue Wesley Matthews to replace Danny Green?

The Los Angeles Lakers will try to sign Wesley Matthews to replace Danny Green, traded to the OKC for Dennis Schroder and the 28th pick.
Matthews has a $2.6 million player option for next season that he is unlikely to pick up becoming free agent.

15 November 2020

15/11/2020 19:19

Mavs to name Zach Guthrie assistant coach

Zach Guthrie is leaving the Jazz to join Rick Carlisle’s staff in Dallas.
Guthrie will replace Stephen Silas who moved to the Houston Rockets as head coach.

15 November 2020

15/11/2020 19:03

Lakers to acquire Dennis Schroder from Thunder for Danny Green and 28th pick

UPDATE: Ahead of the lifting of the transaction window on Monday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers intend to acquire Oklahoma City guard Dennis Schroder, sources told ESPN.

As part of the trade, the Lakers are preparing to send the player they select with the 28th overall pick and guard Danny Green to the Thunder, sources said.

Los Angeles cannot outright send the draft pick to Oklahoma City because there is a rule that restricts teams from trading first-round picks in consecutive years. Los Angeles sent the No. 4 overall pick in the 2019 draft to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of the Anthony Davis trade. The Thunder already own the 25th pick in Wednesday’s draft.
Schroder has one year and $15.5 million left on his contract

The Los Angeles Lakers are in advanced talks with Oklahoma City on a trade for guard Dennis Schroder, Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

The Thunder should receive the Lakers No.28 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.

Schroder ended last year with 18.9 points and 4 assist per game, shooting 47% from the field, 38% from long range and 84% from the foul line.

 

15 November 2020

15/11/2020 14:01

Brooklyn Nets had discussions with Houston Rockets about acquiring James Harden

According to Sports Illustrated’s Farbod Esnaashari, the Brooklyn Nets have reached out to the Houston Rockets to discuss a trade that would bring James Harden to the Nets alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
Brooklyn GM Sean Marks Marks would have offered Spencer Dinwiddie, Caris LeVert, Taurean Prince and Jarrett Allen.

Harden still has a 3-year contract with the Rockets, for about 132 million.

15 November 2020

15/11/2020 11:12

Heat guard Dragic on his free agency: “It’s a lot of options here”

Heat guard Goran Dragic addressed, in an interview with Shams Charania, his upcoming free agency plans, saying that he’s keeping his options open for now.

“I know Miami wants to bring me back. I’m hoping we can finish this championship run next season, but I know this is part of the business. It’s a lot of options here and we’ll see. I’m open to all suggestions, and from there on, we’re gonna see which one is the best possibility for me and for my family. So, yeah, Miami’s up there,” said Dragic to Charania.

Fonte: Shams Charania.

15 November 2020

15/11/2020 10:26

Kosta Koufos reportedly looking for a NBA comeback

Former Ohio State center and 11-year NBA veteran Kosta Koufos is looking to return to the NBA after a year overseas, league sources tell cleveland.com.

Koufos signed a two-year deal with EuroLeague powerhouse CSKA Moscow in July 2019, becoming the highest-paid American player in Europe, but averaged just 3.7 points and 2.8 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game before the COVID-19 pandemic

Fonte: Cleveland.com.