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.
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
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.
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.
Yahoo Sources: Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant is declining his $9.3 million player option for the 2020-21 season to become an unrestricted free agent.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 16, 2020
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.
Yahoo Sources: Potential free agent Avery Bradley to be courted by Golden State, Milwaukee and several contenders in attempt to lure him away from the Los Angeles Lakers.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 16, 2020
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.
#Pelicans announce 2020-21 coaching staff ⤵️https://t.co/jDxI1y9NEL
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) November 16, 2020
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.
Signed. 🖋 pic.twitter.com/qyzQp4fMUb
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 16, 2020
Fonte: NBA.com.
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.
Rockets star James Harden wants to be on a contender elsewhere, and Brooklyn and Philadelphia are believed to be his top desired trade destinations, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
Houston is fully comfortable keeping Harden and Russell Westbrook into the season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 16, 2020
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.
Toronto Raptors forward Stanley Johnson has exercised his $3.8 million player option for the 2020-21 season.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) November 16, 2020
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.
San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan has informed the franchise that he is opting into his $27.7 million player option for the 2020-21 season, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 16, 2020
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.
The deal sends Chris Paul and Abdel Nader to the Suns for Kelly Oubre, Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and a 2022 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 16, 2020
Mario Hezonja has decided to opt in of his contract option.
The Croatian forward will earn $1.98 million next season in Portland.
The news was reported by Michael Scotto.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Mario Hezonja will exercise his $1.98 million player option for the 2021-22 season, league sources told @hoopshype.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) November 16, 2020
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.
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.
Lakers starter Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will decline his 2020-21 player option and enter free agency, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. He’s expected to have several suitors at start of free agency — and teams are under impression he’s open to offers.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 16, 2020
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.
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. https://t.co/TzVM04uMC7
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 16, 2020
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.
Hoosier Homecoming: Calbert Cheaney is joining the Indiana Pacers as an assistant coach, sources tell ESPN. Cheaney has been a G-League assistant with Atlanta for the past two years.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 16, 2020
Tony Snell has decided to exercise his player option for the upcoming season.
The guard of the Pistons will earn $12.2 million.
Sources: #Pistons' Tony Snell is going to pick up his $12.2 million player option. No surprise.
— James Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) November 16, 2020
Otto Porter has decided to exercise his $28.4 million player option for next season.
Porter will remain with the Chicago Bulls.
Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. is opting into his $28.4 million player option for the 2020-21 season, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 16, 2020