NBA rumors

18 November 2020

18/11/2020 09:06

Rockets want a proven, young star and massive picks package for James Harden

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.

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 22:43

Celtics offered Gordon Hayward and rhree 2020 first picks for Jrue Holiday

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».

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 22:08

Chris Broussard: People around the league are saying Durant wants Harden, and Kyrie does not

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.

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 21:39

Celtics to extend the Gordon Hayward deadline 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.

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 21:19

Heat guaranteed Robinson and Nunn’s contracts worth $1.7 million each

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.

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 21:18

James Harden to leave Houston Rockets because Fertitta is pro-Donald Trump?

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.

17 November 2020

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 19:00

Portland Trail Blazers’ Rodney Hood to become free agent

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.

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 17:27

Orlando Magic: James Ennis to decline $2.1M player option

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.

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 17:01

Sacramento Kings: Jabari Parker to exercise $6.5 million player option

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.

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 15:41

Cavaliers’ Andre Drummond to pick $28.7 million player option

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.

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 15:27

Suns complete trade for Chris Paul, Abdel Nader

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.”

Fonte: NBA.com.

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 14:55

LA Clippers Finalize Coaching Staff For 2020-21 Season

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.

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 14:49

Bulls to extend qualifying offer to Valentine, Mokoka

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.

17 November 2020

17/11/2020 14:09

Deividas Sirvydis leaves Hapoel Jerusalem, will join the Detroit Pistons

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.

17 November 2020

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.