NBA rumors

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.

16 November 2020

16 November 2020

16 November 2020

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 November 2020

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16 November 2020

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.

15 November 2020

15/11/2020 09:04

Knicks “all-in” on Russell Westbrook if asking price is cheap

New York Knicks GM Leon Rose is “all in” on trading for Russell Westbrook should Westbrook come for cheap, sources told Marc Berman of the New York Post.

The Knicks will not give up any of their future assets in a Westbrook trade, and they have the cap space available to take on Westbrook’s remaining three-year, $130 million contract.

Fonte: Marc Berman.

15 November 2020

15/11/2020 09:00

Pelicans’ Chris Finch to join Raptors coaching staff

The Toronto Raptors are finalizing a deal to add Chris Finch to Nick Nurse’s coaching staff, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Pelicans’ assistant coach has also worked in the NBA for Houston and Denver. The 51-year-old was also the head coach of the Great Britain Men’s National Basketball Team from 2006 to 2013, including the London Olympic Games.

Finch and Nurse coached against each other in the British Basketball League in the early 2000s.

 

Fonte: Adrian Wojnarowski.

15 November 2020

14 November 2020

14 November 2020

14/11/2020 11:01

NBA teams reportedly frustrated with the league for lack of communication on 2020-21 decisions

The NBA league office has left basketball decision-makers out of the loop on how things will work this season, leading to widespread frustration around the league for this lack of communication, according to multiple executives whose voices have been reported by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Training camp will begin in just 18 days while free agency opens in one week.

“I’d love to be able to tell you something, but I don’t know anything,” one Western Conference executive told ESPN. “I find out everything from the media.” The league expedited the start of the season in order to preserve between $500 million and $1 billion in revenue. “We know it’s hard, and they’re working on a lot of details,” one team president said. “They are listening to a lot of feedback from all of us. But at times we feel like we’re in the dark and that can get frustrating.”

Fonte: Tim Bontemps.

14 November 2020

14/11/2020 10:16

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he does not care about money, but winning

In an interview with Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, NBA MVP Giannis Antetokoumpo has spoken at length about his future, approaching an offseason where he has to decide whether to sign a contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks or enter free agency in 2021.

“There are a lot of rumors, everyone has opinions. But at the end of the day, I will do what is best for my family. I do not see why I could not be in Milwaukee for several years: as long as Milwaukee and I are on the same page when it comes to being one of the best teams in the league and winning championships, that’s fine. When it changes, it will not be good. It’s easy, I want to be a winner. I do not care about the money. My family is fine and I can take care of my children and grandchildren so that’s not the most important thing right now, it’s winning. As long as we can win and create a winning culture, it will be good”, Antetokounmpo said.

Fonte: Aftonbladet.

14 November 2020

14/11/2020 10:00

Knicks reportedly interested in Celtics forward Gordon Hayward

The New York Knicks are interested in Boston Celtics’ Gordon Hayward, according to Kevin O’Connor of the Ringer. NY is believed to be very active in the upcoming NBA free agency as they’re looking for ways to improve their roster after the arrival of coach Tom Thibodeau.

Hayward has a $34.1 million player option for next season, but could be looking for a new long-term deal by opting out of his contract. The Knicks would still have cap space to offer Hayward a contract even if they are intended to acquire Rockets star Russell Westbrook as well.

 

Fonte: Kevin O'Connor.

14 November 2020

14 November 2020

14/11/2020 09:39

Bucks reportedly interested in trade for Robert Covington, PJ Tucker

The Milwaukee Bucks have interest in Robert Covington and P.J. Tucker of the Houston Rockets, as reported by Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer.

While the Rockets acquired Covington during the 2019-20 season with a package that included Clint Capela and their 2020 first round pick, Tucker has been seeking an extension with the team and has been reportedly frustrated that a deal hasn’t been reached.

Fonte: Kevin O'Connor.

13 November 2020

13 November 2020

13 November 2020

13/11/2020 10:49

Rockets to name Will Weaver assistant coach

Will Weaver will be Stephen Silas’ assistant coach in Houston.
Weaver was finalist for OKC head coaching job after being the coach of the Kings in Australian NBL.

13 November 2020

13/11/2020 10:27

Nico Mannion had workout with Lakers

Nico Mannion had a workout with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers have the 28th pick in the next NBA Draft.