NBA rumors

4 January 2020

04/01/2020 11:57

Sources: Eric Mika, Xinjiang part ways

Eric Mika has been released by Chinese team Xinjiang because he has an NBA opportunity, a source told Emiliano Carchia of Sportando.
The big man averaged 19.9 points, 11.7 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 7 CBA Games.
Mika started the season in G League with the Stockton Kings, where he recorded over 19 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assist per game.

4 January 2020

4 January 2020

04/01/2020 10:25

Cleveland Cavaliers convert contract of Tyler Cook

The Cleveland Cavaliers have converted the Two-Way contract of forward Tyler Cook into a standard NBA contract, the team announced.
The rookie forward is averaging over 12 points and 6 rebounds in G League with the Canton Charge.

4 January 2020

04/01/2020 09:10

Boston, Dallas, Toronto among teams interested in Andre Drummond?

Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports adds 3 NBA teams to the list of those interested in Andre Drummond: Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics.
Yesterday Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Pistons have talked with the Atlanta Hawks and several other teams about a trade involving the former UConn big man.

3 January 2020

03/01/2020 21:45

Brooklyn waive David Nwaba

The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on guard/forward David Nwaba.

Nwaba appeared in 20 games for Brooklyn this season, recording averages of 5.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per contest. He signed with the Nets on July 17, 2019.

Fonte: NBA.com.

3 January 2020

03/01/2020 21:12

Report: Pistons, Hawks discussing trade centered on Andre Drummond

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Detroit and Atlanta have been engaged in talks on a trade centered on Andre Drummond.

The ESPN reporter adds that the Pistons are discussing about a Drummond trade with several other teams.

The former UConn big man, who will be among the most coveted free agent in the next offseason, is averaging 17.6 points, 15.8 rebounds (No.1 in the league), 2.7 assist, 2 steals and 1.8 blocks.

 

3 January 2020

03/01/2020 21:06

Several teams doing ‘Due diligence’ on Kyle Kuzma, but Lakers don’t want to trade him

According to Shams Charania, several teams are doing ‘due diligence’ on Kyle Kuzma, in case the Lakers decide to trade him.
The reporter adds that the Front Office wiev the former Utah forward as a core part of their future, and therefore has no intention of trading him.
This season Kuzma is averaging 12.2 points and 3.6 rebounds.

Fonte: The Athletic.

3 January 2020

03/01/2020 19:55

Nets to waive Henry Ellenson

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Brooklyn Nets are waiving two-way player Henry Ellenson.
The team wants to add another backcourt player on a two-way or 10-day contract.
Ellenson played 10 games in G League for the Long Island Nets, with averages of over 20 points and 10 rebounds per game.

3 January 2020

03/01/2020 17:38

Heat target Dwyane Wade jersey retirement for February 22 vs. Cavaliers

According to Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel, the Miami Heat are targeting Dwyane Wade #3 jersey retirement for February 22 vs. Cavaliers.

The Heat have four retired jersey numbers: the number 33 jersey worn by Alonzo Mourning, the number 10 jersey worn by Tim Hardaway, the number 1 jersey worn by Chris Bosh, and the number 23 jersey worn by Michael Jordan, who has never played for Miami.

Fonte: Ira Winderman.

3 January 2020

3 January 2020

03/01/2020 15:39

Jimmy Butler ends Jordan deal, becomes sneaker free agent

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler and the Jordan Brand have mutually agreed to part ways, bringing Butler’s multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal with the company to an end 10 months before its original Sept. 30, 2020, expiration date, industry sources have confirmed.

The split makes the four-time All-Star and four-time all-defensive wing the highest-profile sneaker free agent across the league. Butler is expected to begin discussions with multiple brands toward negotiating a new multiyear endorsement deal that would begin this season, potentially in advance of All-Star Weekend.

An unheralded final draft pick of the 2011 first round, Butler had initially signed a shoe deal with Adidas as a Chicago Bulls rookie. Three seasons later, he took a reported 75% pay cut to instead sign with Jordan Brand; he would go on to be named the NBA’s Most Improved Player and become a first-time All-Star by the end of the 2014-15 season.

2 January 2020

1 January 2020

01/01/2020 22:00

Former Pacers guard Darren Collison considering a February return to the NBA?

After a stunning retirement prior to free agency, in order to focus on his faith, veteran guard Darren Collison is considering a February return to the NBA, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 

The Lakers and Clippers are emerging as Collison’s two preferred destinations. Former Pacers guard has played with the Clippers during the 2013-2014 season.

Fonte: Adrian Wojnarowski.

1 January 2020

01/01/2020 20:01

NBA may give up on reseeding Final Four in favor of approving in-season tournament

According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the NBA could give up on reseeding the Conference finalists in order to gain approval for the in-season tournament.

The in-season tournament would require each of the NBA’s 30 teams to give up two home dates and there has been strong resistance due to lost revenue, but the resistance he has faced on reseeding the final four teams based on record instead of continuing with the conference tradition has been even stronger. 

Fonte: Marc Stein.