Yves Pons expected to sign with Memphis Grizzlies.
SEC’s Defensive Player of the Year played four seasons with Tennessee. Last years averaged 8.7 points, 5.3 rebounds.
Tennessee’s Yves Pons — the SEC’s Defensive Player of the Year — is expected to sign with the Grizzlies, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 30, 2021
McKinley Wright signs a two-way contract with Minnesota Timberwolves.
American point guard played four seasons with University of Colorado. Last year he averaged 15.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists.
Colorado’s McKinley Wright has agreed to a two-way with the Timberwolves, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 30, 2021
Oklahoma City Thunder are close to sign Derrick Favors as reported by Shams Charania.
Favors averaged 5.1 points, 5.3 rebounds with Utah Jazz.
The Utah Jazz are in serious talks on a deal to send center Derrick Favors to the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell me and @Tjonesonthenba.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 30, 2021
Memphis Grizzlies sign an Exhibit 10 deal with Romeo Weems.
American forward played two seasons with De Paul. He averaged 7.3 points, 5 rebounds last year.
Sources: Undrafted DePaul forward Romeo Weems has agreed to play Summer League and sign an Exhibit 10 deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 30, 2021
The Indiana Pacers sign Duane Washington with a two-way contract.
Duane Jr. Washington playe three seasons with Ohio State. Last season he averaged 16.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
Ohio State’s Duane Washington has agreed to a two-way deal with the Indiana Pacers, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 30, 2021
Joel Ayayi inks a two-way contract with Los Angeles Lakers.
French guard ended his four years with Gonzaga averaging 12.1 points, 6.9 rebounds last year.
Gonzaga’s Joel Ayayi has agreed to a two-way contract with the Lakers, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 30, 2021
Aaron Henry signs a two-way contract with Philadelphia 76ers.
American forward played three seasons with Michigan State averaging 15.4 points, 5.6 rebounds last year.
Michigan State’s Aaron Henry has agreed to a two-way deal with the 76ers, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 30, 2021
The Cleveland Cavaliers are acquiring Ricky Rubio, a 2022 second round pick and cash considerations.
The Minnesota Timberwolves will get Taurean Prince in exchange.
The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards.
The Lakers will send Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, who opted in of his $9.7 million deal for next season, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the 22nd pick of tonight’s draft for Russell Westbrook.
The former MVP wants to leave the Wizards and has the Lakers as his preferred destination.
The Lakers and Wizards are discussing a trade that would send Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for Westbrook, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The Lakers' No. 22 pick in the Draft could be in play, too. https://t.co/RQOnlyVnBS
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 29, 2021
Philadelphia 76ers requests for Ben Simmons are unbelievale.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Golden State Warriors asked the price for the Australian guard.
The Sixers asked for Andrew Wiggins, James Wiseman, the Nos. 7 and 14 picks in tonight’s NBA draft along with two future first-rounders in exchange for Ben Simmons, according to multiple sources. The Warriors quickly turned down the offer.
This comes after a source confirmed The Ringer report that the Sixers asked the San Antonio Spurs for four first-round picks, three first-round pick swaps and a young player in exchange for Simmons.
According to The Action Network, the Toronto Raptors rejected the Sixers’ asking price of Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby and the fourth pick in tonight’s draft for a package that included Simmons.
According to Darren Wolfson, Celtics, Clippers and Lakers are 3 of the teams interested in Ricky Rubio.
Rubio scored 46 points for Spain in two games at the Tokyo Olympics.
The point guard has another year on his contract with the Timberwolves for about $ 17.8 million.
#Timberwolves PG Ricky Rubio brilliant today, as Spain beat Argentina. Among teams doing trade due-diligence on him: #Celtics, #Clippers, #Lakers. Rubio finished today’s game with 26 points. Appears Leandro Bolmaro only got garbage time run for Argentina. pic.twitter.com/nFv8u3SCd2
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) July 29, 2021
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Detroit Pistons have decided to select Cade Cunningham with the first overall pick in tonight’s NBA Draft.
This morning the final decision, after a meeting with the player yesterday in New York.
The ESPN reporter adds that ‘there’s always the possibility that a proposal could blow the Pistons away’, but the certainty is that without a trade the Pistons will pick Cunningham.
Trade offers to move up the board — including to No. 1 — continue to come, so there's always the possibility that a proposal could blow the Pistons away. But if they're taking the pick for themselves at No. 1 tonight, they're taking Cade Cunningham, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/qYbIEvOeTL
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 29, 2021
ESPN Sources: The Detroit Pistons have landed on a decision to select Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 pick in tonight’s NBA Draft (ESPN and ABC at 8 PM ET).
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 29, 2021
The Atlanta Hawks listened to trade offers for Cam Reddish at the trade deadline and are again listening now, sources tell The Athletic’s Chris Kirshner. Hawks will enter the draft with the 20th pick and could use Reddish and that selection to move up.
Reddish is currently considered fourth in Atlanta’s wing rotation behind De’Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kevin Huerter. He played well when he returned from an Achilles injury during the playoffs.
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor reports of an asking price by the Philadelphia 76ers to the San Antonio Spurs for an eventual Ben Simmons trade: four 1st round draft picks, three pick swaps and a young player.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports of “Hardenesques” Sixers demands to NBA teams in exchange for Simmons
The Golden State Warriors are trying to move up in the draft with Jalen Suggs at their target, as reported by Chad Ford.
Suggs has been most strongly linked with the Raptors at the 4th pick. The Warriors could use a package of James Wiseman and the 7th pick to move up for Suggs.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have shown more willingness to move out of the top-3 than either the Detroit Pistons or Houston Rockets, reports Chad Ford.
The Cavaliers are further along in their hopes of competing for a playoff spot than either the Pistons or Rockets. If the Oklahoma City Thunder are able to move up, the Cavaliers are the most likely trade partner.
The Brooklyn Nets are interested in trading Landry Shamet this offseason with multiple teams interested, reports Ian Begley of SNY.tv
The Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans are each interested in Shamet.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings have been engaged in discussions on a Kyle Kuzma for Buddy Hield swap, reports Sam Amick of The Athletic.
As that deal would require more salary from the Lakers side, Montrezl Harrell could also be headed to the Kings. In order for Harrell to be traded to Sacramento, he would need to exercise his $9.7M player option for 2021-22.
Mike D’Antoni is stepping away from his full time coaching role as an assistant on the staff of Steve Nash with the Brooklyn Nets, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski
D’Antoni is expected to pursue head coaching jobs again in the future; he was a finalist to become head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason.
According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, it’s becoming increasingly likely that Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers will be traded.
Teams in the mix for Simmons include the Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards, among others.
Sacramento Kings make a qualifying offer to guard Terence Davis.
Kings guard will become restricted free agent.
Sacramento has tendered a qualifying offer to guard Terence Davis, making him a restricted free agent, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 27, 2021
Los Angeles Lakers are expected to move Mike Penberthy to a front-of-the-bench role on Frank Vogel’s staff.
Former Pelicans will replace Lionel Hollins.
The Lakers are expected to move Mike Penberthy to a front-of-the-bench role on Frank Vogel’s staff, league sources say.
Lionel Hollins, formerly a head coach in Memphis and Brooklyn, has left the Lakers after two seasons as an assistant, @jovanbuha and @sam_amick reported.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 27, 2021
Kris Dunn will pick up his $5 million player option for the 21-22 season with the Atlanta Hawks as reported by Shams Charania.
Dunn earned $4.767.000 last season.
Atlanta Hawks guard Kris Dunn is picking up his $5 million player option for the 2021-22 season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 27, 2021
The New York Knicks are considering to sign Spencer Dinwiddie in free agency, but will also pursue Evan Fournier and Kyle Lowry as reported by Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey.
The Knicks plan to offer Lowry a two-year contract in the $20 million to $30 million per year range.
Dinwiddie declined his player option for $12.3 million with the Brooklyn Nets.
Fournier seeks approximately $18 million per season.
Forbes averaged 12.2 points on 48 percent three-point shooting in February when starting guard Jrue Holiday was sidelined.
Forbes was fourth in the NBA in three-point shooting (45 percent) – and third best among players with 200-plus attempts. Forbes averaged 12.2 points on 48 percent three-point shooting in February when starting guard Jrue Holiday was sidelined. https://t.co/6K0uVqOaO3
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 27, 2021
Derrick Jones Jr. stays with Portland Trail Blazers as reported by Shams Charania.
Blazers forward Derrick Jones Jr. will pick up his $9.7 million player option for the 2021-22 season.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Derrick Jones Jr. will pick up his $9.7 million player option for the 2021-22 season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 27, 2021
Eric Bledsoe is not expect to stay in Memphis as reported by Chris Haynes.
Eric Bledsoe, who New Orleans included in a trade package, is not expected to stay in Memphis, league sources tell @YahooSports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 26, 2021
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans are finalizing the final details for a trade that will involve both players and draft picks.
The Pelicans will get Jonas Valanciunas and picks # 17 and 51 in the upcoming NBA Draft, while the Grizzlies will get Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, picks # 10 and 40 and a protected 2022 first pick (one of the picks the Pelicans bought from the Lakers in the Anthony Davis trade) .
According to Bobby Marks New Orleans can generate about $36M in cap space if they renounce to Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart, and $25M if they bring back only the former Villanova swingman.
Per Jonathan Givony, Josh Giddey could be the player the Grizzlies are interested in with pick No.10.
New Orleans creates salary cap space for August that allows them to either match an offer sheet on Lonzo Ball, or have the cap space to pursue a significant free agent point guard, including Kyle Lowry and others. Pels liked Valanciunas as floor spacer at center over Adams, too. https://t.co/3YRyBTEg1S
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 26, 2021
Pelicans could have up to $36M in room but at the cost of Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart.
Room goes down to $25M if they let Ball walk and bring back Hart. https://t.co/mI5KRInrb9
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) July 26, 2021
This trade has been swirling for a few days in different iterations as we reported yesterday. Many around the NBA believe Memphis will look to target Josh Giddey at No. 10, if he's available. That's one of the reasons we put him in that slot yesterday: https://t.co/VEdy8p5uV6 https://t.co/iVuJhUwwEb
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) July 26, 2021
The Toronto Raptors have extended the Qualifying Offer to Gary Trent Jr and Nando De Colo.
The two players then become Restricted Free Agents.
In this way the team maintains control over the rights of the French guard, who has not played in the NBA since the 2013/14 season.
Trent Jr, who arrived from Portland before the last deadline, averaged 16.2 points with 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 17 games played with the Canadian team.
The Raptors have officially made Gary Trent Jr. a restricted free agent. pic.twitter.com/j5amIyMfQw
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 26, 2021
According to James Edwards III the Detroit Pistons have extended Qualifying Offers to Hamidou Diallo and Frank Jackson, making them restricted free agents.
Last year Diallo averaged over 11 points and 5 rebounds in 20 games played with the Pistons, while Jackson ended the regular season with 9.7 points (45% FG, 40% 3P, 81% FT) and 2.1 rebounds per game.
Sources tell the @TheAthletic that Detroit has extended qualifying offers to Frank Jackson and Hamidou Diallo, making them restricted free agents.
— James Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) July 26, 2021
