The three-team blockbuster deal that would send Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks and Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Timberwolves is still on track but has not been completed, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN tweets. The expectation is that the deal, which also includes the Hornets, will become official early this week, Shelburne adds. Thus, the players in the deal won’t be … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Blockbuster Trade, Clingan, Avdija, SGA, Holmgren
Injury Notes: Walter, M. Williams, Lyles, McLaughlin, Watson
Raptors wing Ja’Kobe Walter, the No. 19 pick in this year’s draft, has been diagnosed with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, the team announced in a press release on Friday. According to the Raptors, Walter – who sustained the injury during informal workouts this week – won’t be able to take part in on-court activities during training camp. An update on the rookie’s … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Walter, M. Williams, Lyles, McLaughlin, Watson
Knicks Closing In On Trade For Karl-Anthony Towns
The Timberwolves and Knicks are close to completing a blockbuster deal that will send Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. The Knicks’ package will center around Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski. Krawczynski adds (via Twitter) that Keita Bates-Diop is headed from New York to Minnesota too. Minnesota is also receiving … [Read more...] about Knicks Closing In On Trade For Karl-Anthony Towns
Southeast Notes: Bryant, Wizards, Williams, Bridges
Trading newly re-signed big man Thomas Bryant isn’t an option for the Heat at present, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (subscriber-only link). The 27-year-old big man doesn’t become trade-eligible until December 15, when most players signed to new contracts this offseason can be dealt. Bryant inked a one-year, $2.1MM veteran’s minimum deal to return to … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Bryant, Wizards, Williams, Bridges
Bucks’ Alston, Hornets’ Battle Among Wednesday Cuts
The Bucks waived forward Philip Alston on Wednesday, according to the NBA’s transaction log. Alston had been signed to an Exhibit 10 deal. The 6’6″ forward went undrafted this year after two seasons at Loyola Chicago. In his junior and senior seasons, he averaged 13.6 points and 4.6 rebounds while shooting 45.1% from the field. If he reports to the Bucks’ G League affiliate … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Alston, Hornets’ Battle Among Wednesday Cuts