The Magic‘s promising future played an important role in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope‘s decision to join the team in free agency, tweets Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. Caldwell-Pope won titles with the Nuggets in 2023 and the Lakers in 2020, and he likes his chances to pick up a third ring in Orlando. “I’m always chasing the championship,” Caldwell-Pope said. “… Seeing their … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: KCP, Fultz, Okeke, Ware, Highsmith, McGowens, Wizards
KJ Simpson Signs Two-Way Deal With Hornets
5:25pm: The signing is official, according to a team press release. 4:01pm: Former Colorado point guard KJ Simpson is signings a two-way deal with the Hornets, sources inform Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Charlotte selected Simpson with the No. 42 overall pick in last month’s draft. A two-time All-Pac-12 honoree during his three-season stint with the Buffaloes, … [Read more...] about KJ Simpson Signs Two-Way Deal With Hornets
Klay Thompson Sign-And-Trade Completed As Six-Team Deal
The Mavericks announced on Saturday that they’ve acquired longtime Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson via sign-and-trade in the first six-team deal in NBA history (Twitter link). “We’re thrilled to have Klay join us in Dallas,” Mavericks president of basketball operations Nico Harrison said in a statement. “As one of the league’s greatest shooters who competes on both ends, we … [Read more...] about Klay Thompson Sign-And-Trade Completed As Six-Team Deal
Free Agent Rumors: DeRozan, Kings, Spurs, Morris, Bridges, Jones
Following up on a report from Marc J. Spears stating that Sacramento is a “dark horse” suitor to watch for DeMar DeRozan, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald confirms (via Twitter) that the Kings and Bulls have had discussions about a possible sign-and-trade deal involving the free agent forward. The Spurs have also emerged as a possibility for DeRozan, Jackson adds. The … [Read more...] about Free Agent Rumors: DeRozan, Kings, Spurs, Morris, Bridges, Jones
Stein’s Latest: Ingram, Bridges, Cavs, Mavs, Westbrook
The Pelicans have “intensified” their efforts to trade Brandon Ingram in the past few days, league sources tell Marc Stein (Substack link). Apparently the desire for a deal is mutual, as Ingram is disappointed that New Orleans has been unwilling to offer him a lucrative long-term extension. Stein hears that Ingram’s representatives have been looking at trade options. Aside from … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Ingram, Bridges, Cavs, Mavs, Westbrook