Saturday represented the deadline for teams and players to exercise 2024/25 contract options and for teams to issue qualifying offers to players eligible for free agency. While there was a flurry of news about those options and QO decisions yesterday, a few players still slipped through the cracks. We’ll start with Rockets forward Jeff Green. Reporting last week indicated that … [Read more...] about Option/QO Notes: Green, Watanabe, Bertans, Barlow, Kings, More
Southeast Notes: Atlanta, Young, Butler, Ware, Hornets
The Hawks‘ trade of Dejounte Murray will make the roster cheaper, more coherent, and a better fit around star guard Trae Young, The Athletic’s John Hollinger writes. However, it’s not clear whether Young remains in the franchise’s long-term plans. While the roster might fit better together now, the Hawks have gone 161-157 over the past four seasons and don’t necessarily appear … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Atlanta, Young, Butler, Ware, Hornets
Free Agent Rumors: KCP, George, Thompson, Bridges, More
Nuggets swingman Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who is declining his 2024/25 player option and becoming an unrestricted free agent, appears more likely than not to switch teams this offseason, Marc Stein writes at Substack, citing league sources. Stein, who has previously mentioned the Sixers and Magic as potential suitors for Caldwell-Pope, once again names them as teams who are … [Read more...] about Free Agent Rumors: KCP, George, Thompson, Bridges, More
Trade Rumors: Kings, Wizards, THJ, Grizzlies, Rockets
In the minutes and hours leading up to their No. 13 pick in tonight’s draft, the Kings were engaged in trade talks involving that selection, according to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee (Twitter link). Sacramento ultimately used that pick to select Providence guard Devin Carter and it doesn’t appear that there are any plans to trade him, but it seems safe to assume the … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Kings, Wizards, THJ, Grizzlies, Rockets
Pelicans Promote Bryson Graham To General Manager
JUNE 25: The Pelicans have officially named Graham their new general manager, confirming the promotion in a press release. “Over his 14 NBA seasons, Bryson has built a stellar reputation throughout the NBA,” executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin said in a statement. “First and foremost, he is recognized for the strength of his character. His work ethic, basketball … [Read more...] about Pelicans Promote Bryson Graham To General Manager