The Bulls have been active in trade discussions heading into the 2024 NBA draft and free agency, reports K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. In addition to exploring moving up and down from the 11th pick, Chicago has also discussed players already on the roster as well. Sources tell Johnson that head of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has “floated as many as 15” trade … [Read more...] about Bulls Have Discussed LaVine With Kings, Jazz, Magic, Sixers
Moore’s Latest: Kings, Kuzma, Bulls, Bridges, Sixers, Jones, Grizzlies, More
The Kings are expected to return to the trade market this offseason with the same assets they offered Toronto for Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby earlier in 2023/24, writes Matt Moore of ActionNetwork.com: Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter, and draft compensation. While Sacramento will do its best to re-sign Malik Monk, the team only holds his Early Bird rights and will be limited to … [Read more...] about Moore’s Latest: Kings, Kuzma, Bulls, Bridges, Sixers, Jones, Grizzlies, More
Draft Notes: Fit Vs. Value, International Prospects, Top PGs, More
In their latest mock draft for ESPN.com (Insider link), Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo provide two paths — Givony makes each pick based on the team’s biggest need, while Woo chooses the player who would be the best value at that spot. For example, at No. 1, Givony has the Hawks taking Donovan Clingan, arguing that one of the league’s worst defenses would benefit from adding the … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Fit Vs. Value, International Prospects, Top PGs, More
Celtics Notes: Lee, Porzingis, Tatum, Pagliuca
Celtics assistant Charles Lee is the only participant in the NBA Finals who’s working two jobs. Lee, who was hired more than a month ago as the Hornets‘ next head coach, is preparing to take over in Charlotte while fulfilling his commitment to his current team, writes Marc J. Spears of Andscape. Lee said he sought advice from Kings head coach Mike Brown, who was in the same … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Lee, Porzingis, Tatum, Pagliuca
Southeast Notes: Heat, Coulibaly, Flowers, Anthony
No matter when the NBA Finals wrap up, the Heat figure to be one of the league’s most active teams on the following day, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. A change in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement gives teams a window to negotiate with their upcoming free agents from the end of the Finals until the league-wide start of free agency on June 30. For Miami that … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Heat, Coulibaly, Flowers, Anthony