Jazz star Lauri Markkanen appears likely to delay signing his new extension until after Tuesday so he can ensure that he won’t be traded this season, league sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Markkanen will become renegotiation-eligible on August 6, which is exactly six months before the NBA’s trade deadline. Contract renegotiations trigger a six-month moratorium on … [Read more...] about Lauri Markkanen Not Expected To Sign Extension Until After August 6
Pacific Notes: Jones, Durant, Podziemski, Christie
While Tyus Jones surely expected to sign for more than the veteran’s minimum when he first reached free agency on July 1, he’s thrilled about his new opportunity in Phoenix despite settling for a one-year, $3MM deal. As Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic writes, Jones raved during his introductory media session this week about what he views as an ideal fit with the Suns. “I’m … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Jones, Durant, Podziemski, Christie
Coaches, Scouts, Execs Weigh In On NBA Offseason Moves
While there are still some noteworthy free agents who have yet to find new teams, we’re currently in a relatively slow period for NBA transactions, as most teams have a pretty good idea of what their rosters will look like ahead of the 2024/25 season. With that in mind, Tim Bontemps of ESPN (subscription required) recently spoke to 18 NBA coaches, scouts and executives to … [Read more...] about Coaches, Scouts, Execs Weigh In On NBA Offseason Moves
Western Notes: Morant, Clark, Stackhouse, Suns
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant only played nine games last season after missing the first 25 games of the year due to a suspension and then his final 48 games with a shoulder injury. Speaking to reporters on Thursday (Twitter link via WPSD’s Logan Whaley), Morant asserted he was about 75% healthy ahead of next season and sent a warning to the rest of the league. “I feel like … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Morant, Clark, Stackhouse, Suns
Boogie Ellis To Sign With Kings
Boogie Ellis has reached a contract agreement with the Kings and will compete for a roster spot in training camp, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). The 23-year-old guard played for Sacramento’s Summer League team after going undrafted out of USC last month. He averaged 11.2 PPG in five games while shooting 51.3% from the field and 54.5% from … [Read more...] about Boogie Ellis To Sign With Kings