The Knicks‘ blockbuster trade with the Nets to acquire Mikal Bridges stunned his former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, as Bradley Locker of The New York Post relays. “I never thought it would happen,” Brunson said on the Roommates Show podcast he co-hosts with Hart. “When’s the last time the Nets made a trade with the Knicks?” Hart answered Brunson’s question … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Bridges Trade, Hartenstein, Nets, Gaitley
Kings Officially Acquire DeRozan, Spurs Get Barnes In Three-Team Swap
The blockbuster three-team deal involving DeMar DeRozan and Harrison Barnes is official, according to a Spurs press release, Kings press release, and Bulls press release. The Spurs acquired Barnes from the Kings. In addition, San Antonio received the right to swap first-round picks with the Kings in 2031 while sending two-way player RaiQuan Gray to Chicago. Additionally, the … [Read more...] about Kings Officially Acquire DeRozan, Spurs Get Barnes In Three-Team Swap
Pacific Notes: T. Jones, Clippers, Podziemski, Gillespie
A report last week from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype indicated that the Clippers had sign-and-trade interest in free agent point guard Tyus Jones. However, Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter links here) has heard differently, stating the team was “never” focused on the 28-year-old, and with Kris Dunn coming aboard, L.A. is no longer viewed as even a long-shot destination for … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: T. Jones, Clippers, Podziemski, Gillespie
Lindsey Harding To Join Lakers’ Coaching Staff
Lindsey Harding is leaving the Kings organization to join the Lakers’ coaching staff, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Last season, Harding was named G League Coach of the Year in her first season with the Stockton Kings. The previous four years, Harding was as an assistant/player development coach with the NBA’s Kings. She will be the first full-time female assistant … [Read more...] about Lindsey Harding To Join Lakers’ Coaching Staff
Western Notes: Markkanen, Warriors, Podziemski, Strawther, Holmes, Clippers
After sharing some reporting on Monday about the trade talks between the Warriors and Jazz concerning star forward Lauri Markkanen, Shams Charania of The Athletic appeared on SiriusXM NBA Radio later in the day to provide some additional insight into where things stand between the two Western Conference clubs. “I don’t think (the Jazz) want to move Lauri Markkanen,” Charania … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Markkanen, Warriors, Podziemski, Strawther, Holmes, Clippers