The Jazz continue to listen to trade offers for Lauri Markkanen, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe (subscriber link), who hears from sources who say the Heat are among the teams interested in the star forward. As Lowe writes, Markkanen’s situation is complicated because he’s on a below-market contract that will pay him $18MM in 2024/25, which is the final season of his contract. … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Markkanen, DeRozan, Young, Cavaliers
Eastern Notes: LaVine, Maxey, Vezenkov, Knicks, Prince
As the Bulls continue to explore the trade market for a possible Zach LaVine deal, agent Rich Paul wants it known that his client is handling the situation professionally and isn’t agitating for a move or taking issue with the team’s actions, writes K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. “I want to make this clean and clear: This whole idea that Zach has been anything but … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: LaVine, Maxey, Vezenkov, Knicks, Prince
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
Southwest Notes: Green, Morris, Thompson, Sengun
Klay Thompson‘s departure to Dallas broke up Golden State’s longtime big three. It almost happened last summer, according to Draymond Green. In an episode of his podcast (Twitter video link), Green revealed that he briefly thought he would be joining the Grizzlies as a free agent in 2023. “I called Klay, and I called Steph (Curry), separate calls, and Steve (Kerr) and I was … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Green, Morris, Thompson, Sengun
Warriors To Acquire Buddy Hield In Sign-And-Trade With Sixers
1:55pm: The Hield acquisition will indeed be part of a five-team mega-trade involving Golden State, Dallas, Charlotte, Minnesota and Philadelphia, sources tell Anthony Slater of The Athletic (Twitter link). 1:19pm: The Warriors are acquiring Buddy Hield in a sign-and-trade with the Sixers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium (Twitter link). Golden State … [Read more...] about Warriors To Acquire Buddy Hield In Sign-And-Trade With Sixers