Signs are pointing toward Paul Reed being traded or waived rather than returning to the Sixers, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, who notes that waiving Reed or using his pseudo-expiring $7.7MM contract as a trade chip would allow the team to maximize its cap room. Pompey adds that Philadelphia has had discussions with free agent forward Haywood Highsmith, … [Read more...] about FA/Trade Rumors: Sixers, Heat, DeRozan, Warriors, Markkanen, Lakers, More
Warriors Sign Reece Beekman To Two-Way Contract
JULY 3: Beekman’s two-way contract has been officially completed, according to the transaction log at NBA.com. JUNE 27: The Warriors are signing former Virginia point guard Reece Beekman to a two-way contract, sources inform Shams Charania of The Athletic (via Twitter). Last season, the 6’3″ senior posted averages of 14.3 points, 6.2 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 0.5 … [Read more...] about Warriors Sign Reece Beekman To Two-Way Contract
Fischer’s Latest: Markkanen, Isaac, DeRozan, Lakers, D-Lo, Nets
The Jazz are “welcoming” inquiries on Lauri Markkanen, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, who wonders if Utah’s offseason could play out like Brooklyn’s has. The Nets agreed to trade Mikal Bridges after efforts to pair him with an impact player came up short. Utah has also explored the trade market for a possible second star to complement Markkanen, talking to Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Markkanen, Isaac, DeRozan, Lakers, D-Lo, Nets
A Closer Look At How Paul George Wound Up In Philadelphia
Bad weather caused a two-hour flight delay for Sixers owner Josh Harris and franchise legend Julius Erving as they headed to Los Angeles to meet with Paul George on Sunday, writes Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. But they found a pleasant surprise when they arrived, as their No. 1 free agent target showed up wearing a T-shirt featuring another Sixers icon, Allen Iverson. George’s … [Read more...] about A Closer Look At How Paul George Wound Up In Philadelphia
FA/Trade Rumors: Hartenstein, Ingram, Harris, A. Holiday
With free agency officially underway, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium that the Thunder are meeting with UFA center Isaiah Hartenstein in his hometown of Eugene, Oregon (Twitter link). According to Charania, the Magic — who just agreed to a three-year, $66MM deal with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope — are prioritizing wings with their cap room, while the Knicks … [Read more...] about FA/Trade Rumors: Hartenstein, Ingram, Harris, A. Holiday