Appearing on SportsCenter, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed a report from his ESPN colleague Brian Windhorst stating that the Warriors are among the teams with interest in trading for Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (YouTube link). “Utah is not sure it wants to trade (Markkanen), but they have to listen; they’ve been listening,” Wojnarowski said. “And a lot of the teams that … [Read more...] about Trade/FA Rumors: Markkanen, Westbrook, DeRozan, Achiuwa, Trent
FA Rumors: KCP, Harden, Kennard, Hartenstein, Jones, Highsmith, More
After Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reported earlier today that the Nuggets are preparing to lose Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirms there’s a growing belief around the league the veteran wing won’t remain in Denver. The Magic have “significant” interest in Caldwell-Pope and there has been growing buzz about the possibility of Orlando aggressively … [Read more...] about FA Rumors: KCP, Harden, Kennard, Hartenstein, Jones, Highsmith, More
Warriors To Waive Chris Paul
The Warriors are waiving point guard Chris Paul, Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Reports tweets. Paul will now become an unrestricted free agent once he clears waivers. More to come… … [Read more...] about Warriors To Waive Chris Paul
Trade Rumors: Wiggins, Warriors, Rockets, Ingram, Kings, Jazz
Andrew Wiggins is no longer in the mix for the Canadian national team this summer, according to Doug Smith of The Toronto (Twitter link), who says the Warriors are “playing hardball” with a player they are “looking to move.” Wiggins was insured and medically cleared by Canada Basketball, tweets Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca, but it sounds like the Warriors don’t want to risk … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Wiggins, Warriors, Rockets, Ingram, Kings, Jazz
Klay Thompson, Mavericks Have “Strong Mutual Interest”
“Strong mutual interest” is expected between Klay Thompson and the Mavericks when free agency opens on Sunday night, NBA insider Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack post. Reports have long indicated the lack of contact between Thompson and the Warriors, the team with which he’s won four rings and played since 2011. Now, Stein says he’s heard from multiple sources that the … [Read more...] about Klay Thompson, Mavericks Have “Strong Mutual Interest”