The Rockets are a team worth keeping a close eye on this week, according to Marc Stein, who writes in his latest Substack report that the possibility of a trade that sees the No. 3 overall pick sent to the Grizzlies in a package for the No. 9 pick and Marcus Smart has been “mentioned with increasing regularity by various league insiders.” Memphis has been identified as one of … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Rockets, Smart, George, Warriors, Nets, More
Central Rumors: LaVine, Bulls, Pistons, Cade, Bucks, Cavs, More
The Bulls continue to seek a deal involving Zach LaVine, but last week’s four-year, $78MM contract agreement between the Kings and Malik Monk may have removed a prime suitor from the picture, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who says some rival executives believe retaining Monk will take Sacramento out of talks for LaVine. As Scotto has previously reported, Kings wing … [Read more...] about Central Rumors: LaVine, Bulls, Pistons, Cade, Bucks, Cavs, More
Latest On Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson has spent his entire NBA career with the Warriors after being selected 11th overall in the 2011 draft, making five consecutive All-Star teams from 2015-19 and winning four championships. However, the 34-year-old is set to hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent, and a return to Golden State appears far from certain. “Klay Thompson, I’m told, is open to … [Read more...] about Latest On Klay Thompson
Kenny Atkinson Lands Cavaliers’ Coaching Job
The Cavaliers will hire Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as their next head coach, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The two sides are working on a contract and an agreement is expected soon, Wojnarowski adds. Atkinson and Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego were the finalists for the position, according to Wojnarowski, who hears that Cleveland prioritized … [Read more...] about Kenny Atkinson Lands Cavaliers’ Coaching Job
Warriors Guaranteeing Kevon Looney’s Salary For 2024/25
The Warriors have decided to guarantee Kevon Looney‘s salary for the 2024/25 season, sources tell Kendra Andrews of ESPN (Twitter link). Golden State would have had to waive Looney on Monday in order to avoid having his full $8MM salary for next season become guaranteed. Up until today, only $3MM of that total had been guaranteed, so the team could’ve saved $5MM by cutting … [Read more...] about Warriors Guaranteeing Kevon Looney’s Salary For 2024/25