While there was skepticism both inside and outside the Lakers‘ organization about how genuine the team’s pursuit of Dan Hurley earlier this month was, team owner Jeanie Buss was “highly motivated” to land the UConn head coach and was “genuinely disappointed” when it didn’t work out, sources tell Shams Charania, Sam Amick, and Jovan Buha of The Athletic. After missing out on … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Lakers, Kings, Siakam, Gordon, Suns
Magic’s Interest In Klay Thompson Overstated?
Veteran swingman Klay Thompson will be eligible for unrestricted free agency on June 30, and he reportedly plans to test his value on the open market. The question is, which team (or teams) will pursue him? “At this juncture, I am starting to be skeptical — outside of the Philly backup option plan for (Thompson) — there’s really much of a market out there,” Jake Fischer of … [Read more...] about Magic’s Interest In Klay Thompson Overstated?
Moore’s Latest: Kings, Kuzma, Bulls, Bridges, Sixers, Jones, Grizzlies, More
The Kings are expected to return to the trade market this offseason with the same assets they offered Toronto for Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby earlier in 2023/24, writes Matt Moore of ActionNetwork.com: Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter, and draft compensation. While Sacramento will do its best to re-sign Malik Monk, the team only holds his Early Bird rights and will be limited to … [Read more...] about Moore’s Latest: Kings, Kuzma, Bulls, Bridges, Sixers, Jones, Grizzlies, More
International Notes: Giannis, Team Canada, Hezonja, Clarkson, Vildoza, Ataman, Team China
Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking forward to participating in Greece’s training camp, though he’s still dealing with the injury that short-circuited the Bucks’ playoff run. Milwaukee’s superstar will look to help Greece advance out of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament early next month. “I have not practiced yet, but I feel better. I can not wait to join the training … [Read more...] about International Notes: Giannis, Team Canada, Hezonja, Clarkson, Vildoza, Ataman, Team China
Western Draft Rumors: Rockets, Sheppard, Spurs, Castle, Nuggets, More
Both Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report and Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo of ESPN.com (Insider link) have Reed Sheppard going to the Rockets at No. 3 in their most recent mock drafts. According to ESPN’s duo, Houston has shown “serious interest” in the former Kentucky guard, with both the front office and team ownership intrigued by his potential fit as a shooter and … [Read more...] about Western Draft Rumors: Rockets, Sheppard, Spurs, Castle, Nuggets, More