In an NBA where the new CBA was set up to prevent a collection of stars, the Phoenix Suns are going for it anyway. The Suns have agreed to trade Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns for Chris Paul — his salary for this season gets picked up at $30.8 million — Landry Shamet, a couple of second-round picks and …
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In acquiring Bradley Beal, Phoenix Suns are doubling down on their win-now mentality
The Phoenix Suns are all in. Under new owner Mat Ishbia, the Suns have set up the framework for a deal that will bring in Bradley Beal to pair with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, sources confirmed Sunday to CBS Sports. The deal was first reported by ESPN. That’s a stunning Big Three, at least on the offensive end, and …
Read More »Brooklyn Nets have had a ‘longstanding’ interest in John Collins
The Brooklyn Nets have some matters to attend to during this offseason starting with the 2023 NBA Draft a few days from now. According to NetsDaily, Brooklyn has had interest in Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins in a potential trade. Collins, 25, is coming off a down season as he averaged just 13.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks …
Read More »Bradley Beal trade: Suns land Wizards star as Chris Paul heads to Washington in blockbuster
The Washington Wizards are trading Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal that includes Chris Paul heading to Washington, CBS Sports’ Bill Reiter confirmed Sunday. Beal, who signed a five-year, $251 million max extension contract last offseason, has a no-trade clause in his contract that somewhat limited his trade market. However, he ultimately proved willing to waive that no-trade …
Read More »Wizards trade Beal to Suns for Paul, Shamet, picks
There is a new Big Three in Phoenix. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Sunday, citing sources, that Washington Wizards star guard Bradley Beal is heading to the Suns in a trade involving Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and “a handful of second-round picks and multiple pick swaps.” This marks the end of an 11-year run for Beal in Washington. The Wizards …
Read More »Bradley Beal traded to Phoenix Suns in exchange for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, picks
Bradley Beal is headed to the Phoenix Suns in a trade involving Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and “a handful of second-round picks, and multiple pick swaps,” Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Sunday. This marks the end of an 11-year run for Beal in Washington, who have long considered him their franchise player since selecting him with the No. …
Read More »Bradley Beal headed to Phoenix following trade between Suns and Wiz
Bradley Beal will not be joining the Boston Celtics this summer. Instead, the three-time All-Star is headed to the Phoenix Suns thanks to an early offseason transaction. According to multiple reports, the Washington Wizards are sending Beal to the Suns in exchange for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, and several second round picks. Just a few months removed from landing Kevin …
Read More »Suns set to acquire Bradley Beal from Wizards in deal involving Chris Paul
The Phoenix Suns have reached a deal to acquire guard Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards, Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports and Entertainment, confirmed to USA TODAY Sports on Sunday. The outline of the trade would send Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and multiple draft picks to the Wizards. New Suns owner Mat Ishbia continues to add big names …
Read More »Babatunde Akingbola announces transfer destination
Former Auburn center Babatunde Akingbola will spend the final season of his college career at George Washington, he announced the move Saturday on Twitter. Akingbola spent the past four seasons on the Plains before entering the transfer portal on April 6 as a graduate transfer. He appeared in 50 games averaging 1.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in 7.2 minutes of …
Read More »Warriors interested in trading up to draft Lively
The Warriors reportedly are eyeing 7-foot-1 center Dereck Lively II in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. Golden State, which currently owns the No. 19 overall pick, likely would need to move up to select the Duke product. Per Action Network’s Matt Moore, the Warriors’ front office now led by new general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. is willing to do so. …
Read More »Wizards trade Bradley Beal to Phoenix Suns
After years of rumors, the Washington Wizards finally traded All-Star guard Bradley Beal. The team will send Beal to the Phoenix Suns, according to EPSN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The trade comes roughly a year after the Wizards signed Beal to a five-year, $251 million extension. That extension also included a no-trade clause, which Beal waived to join Phoenix. Beal still has …
Read More »2023 Lakers draft prospect profile: Nathan Mensah
One area the Los Angeles Lakers could use an upgrade or two in this summer is in the frontcourt, particularly at the center position. When Anthony Davis was on the bench, head coach Darvin Ham almost always went small with LeBron James or Rui Hachimura at the 5. That just won’t be sustainable, not with Nikola Jokic and the defending …
Read More »1 Hour of Nikola Jokic's BEST Moments of the 2022-23 NBA Season 🏆
Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO8Xpiy6rZ8 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Chicago Bulls urged to trade DeMar DeRozan: ‘He’s walking’
The Chicago Bulls need to make some tough choices this summer, and most of them involve the team’s stars. If Chicago wants to remain competitive next year, which could hurt the long-term future of the team, then they need to bring everyone back and add help. If not, they have to trade their stars. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports recently …
Read More »1 Hour of the Top Plays of the 2022-23 NBA Playoffs
Check out some of the best plays from the 2023 NBA Postseason! Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diw5nDVEx54 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read More »Keegan’s dad uses perfect word to describe ‘Murray’ chants at G1C
Keegan Murray had a rookie season to remember for the Kings. And Kings fans made his rookie year much more memorable by starting a “Keegan Murray” chant at Golden 1 Center whenever he scored, which Keegan’s father Kenyon calls “crazy” to experience. “She [Michelle Murray, Kenyon’s wife] sent me the video of the first time, which was bananas,” Kenyon Murray …
Read More »D’Angelo Russell makes for intriguing trade option for Bulls
As is the case with every summer, rumors have dominated the NBA world thus far, and the Finals just ended. From teams looking to blow it up to players aiming to move on, the entire NBA landscape is in a world of constant flux. And the Los Angeles Lakers are a part of that. While Bradley Beal and the Portland …
Read More »2023 Lakers draft prospect profile: Tosan Evbuomwan
Many would agree that the Los Angeles Lakers will need to pick up a guard or two this season. They will need to do so either as an upgrade or as a replacement for one or more of the guards on their roster who may leave in free agency. But make no mistake about it — the Lakers could also …
Read More »Nikola Jokić makes it back in time for horse racing after NBA Finals celebrations
Nikola Jokić traveled to his hometown in Serbia for a horse race on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokić made it back to Serbia for Sunday horse racing. The Denver Nuggets center arrived at the hippodrome in his northern Serbian hometown of Sombor to watch a harness race, according to the Associated Press. This seemed to be …
Read More »DiVincenzo expected to be too pricy for Dubs to retain
Donte DiVincenzo was a key Warriors addition for the 2022-23 NBA season, but there’s no guarantee he’ll be back with Golden State for a second campaign. The Warriors and rival NBA executives believe DiVincenzo will decline his $4.7 million player option for the 2023-24 season, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported Sunday, and their expectation is Golden State’s vital bench piece …
Read More »The 10 winningest men’s college basketball coaches
NCAA hoops history Bob Huggins leaves college basketball with 935 total wins in a long career. Does the former West Virginia coach sit where in the pantheon of college hoops coaches? Let’s take a look. 10. Cliff Ellis Victories: 830 9. John Calipari USAT Victories: 831 (still active) 8. Adolph Rupp Victories: 876 7. Dean Smith Victories: 879 6. Bob …
Read More »The Boston Celtics should pursue Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul
Though the decision will ultimately rest on his own shoulders if he ends up being cut by the Phoenix Suns, should the Boston Celtics consider pursuing veteran Suns floor general Chris Paul? The option to trade for CP3 remains, but even if it were just for his guaranteed salary, the return from Boston would likely not be worth the exchange. …
Read More »NBA’s all-time bench scorer, Lou Williams, announces retirement after 17 seasons
Long-time NBA guard Lou Williams, the all-time leading bench scorer in league history, announced his retirement Sunday after 17 seasons. Williams, 36, made the announcement in a YouTube video. In the video, Williams’ daughter narrates a letter she is writing that details the highs and lows of his career. “The time is now that you’ve chosen to announce your farewell, …
Read More »Lou Williams retires: Three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year calls it a career after 17 seasons with six teams
Getty Images Three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winner Lou Williams officially announced his retirement from the league on Sunday via a video narrated by his daughter that he released on social media. Williams didn’t play during the 2022-23 season, and last appeared in a game as a member of the Atlanta Hawks in April of 2022. He …
Read More »Dallas Mavericks ‘have interest’ in signing Celtics forward Grant Williams
As the NBA’s 2023 offseason begins to hit its stride, word of another potential suitor for the talents of reserve Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams emerges. According to new reporting from Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto, the Dallas Mavericks are the “latest team to have interest in Williams” in free agency. Scotto also notes that the Celtics are “expected to tender …
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