Daily Archives: June 30, 2024

FA/Trade Rumors: Okoro, Pistons, Lakers, Lopez, Grant, Knicks

The Pistons are a rival suitor to keep an eye on for Cavaliers free agent forward Isaac Okoro, reports Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscriber link). As Fedor explains, Okoro’s former coach J.B. Bickerstaff is being hired as the Pistons’ new head coach, and the rebuilding squad could afford to be more patient than Cleveland in developing the wing into more …

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Report: C’s re-sign Neemias Queta to multi-year contract

Report: C’s re-sign Neemias Queta to multi-year contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics acted swiftly to shore up their frontcourt when the NBA free agency period began Sunday evening. Shortly after reportedly re-signing center Luke Kornet to a one-year contract, the C’s brought back reserve big man Neemias Queta to a multi-year deal, per Shams Charania …

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Lakers Trade Rumors: Brook Lopez ‘primary’ trade target

The Lakers’ have already seen two big inflection points before the start of free agency. One was D’Angelo Russell opting into his contract and the other was LeBron James opting out of his deal, but being open to a discount in order to open up the full mid-level exception. With those two moves, the team suddenly has a lot of …

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Klay Thompson plans to have discussions with Sixers, several other teams, report says

Klay Thompson plans to have discussions with Sixers, several other teams, report says originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia To no one’s surprise, the Sixers are reportedly in the conversation for another potential big-name pickup. Minutes after the official start of NBA free agency negotiations Sunday night, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Klay Thompson “plans to have discussions with the …

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NBA Micro-Movie: 2012 Finals – Game 1

The 2012 Finals have begun! Watch the highlights from game one of the Heat vs Thunder series in our Mini-Movie format. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRREYZxwC2k Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Report: Warriors could shift to LaVine or Ingram trade after PG13 pursuit

Report: Warriors could shift to LaVine or Ingram trade after PG13 pursuit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors appear to have their sights set on other potential trade targets after coming up short in their reported pursuit of Paul George. After George reportedly opted out of his $48.7 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday …

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Lakers Eye Bucks’ Brook Lopez amid LeBron James, Klay Thompson Buzz

As the Los Angeles Lakers explore ways to improve talent around stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis this offseason, a trade for a veteran center is reportedly under consideration. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, in addition to pursuing Klay Thompson in free agency, the Lakers “have an eye on trading for” Milwaukee Bucks big man Brook Lopez. This …

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Source: Mavericks will heavily pursue Klay in free agency

Source: Mavericks will heavily pursue Klay in free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In the hours before NBA free agency officially opens, the pursuit of Klay Thompson is heating up, with three teams racing to lure him away from the Warriors. Both Los Angeles teams, the Clippers and Lakers, are exploring paths to Thompson, who will go …

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Kevin Durant’s Top 30 Plays of His NBA Career

On his 30th birthday, check out the top 30 career plays from Kevin Durant! Subscribe to the NBA: http://bit.ly/2rCglzY For news, … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0cKk6Vhyws Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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NBA free agency: Pacers, Obi Toppin agree to $60 million deal after Eastern Conference finals trip, per report

Getty Images The Indiana Pacers and forward Obi Toppin have agreed to a four-year, $60 million deal, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. While Toppin was going to be an unrestricted free agent, the two sides were able to get their business done early thanks to a new rule in the collective bargaining agreement that allows teams to negotiate with their own free …

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Report: LeBron open to pay cut if Lakers pursue vets like Klay

Report: LeBron open to pay cut if Lakers pursue vets like Klay originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LeBron James appears to be approaching his next Los Angeles Lakers contract with the team’s roster needs in mind. James, who is an unrestricted free agent after opting out of his $51.4 million contract for the 2024-25 NBA season, reportedly has …

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Paul George free agency landing spots: Where 76ers, Clippers and Magic stack up, plus potential mystery teams

Paul George is a bit of a throwback. It’s been half-a-decade since the NBA has seen a true superstar free agent. Kyrie Irving was nominally available last offseason, but quickly re-signed, and James Harden opted in rather than exploring the market last summer. The 2022 offseason had a superstar hiding in plain sight, but none of knew what Jalen Brunson …

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Free agency 2024: Patrick Williams for $90M? Bulls get restricted free agency right, but it does come at a cost

The Chicago Bulls have reportedly come to terms with restricted free agent forward Patrick Williams on a five-year contract worth $90 million, with the final year being a player option. This is a quality piece of business for the Bulls, who are locking up a 22-year-old two-way wing, who can play both forward spots, provide quality defense and is sporting …

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These 2 Illinois basketball players will get their NBA shot after signing as free agents

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA;Illinois Fighting Illini forward Marcus Domask (3) dribbles the ball against Connecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports PEORIA — Two members of the Illinois basketball team signed NBA Exhibit-10 contracts on Sunday. Former Missouri …

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Ranking Warriors’ pressing NBA free agency needs by position

Ranking Warriors’ pressing NBA free agency needs by position originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area From the outside looking in, the Warriors are stepping into Sunday’s opening of NBA free agency having already taken two steps back between their Paul-George-Klay-Thompson quandary that might become a real problem for the front office. In either case of the Warriors trading or …

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