2:08 pm: ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed during an appearance on NBA Today that Durant has no desire to rejoin the Warriors (Twitter video link). According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 (Twitter link), it’s now “highly unlikely” that Durant will be traded to Golden State. Confirming that Durant wants to stay in Phoenix, Gambadoro says there was momentum toward a … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant ‘Highly Unlikely’ To Be Traded To Warriors
Pelicans Trade Daniel Theis, Second-Round Pick To Thunder
3:21 pm: The trade is official, according to a press release from the Thunder, who sent out cash considerations in exchange for Theis and either New Orleans’ or Orlando’s 2031 second-round pick (whichever is least favorable). 1:01 pm: The Pelicans are trading center Daniel Theis to the Thunder along with draft compensation, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter … [Read more...] about Pelicans Trade Daniel Theis, Second-Round Pick To Thunder
Cavaliers, Hawks Have Discussed Hunter, LeVert
The Cavaliers have expressed interest in Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter, multiple sources tell Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscriber link), confirming a report from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. According to Fedor, the Cavs’ talks with Atlanta have centered around swingman Caris LeVert. Due to the difference between Hunter’s current cap hit ($21.7MM) and LeVert’s ($16.6MM), … [Read more...] about Cavaliers, Hawks Have Discussed Hunter, LeVert
Begley’s Latest: Knicks, Theis, Sims, Nets, Brogdon, Cavs, Raptors
Confirming that the Knicks have inquired on Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas and Sixers big man Guerschon Yabusele, Ian Begley of SNY.tv adds Pelicans veteran Daniel Theis to the list of bigs New York has checked in on. As Begley writes, the Knicks may turn out not to need another center if Mitchell Robinson is able to return in February and stays healthy. But Robinson was only … [Read more...] about Begley’s Latest: Knicks, Theis, Sims, Nets, Brogdon, Cavs, Raptors
Pelicans Rumors: Ingram, Hawks, Tax, Theis, Green, Robinson-Earl, Boston
The Hawks are among the teams who’ve called the Pelicans to gauge the price tag on forward Brandon Ingram, league sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Atlanta’s interest in Ingram was previously reported by The Stein Line. Ingram, who has a 15 percent trade kicker unless he chooses to waive it, will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. Ingram has been out since … [Read more...] about Pelicans Rumors: Ingram, Hawks, Tax, Theis, Green, Robinson-Earl, Boston