Moving Zach LaVine‘s maximum-salary contract without attaching a draft pick as a sweetener could be a challenge for the Kings, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, who suggests that Sacramento general manager Scott Perry views the team’s draft assets as a valuable part of a potential rebuild and isn’t inclined to move them. With that in mind, Amick suggests there’s a “very … [Read more...] about Western Rumors: Kings, Wolves, White, Mavs, Murphy, Kuminga
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Two young Pelicans are forcing the front office’s hand
The New Orleans are facing a tough decision to either move forward with a veteran-focused rotation or make a trade to commit to the youth movement. … [Read more...] about Two young Pelicans are forcing the front office’s hand
Stein’s Latest: Mavs, Davis, Bulls, Kuminga, CP3, Pelicans
Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has begun gathering information on possible candidates to run the team’s front office on a permanent basis following last month’s ouster of Nico Harrison, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, according to Stein, Dumont is in no rush to complete that search process and is content with the idea of taking a committee … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Mavs, Davis, Bulls, Kuminga, CP3, Pelicans
Knicks To Pursue Jose Alvarado If Made Available
The New York Knicks are looking for backcourt depth heading into trade season. New York would like another point guard for their rotation. One player the Knicks have their eyes on is Jose Alvarado of the New Orleans Pelicans. There isn't an indication that New Orleans is looking to trade Alvarado just yet. However, the Pelicans are known to be open to listening to offers for … [Read more...] about Knicks To Pursue Jose Alvarado If Made Available
The Pelicans have a game-changing asset hiding in plain sight
The Pelicans may have one of the NBA’s most underrated trade assets, in gritty guard contenders will love. … [Read more...] about The Pelicans have a game-changing asset hiding in plain sight
