Новости за 22.06.2023

Via the LA Times: The Clippers and Knicks have had conversations about a potential trade for wing Paul George, according to people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, talks that were initiated by New York. Though George was an All-Star forward as recently as February, multiple league insiders … Continue reading "NBA trade discussions involving Paul George"

Via the New Orleans Times-Picayune: This year, there is more uncertainty about whom the Pelicans will take in the first round. They have the 14th selection in Thursday’s draft. Earlier this week, the Pelicans came up with a list of players their front office and scouts liked. The names were in double digits. In the … Continue reading "On the Pelicans and the 2023 NBA Draft"

Via the Houston Chronicle: Our long near-month wait between the lottery and the 2023 NBA draft has nearly come to an end, and as draft night approaches, the Houston Rockets will look to take their first steps in what could be a roster overhaul before the start of the 2023-24 season. We have a general … Continue reading "On the Rockets and the 2023 NBA Draft"

Via the NY Post: In the Knicks’ quest to build upon last year’s strong season, they are targeting stars to complement Jalen Brunson, and one such player they are interested in is Paul George. The Knicks have had contact with the Clippers about the 33-year-old wing, according to multiple reports, although it is uncertain if … Continue reading "Should the Knicks pursue Paul George?"

Via ESPN.com: Three-time All-Star forward Khris Middleton has declined his $40 million player option with the Milwaukee Bucks to become a free agent, his agents Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday night. A return to the Bucks on a new deal remains a possibility.

Via the Salt Lake Tribune: The NBA draft is here. And the Utah Jazz will be big players in how it unfolds. A year after having zero picks in the draft, the Jazz have three in the first round this time, at Nos. 9, 16, and 28. At least for now. Naturally, this became the … Continue reading "On the Jazz and the 2023 NBA Draft"

Via the Bay Area News Group: In November 2020, the Warriors drafted James Wiseman with the No. 2 overall draft pick, their highest pick since they took Mike Dunleavy Jr. third overall out of Duke in 2002. Three years later, though, Wiseman is no longer with the team, and Dunleavy, despite once being made scapegoat … Continue reading "On the Warriors and the NBA Draft"

Via Boston.com: The Celtics are reportedly adding another top talent to their frontcourt next to Jayson Tatum. According to ESPN and the Boston Globe, the Celtics are finalizing a deal and acquiring forward Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards in a three-team swap also featuring the Memphis Grizzlies. As part of the reported deal, longtime … Continue reading "On the Celtics and Kristaps Porzingis"

Via ESPN.com: The Washington Wizards are completing a three-way deal with the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies that will send Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies, Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics and Tyus Jones to the Wizards, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Grizzlies are sending the No. 25 pick on Thursday night and a 2024 … Continue reading "Three-team trade will reportedly send Kristaps Porzingis to Celtics, Marcus Smart to Grizzlies"

The Los Angeles Lakers announced today the team’s 2023-24 preseason schedule, presented by Delta Air Lines. The slate is highlighted by two home games at Crypto.com Arena, as well as contests in Las Vegas and Greater Palm Springs. Los Angeles will open the preseason on the road at Golden State on Oct. 7 at Chase … Continue reading "2023-24 Lakers preseason game schedule"

Via the LA Times: The Clippers are deep in negotiations to make their first roster alterations ahead of the next NBA season. By Wednesday afternoon, the team remained in discussions toward a three-team trade that, if completed, would send the expiring contract of forward Marcus Morris Sr., the former starter who had lost his rotation … Continue reading "Rumor: Clippers, Wizards and Celtics trade discussion"