The Oklahoma City Thunder may be ready to move Russell Westbrook, and these five teams could get a deal done. In concert with Kawhi Leonard deciding to sign with them, the Los Angeles Clippers have also acquired Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder. That necessarily led to immediate questions about Russell Westbrook’s future with
Month: July 2019
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense against Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans on February 27, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 06: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second half of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2019 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 06, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bucks defeat the Celtics 113-101. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty
2:14 PM ET The San Antonio Spurs are signing free-agent forward Marcus Morris, his agency, Klutch Sports, announced via Instagram. According to The Athletic, Morris will receive a two-year, $20 million contract, with the second year being a player option. Morris was an unrestricted free agent after coming off a four-year, $20 million contract that
3:19 AM ET LAS VEGAS — Raptors head coach Nick Nurse says he understands why Kawhi Leonard decided to leave the team after winning an NBA championship, but admits being disappointed that Leonard and the rest of Toronto’s 2018-2019 roster won’t be able to try to defend their crown together next season. Leonard will join
Now that Paul George is gone to the Clippers, could the Oklahoma City Thunder trade their franchise star, Russell Westbrook, next? With Paul George now traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, there are some who believe that Russell Westbrook could be the next superstar out the door in Oklahoma City. Probably this summer. According to
SALT LAKE CITY, UT -APRIL 01: Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half of a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 01, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading
The newly-signed Malcolm Brogdon could make for an ideal running mate with Victor Oladipo, once the All-Star returns from a season-ending quad injury. The Indiana Pacers, of all teams, made one of the earliest splashes of free agency Sunday night, signing Malcolm Brogdon to a four-year, $85 million deal via sign-and-trade with the Milwaukee Bucks.
8:00 AM ET The third, and biggest, of the NBA’s summer leagues tips off Friday. Once again, the eyes of the NBA world cast their gaze upon Las Vegas, where all 30 NBA teams will be joined by national teams from China and Croatia to give you all the basketball you can handle over the
TORONTO, ONTARIO – JUNE 02: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Toronto Raptors in the second half during Game Two of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 02, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 2: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball against the Toronto Raptors during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 2, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user
From referee bias to illegitimate MVP votes to careless reporting, the Rockets are fed up with the entire NBA. Maybe it’s time for them to think about leaving? What does Roxit mean? Roxit is used as shorthand by those within the Houston Rockets organization who believe the franchise is often undervalued or overlooked by the
3:25 PM ET The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent center DeMarcus Cousins, and have brought back point guard Rajon Rondo on a two-year deal, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne. Agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports told ESPN that Cousins’ deal is worth $2.3 million. Cousins
He was meticulous about it, but in the end Kawhi Leonard will sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. The wait is over. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Kawhi Leonard has told the other teams in the running that he will sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. Those runners-up were, of course, the Toronto Raptors and
PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 16: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to an officials call during the second half of Game Two of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2019 NBA Playoffs Moda Center on April 16, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The Blazers won 114-94. NOTE TO
Kevin Durant has cut his list down to four teams. Will the Nets, Clippers, Knicks or Warriors end up signing the superstar wing? There’s a very strong chance that Kevin Durant won’t play a minute of basketball during the 2019-20 season. That isn’t stopping him from being one of the hottest targets in NBA free
4:42 AM ET Day 1 of the Las Vegas NBA summer league is in the books, and it was quite an entertaining one. These are the important notes I made in each game relative to the betting market, and how they can strengthen our betting process going forward. I also included a few of the
The battle for Kawhi Leonard is now being fought in the rap arena as rap legend Snoop Dogg is now recruiting Leonard to join his beloved Lakers. The battler for Kawhi Leonard has moved into the rap arena. Not long after it was reported that rap superstar and Toronto Raptors Ambassador Drake was going all
NBA Free Agency started six hours earlier than it has in years past in 2019, with a start time of 6 p.m. EST on June 30. And boy did it pay dividends for fans. Rather than staying up late or getting caught up on free agent happenings the first thing in the morning, fans were
11:52 PM ET Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Zion Williamson‘s first NBA show was a sellout. And it ended earlier than the fans wanted. The No. 1 overall draft pick by the New Orleans Pelicans didn’t keep his adoring new public waiting for his display of dunks and power. With tickets commanding more than $500
After one of the worst defensive seasons in history, the Chicago Sky are exceeding expectations in 2019 thanks to rapid improvement at that end. Before the start of this WNBA season, I speculated that a best-case scenario for the Chicago Sky in 2019 looked like: having a defense that gave up points per possession at
3:48 PM ET Terry Armstrong is joining the South East Melbourne Phoenix of the Australian National Basketball League, he told ESPN. Armstrong, the No. 40 prospect in the ESPN 2020 mock draft, will join projected No. 6 prospect RJ Hampton and No. 24 prospect LaMelo Ball as American teenagers who elected to spend their one-and-done
8:54 AM ET The bulk of free-agency money has been spent, but the transaction game never stops. A secondary market is now developing for players available via buyout and trade. With next summer’s free-agent class less deep, front offices expect trades to take center stage over the next 12 months. One name on everyone’s lips
TORONTO, CANADA – NOVEMBER 29: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors and Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors look on during the game on November 29, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting
12:13 AM ET While the NBA world was being turned upside-down during the first few days of free agency, the league was busy opening its summer league slate with three-day pit stops in Salt Lake City and Sacramento — the appetizers to the highly anticipated main course in Las Vegas. What have coaches, execs and
2:36 PM ET Marc J. Spears Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. confirmed to The Undefeated that he suffered a knee injury during a team scrimmage Wednesday. Porter will miss the Las Vegas Summer League but is expected to be back for training camp, a source told The Undefeated. He had been slated to make
TORONTO, CANADA – MAY 12: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers stretches before the game against the Toronto Raptors during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 12, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by
1:21 AM ET The Memphis Grizzlies do not intend to give forward Andre Iguodala a buyout before the season and are actively exploring the trade market for the former Finals MVP, league sources told ESPN. The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are among the teams with interest in Iguodala, according to sources. The Golden State
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!With those millions in writing,And All-Stars combining to give hope or fear!It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Seriously though, for junkies like us, the NBA offseason is basically the holidays. People always talk about how they can’t stand all the pressure, all the buildup for when
OAKLAND, CA – MARCH 5: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics and Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game on March 5, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting
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