The Lakers and the Thunder are trying to finalize a deal sending Kemba Walker to LA in return for a deal surrounding their first round pick this season and Kyle Kuzma.
BREAKING: Bam Adebayo is being sent to Brooklyn in a massive three team trade which results in Ben Simmons heading to Utah and Donovan Mitchell finding a new home in Miami, per
@ShamsCharania
BREAKING: After acquiring Patrick Beverly from Utah, the Lakers plan to trade Russell Westbrook to the Timberwolves for D’Angelo Russell, per
@ShamsCharania
BREAKING: Lakers are finalising a trade to send Kyle Kuzma, Alex Caruso, Talen Horton-Tucker and a 2024 first round pick to the San Antonio Spurs for DeMar DeRozan and Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN.
Brandon Ingram has requested a trade from New Orleans. The three teams Ingram has as an ideal landing spot would be Washington, Golden State, and Sacramento, per
@ShamsCharania
and The Athletic
Bradley Beal heard that a few teams would be interested in him next offseason.
“I been heard Charlotte, Boston, Miami, and Golden State. Preferably, if I had to choose one, I think I’d go with Boston”
(h/t)
@ZachLowe_NBA
Jimmy Butler plans to request a trade this upcoming off-season.
“After this lackluster stretch of poor performances from Butler and then Heat, he plans to leave behind all the so called “irritable chemistry” and find a new home somewhere else.”
-
@ShamsCharania
and The Athletic
The Miami Heat offered Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Kendrick Nunn, and 4 unprotected first round picks for Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The Sixers declined.
BREAKING: The Celtics and Spurs are very engaged in trade talks revolving around Dejounte Murray. The deal would most likely include Tristian Thompson, Romeo Langford, Grant Williams, and one or more first-round picks, sources tell the Athletic.
Kawhi Leonard and the Warriors have mutually agreed on a 4 year $144m contract. This will be announced on either Tuesday or Wednesday, sources tell ESPN.
NBA Scouts believe Eric Bledsoe is a top 5 PG in the league.
“He has good physicality, great strength, and he can lead a team. There are only a few players in the league you can say this about, but he [Bledsoe] is one of those people”
-Anonymous NBA Insider
BREAKING: DeMar Derozan has verbally agreed to sign a 2 year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The contract will officially be signed after Free Agency opens up tomorrow at 6 P.M. EST. Sources tell
@TheAthletic
👀🍿
"I should never be compared to Kobe Bryant. He is far better than me currently. Give me another year or two and I think I can be in that conversation."
-Devin Booker on the Kobe Bryant comparisons
BREAKING: Bradley Beal has officially requested a trade from the Washington Wizards
His preferred destinations are the Celtics, Warriors and Heat
He plans to speak to the media later on today at 9pm
👀👀🍿
Donovan Mitchell is formally requesting a trade from Utah.
"I've just heard it's official now. His favored destinations include Boston, Philly, and Brooklyn, but I've been told he prefers Boston over any other team."
-
@wojespn
Joe Harris has officially demanded a trade from the nets.
“He [Finney-Smith] and I played against each other a lot in college since we were both of the Virginia teams - we did not get along well. I cannot play with him ever, not even anything can change that.”
-Joe Harris
Bleacher Report: Daryl Morey is sitting on a "genius" counter offer to present to Boston if Simmons-for-Brown talks cool.
It's widely understood that Morey will offer Simmons and Georges Niang in exchange for Jayson Tatum, a deal which Morey believes Boston "cannot refuse."
Bradley Beal has officially requested a trade, and his preferred destinations are the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors, sources the the Athletic.
The Wizards and the Thunder are trying to finalize a deal sending Kemba Walker to Washington in return for a deal surrounding a first round pick and Kyle Kuzma.
Nets Superstar James Harden has his eyes set on the Lakers if he requests a trade.
"I've been hearing talks of a possible trade request with Harden in the recent weeks. It is speculated that the Lakers would be at the top of his future destination list."
-
@ShamsCharania
The Lakers and Raptors have had major talks of a blockbuster deal this off-season. It is rumored to include Fred Vanvleet, Gary Trent Jr, and OG Anunoby for a return of Westbrook, and possibly Anthony Davis.
"It could be one of the biggest trades in recent years"
-
@BillSimmons
The Sixers are reportedly trying to use Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid in the same trade to get an entirely new duo or even trio. One team mentioned was the Miami Heat with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro, sources tell
@ChrisBHaynes
and Yahoo Sports👀🍿
Chris Paul is expected to test his value this off-season. “A lot of teams have interest in him [Paul] for this off-season. I could very easily see him on another team next season,” sources tell
@ChrisBHaynes
and
@YahooSports
Report: The Sixers offered the Blazers Ben Simmons, a 2022 unprotected first round pick, and a 2024 unprotected first round pick for Damian Lillard and a 2022 second round pick. The Blazers declined.
“For the Rockets, it’s believed Kevin Porter Jr. may want out. He and 2nd overall pick Jalen Green have already caused drama within the team.” 👀🍿
(via
@JakeLFischer
)
Chris Paul is expected to test his value this off-season. “A lot of teams have interest in him [Paul] for this off-season. I could very easily see him on another team next season,” sources tell
@ChrisBHaynes
and
@YahooSports
The Lakers and the Thunder are trying to finalize a deal sending Kemba Walker to LA in return for a deal surrounding their first round pick this season and Kyle Kuzma.
Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Suns have had talks about a possible trade with the recent outlash of Deandre Ayton. Sources say Devin Booker spent last weekend showing Jackson around Phoenix.
“It’s clear they want him [Jackson] in orange.”
Per
@TheSteinLine
and The Athletic
The Nets and Timberwolves are nearing an agreement on a blockbuster Kevin Durant trade.
Trade details:
Nets:
Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Naz Reid, 2023, 2025, 2027 frps
Timberwolves:
Kevin Durant, Seth Curry
(per
@TheAthletic
)
BREAKING: Kyrie Irving and Seth Curry have been traded to the Toronto Raptors for Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Gary Trent Jr, and an unprotected first round pick, per
@ShamsCharania
🔥🔥
The Los Angeles Lakers are planning to give Dennis Schröder a 4 yr/ $120M extension, sources tell
@YahooSports
“We believe he’s our point guard next to Lebron, AD, and Drummond long term” Lakers president Jeanie Buss said.
Spurs Point Guard Patty Mills is very interested in joining the Boston Celtics this off-season.
“He would love to play in green, especially with Udoka as the new coach”
-sources tell
@YahooSports
BREAKING: Rudy Gobert is being sent to Boston in a massive 3 team trade where Jarrett Allen is being send to Minnesota and Al Horford plus assets and draft capital is being sent to Cleveland 🤯🤯
(per
@ChrisBHaynes
)
The Hornets are expected to sign LiAngelo Ball and name him to their summer league roster, per
@rodboone
He also added these will be the first two brothers to ever play in the NBA at the same time.
James Harden on the Kyrie Irving situation:
“When they asked me, I voted to trade him [Irving] for Simmons, but I guess it was just me that actually wanted do it.”
(via)
@ShamsCharania
and
@TheAthletic
The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets are trying to agree on a double sign and trade with Spencer Dinwiddie going to Boston and Evan Fournier heading to Brooklyn, per The Athletic.
Eric Bledsoe is "insanely happy" about the Pelicans trading him after getting the Woj tweet notification.
"I was with him when he got the notification. He looked very happy, and he jokingly said how they're going to make the finals this next year." 💀😂
-
@ChrisBHaynes