Just in: The Lakers and Wizards are engaged on a trade that would send Russell Westbrook to L.A., sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Westbrook wants a move elsewhere and the Lakers are his preferred destination, sources said.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 29, 2021
The Lakers are near a deal to acquire Washington's Russell Westbrook for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and a 2021 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 29, 2021
TRADE: The Cleveland Cavaliers are acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves G Ricky Rubio, a 2022 second-round pick and cash for Taurean Prince, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 29, 2021
Rumor has been that the Cavs may deal Collin Sexton to OKC for a first round pick.Saint Pablo said:
Don't really get this
Wouldn't really get that either hahaLawHall88 said:Rumor has been that the Cavs may deal Collin Sexton to OKC for a first round pick.Saint Pablo said:
Don't really get this
I get OKC wanting to trade a pick. They have 3 first round picks and don't want to take on 3 guaranteed rookie salaries. As to fit, beats me.Saint Pablo said:Wouldn't really get that either hahaLawHall88 said:Rumor has been that the Cavs may deal Collin Sexton to OKC for a first round pick.Saint Pablo said:
Don't really get this
Yeah it is the fit I don't get....I saw something about them trying to move SGA to get the top pick and then they move for Sexton? I'd take SGA over Sexton 10 times out of 10.LawHall88 said:I get OKC wanting to trade a pick. They have 3 first round picks and don't want to take on 3 guaranteed rookie salaries. As to fit, beats me.Saint Pablo said:Wouldn't really get that either hahaLawHall88 said:Rumor has been that the Cavs may deal Collin Sexton to OKC for a first round pick.Saint Pablo said:
Don't really get this
Detroit is finalizing a trade to send C Mason Plumlee and the No. 37 pick to Charlotte for the No. 57 pick, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 29, 2021
The Dallas Mavericks are finalizing trading G/F Josh Richardson to the Boston Celtics, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Richardson is exercising his $11.6 million player option for the 2021-22 season for the deal.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 31, 2021
HummingbirdSaltalamacchia said:Detroit is finalizing a trade to send C Mason Plumlee and the No. 37 pick to Charlotte for the No. 57 pick, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 29, 2021
I don't know Detroit's cap situation but clearly just a salary dump
Rumors that Melo, DeRozan, and Rudy Gay will take tiny 1-y deals to chase a ring with the Lakers.HummingbirdSaltalamacchia said:
Man, the talk the last couple days has been Hield or maybe Derozan, then this blows up in the last 20 minutes. Wonder what the Wiz are going to do with Beal now.
HummingbirdSaltalamacchia said:The Dallas Mavericks are finalizing trading G/F Josh Richardson to the Boston Celtics, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Richardson is exercising his $11.6 million player option for the 2021-22 season for the deal.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 31, 2021
Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul is declining his $44.2 million player option for the 2021-22 season and becoming an unrestricted free agent, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 1, 2021
Kawhi Leonard has declined his $36M player option for next season and becomes a free agent, per source. Now, the expectation is that Leonard will negotiate a new deal to stay with Clippers. @ChrisBHaynes first on declining option.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 1, 2021
Lowry's long been intrigued with joining Heat star Jimmy Butler and the Miami organization, and now Miami's maneuvered to have two key elements of a possible sign-and-trade package – Goran Dragic and Precious Achiuwa -- to offer Raptors once talks can ensue at 6 PM, per sources. https://t.co/MrpMhhB7aJ
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 2, 2021
Enzo The Baker said:
NOLA is screwed. They arent going to have a PG, and if they get one, it will be the from the bottom of the heap. Hope it was worth giving up all of those picks to clear out cap space, Griff.
Iowaggie said:
They could overpay for Dinwiddie, which makes more sense for the Pelicans than Lowry does.
They could always go the route of Derrick Rose.
“Caruso is expected to field multiple offers at or above the full mid-level exception of $9.5 million per season, as could Horton-Tucker.”
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) August 2, 2021
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Steph Curry and the Warriors “will soon be agreeing” to a four-year extension worth $215 million, per @TheSteinLine pic.twitter.com/5WWK1SBZS2
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 2, 2021
I'm told the Hornets, Pelicans and Bulls have discussed a three-team deal that sends Devonte Graham to the New Orleans, Lonzo Ball to the Chicago and Lauri Markkanen to Charlotte.
— Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) August 2, 2021
Report: Rudy Gay is thought to be leaning towards the Los Angeles Lakers https://t.co/lnnJVIDZKj
— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) August 2, 2021
Iowaggie said:Report: Rudy Gay is thought to be leaning towards the Los Angeles Lakers https://t.co/lnnJVIDZKj
— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) August 2, 2021
Lonzo Ball has agreed to a four-year, $85 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul tells @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 2, 2021
Free agent Mike Conley Jr. has agreed to a three-year, $68 million deal to return to the Utah Jazz, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 2, 2021
Free agent Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 2, 2021
Bulls and Lonzo really hit it off during the 180 seconds they got to know each other and quickly agreed to a deal. https://t.co/M2ykSZx0xS
— John Hollinger (@johnhollinger) August 2, 2021
Breaking: Five-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler is expected to agree to a maximum contract extension with the Miami Heat when the league year opens on Aug. 6, sources tell me and @JonKrawczynski.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 2, 2021
Oh no Dallas, what you doinSaint Pablo said:Free agent Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 2, 2021
Shams killing woj lmao #FreeAgency pic.twitter.com/NF7oIdnkoj
— Free Agency LakersvsHaters (@LakersvHaters) August 2, 2021