Heading into the start of free agency, rival teams view the Hawks as the favorites to land Nickeil Alexander-Walker, likely in a sign-and-trade with the Timberwolves, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). This echoes a report on Sunday from Grant Afseth of RG. Atlanta would be able to absorb Alexander-Walker’s new salary into the $25.3MM … [Read more...] about Hawks Considered Favorites For Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Fischer’s Latest: Yabusele, Kornet, Lopez, Hornets, Wolves, D. Robinson
The Spurs weren’t successful in their attempt to trade for Kristaps Porzingis, who was ultimately sent from Boston to Atlanta, but they remain active in their pursuit of another big man, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Fischer echoes a recent report from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype that San Antonio is eyeing Guerschon Yabusele. “Multiple well-placed … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Yabusele, Kornet, Lopez, Hornets, Wolves, D. Robinson
And-Ones: Achilles Injuries, Draft, Cap Room, Z. Smith
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league is looking into the upswing in Achilles tendon injuries, writes Tim Reynolds Of The Associated Press. This season alone saw Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers), James Wiseman (Pacers), Isaiah Jackson (Pacers), Dejounte Murray (Pelicans), Dru Smith (Heat), Jayson Tatum (Celtics), and Damian Lillard (Bucks) suffers Achilles tears. Nuggets 2024 … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Achilles Injuries, Draft, Cap Room, Z. Smith
Lakers To Acquire No. 36 Pick Adou Thiero
The Lakers have agreed to acquire the No. 36 overall pick in the draft from Minnesota and used it to select Arkansas forward Adou Thiero, per Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The 36th pick has changed hands in multiple deals that aren’t yet official, from the Nets to the Suns to the Timberwolves and now to the Lakers. Minnesota is moving down to No. 45 as part of this … [Read more...] about Lakers To Acquire No. 36 Pick Adou Thiero
Draft Notes: Second-Round Mocks, Round-One Winners, Trades
With round one of the 2025 NBA draft in the books, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo look ahead to what to expect on day two on Thursday, sharing an updated 29-pick mock draft covering the second round. ESPN’s duo is projecting the Timberwolves to kick off the evening by nabbing Saint Joseph’s forward Rasheer Fleming at No. 31, with Stanford big man Maxime Raynaud going to … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Second-Round Mocks, Round-One Winners, Trades