Kevin Durant is one of the biggest names of the offseason following reports that the Suns‘ 36-year-old star has likely played his last game in Phoenix. With that in mind, Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin broke down six 2025 playoff teams, what their fit with Durant would look like, and what they could offer as a trade return for the Suns. The first destination Rankin looked at … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Durant, Lakers, Kings Draft
Thunder Notes: Williams, Postseason Experience, Sanders, SGA
Named to the All-NBA Third Team last week, Thunder forward Jalen Williams delivered an offensive gem in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday. He posted a postseason career-high 34 points in the 128-126 victory over the Timberwolves, giving OKC a commanding 3-1 series lead. Williams went 13-of-24 from the field, including 6-of-9 from 3-point range. He had 13 points … [Read more...] about Thunder Notes: Williams, Postseason Experience, Sanders, SGA
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named Western Conference Finals MVP
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was unanimously named the Most Valuable Player of the Western Conference Finals following Wednesday’s series win over Minnesota, earning all nine votes from a panel of media members (Twitter link). Gilgeous-Alexander, who was also the NBA’s regular season MVP for 2024/25, averaged 31.4 points, 8.2 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.8 steals in … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named Western Conference Finals MVP
Pistons Have Interest In Naz Reid, Myles Turner
The Pistons are “known to covet” a big man who can space the floor, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, who reports in his latest Substack article (subscription required) that the team is said to have interest in both Naz Reid and Myles Turner. Reid followed up his Sixth Man of the Year campaign in 2023/24 with another strong season for the Timberwolves in ’24/25, … [Read more...] about Pistons Have Interest In Naz Reid, Myles Turner
Magic Viewed As Possible Suitor For Nickeil Alexander-Walker
There are “rumbles in circulation” that the Magic are a team to watch as a suitor for free agent guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker this offseason, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). Alexander-Walker, who was traded from Utah to Minnesota at the 2023 deadline as part of a bigger three-team deal, has emerged as a reliable rotation player for the Timberwolves over … [Read more...] about Magic Viewed As Possible Suitor For Nickeil Alexander-Walker