Marc Stein: More on this topic: Dallas is now regarded as a leading suitor for D’Angelo Russell, sources tell @TheSteinLine . The Mavs can make a free agent run at Russell because Kyrie Irving’s new deal has a lower Year 1 salary than his $43M player option.Source: x.com More on this storyline The Mavs are expected to open up the $5.7 million taxpayer midlevel … [Read more...] about Mavericks a leading suitor for D’Angelo Russell
Miami Heat have ‘legitimate interest’ in Jonathan Kuminga
The Miami Heat missed out on Durant and have legitimate Jonathan Kuminga interest, per league sources, among others expected to explore the idea as the market materializes. The Brooklyn Nets loom as a possible offer sheet team, but did use a chunk of their cap space in a Tuesday night trade.Source: New York Times What’s the buzz on Twitter? Anthony Slater … [Read more...] about Miami Heat have ‘legitimate interest’ in Jonathan Kuminga
Mikal Bridges, Mitchell Robinson on trade block?
Frank Isola: One of the reasons Mikal Bridges’ name has surfaced in trade discussions, according to several team executives. Mitchell Robinson is another player being discussed. Stefan Bondy: Mikal Bridges is now eligible to sign an extension. The max is 4 years, $156 million.Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA Turning Mikal Bridges, … [Read more...] about Mikal Bridges, Mitchell Robinson on trade block?
Knicks interviewing Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for team’s head coaching job
Shams Charania: The New York Knicks are interviewing Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for the team’s head coaching job, sources tell ESPN. Now three candidates – Nori and two former head coaches Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins – have done formal interviews for the Knicks’ vacancy. … [Read more...] about Knicks interviewing Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for team’s head coaching job
Ime Udoka badly wanted Kevin Durant in Houston
Initially, Rafael Stone and the Rockets organization made public and private commitments to their developing young core. They emphasized that trading away these promising players for a superstar was not part of their strategy. However, circumstances shifted in recent weeks, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “I believe he wanted to have his young team grow, but something … [Read more...] about Ime Udoka badly wanted Kevin Durant in Houston