The Memphis Grizzlies were interested in a major upgrade and pursued a number of options in a strategy that was a departure from their emphasis on the draft. "They tried really hard [on] OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges," said Adrian Wojnarowski. "I think those kind of wing players they felt could catapult them." The Grizzlies reportedly offered three future first round picks to … [Read more...] about Grizzlies Pursued Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby At Deadline
Knicks May Have Been ‘Other Team’ In On Kevin Durant Trade Talks
While the Phoenix Suns appear to have been the only team with a legitimate chance of trading for Kevin Durant at the trade deadline with what was described as "a covert one-team negotiation," Bill Simmons shared on his podcast that he believes the New York Knicks were also in on a possible deal to at least some extent. "I think the Knicks were the other team in this K.D. … [Read more...] about Knicks May Have Been ‘Other Team’ In On Kevin Durant Trade Talks
Mitchell Robinson Out Through All-Star Break
Mitchell Robinson will not return to the New York Knicks lineup until after the All-Star break, Tom Thibodeau confirmed on Friday. Robinson suffered a fractured right thumb in mid-January. … [Read more...] about Mitchell Robinson Out Through All-Star Break
Kyrie Irving Likely Would Have Ended Up With Lakers If Kevin Durant Talks With Nets Didn’t Unfold Slowly
The Brooklyn Nets dramatically pivoted from their intent on keeping Kevin Durant on the roster in the wake of the Kyrie Irving trade following conversations they had with him that he wanted a trade. Brian Windhorst of ESPN reports that the Nets very well may have traded Kyrie Irving to the Los Angeles Lakers had they known over the weekend that Durant would be traded by the … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving Likely Would Have Ended Up With Lakers If Kevin Durant Talks With Nets Didn’t Unfold Slowly
Suns Were Unwilling To Trade Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson For Kevin Durant Last Summer
When Kevin Durant was on the trade market last offseason, the Phoenix Suns were not prepared to include their pair of young wins in Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson in addition to a package of first round picks. But the transfer of ownership from Robert Sarver to Mat Ishbia changed the calculus for what the Suns were willing to risk to acquire Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. … [Read more...] about Suns Were Unwilling To Trade Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson For Kevin Durant Last Summer