Chatter around the NBA suggests the Pacers are engaged in trade talks with multiple teams about fourth-year wing Bennedict Mathurin and appear likely to move him before next Thursday’s deadline, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Reporting earlier in the month indicated that the Pacers had spoken to the Pelicans about a possible Mathurin deal, but it sounds like New … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Mathurin, Murray, Olynyk, Blazers, Nuggets
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Scotto’s Latest: Celtics, Simons, Boucher, Wolves, Knicks, More
Avoiding the luxury tax this season isn’t necessarily a top priority for the Celtics, who have conveyed to rival teams that they’re not looking to attach a first-round pick to Anfernee Simons‘ expiring $27.7MM contract in a cost-cutting move, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Presumably, the Celtics would remain open to the idea of moving Simons and draft compensation for a … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Celtics, Simons, Boucher, Wolves, Knicks, More
Knicks are already being forced to move on from a promising trade target
The Knicks apparently have interest in acquiring Yves Missi, but the most recent reports guarantee they can't afford him. … [Read more...] about Knicks are already being forced to move on from a promising trade target
Karl-Anthony Towns On Bench As Knicks Close Games, Raising Questions On Long-Term Fit
The New York Knicks are winning games again, but Karl-Anthony Towns has watched crucial fourth-quarter stretches from the bench during the three-game streak. The five-time All-Star's diminished role raises serious questions about his fit with the organization just months after the franchise acquired him as a championship centerpiece. New York defeated the Sacramento Kings … [Read more...] about Karl-Anthony Towns On Bench As Knicks Close Games, Raising Questions On Long-Term Fit
Dennis Schroder Could See Himself With the Nets Long-Term
Dennis Schroder, guard for the Brooklyn Nets, has aspirations to be with the team long-term. He will be a free agent next summer, but that has not deterred the veteran from seeing himself in a Nets jersey for the long haul. “When I first got traded here, they texted my mom, texted my wife, sent them flowers. I love things like that. My teammates from the first day were talking … [Read more...] about Dennis Schroder Could See Himself With the Nets Long-Term