Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, who was once expected to be the long-term co-star alongside Luka Doncic in Dallas, was adamant that there is “no ill will” about their tenure with the Mavericks not going as planned as he prepares to face his former team in the NBA Finals. The Mavs made a blockbuster trade to acquire Porzingis from the New York Knicks in January 2019, … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis: There is ‘no ill will’ toward Mavericks
Pistons to pursue Nicolas Claxton and Malik Monk?
James L. Edwards III: As for other realistic free-agent options, I think Detroit goes heavily after the likes of Malik Monk, Nic Claxton and Gary Harris. Monk feels like someone the Pistons will heavily prioritize due to the team’s need for legitimate 3-point shooting and off-the-dribble shot creation. Claxton would address the rim protection woes. Harris, despite usually … [Read more...] about Pistons to pursue Nicolas Claxton and Malik Monk?
Kyrie Irving, Kristaps Porzingis were nearly traded for each other in 2019 deal between Celtics, Knicks
But come late January, when New York’s front office began to quietly pursue deals to move on from Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics and Knicks even held tangible dialogue about swapping Kyrie Irving for the 7-2 sharpshooter, league sources told Yahoo Sports, before the Mavericks swooped in and sent a package headlined by two first-round picks to New York.Source: Yahoo! … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving, Kristaps Porzingis were nearly traded for each other in 2019 deal between Celtics, Knicks
Rockets talking with Nets, Grizzlies about No. 3 pick
Evan Sidery: The Rockets have been in trade talks with the Nets and Grizzlies about the No. 3 overall pick, per @KevinOConnorNBA (m.youtube.com/watch?v=21ZcY-…). Houston is seeking Mikal Bridges while Memphis covets Donovan Clingan. pic.twitter.com/Jh7zZFcNMu … [Read more...] about Rockets talking with Nets, Grizzlies about No. 3 pick
Tom Thibodeau expected to get contract extension soon?
League sources say that Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau should be viewed as a virtual certainty to score a contract extension this off-season “at the market rate,” which translates to an annual wage of at least $10 million, after New York’s run to the brink of the Eastern Conference finals with one of the league’s longest injury lists in a postseason wracked with injuries. … [Read more...] about Tom Thibodeau expected to get contract extension soon?