Versatile Nets forward Cameron Johnson has been the subject of trade interest from multiple contenders this season. Per Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer (Video link), the Thunder now number among the title hopefuls being linked to Johnson as a possible destination. “I have heard Cam Johnson potentially having interest from OKC,” Fischer said. Across 26 contests for the chippy … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Johnson, Thunder Picks, Beal, Cavaliers
New York Notes: Towns, Achiuwa, Claxton, Fernandez
Karl-Anthony Towns was outstanding in his return to Minnesota Thursday night, and the Knicks look like the clear winners of the trade that shook up the NBA just before the start of training camp, writes Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. Towns, one of the top players in Timberwolves history, was sent to New York in a three-team deal to get the Wolves out from under his pricey … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Towns, Achiuwa, Claxton, Fernandez
Fischer: Valanicunas Among Several Centers On Trade Block
Jonas Valanciunas of the Wizards may be the most “attainable” and desirable trade candidate among centers this season, but he’s certainly not the only big man who could be on the move prior to the February 6 deadline, league sources tell Jake Fischer (Substack link via The Stein Line). According to Fischer, several teams are looking for help in the middle, including the Lakers, … [Read more...] about Fischer: Valanicunas Among Several Centers On Trade Block
Knicks Notes: Randle, DiVincenzo, Finch, Towns
The Knicks and the Timberwolves are set to play each other on Thursday night for the first time since making a blockbuster deal that sent long-time Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. Former Knick Julius Randle was a part of that deal after spending five seasons with New York — it was the best stretch of his career, as he averaged 22.6 points per game and made three … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Randle, DiVincenzo, Finch, Towns
Dennis Smith Jr. Signing G League Contract
Free agent point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is signing a G League contract ahead of this week’s Winter Showcase in Orlando, sources tell Jake Fischer (Twitter link). It’s not yet clear which team Smith will land with, but Marc Stein notes (via Twitter) that the Mexico City Capitanes and Long Island Nets are at the top of the NBAGL’s waiver order, meaning they’ll have first dibs … [Read more...] about Dennis Smith Jr. Signing G League Contract