Bulls Sign Nikola Vucevic To Three-Year Extension
2023/06/bulls-nikola-vucevic-nearing-three-year-extension.htmlThat trade netted Orlando a pair of lottery picks - Franz Wagner and Jett Howard - in addition to young center Wendell Carter.
Fischer’s Latest: Jazz, Cavs, Wolves, DiVincenzo, Gallinari, More
2023/06/fischers-latest-jazz-cavs-wolves-divincenzo-gallinari-more.htmlThe Jazz still project to have cap room available, especially if Jordan Clarkson doesn't remain with the team, but after adding Collins to a frontcourt that now features Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, and lottery pick Taylor Hendricks, it's hard to see them spending big on another forward or center, Fischer observes.
Cronin: Blazers Remain Committed To Building Around Lillard
2023/06/cronin-blazers-remain-committed-to-building-around-lillard.htmlThere was increasing chatter that Lillard might finally asked to be traded after the Blazers drafted another point guard, Scoot Henderson, in the lottery.
Pistons Notes: Barnes, Burks, Livers, McGruder, Hayes, Sasser, Thompson
2023/06/pistons-notes-barnes-burks-livers-mcgruder-hayes-sasser-thompson.htmlIt's not only unlikely the Pistons will pursue a rookie scale extension with Killian Hayes, the 2020 lottery pick may have to scrounge for playing time, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press opines.
Suns To Host Free Agent Workout Wednesday
2023/06/suns-to-host-free-agent-workout-wednesday.htmlThe Suns are hosting a free agent workout on Wednesday that will include a couple former lottery picks in Stanley Johnson and Jabari Parker, league sources tell Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report (Twitter link).
Damian Lillard To Meet With Trail Blazers Officials About His Future
2023/06/damian-lillard-to-meet-with-trail-blazers-officials-about-his-future.html8:51am: The Trail Blazers' lottery luck and the addition of a strong rookie class weren't enough to change Damian Lillard's mind about playing with a young team, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic.
Vasilije Micic Reportedly Seeking Move To NBA
2023/06/vasilije-micic-reportedly-seeking-move-to-nba.htmlIt remains to be seen whether there will be a spot for Micic on a Thunder roster that is already loaded with young, up-and-coming players and will be adding another lottery pick (Cason Wallace) to that group this summer.
Pacific Notes: Suns, Ayton, Camara, Lakers, Warriors
2023/06/pacific-notes-suns-ayton-camara-lakers-warriors.html17 pick was mentioned in a series of trade rumors leading up to the draft, but the team hung onto it and nabbed Jalen Hood-Schifino, whom Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka referred to as a "lottery-level talent," adding he "fits well with the young core that we’re building here." As Jovan Buha of The Athletic writes, by drafting Hood-Schifino - and Maxwell Lewis at No.
Pelicans Notes: Hawkins, Roster, Scoot, Miles
2023/06/pelicans-notes-hawkins-roster-scoot-miles.html14 pick in the lottery last night, the Pelicans opted to play it safe in drafting Connecticut shooting guard Jordan Hawkins.
Pacers To Sign Oscar Tshiebwe To Two-Way Deal
2023/06/pacers-to-sign-oscar-tshiebwe-to-two-way-deal.htmlThe club acquired Houston forward Jarace Walker in the lottery and Belmont forward Ben Sheppard later in the first round.
Rockets Notes: Lopez, Whitmore, Draft Night, Splitter, Thompson
2023/06/rockets-notes-lopez-whitmore-draft-night-splitter-thompson.htmlLottery pick Amen Thompson came away from his pre-draft workout with the Rockets convinced that the franchise was ready to exit from the rebuilding stage, he told Iko.
Pistons’ Draft-Night Trade For Marcus Sasser Finalized
2023/06/pistons-trading-up-to-no-25-drafting-marcus-sasser.htmlHe will be fighting for bench minutes behind backcourt starters Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey, two recent top-five lottery picks.
Bucks Acquire No. 36 Pick From Magic, Choose UConn’s Jackson
2023/06/bucks-acquiring-no-36-pick-from-magic.htmlThey had two lottery picks, which they used on guards Anthony Black and Jett Howard, and apparently didn't feel the need to add another rookie to the roster.
Cam Whitmore Slips To Rockets At No. 20
2023/06/cam-whitmore-slips-to-rockets-at-no-20.htmlIt was also reported earlier this week that subpar pre-draft workouts may have dissuaded some lottery clubs from selecting the strong wing.
Mavericks Trade Davis Bertans, Cason Wallace To Thunder
2023/07/mavericks-trading-no-10-pick-davis-bertans-to-thunder.htmlThe Mavs were looking to move down in the lottery, get off a bad contract and acquire a veteran starter, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN (Twitter link).
Western Notes: Pelicans, Henderson, Clippers, Grizzlies, Warriors
2023/06/western-notes-pelicans-henderson-clippers-grizzlies-warriors.html3) have expressed little interest in moving their lottery picks.
Trade Rumors: Siakam, J. Allen, Mavs, Suggs, Suns
2023/06/trade-rumors-siakam-j-allen-mavs-suggs-suns.htmlThere's no indication that Orlando is considering moving Suggs, but if the club drafts a guard or two in the lottery tonight, its backcourt would be getting a little crowded.
Spurs Draft Victor Wembanyama With No. 1 Pick
2023/06/spurs-draft-victor-wembanyama-with-no-1-pick.htmlIn a move that has been expected since the moment they won the draft lottery last month, the Spurs have officially used the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft to select French big man Victor Wembanyama.
Hornets Leaning Towards Scoot Henderson At No. 2?
2023/06/hornets-leaning-towards-scoot-henderson-at-no-2.htmlAs Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports tweets, other lottery teams believe Henderson is still receiving strong consideration, buoyed by support from the Hornets' new ownership group, which is led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall, who are buying Michael Jordan's majority stake.
Knicks Rumors: Fournier, George, Toppin, DiVincenzo, McBride
2023/06/knicks-rumors-fournier-george-toppin-divincenzo-mcbride.htmlBegley believes that the Knicks and Obi Toppin's camp may work together to find him a new home this offseason, unless the team makes other moves that open up more regular minutes for the former lottery pick (Twitter video link).
Draft Rumors: Miller, Hornets, Blazers, Pacers, Magic, More
2023/06/draft-rumors-miller-hornets-blazers-pacers-magic-more.htmlFischer confirms a recent report that the Spurs are inquiring about adding a second lottery pick and have been linked to French wing Bilal Coulibaly, who played with projected No.
Trade Rumors: Lakers, Kuminga, Nets, LaVine, Raptors
2023/06/trade-rumors-lakers-kuminga-nets-lavine.htmlAddressing a report from last week that suggested the Warriors have explored moving up in the draft using Jonathan Kuminga, Anthony Slater of The Athletic provides some additional context, writing that rumor stemmed from an inbound call from a lottery team that has long been interested in Kuminga.
Spurs Rumors: Wembanyama, Vassell, Johnson, Draft
2023/06/spurs-rumors-wembanyama-vassell-johnson-draft.htmlHowever, the club has made future draft assets available in an effort to land a second lottery selection, Ellis writes, adding that Anthony Black, Kobe Bufkin, and Bilal Coulibaly have been cited most often as possible San Antonio targets.
Rockets Rumors: Core Players, Martin, Draft Picks, Thompson
2023/06/rockets-rumors-core-players-martin-draft-picks-thompson.htmlHouston remains open to moving its lottery pick, but it would take a significant offer to get the team to seriously consider it.
Weaver: Pistons Willing To Deal Lottery Pick
2023/06/pistons-willing-to-deal-lottery-pick.htmlHe used the Knicks' desire to shed salary last year to work out a three-team, draft-night swap that landed the Pistons another lottery pick, which they used on Jalen Duren.