Bulls’ Patrick Williams Likely Out Through All-Star Break
2024/01/bulls-patrick-williams-likely-out-through-all-star-break.htmlThe former lottery pick said on Sunday that the foot had been bothering him for some time.
Heat Notes: Rozier, Butler, Jaquez, Love
2024/01/heat-notes-rozier-butler-jaquez-love.htmlHowever, he has questions about Rozier's defense compared to Lowry's, and thinks the possibility of giving up an unprotected pick in 2028 (it's lottery protected in 2027 and will become unprotected in '28 if it doesn't convey) for Rozier probably wasn't worth it.
Warriors Rumors: Kuminga, Wiggins, Defense, Draymond
2024/01/warriors-rumors-kuminga-wiggins-defense-draymond.htmlSlater essentially agrees with that assessment, noting that one reason the Warriors would be hesitant to move the former lottery pick is that they value him more than the rest of the NBA does.
Jazz, Suns, Pistons Among Possible Miles Bridges Suitors
2024/01/jazz-suns-pistons-among-possible-miles-bridges-suitors.htmlBridges, 25, is considered a potential trade candidate for a Hornets team that appears lottery-bound and already moved one key player (Terry Rozier) this week in exchange for a first-round pick.
Clarifying The NBA’s New Rule On Post-Buyout Signings
2024/01/clarifying-the-nbas-new-rule-on-buyout-signings.htmlSeveral veteran players on lottery-bound teams who are in the final year of their respective contracts will become candidates to be bought out if they're not traded to a new team on or before February 8.
Grizzlies Awarded Second Disabled Player Exception
2024/01/grizzlies-awarded-second-disabled-player-exception.htmlDisabled player exceptions often expire without being used, but the Grizzlies have some breathing room below the luxury tax line and appear lottery-bound, so they could be a candidate to take on an unwanted contract along with an asset (such as a future draft pick or cash) to help another team trim payroll.
Northwest Notes: Towns, Finch, Ayton, Pokusevski, Sexton
2024/01/northwest-notes-towns-finch-ayton-pokusevski-sexton.htmlKarl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise record 62 points on Monday but coach Chris Finch tore into Towns and his teammates for blowing a double-digit, second-half lead to the lottery bound Hornets, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.
Hornets Trade Rozier To Heat For Lowry, First-Round Pick
2024/01/hornets-to-trade-rozier-to-heat-for-lowry-first-round-pick.htmlThe 2027 first-rounder will be lottery protected, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link).
Trade Rumors: R. Williams, Knicks, Lakers, Hawks, Wizards
2024/01/trade-rumors-r-williams-knicks-lakers-hawks-wizards.htmlOnly one Wizards player is truly off-limits in trade talks at this season's deadline, according to Charania (Twitter video link): 2023 lottery pick Bilal Coulibaly.
Franz Wagner To Return Sunday For Magic
2024/01/franz-wagner-to-return-sunday-for-magic.htmlWagner is a former lottery pick (No.
Raptors Notes: Barrett, Quickley, Barnes, Draft Pick
2024/01/raptors-notes-barrett-quickley-barnes-draft-pick.htmlIndiana's own 2024 first-round pick that Toronto received in the Pascal Siakam trade is top-three protected, so it won't convey in the unlikely event that the Pacers miss the playoffs and get lucky in the lottery.
Pelicans Trade Kira Lewis Jr. To Pacers
2024/01/pelicans-trade-kira-lewis-jr-to-pacers.htmlA former lottery pick (13th overall in 2020), the 22-year-old was unable to carve out a regular spot in New Orleans' rotation over the past two seasons after returning from a torn ACL in 2022/23.
Pacers Finalizing Trade For Pascal Siakam
2024/01/pacers-finalizing-three-team-trade-for-pascal-siakam.htmlWhile the Raptors were believed to be seeking a return headlined by a young player or two - like the one they got from the Knicks for Anunoby - Indiana was able to get the deal done with a pick-heavy package that didn't include recent lottery selections Bennedict Mathurin or Jarace Walker.
Raptors, Pacers Engaged In Serious Talks On Possible Siakam Trade
2024/01/raptors-engaged-in-serious-trade-talks-with-pacers-regarding-siakam.htmlOne sticking point, per Fischer, has been Indiana's unwillingness to include either of their two most recent lottery picks - Bennedict Mathurin and Jarace Walker - in a package for Siakam.
Hawks Notes: Murray, Young, Rebuild, Forrest, Milestone
2024/01/hawks-notes-murray-young-rebuild-forrest-milestone.htmlIn the meantime, the Hawks may sit Young later in the season if they keep losing in order to improve their lottery odds, O'Connor suggests.
Western Notes: Kuminga, Moody, Suns, Mavs, Hawkins
2024/01/western-notes-kuminga-moody-suns-mavs-hawkins.htmlWhile the Warriors appear open to various trade possibilities, Sam Vecenie of The Athletic hears Golden State's front office isn't actively shopping 2021 lottery picks Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody.
Community Shootaround: Two-Day Draft
2024/01/community-shootaround-two-day-draft.htmlThe NBA has tinkered with the draft lottery in recent years, mainly to discourage tanking.
Javonte Smart Signs With Serbian Team
2024/01/javonte-smart-signs-with-serbian-team.htmlAmong the recent losses are 2024 lottery prospect Nikola Topic and former NBA player Milos Teodosic.
Trade Rumors: Cavaliers, Nets, LaVine, Siakam, More
2024/01/trade-rumors-cavaliers-nets-lavine-siakam-more.htmlElsewhere in the podcast, Fedor said the Cavaliers would consider moving former lottery pick Isaac Okoro in the right deal.
Trade Rumors: Siakam, Pacers, Walker, Kings, Hawks, Pistons
2024/01/trade-rumors-siakam-pacers-walker-kings-hawks-pistons.htmlHowever, during a Q&A session on Threads today, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN said that he believes the Pacers are "very, very determined" not to include their 2023 lottery pick Jarace Walker in a trade.
Grizzlies Notes: Morant, Jackson, Smart, Kennard
2024/01/grizzlies-notes-morant-jackson-smart-kennard.htmlESPN's experts take a look at how Morant's injury will impact the team, with Kevin Pelton pointing out that drafting in the 2024 lottery could put Memphis in position to add another young player to its long-term core at a relatively team-friendly price.
Spurs Reportedly Have Exploratory Interest In Dejounte Murray
2024/01/spurs-reportedly-have-exploratory-interest-in-dejounte-murray.htmlGetting those picks back would give Atlanta more flexibility in future trades (due to the Stepien Rule) and would put…
Magic’s Fultz Available For First Game In Two Months
2024/01/magics-markelle-fultz-available-for-first-game-in-months.htmlRookie lottery pick Anthony Black has generally been starting in Fultz's stead, though reserve guard Cole Anthony has taken the lion's share of minutes at the position.
Atlantic Notes: Siakam, Randle, Quickley, Bridges
2024/01/atlantic-notes-siakam-randle-quickley-bridges.htmlA report this week indicated that Kuminga had lost faith in head coach Steve Kerr, but the two men reportedly had a good conversation in the wake of that story, and the former lottery pick played a season-high 36 minutes on Friday.
Stein’s Latest: Carter, Jazz, Hawks, Murray, Sixers, More
2024/01/steins-latest-carter-jazz-hawks-murray-sixers-more.htmlA former lottery pick who is still just 24 years old, Carter has been a productive starter for the Magic the past few seasons and is on a fairly team-friendly contract, which will pay him $35.85MM over the next three seasons (it declines annually, down to $10.85MM in 2025/26).