Pacific Notes: Suns, Collins, Saric, Warriors, Barnes
2023/02/pacific-notes-suns-collins-saric-warriors-barnes.htmlThere have been no reports suggesting Harrison Barnes is on the trade block this week, but there also haven't been any indications that he and the Kings have discussed a contract extension that would keep him in Sacramento beyond this season. … With the two sides at an apparent impasse, the Suns were in talks with the Hawks and Pistons about a possible three-team trade that would've sent John Collins to Phoenix, while the Nets discussed various deals involving Collins, Raptors forward OG Anunoby, and Cavaliers wing Caris LeVert, says Wojnarowski.
Scotto’s Latest: Hart, Knicks, Thybulle, Prince, Nuggets, Suns
2023/02/scottos-latest-hart-knicks-thybulle-prince-nuggets-suns.htmlIn addition to the Warriors, Kings and Hawks, the Pacers, Trail Blazers, Bucks, Mavericks, Hornets, Raptors and Suns have all had exploratory conversations with Philadelphia regarding the former first-round pick, Scotto reports.
Trade Rumors: Anunoby, Crowder, Heat, Thybulle, Wood, Russell, Plumlee
2023/02/trade-rumors-anunoby-crowder-heat-thybulle-wood-russell-plumlee.htmlThe Hawks have joined the Kings as suitors for Sixers guard Matisse Thybulle, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack article.
Fischer’s Latest: Westbrook, Jazz, Nurkic, Burks, Reid, Centers
2023/02/fischers-latest-westbrook-jazz-nurkic-burks-reid-bigs.htmlFischer adds that other reserve centers could very well be on the move, as his sources indicate that the Sixers, Clippers, Trail Blazers, Nuggets, Nets, Celtics, Raptors and Kings are all looking to improve that position. … The Jazz have talked at least to the Hawks, Trail Blazers, and Knicks about trades centered around both Vanderbilt and Beasley as a package deal.
2023 NBA All-Star Reserves Announced
2023/02/all-star-reserves-announced.htmlIn the Western Conference, Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, Kings center Domantas Sabonis, Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Clippers forward Paul George, Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard, Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, and Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. … Among the most notable omissions in the East were a handful of point guards: the Knicks' Jalen Brunson, the Hawks' Trae Young, the Cavaliers' Darius Garland, and the Sixers' James Harden.
Community Shootaround: All-Star Reserves
2023/02/community-shootaround-all-star-reserves.htmlThunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, Kings center Domantas Sabonis, and Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen are probably the best bets to be named Western Conference reserves. … At least four of those players will miss the cut, and that's before we even get to other worthy All-Star contenders like Hawks guard Trae Young, Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, and Bulls guard Zach LaVine.
And-Ones: Napier, All-Star Bonuses, Trade Proposals, Biggest Needs
2023/01/and-ones-napier-all-star-bonuses-trade-proposals-biggest-needs.htmlThe Bucks' Jrue Holiday will collect $324K if he's chosen, while the Kings' Domantas Sabonis will receive $1.3MM if he's selected. … The Bulls and Hawks need 3-point shooting.
NBA Announces Player Pool For Rising Stars Event
2023/01/nba-announces-player-pool-for-rising-stars-event.htmlKeegan Murray (Kings)… AJ Griffin (Hawks)
Minimum Salary Players Who Can’t Be Acquired Using Minimum Salary Exception
2023/01/minimum-salary-players-who-cant-be-acquired-using-minimum-salary-exception.htmlSacramento Kings… Atlanta Hawks
Cash Sent, Received In NBA Trades For 2022/23
2023/01/cash-sent-received-in-nba-trades-for-2022-23.htmlSent $2,580,000 to Kings. … For instance, when the Suns agreed to acquire Jock Landale from the Hawks this past summer, Atlanta essentially just wanted to clear a roster spot, but had to receive something in the deal.
And-Ones: Bronny, Western Contenders, Top Trade Candidates
2023/01/and-ones-bronny-western-contenders-top-trade-candidates.htmlThe Nuggets and Grizzlies currently hold the top two spots in the West by a comfortable margin, with the Kings and Pelicans tied for third. … Pacers center Myles Turner, Hawks forward John Collins, and Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic top The Athletic's trade deadline big board, which ranks players based on several factors, including the likelihood that they'll be dealt and the impact they could have for a new team.
Checking In On 10-Day Contracts
2023/01/checking-in-on-10-day-contracts-5.htmlPJ Dozier's deal with the Kings ends after tonight's game, while Friday will mark the 10th day under contract for both Derrick Favors (with the Hawks) and Saben Lee (Suns).
Hawks Rumors: McMillan, Young, Schlenk, Collins
2023/01/hawks-rumors-mcmillan-young-schlenk-collins.htmlOther moves include the trade of Kevin Huerter to the Kings made just to avoid the luxury tax, the high price the team paid to the Spurs for Dejounte Murray, the signing of Aaron Holiday, who was Nick Ressler's teammate in high school, and the trade of Luka Doncic to the Mavericks after drafting him in 2018. … It's becoming increasingly likely that this will be Nate McMillan's final season as head coach of the Hawks, according to Lauren Williams and Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Pacific Notes: Wall, Trade Deadline, Williams, Brown
2023/01/pacific-notes-wall-trade-deadline-williams-brown.htmlKings coach Mike Brown is campaigning for De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis to be named All-Stars, saying "shame on the whole process” if they aren't included, per Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee. … She believes the Lakers should be aggressive in finding another shooter -- either Bojan Bogdanovic from the Pistons or Doug McDermott or Josh Richardson from the Spurs, while the Clippers should target a big man with energy, such as the Pacers center Myles Turner, Hawks forward John Collins or Jazz center Kelly Olynyk.
Hoops Rumors Glossary: Traded Player Exception
2023/01/hoops-rumors-glossary-traded-player-exception-4.htmlLast July, the Kings traded Justin Holiday and Maurice Harkless to the Hawks in exchange for Kevin Huerter.
Southwest Notes: Green, Bane, Rockets, Tate, Spurs
2023/01/southwest-notes-green-bane-rockets-tate-spurs.htmlRockets forward Jae'Sean Tate, who played for the Sydney Kings in 2019/20, likes the idea of eventually finishing his professional career back in Australia. … The previous attendance record was 62,046 for a Bulls/Hawks game at the Georgia Dome on March 27, 1998.
Fischer’s Latest: Jazz, Suns, McDaniels, Sixers, Holmes
2023/01/fischers-latest-jazz-suns-mcdaniels-sixers-holmes.htmlKings backup center Richaun Holmes is available on the trade market, sources tell Fischer. … A couple weeks ago, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported about three-team trade talks between the Jazz, Suns and Hawks that involved Beasley, Vanderbilt, John Collins and Jae Crowder.
2022/23 In-Season NBA Trades
2023/01/2022-23-in-season-nba-trades.htmlKings acquire Kessler Edwards and cash ($2.58MM). … Hornets acquire Svi Mykhailiuk, either the Hornets', Hawks', or Nets' 2023 second-round pick (whichever is most favorable; from Sixers), and either the Pelicans' or Trail Blazers' 2027 second-round pick (whichever is most favorable; from Trail Blazers).
Recap Of 2022/23 Salary Guarantee Decisions
2023/01/recap-of-2022-23-salary-guarantee-decisions.htmlMatthew Dellavedova, Kings: $2,628,597 *… KZ Okpala, Kings: $1,902,133
Pacific Notes: Warriors, Klay, Kawhi, Clippers, Kings
2023/01/pacific-notes-warriors-klay-kawhi-clippers-kings.htmlThe Kings have three players -- Matthew Dellavedova, Chima Moneke and KZ Okpala -- on partially guaranteed deals, and none are locks to have their salaries guaranteed for the rest of the season, writes James Ham of TheKingsBeat.com. … On Monday, he scored a season-high 54 points in the Warriors' double-overtime victory over the Hawks, a performance he doesn't take for granted.
Paolo Banchero, Keegan Murray Named Rookies Of The Month
2023/01/paolo-banchero-keegan-murray-named-rookies-of-the-month.htmlMagic forward Paolo Banchero and Kings forward Keegan Murray have been named the NBA's Rookies of the Month for January, the league announced today (via Twitter). … Hawks wing AJ Griffin, Pistons guard Jaden Ivey, and Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard were the other nominees in the Eastern…
Poll: Which Teams Will Be Trade Deadline Sellers?
2022/12/poll-which-teams-will-be-trade-deadline-sellers.htmlSeveral teams with playoff ambitions have been inconsistent thus far: the Knicks, Hawks, Heat, Raptors, Bulls, Wizards, Mavericks, Blazers, Timberwolves and Warriors (you could even throw in the Clippers and Kings).
Magic Rumors: Bamba, Ross, Harris, Hampton, Anthony
2022/12/magic-rumors-bamba-ross-harris-hampton-anthony.htmlAlthough it's unclear which teams might have interest in Bamba specifically, front office personnel expect teams like the Clippers, Lakers, Raptors, Kings, and Nets to explore the trade market for big men, Fischer writes. … The Magic won home games against the Clippers, Hawks, and Raptors (twice), then capped off the streak with a pair of victories in Boston.
Community Shootaround: Atlanta Hawks
2022/12/community-shootaround-atlanta-hawks.htmlThe main player they received in return, Justin Holiday, has not been very effective, while Huerter is having a career year for the Kings. … The Hawks made a major trade in the offseason, dealing away unprotected first-round picks in 2025 and 2027, a first-round pick swap in 2026, and Charlotte's 2023 protected first-rounder to acquire All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray from the Spurs.
Bennedict Mathurin, Jalen Williams Named Rookies Of The Month
2022/12/bennedict-mathurin-jalen-williams-named-rookies-of-the-month-for-october-november.htmlThe NBA adds (via Twitter) that Rockets power forwards Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr., Kings power forward Keegan Murray,…