As the only NBA team with cap room, the Nets figure to be active on the in-season trade market and will be open to taking on unwanted salary if it comes attached to a more valuable asset. However, as Brian Lewis of The New York Post writes (subscription required), there will be over-the-cap teams around the NBA with the ability to accommodate salary dumps using various … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Nets, Thomas, Mavs, Suns, Sabonis, Pacers, More
More Details On Chris Paul’s Exit From Clippers
Longtime point guard Chris Paul is in his final NBA season and is technically still under contract with the Clippers. However, Los Angeles announced that it was “parting ways” with the future Hall of Famer on December 3, and he is no longer around the team. Reporting after Paul’s departure shed more light on the situation, with multiple outlets suggesting that the 40-year-old … [Read more...] about More Details On Chris Paul’s Exit From Clippers
Lakers Notes: Vanderbilt, Reaves, Smart, Buss Brothers
The Lakers‘ success has helped to mask their defensive deficiencies, but they’ve been a concern all season long, writes Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times (subscription required). Even though L.A. is off to a 17-7 start, the team ranks 18th in the league in points surrendered at 116.8 per game, 22nd in opponents’ field goal percentage at 48.1% and 27th in opponents’ … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Vanderbilt, Reaves, Smart, Buss Brothers
Stein’s Latest: Antetokounmpo, Lakers, Porzingis, Johnson, Spencer
Not much has changed on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade front, Marc Stein writes in his latest article for the Stein Line (subscriber link), though there are indications of which teams may or may not become players should the Bucks, who lost by 45 points to the Nets on Sunday, make him available. Stein writes that while teams are waiting for indications from Milwaukee that they … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Antetokounmpo, Lakers, Porzingis, Johnson, Spencer
Clippers Announce They’re ‘Parting Ways’ With Chris Paul
11:13 am: Paul clashed with members of the Clippers’ organization as a result of his leadership style, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link), who hears from sources that the team felt the veteran point guard had become “disruptive” in his efforts to vocally hold players, coaches, and front office members accountable. Former Clippers guard Lou Williams made similar … [Read more...] about Clippers Announce They’re ‘Parting Ways’ With Chris Paul