Jonathan Kuminga was believed to be seeking a maximum-salary or near-max contract ahead of Monday’s rookie scale extension deadline, which is why he and the Warriors didn’t agree to terms on a deal, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report said today on the B/R App. However, Fischer believes Golden State will be comfortable paying Kuminga big money if he shows this season that his … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Kuminga, Nets, Sixers, Murphy, Springer, Tucker
G League Notes: Knicks, Shamet, Ryan, Bronny, Knox, More
The Cleveland Charge, the Cavaliers‘ G League affiliate, announced on Friday (via Twitter) that they’ve traded the No. 2 pick in Saturday’s NBAGL draft to the Westchester Knicks in exchange for the No. 3 pick and the returning rights to two players (forwards Troy Baxter Jr. and Milhan Charles). As a result of the deal, the Knicks’ G League team now holds the top two picks in … [Read more...] about G League Notes: Knicks, Shamet, Ryan, Bronny, Knox, More
Pacific Notes: Tucker, Clippers, Kuminga, Durant
Following reports earlier this month that P.J. Tucker would remain away from the team, the Clippers granted permission for Tucker’s agent Andre Buck to speak with other teams in order to facilitate a trade, according to NBA insider Chris B. Haynes (Twitter link). The two sides will continue to work together to find a new home for Tucker as he remains away from the team. As we … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Tucker, Clippers, Kuminga, Durant
Western Notes: Warriors, Davis, Morant, Pelicans
Most coaches stick with a nine- or 10-man rotation. Warriors coach Steve Kerr feels he has so many bench options, he can use a dozen players during the course of a game. That was on display on opening night, as Golden State blew out Portland. Early in the second quarter, 12 players had already seen the floor. “This is as deep of a team as I’ve ever coached, and we’ve got to … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Warriors, Davis, Morant, Pelicans
Injury Notes: Kawhi, Vassell, Sharpe, Huerter, Grizzlies, Livers
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard won’t be making his season debut anytime soon, ESPN’s Shams Charania said during Wednesday’s episode of NBA Today (Twitter video link). According to Charania, Leonard’s absence will be measured in weeks rather than days. “I’m told Kawhi Leonard will be missing weeks,” Charania said. “This is not an injury that’s going to be measured by a week (or) … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Kawhi, Vassell, Sharpe, Huerter, Grizzlies, Livers