8:04pm: The trade is official, according to an announcement from the Jazz, who also acquired the draft rights to Balsa Koprivica (the No. 57 pick in 2021) in the deal. 1:33pm: The Clippers are sending Russell Westbrook, a second-round pick swap, and cash to the Jazz in order to acquire free agent guard Kris Dunn via sign-and-trade, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski … [Read more...] about Clippers, Jazz Complete Trade Involving Westbrook, Dunn
Hawks Notes: Young, Capela, Gueye, Djurisic, Risacher
As expected, the Hawks moved one of their two starting guards this offseason, sending Dejounte Murray to New Orleans while hanging onto Trae Young. Veteran center Clint Capela also remains on the trade block, sources tell Zach Lowe of ESPN (Insider link). If the Hawks end up trading Capela, the 25-year-old Young could become the oldest member of a starting lineup that also … [Read more...] about Hawks Notes: Young, Capela, Gueye, Djurisic, Risacher
Mavs’ Harrison Discusses Jones’ Exit, Marshall, Grimes, Klay
After the Mavericks were defeated by Boston in the NBA Finals last month, head of basketball operations Nico Harrison referred to re-signing Derrick Jones as the team’s “priority 1A and 1B.” When the team agreed to trade Tim Hardaway Jr. to Detroit in a cost-cutting move prior to free agency, it seemingly paved the way for Jones to return, but the defensive-minded wing signed … [Read more...] about Mavs’ Harrison Discusses Jones’ Exit, Marshall, Grimes, Klay
Lindsey Harding To Join Lakers’ Coaching Staff
Lindsey Harding is leaving the Kings organization to join the Lakers’ coaching staff, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Last season, Harding was named G League Coach of the Year in her first season with the Stockton Kings. The previous four years, Harding was as an assistant/player development coach with the NBA’s Kings. She will be the first full-time female assistant … [Read more...] about Lindsey Harding To Join Lakers’ Coaching Staff
Team USA Notes: Brown, White, Australia Game, AD, Kawhi
Appearing at the Las Vegas Summer League on Monday, Celtics wing Jaylen Brown was asked about his reaction to not making USA Basketball’s Olympic team, either as one of the initial 12 players or as a replacement for Kawhi Leonard. Brown made it clear that, despite his apparent frustration, he was proud of teammate Derrick White for taking Leonard’s spot. “I called Derrick right … [Read more...] about Team USA Notes: Brown, White, Australia Game, AD, Kawhi