Warriors coach Steve Kerr doesn’t want to go into next season without Klay Thompson. Kerr told Tristi Rodriguez on the Jim Rome Show (hat tip to Zach Bachar of Bleacher Report) he doesn’t want to see the Splash Brothers broken up. Thompson is headed to unrestricted free agency unless he signs an extension in the coming days. The Athletic reported this week that negotiations … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Thompson, Kerr, Durant, Dunn, Vezenkov, Clippers, Lakers, Casey, Vaughn
Stein’s Latest: O’Neale, George, Pelicans, Murray, Anunoby, Pistons
Rumors have begun to circulate that free agent forward Royce O’Neale will end up signing a four-year contract to remain with the Suns, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack story. The Suns have long been expected to re-sign O’Neale, since they’ll be over the second tax apron and wouldn’t be in position to sign an equivalent replacement if he heads elsewhere. However, there … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: O’Neale, George, Pelicans, Murray, Anunoby, Pistons
Lakers Notes: Redick, LeBron, Davis, Murray, Reaves
Speaking on Monday to reporters, including Dave McMenamin of ESPN, J.J. Redick made it clear that he wasn’t offended by the fact that the Lakers publicly pursued UConn’s Dan Hurley before circling back to him, joking that, as a “two-time 55 Swish League champion in the third- and fourth-grade division,” he can’t match coaching résumés with a two-time national champion. Lakers … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Redick, LeBron, Davis, Murray, Reaves
Southwest Rumors: Rockets, George, Pelicans, Grizzlies, Sharpe, Doncic
The Rockets are among the teams with interest in Paul George if he can’t work out an extension with the Clippers this week, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Even though Houston is considered an unlikely destination for George, it’s an indication that the team is engaged in “big game hunting” ahead of the draft and free agency, Scotto adds. He also hears that … [Read more...] about Southwest Rumors: Rockets, George, Pelicans, Grizzlies, Sharpe, Doncic
Southeast Rumors: Shamet, T. Jones, Adebayo, Martin, Hawks, Buzelis
Wizards wing Landry Shamet has been the subject of exploratory trade interest from a number of teams around the NBA, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who identifies the Clippers, Lakers, Mavericks, Jazz, Raptors, and Magic as possible suitors. Shamet has historically been a reliable three-point threat, having entered last season with a career 38.8% rate from beyond the … [Read more...] about Southeast Rumors: Shamet, T. Jones, Adebayo, Martin, Hawks, Buzelis