The Lakers‘ acquisition of Luka Doncic in the three-team blockbuster with the Mavericks and Jazz could improve their odds of retaining veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto previously reported that Finney-Smith was expected to decline his $15.4MM option for next season in order to enter unrestricted free agency. Doncic and … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: DFS, Grimes, Kleber, Toppin, Jazz
More Notes On Luka Doncic Blockbuster
The Jazz were involved in the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis mega-deal between the Lakers and Mavericks as a third-team facilitator, taking on Jalen Hood-Schifino‘s expiring contract and getting a pair of 2025 second-rounders for their willingness to eat that salary. However, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the talks between Dallas and Los Angeles were so … [Read more...] about More Notes On Luka Doncic Blockbuster
Clippers Trade Tucker, Bamba To Jazz For Eubanks, Mills
2:18 pm: The trade is official, according to press releases from both teams. 11:39 am: The Clippers are trading forward P.J. Tucker, center Mohamed Bamba, a future second-round pick and cash to the Jazz for big man Drew Eubanks and guard Patty Mills, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Bobby Marks (Twitter link). The second-rounder is the Clippers’ 2030 pick, per Law Murray … [Read more...] about Clippers Trade Tucker, Bamba To Jazz For Eubanks, Mills
Cap/Roster Check-Ins: Clippers/Jazz Trade, 10-Day Deals
It’s going to be a busy week at Hoops Rumors, with this year’s trade deadline just five days away. But while things are still relatively quiet, we want to take a closer look at how today’s trade between the Clippers and Jazz works from a cap perspective and where things stand with the few 10-day contracts that have been signed so far this season. Let’s dive in… The … [Read more...] about Cap/Roster Check-Ins: Clippers/Jazz Trade, 10-Day Deals
Jazz Waive Mo Bamba
To complete the three-team blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks, the Jazz have officially waived center Mohamed Bamba, who was acquired on Saturday in a separate deal with the Clippers. Utah announced the move in a press release. As ESPN’s Bobby Marks notes (via Twitter), the Jazz needed to create an opening on their standard … [Read more...] about Jazz Waive Mo Bamba