While Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo of ESPN have the Pelicans selecting Duke center Khaman Maluach with the seventh overall pick in their latest mock draft ahead of Wednesday night’s event, there has been some 11th-hour buzz linking New Orleans to Derik Queen, Givony notes. As Givony explains, new Pelicans executive Troy Weaver has “long-standing connections” to Baltimore- and … [Read more...] about Draft Rumors: Pelicans, Queen, Essengue, Raptors, Nets, Wolves
Kings Viewed As A Leading Suitor For Dennis Schröder
The Kings are viewed as a leading suitor for free agent point guard Dennis Schröder, according to league sources who have spoken to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Sacramento is in the market for a point guard after having traded De’Aaron Fox to San Antonio earlier this year and has been considering potential targets on the trade market and in … [Read more...] about Kings Viewed As A Leading Suitor For Dennis Schröder
Langdon: Pistons Unlikely To Be ‘Super Aggressive’ This Offseason
Speaking on Tuesday to reporters, including Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (Twitter links), Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said he doesn’t anticipate that the team will do anything too drastic in free agency or on the trade market this summer after improving its record by 30 wins in 2024/25. The second-year GM suggested the Pistons are more likely to focus … [Read more...] about Langdon: Pistons Unlikely To Be ‘Super Aggressive’ This Offseason
Fischer’s Latest: Kuminga, Grimes, Grizzlies, Nets
The Bulls expressed interest in Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga during past trade talks and could be a candidate for a sign-and-trade deal to land the restricted free agent, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Sources tell Stein that Chicago inquired about Kuminga during discussions that involved Alex Caruso, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic. Fischer … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Kuminga, Grimes, Grizzlies, Nets
Central Notes: Williams, Cavs, Pistons, Giannis, Bucks, Cavs
The Cavaliers have hired Jawad Williams as an assistant coach on Kenny Atkinson‘s staff, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Cleveland’s interest in Williams was reported earlier this week. Williams has been an assistant and director of player development with the Kings for two seasons. The Cavaliers need to retool their staff after the departures of Bryan Tibaldi … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Williams, Cavs, Pistons, Giannis, Bucks, Cavs