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I’m hearing the Spurs (who have #26 pick) are considering moving up in the draft. Source says they’ve talked to the Thunder about #14 pick. via Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders
The Memphis Grizzlies agreed to a deal to acquire Orlando Magic guard Luke Ridnour, league sources told Yahoo Sports. The Grizzlies will send the Magic the rights to 2013 second-round pick Janis Timma, a 6-foot-7 Latvian swingman. Timma is 22 and plays in Europe. Ridnour’s $2.75 million contract for the 2015-16 season is not guaranteed […]
Just spoke with a very irritated (Sacramento Kings VP) Vlade Divac. Said he is not trading (DeMarcus) Cousins, and denies (Coach George) Karl pushing for any deal involving All-Star center Source: Ailene Voisin of the Sacramento Bee on Twitter
(Knicks President Phil) Jackson gave several hints he prefers older, established prospects, and specifically named Wisconsin senior center Frank Kaminsky and Kentucky junior defensive specialist Willie Cauley-Stein. The Knicks might be able to trade down and still land either player, while adding a cheap veteran who won’t take up too much cap space. “We’re looking […]
In midst of DeMarcus (Cousins) saga, Kings showing strong interest in free agent C JaVale McGee, a source said. McGee played for George Karl in Denver Source: Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports on Twitter
I’ve been told that even with continuous no’s from Sactown, (Celtics GM) Danny (Ainge) will continue to push them for a (DeMarcus Cousins) @boogiecousins deal Through draft day Source: Greg Dickerson of Comcast SportsNet on Twitter
During a 25-minute gathering with the media, Jackson revealed buzzworthy 7-foot-1 European project Kristaps Porzingis failed to complete his workout Monday with the Knicks because of cramps. With the 76ers leaning toward taking Russell at No. 3, there has been speculation Jackson would consider Porzingis — despite the notion he could be two years away […]
The Warriors are trawling for someone to take David Lee, with the 30th pick as a potential sweetener, per sources around the league. Source: Zach Lowe of Grantland
I’m hearing that (Dallas) Mavs are likely to try to move Monta Ellis in trade if he opts in for final season of contract before tomorrow’s deadline. Source: Tim MacMahon of ESPN on Twitter
ESPN sources say Nets continue to explore trade possibilities with their Team USA center Mason Plumlee in advance of Thursday’s NBA Draft. Source: Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter
