Category: 2015DD
Clearly, last summer’s tactic of attempting to lure a big name free agent (or two) simply didn’t pan-out for the Los Angeles Lakers. In fact, if we’re being honest, the Lakers have endured a few summers of disappointing results due to myriad things. From the ‘Dikembe finger’ of former-commissioner David Stern, to an unprecedented amount […]
The Utah Jazz may have ended the 2014-15 season seven games out of the Western Conference playoff race (38-44), but fans of the team had to be encouraged by the 21-11 finish to the year and impressive development of their talented young core. Gordon Hayward appeared more comfortable in his leadership role under rookie head […]
The Portland Trail Blazers are finalizing a deal to send forward Nic Batum to the Charlotte Hornets for Noah Vonleh and Gerald Henderson, league sources told Yahoo Sports. The deal will be finalized on Wednesday night, league sources said. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports
Y! Sources: Charlotte’s shopping Cody Zeller hard for wing players. If Zeller gets moved, Frank Kaminsky will be serious candidate at No. 9. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports
ATL has talked to some teams (including IND at #11) about trading up from #15. Some people around NBA believe Hawks want Frank Kaminsky. via Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders
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 Pelicans may try to buy a first-rounder. The Clippers want to acquire a pick [likely in the second round]. via Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders
League sources say Pacers and Hawks had exploratory talks about swapping #11 pick and #15 pick. I’m not sure what else would be included. via Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders
Sources say 76ers and Blazers have discussed a deal that would give Philly #23 pick in exchange for #35 and #37 picks (and possibly more). via Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders
