Larry Sanders, Bucks Agree to Buyout

Larry Sanders and the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a buyout, according to sources. Sanders was owed $36 million from the Bucks, but agreed to a buyout that will pay him just $15 million over the next seven years. He left $21 million on the table, and now his cap hit should decrease from $11 […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Clippers May Have Settle for Bought Out Players

The L.A. Clippers have been very aggressive in trade talks, pursuing players like Wilson Chandler and Arron Afflalo among others, but the team doesn’t have many trade assets. Because they don’t have much to offer, the sense is that they will have to settle for adding bought out players and free agents instead. Free agents […]

 •  15 Oct 2021
Is There A Market For Moe Harkless?

The Orlando Magic have had several calls on swingman Maurice Harkless, but sources close to the situation say the Magic have a steep asking price (a first-round pick or talented young player) for Harkless, even though he’s only logged time in 27 games this year and is posting career lows in virtually every category. Harkless […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Raptors Not Moving Ross At Deadline?

Ujiri is aware of the speculation swirling in the imagination of fans and even some rival executives about a package including Ross and the expiring contracts of little-used Landry Fields and Chuck Hayes that could yield a veteran big to round out the team’s front court rotation. David West of the Indiana Pacers is the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Celtics Pursuing Dragic, Even Without Commitment?

The Boston Celtics have been linked to a number of point guards this season. First, it was Ty Lawson of the Denver Nuggets. Now, the team is reportedly preparing to pursue Goran Dragic of the Phoenix Suns. Marc Stein of ESPN reports that the Celtics are very interested in Dragic and have the assets necessary […]

 •  15 Oct 2021
Patrick Beverley Blocking A Dragic Deal?

The list of teams guard Goran Dragic’s agents presented the Suns does not include the Houston Rockets; however, that does not mean Houston won’t attempt to trade for him. Incumbent Rockets guard Patrick Beverley is also represented by Bill Duffy, the same agent as Dragic, and he was not willing to compromise either of his […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
The LA Lakers Want Goran Dragic

The LA Lakers have been working on a Goran Dragic deal for several weeks, and news last night that Dragic wants out helps the Lakers’ cause a little. Sources say the Lakers have presented several variations of offers – some built around the expiring contract of Steve Nash and a draft pick owed to them […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
HEAT In The Mix For Goran Dragic

The Miami HEAT are in the mix on a few things, namely Phoenix guard Goran Dragic. The belief is Miami is dangling a package built around forward Luol Deng and a possible protected draft pick. Dragic and his agent informed the Suns last night that he did not want to remain in Phoenix and presented […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Orlando Magic Still Listening To Offers

Sources close to the process in Orlando peg their stance as listening more so than engaging. The Magic have a few pieces they would be willing to move in the right deal, namely disgruntled big man Andrew Nicolson, whose agent has reportedly been granted permission to find a trade. The Magic have a couple of […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021