Sources: Hawks, Magic Have Talked To Sixers About Markelle Fultz

“Those guys aren’t on the team if Markelle Fultz is a normal No. 1 overall pick,” @ZachLowe_NBA says on his deadline special with @wojespn. Woj says they’ve talked to Atlanta, Orlando about him: “There’s a real possibility he’s played his last game with the Sixers.” “Those guys aren’t on the team if Markelle Fultz is […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: No Celtics Players Off-Limits in Anthony Davis Trade Talks

According to league sources, the Pelicans reached out to the Celtics this week to discuss the framework of a possible Davis deal, ostensibly to ensure that if they pass up on other offers before Thursday’s deadline, it would be for good reason. Sources said the Pelicans have sought guarantees from the Celtics surrounding specific packages, […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Suns Expected to Waive Wayne Ellington Following Trade

Agent Mark Bartelstein is working with the Suns to waive guard Wayne Ellington and allow him to join a playoff contender, league sources tell ESPN. Ellington is arriving with Tyler Johnson from Miami in the trade for Ryan Anderson. Agent Mark Bartelstein is working with the Suns to waive guard Wayne Ellington and allow him […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Pacers in Talks with Grizzlies Over Mike Conley

On the Mike Conley front, sources tell @TheAthletic that Indiana remains among the teams in talks with Memphis to land him. Utah, as others have mentioned, also involved. Indications from Toronto and Pacers side that Grizzlies price is prohibitively high. On the Mike Conley front, sources tell @TheAthletic that Indiana remains among the teams in […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Mike Conley Reluctant to Play with Jazz, Would Prefer Eastern Conference

Have heard the same as Windy: There is reluctance on Conley’s part to go to Utah. That said … this is not the first time that the Jazz have heard that. Conley is owed $66 million over the next two seasons. If Utah and Memphis came to terms, Conley would have to go … Have […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: HEAT, Suns Nearing Deal for Tyler Johnson

Miami is nearing a deal to send guard Tyler Johnson to Phoenix, league sources tell ESPN. Miami is nearing a deal to send guard Tyler Johnson to Phoenix, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 6, 2019 Suns have reached an agreement with Heat to acquire guard Tyler Johnson, league source tells ESPN. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Raptors Trade Malachi Richardson to 76ers

Sixers acquire Malachi Richardson, Toronto’s 2022 second-round pick and the draft rights to Emir Preldzic in exchange for cash considerations in trade with the Raptors, according to sources. Sixers acquire Malachi Richardson, Toronto’s 2022 second-round pick and the draft rights to Emir Preldzic in exchange for cash considerations in trade with the Raptors, according to […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Celtics, Pelicans Have Discussed Jayson Tatum in Anthony Davis Trade Talks

This latest Lakers-Celtics subplot would be dead by now if Ainge had been scared off, but sources say Boston — which can’t trade for Davis until this summer because of the well-chronicled “Rose Rule” — is continuing its complicated pursuit of the five-time All-Star in spite of the message being sentthrough various channels that he doesn’t want to […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Grizzlies-Hornets Marc Gasol Trade ‘not completely dead’

In Memphis-Charlotte talks, sources say Tuesday night’s Marc Gasol deal was indeed at finish line, short of agreeing on the contracts to match salary. Some involved believe when Memphis prematurely sat Gasol—whereas Charlotte’s roster remained active—the Grizz forfeited leverage. In Memphis-Charlotte talks, sources say Tuesday night’s Marc Gasol deal was indeed at finish line, short […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021