Category: Headlines
The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired a trade exception and a protected 2018 second round draft pick from the Boston Celtics in exchange for forward Perry Jones, a 2019 second round draft pick and cash considerations, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Source: NBA.com/Thunder
(Celtics’ President of basketball operations Danny) Ainge confirmed a report that no decision has been made yet on Phil Pressey’s contract. The guard’s deal becomes fully guaranteed for the season if he stays on the roster through Wednesday. Source: Jay King of Masslive.com
I’m told the Celtics and Jordan Mickey are apart on a few things regarding his contract right now. Still working on it. Source: Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe on Twitter
Rick Carlisle on Deron Williams: “I’m a long-time fan. When this situation popped up, it was almost like it was too good to be true.” Source: Tim MacMahon of ESPN on Twitter
Thomas Robinson sustained small meniscus tear in right knee while working out today in NY. He will undergo arthroscopic surgery Wed. Source: Brooklyn Nets on Twitter
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said on Tuesday that while the DeAndre Jordan saga “was not a great look” for the league, there are no plans to adjust the nine-day free-agent moratorium period, during which players are permitted to negotiate with teams but not allowed to sign contracts. Source: Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN
I’m told if Bogdan Bogdanovic has another monster season – named recent European Rising Star – he’ll join Phoenix Suns for 2016/2017. Source: David Pick on Twitter
Look for Mavs’ two-year deal with D-Will — in the $10M-to-$12M range total — to be completed as soon as Tuesday Source: Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter
ESPN sources say Jameer Nelson has landed three-year, $13.5M from Denver, while Jokic (2014 second-rounder) gets four-year deal worth $5.5M Source: Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter
Most league execs informally polled here at Summer League expect (Oklahoma City Thunder Kevin) Durant to stay in Oklahoma City when he hits the market next summer. There are only a handful of teams that can legitimately think they’re an option. The Lakers, the Mavs and the Wizards (in Durant’s hometown) are in the mix, […]
