Okafor Praised After Sixers’ First Minicamp Workout

Jahlil Okafor drew praise from one of his new coaches after his first minicamp workout for summer league play. The 76ers’ new cornerstone on Thursday displayed the characteristics of someone destined to be a fan favorite. “He did excellent today,” said Sixers assistant Billy Lange, who will coach the team’s Utah Jazz Summer League squad. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Timofey Mozgov Doubtful for EuroBasket

Timofey Mozgov now a doubt for Russia’s EuroBasket campaign after undergoing knee surgery – will be out for six weeks. Source: Mark Woods of britball.com on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Knicks, Mavs Were Pursuing Jae Crowder

Jae Crowder did take a bit of time to see if the grass was greener elsewhere, but he didn’t take long to decide to stick with the capital “G” Green. According to league sources, Dallas and New York were the other main suitors for the 6-foot-7 winger, but after finally finding a team that was […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Matthews, Mavericks Agree on Four-Year Deal

Wes Matthews has agreed in principle with the Mavericks on a four-year deal, per source. Turned down huge offer from Sacramento. Source: David Aldridge of NBA.com

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Matthews Unlikely to Take Kings’ Offer

Wes Matthews Latest: ESPN sources say Matthews’ camp has notified Kings he’s unlikely to take their offer, making Dallas even more likely Source: Marc Stein of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: DeAndre Jordan Torn Between Mavericks, Clippers

Yahoo Source: After Clippers meeting, DeAndre Jordan remains “truly 50-50” and “torn” on choice between Mavs and Clippers. Decision looms. Source: Adrian Wojnarowksi of Yahoo! Sports

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Kings Offering Matthews Four-Year, $64 Million Deal

Wes Matthews Update: Sacramento offer to free-agent swingman is actually four-year deal at $16 million annually for total of $64 million Source: Marc Stein of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: David West Likely to End Up in San Antonio or Washington

ESPN sources say David West is most likely to wind up with one of two teams after leaving Indiana: San Antonio or Washington Source: Marc Stein of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Cavaliers, Dellavedova Negotiating?

Cleveland and RFA Matthew Dellavedova making progress in discussions toward a multiyear deal in $3-5M+ range, league sources tell RealGM. Source: Shams Charania of RealGM UPDATE: There is conflicting information being reported. According to league source, Cavs have yet to engage in any serious contract negotiations to this point w/ RFA Matthew Dellavedova…. Cleveland focused primarily […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021