Sources: Lakers Trying to Acquire Trevor Ariza

The Los Angeles Lakers are engaged in talks to try to acquire Phoenix Suns forward Trevor Ariza, league sources told ESPN. The teams have been working to reach an agreement with a third team that would take on Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as part of a potentially larger deal, league sources said. The Suns want to land a playmaking guard and a […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Suns Expected to Make Trevor Ariza Available

The Suns’ Trevor Ariza is seen by rival teams at the top of the list of players who will be made available via trade after Dec. 15, league sources say The Suns’ Trevor Ariza is seen by rival teams at the top of the list of players who will be made available via trade after […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Suns, Grizzlies Interested in Frank Ntilikina

Phoenix is among the teams who reached out to NYK to express interest in Frank Ntilikina. When PHO contacted NYK earlier in the year, NYK said it wasn’t open to moving Ntilikina, per ESPN sources. Some w/Suns were intrigued w/idea of pairing Ntilikina & Devin Booker, per sources Phoenix is among the teams who reached […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Suns to Release Isaiah Canaan

The Suns are releasing guard Isaiah Canaan, per league sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium. Canaan started 15 of Phoenix’s 20 games so far this season. Devin Booker has started at point guard in recent games. The Suns are releasing guard Isaiah Canaan, per league sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium. Canaan started 15 of Phoenix’s 20 games so […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: First Quarter Grades: Pacific Division

Jesse Blancarte continues Basketball Insiders’ “First Quarter Grades” series with a look at the Pacific Division.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Finding a New Home for Markelle Fultz

Markelle Fultz is reportedly interested in a fresh start with a new team. Shane Rhodes takes a look at which teams make sense for the struggling guard.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Trade Watch: Pacific Division

Drew Maresca identifies and breaks down the potential trade candidates in the Pacific Division.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Effects of Adding And Losing Tyson Chandler

Tyson Chandler changing squads has implications for both the team he left and the team he joined, writes Matt John.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Lakers to Sign Tyson Chandler Upon Clearing Waivers

After clearing waivers on a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns, center Tyson Chandler plans to sign a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources told ESPN. Chandler, 36, will be a backup to starting center JaVale McGee for the Lakers, who are desperate for an infusion of size and defensive rebounding. Source: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021