Source Confirms Jazz Looking To Move Up In Draft

The Utah Jazz may have ended the 2014-15 season seven games out of the Western Conference playoff race (38-44), but fans of the team had to be encouraged by the 21-11 finish to the year and impressive development of their talented young core. Gordon Hayward appeared more comfortable in his leadership role under rookie head […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Draft, Free Agency and Trade Chatter

The draft is one day away. Here is the latest draft, free agency and trade chatter.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Divac: Cousins Trade Not Happening; Karl Rumors False

Just spoke with a very irritated (Sacramento Kings VP) Vlade Divac. Said he is not trading (DeMarcus) Cousins, and denies (Coach George) Karl pushing for any deal involving All-Star center Source: Ailene Voisin of the Sacramento Bee on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
The Long-Term Effects of Going No. 2 in NBA Draft

Derrick Williams, Marvin Williams and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist discuss the stigma of being a No. 2 overall pick.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
VIDEO: Will the Kings Trade Cousins?

To get to the bottom of the DeMarcus Cousins trade rumors, BasketballInsiders.com’s Alex Kennedy joins CineSport’s Noah Coslov. They also talk about how the Nuggets may impact all of this.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Lakers Determined to Acquire DeMarcus Cousins

The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as one of the most determined trade suitors for Sacramento Kings All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN that the Lakers have been actively pursuing trade scenarios in recent weeks in attempt to construct a deal that would convince the Kings to part with Cousins. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings’ Owner Irritated with Karl for Pushing Cousins Trade?

(George) Karl has been recruiting Kings vice president of basketball operations Vlade Divac and multiple players on the Kings’ roster to unite with him in making the case to owner Vivek Ranadive that (DeMarcus) Cousins needs to be traded, league sources said. Ranadive has remained the biggest Kings advocate for holding onto Cousins, and several […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Options, Qualifying Offers Due Before July

Teams are currently making decisions on player/team options and qualifying offers. Here’s an updated list.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings Want Proven Player to Trade Down in Draft?

Sacramento (Kings) have been clear in trade talks: Kings more than willing to move back into the teens if a team includes a proven player in a deal. Source: Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021