2:08 pm: ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed during an appearance on NBA Today that Durant has no desire to rejoin the Warriors (Twitter video link). According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 (Twitter link), it’s now “highly unlikely” that Durant will be traded to Golden State. Confirming that Durant wants to stay in Phoenix, Gambadoro says there was momentum toward a … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant ‘Highly Unlikely’ To Be Traded To Warriors
Raptors To Acquire Brandon Ingram From Pelicans
The Pelicans will trade Brandon Ingram to the Raptors for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a first-round pick and a second-rounder, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The first-rounder will be a top-four protected 2026 pick that originally belonged to Indiana, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). The second-rounder will be the Raptors’ 2031 … [Read more...] about Raptors To Acquire Brandon Ingram From Pelicans
Pelicans Rumors: Ingram, Hawks, Tax, Theis, Green, Robinson-Earl, Boston
The Hawks are among the teams who’ve called the Pelicans to gauge the price tag on forward Brandon Ingram, league sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Atlanta’s interest in Ingram was previously reported by The Stein Line. Ingram, who has a 15 percent trade kicker unless he chooses to waive it, will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. Ingram has been out since … [Read more...] about Pelicans Rumors: Ingram, Hawks, Tax, Theis, Green, Robinson-Earl, Boston
Pelicans Contact Heat About Jimmy Butler
The Pelicans are the latest team to get involved in Jimmy Butler trade talks, Jake Fischer and Marc Stein reveal in a Substack column (subscriber only). League sources tell Fischer and Stein that New Orleans contacted the Heat this week about Butler, although terms of the offer weren’t divulged. The authors’ sources say Brandon Ingram‘s $36MM expiring contract would be the … [Read more...] about Pelicans Contact Heat About Jimmy Butler
Southeast Notes: Hornets, Okogie, Harris, Wizards, Young
The Hornets are seeking “creative” answers to their rotation with star guard LaMelo Ball out with an ankle injury, according to The Charlotte Observer’s Alex Zietlow. “It’s hard to make up Melo’s production,” head coach Charles Lee said. “With all that he does, and he does it in such a unique way, and he’s able to sustain it for an entire game, and create so much open space and … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hornets, Okogie, Harris, Wizards, Young