After getting word that Kevin Durant was opposed to the idea of reuniting with Golden State, the Warriors have opted to move on to other trade targets, ending their pursuit of the Suns forward, Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic confirm, echoing earlier reports. According to Amick and Slater, the Warriors were willing to make a substantial offer for Durant and might … [Read more...] about Warriors Shift Focus Back To Jimmy Butler
Wizards Trade Jonas Valanciunas To Kings
8:05 pm: The trade is now official, according to press releases sent out by the Wizards and Kings. 3:59 pm: The Kings are acquiring center Jonas Valanciunas in a trade with the Wizards, reports NBA insider Marc Stein (Twitter link). According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), Sacramento is sending newly acquired wing Sidy Cissoko and a pair of second-round picks to … [Read more...] about Wizards Trade Jonas Valanciunas To Kings
Mavs, Rockets Interested In Kevin Durant
Could the Mavericks pull off another trade shocker before Thursday’s deadline? According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, David Aldridge and Anthony Slater, the Mavericks are hopeful of adding Kevin Durant to form a new superstar trio alongside his former Nets teammate Kyrie Irving and newly-acquired Anthony Davis. The Athletic’s reporters caution that a Durant deal this week to … [Read more...] about Mavs, Rockets Interested In Kevin Durant
Bradley Beal Reluctant To Change Teams Again
There have been reports that it would take a contending team in a warm-weather city for Bradley Beal to consider waiving his no-trade clause, but there’s another reason he prefers to remain in Phoenix, according to Fred Katz, Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic. A source familiar with Beal’s thinking tells the authors that he doesn’t want to uproot his family again less … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Reluctant To Change Teams Again
Warriors Eye LeBron James, Kevin Durant In Hopes Of Major Deadline Deals
12:48 pm: Shams Charania of ESPN confirmed during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show (Twitter video link) that the Warriors have inquired about James and Durant, noting that Golden State is casting a wide net in its search for another impact player. “The Warriors are legitimately calling about every All-Star player,” Charania said. “Name the All-Star player, the Warriors have … [Read more...] about Warriors Eye LeBron James, Kevin Durant In Hopes Of Major Deadline Deals