The Timberwolves were aggressive in trying to land Kevin Durant before last month’s trade deadline, but their offers to the Suns didn’t include Anthony Edwards or Jaden McDaniels, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto’s sources say Minnesota wanted to build the deal around power forward Julius Randle and shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo, who were both acquired from … [Read more...] about Wolves Didn’t Offer Jaden McDaniels In Kevin Durant Trade Talks
Stein’s Latest: Davis, Lively, Mavs, Durant, Billups, More
Perhaps the most interesting development in Sunday’s matchup between Phoenix and Dallas was something that took place off the court, as Mavericks big man Anthony Davis was on the bench and was “clearly itching to play,” according to NBA insider Marc Stein (Substack link). Stein hears that Davis played some 2-on-2 over the weekend for the first time since he strained his left … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Davis, Lively, Mavs, Durant, Billups, More
Former NBA Center Oliver Miller Dies At 54
Longtime NBA center Oliver Miller has sadly passed away at just 54, according to the National Basketball Retired Players Association (Twitter link). No official cause of death has been revealed, but Miller tweeted late last month that he had been diagnosed with cancer. Miller was selected with the No. 22 overall pick out of Arkansas by the Suns in 1992. As a rookie, he became … [Read more...] about Former NBA Center Oliver Miller Dies At 54
Suns’ Plumlee, Rockets’ Adams Ejected After Scuffle
Suns center Mason Plumlee and Rockets center Steven Adams were ejected from Wednesday’s game in the second quarter following a confrontation that ended with both players falling to the floor as players and coaches attempted to pull them apart, as Tim MacMahon of ESPN details. Plumlee and Adams were battling for rebounding position on a Jalen Green shot attempt when they … [Read more...] about Suns’ Plumlee, Rockets’ Adams Ejected After Scuffle
Pacific Notes: Durant, Booker, Kings, Lakers, D. Green
If the Suns trade Kevin Durant this offseason, the “most ideal” return would be three first-round picks and a young player, as well as enough salary relief to move below the second tax apron, sources tell Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Rankin’s wording leaves some room for interpretation. It’s not clear if his sources believe that’s the sort of return the Suns would be … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Durant, Booker, Kings, Lakers, D. Green