Basketball News
Leon Rose, an Agent, Is Expected to Be the Next Knicks President
The New York Times - 6 Feb 2020 20:37
Rose would be the latest N.B.A. agent to cross over from player representation to team management.
Sources: Kings ship C Dedmon, picks to Hawks
ESPN - 6 Feb 2020 05:24
The Sacramento Kings agreed to deal Dewayne Dedmon to the Hawks for Jabari Parker and Alex Len, sources told ESPN, in a swap that also includes two draft picks landing in Atlanta.
Hawks waive Nene after acquiring him in trade
ESPN - 6 Feb 2020 16:39
The Hawks on Thursday waived Nene, who was acquired in the four-team trade that sent Clint Capela to Atlanta.
Grizzlies' Brooks eager to work with Winslow
ESPN - 6 Feb 2020 08:02
Memphis guard Dillon Brooks said on Wednesday that he was pleased Andre Iguodala was traded and that he's eager to work with new acquisition Justise Winslow.
Heat's Butler, Clippers' Beverley leave with injuries
ESPN - 6 Feb 2020 07:37
Heat forward Jimmy Butler was sidelined after straining his right shoulder during a loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Clippers guard Patrick Beverley left with a right groin injury.
Curry, Durant reunite after Nets' win vs. Warriors
ESPN - 6 Feb 2020 07:11
Former teammates Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry embraced and talked after the Nets' 129-88 win over the Warriors on Wednesday.
Memphis, Dillon Brooks Agree To Three-Year Extension
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2020 06:43
The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Dillon Brooks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The third-year forward has enjoyed a breakout season in 2019-20. The news of the extension come...
Four-team NBA trade sending Clint Capela to Hawks now official
InsideHoops - 6 Feb 2020 06:09
The Atlanta Hawks have acquired centers Clint Capela and Nene from the Houston Rockets in a four-team trade involving 12 players, it was announced today. As part of the exchange, the Hawks traded guard/forward Evan Turne...
Joel Embiid: Sixers Lack Offensive Identity
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2020 05:17
The Sixers (31-20) don’t have any sort of offensive identity, admits All-Star center Joel Embiid. “Our offense has not been good,” says Embiid, but stopping short of saying Philadelphia has tuned out head coach Bre...
NBA Twitter reacts to a wild trade deadline
ESPN - 6 Feb 2020 23:29
The NBA trade deadline saw big names moved as players took to Twitter to share their thoughts.
Pistons To Release Guard Tim Frazier
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2020 23:29
The Detroit Pistons will release guard Tim Frazier, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. The move is a necessary step before the team can execute its agreed upon deal for Andre Drummond. Frazier has played sparingly duri...
Hawks Waive Recently Acquired Nene
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2020 23:13
Nene’s time with the Atlanta Hawks was about as brief as Carmelo Anthony’s. The big man was acquired in the four-team, 12-player blockbuster deal earlier this week and today, the team announced that it has waived the...
76ers To Waive Guard Trey Burke
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2020 22:52
The Philadelphia 76ers will waive Trey Burke, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Presumably to make room for one of the two Golden State Warriors they agreed to acquire yesterday. Burke has seen limited playing time...
Clippers Intend To Release Isaiah Thomas
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2020 22:41
The Los Angeles Clippers do not intend to keep Isaiah Thomas on their roster, David Aldridge of The Athletic reports. Since the NBA trade deadline has now officially passed, they’ll need to formally release him. Thomas...
Orlando Magic To Acquire James Ennis From Sixers
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2020 22:12
The Philadelphia 76ers are sending James Ennis to the Orlando Magic, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports. The franchise will receive a second-round pick in return. Ennis re-signed with Philadelphia on a two-year deal with ...
Clippers Acquire Marcus Morris, Isaiah Thomas In Three-Team Swap
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2020 21:56
A three-team trade has unfolded involving the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. To Los Angeles in the deal are Isaiah Thomas and Marcus Morris. Initially it...
Sources: Nuggets acquire McRae from Wizards
ESPN - 6 Feb 2020 21:50
Jordan McRae, who is averaging 12.8 points and 3.6 rebounds this season, has been traded from Washington to Denver in exchange for Shabazz Napier, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Marcus Morris, IT to Clips in 3-team deal
ESPN - 6 Feb 2020 21:50
The Clippers, Knicks and Wizards have agreed to a three-team trade that will send Marcus Morris Sr. and Isaiah Thomas to the Clippers, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Wizards To Acquire Shabazz Napier From Nuggets
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2020 21:42
The Wizards are trading Jordan McRae to the Nuggets for Shabazz Napier, Candace Buckner of The Washington Post reports. McRae has played a crucial role for the Wizards at times this season, filling in a scoring threat fo...
Sources: Cavs near deal for Pistons' Drummond
ESPN - 6 Feb 2020 21:25
The Cavaliers are finalizing a deal for Pistons center Andre Drummond, sources tell ESPN.
Cavaliers Finalizing Andre Drummond Trade
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2020 21:18
The Cleveland Cavaliers are finalizing a deal to acquire Andre Drummond in a trade with the Detroit Pistons, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Drummond has long been rumored to be available. Heading to Detroit in the s...
Clippers To Acquire Marcus Morris From Knicks
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2020 21:09
The Los Angeles Clippers are finalizing a deal to acquire Marcus Morris from the New York Knicks in exchange for a package built around Maurice Harkless, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Also headed to the Knicks ...