3 months ago

Donovan Mitchell Won't Extend Without Cavaliers' Playoff Success

Cavaliers face a huge decision this summer, one year before Mitchell can become a free agent in the 2027 offseason, per Tim Bontemps. Mitchell has exited in the first or second round in each of his first eight NBA seasons. Cleveland has already made one trade deal and remains interested in making more before Thursday's deadline.

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

NBA Analyst Not Sold on Lauri Markkanen as Jazz’s SF After Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade

With the Jazz adding Jaren Jackson Jr.'s salary, it's going to be difficult to keep Keyonte George, Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen on the team. Chris Mannix said, "Between JJJ/Lauri/George extension, that's a lot of money tied up." He's not sold on Markkanen being the Jazz's long-term small forward, hinting at a potential exit to keep Kessler.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

James Harden Traded To Cavaliers For Darius Garland

After less than 24 hours since news of Garland-Harden being potentially traded for another surfaced, it happened. LAC acquires darius Garland and a second round pick in exchange for JH. Harden wanting a 2-year/$80 million extension is what caused the Clippers to look elsewhere. Harden waived his $2.3 million trade bonus to get to Cleveland.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Austin Reaves Off The Backboard To LeBron James For The Slam

Reaves didn't waste any time racking up a highlight in his first game back from injury since late December. Early in the second quarter, he found James on a fast-break, threw a lob off the backboard, and watched LeBron slam it home with two hands. Reaves is on a minutes restriction today and is coming off the bench.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Giannis Would Be "Thrilled" To Play Alongside Anthony Edwards

The Heat and the Timberwolves seem to now be at the forefront of the Giannis sweepstakes. Chris Haynes reports, "Giannis would be thrilled teaming up with Ant. Take that for whatever its worth. Minnesota still work to be done and convince the Bucks." The Bucks are looking for young, blue-chip players and/or a boatload of draft picks.

By Samir Mehdi

3 months ago

Kevin Durant Vetoed A Trade To The Timberwolves Last Summer Because Of Chris Finch

Haynes reported that Giannis would be "thrilled" to play with Anthony Edwards. Darren Wolfson echoed this sentiment, saying, "Superstars want to play with Edwards." This came after Wolfson said, "I don't have all the inner-workings of this, but my understanding is KD had trepidation playing for Chris Finch." Durant rejected the Wolves trade idea, reportedly because of this.

By Samir Mehdi

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