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• Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Grizzlies Not Interested In Former MVP
The Memphis Grizzlies received four first-round picks from the Orlando Magic after trading Desmond Bane earlier this week, but the Western Conference contender is still not pursuing Kevin Durant. Grizzlies Are Not Targeting Kevin Durant Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal reported Wednesday that Memphis has no desire to trade for the Phoenix Suns superstar […] The post Kevin Durant Trade...2025See more articles Kevin Durant
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• Ime Udoka, Rockets Agree To Long-Term ExtensionIme Udoka and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a long-term contract extension that will make him one of the NBA's highest paid coaches. The Rockets finished the regular season second in the Western Conference in Udoka's second season with the franchise. Udoka previously led the Boston Celtics to the Finals in 2022 in his first season as head coach. Udoka was suspended on the eve of the 2022-23 s...2025Read about Ime Udoka -
• Wolves Likely In Position To Trade For Kevin Durant If They ChooseThe Minnesota Timberwolves are believed to be very close to a potential Kevin Durant trade with the Phoenix Suns, but they face a question of whether they should move forward with it considering he has expressed a strong preference to be dealt to one of the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets or Miami Heat. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Durant has "no desire, no interest in playing for the Mi...2025Read about Minnesota Timberwolves -
• Knicks Hiring Jason Kidd Remains PossibilityThe door on the New York Knicks hiring Jason Kidd as head coach "is not completely closed," according to Ian Begley of SNY. The news comes after the Mavs denied the Knicks' request to speak to Kidd last week. Begley adds that the move remains possible as of Monday. Kidd was hired by the Mavericks in 2021 to replace Rick Carlisle and has led the team to the Western Conference Finals twice, includin...2025See more articles New York Knicks -
• Grizzlies Expected To Offer Jaren Jackson Jr. $200M+ Extension; Ja Morant Considered Less LikelyJaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies were previously expected to agree to a renegotiate-and-extend contract this offseason and the mechanics of that type of deal became easier following the team's trade of Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. "He is now in a position to sign a contract extension of over $200 million," said Brian Windhorst on Monday. "I would feel like that is very strongly go...2025Read about Jaren Jackson -
• Steven Adams, Rockets Agree To Three-Year, $39M ExtensionSteven Adams and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension. Adams became a key part of the Rockets finishing second in the Western Conference during the regular season and proved he could play alongside Alperen Sengun in their double-big lineup. The Rockets acquired Adams from the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2023-24 season when he was out injured. Adams, who ...2025See also Steven Adams -
• Executive Predicts Record-Breaking NBA Draft Day Trade ActivityThe NBA has seen limited draft day trading activity among lottery teams in recent years, but that trend could change dramatically in 2025. Unlike typical draft years where top-five picks are held by rebuilding franchises committed to their draft boards, this year features playoff-contending teams in prime positions. The San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers hold the second and third picks, resp...2025See more articles San Antonio Spurs -
• Knicks 'Absolutely' Want To Hire Jason Kidd; Mavericks' Position Remains UnclearThe New York Knicks have zeroed in on Jason Kidd as their preferred head coaching candidate, but the situation is complicated by his long-term contract with the Dallas Mavericks. "The Knicks absolutely would like to hire Jason Kidd to be their next head coach," ESPN's Brian Windhorst said on Get Up. "The question is whether the Dallas Mavericks will allow that. And that's really where this is. It ...2025See more articles New York Knicks
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• Knicks Interested In Chris FinchChris Finch is a candidate of interest for the New York Knicks' head coaching vacancy. Gersson Rosas, who now works for the Knicks, hired Finch as head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2021. The Knicks presumably would have to send some sort of compensation to the Wolves to let Finch out of his contract. Finch signed a four-year extension with the Wolves in June 2024 following their appearan...2025Visit the page Chris Finch -
• Knicks made offer for Kevin Durant at trade deadline: NBA insider.Durant instead stayed with the Suns, who finished 11th in the Western Conference....2025Click for news about Kevin Durant
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• Austin Ainge Says Jazz Won't Tank This Upcoming SeasonAustin Ainge met with the media for the first time since being announced at the president of basketball operations for the Utah Jazz. One of the questions Ainge was asked about was if the Jazz would continue to manipulate playing time in an effort to tank for draft position. Ainge was concise, but clear in his answer. "You won't see that this year," Ainge said. Over the last three seasons, Utah ha...2025Visit the page Austin Ainge -
• Austin Ainge says the Jazz won't tank, and they won't need to in a loaded Western ConferenceThe Jazz can get a high draft pick in 2026 without putting their thumb on the tanking scale...2025Continue with Austin Ainge -
• Tim Connelly Expects To Remain With Wolves Long-TermTim Connelly expects to remain as president of basketball operations of the Minnesota Timberwolves for the long-term now that Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez will take over as controlling owners in the upcoming weeks. Connelly moved an opt out in his contract from the 2024 offseason to this one as Lore and Rodriguez battled for control with Glen Taylor. "Super happy here," Connelly said. "It's been g...2025Click for news about Tim Connelly -
• NBA's Second Apron Creating 'Sandwich Effect' With Offseason Trade Surge AnticipatedThe NBA is expected to have a volatile offseason with contrast between the two conferences, along with second apron concerns amongst multiple teams, creating an environment that fosters a number of major trades. The Eastern Conference is suddenly fairly wide open after the Cleveland Cavaliers disappointed in the playoffs while the Boston Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum as they also reset thei...2025Click for news about Eastern Conference -
• NBA Trade Rumors: Heat, Timberwolves Expected to Pursue Kevin Durant
The Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves will likely show trade interest this offseason in Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Timberwolves Nearly Acquired Kevin Durant At NBA Trade Deadline After the Timberwolves’ season ended in the Western Conference finals for the second year in a row, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst suggested […] The post NBA Trade Rumors: ...2025Click for news about Kevin Durant
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• Wolves Were More Serious About Trading For Kevin Durant At Trade Deadline Than AssumedThe Minnesota Timberwolves had stronger interest in acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns at the trade deadline than previously assumed. The cap machinations required to consummate a trade were extremely challenging as two second apron teams, but the impending free agencies of Julius Randle, Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could change the equation. "It became clear to me in talking t...2025See more Minnesota Timberwolves -
• NBA Veteran Extensions Have Increased 900 Percent Since 2011 CBAFront office executives have communicated to multiple reporters the expectation that the 2025 NBA offseason will likely be an eventful one and even "might be the craziest ever." Both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant could be traded with intriguing pieces certain to be dealt in return, while the Boston Celtics are expected to trade one or more key pieces as well. It will be part of the NBA's ...2025Continue with Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Northwest Notes: Edwards, Randle, Jazz Draft, Trail Blazers Workouts
Anthony Edwards scored just 16 points in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday. However, the Timberwolves superstar believes he played the game the way it’s supposed to be played. “I don’t look at it like I struggled, or (Julius Randle) struggled,” Edwards said. “They just, they had a good game plan, making us […]...2025See more Anthony Edwards
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• Anthony Edwards = Playoff Harden? Plus OKC’s Big 3, Knicks-Pacers & Draft talk with Andrew Sharp + my conversation with Derik Queen | The Kevin O'Connor ShowKevin O'Connor is joined by Andrew Sharp to break down the Eastern & Western Conference Finals and interviews NBA Draft prospect Derik Queen....2025Click for news about Anthony Edwards
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• SGA’s MVP night & OKC’s smothering D with Tom Haberstroh and Knicks fan therapy with Jonathan Macri—plus Asa Newell talks NBA Draft | The Kevin O'Connor ShowKevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to react to the Oklahoma City Thunder's big win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals and by Jonathan Macri to break down the Knicks heart-breaking loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals....2025See also Tom Haberstroh
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• Nikola Jokic Locked In, But Nuggets Facing Summer Of Trade Rumors And Possible MovesAfter firing the coach and GM less than a week before the playoffs, well, things didn’t end up like the Denver Nuggets had hoped. They did manage to stretch the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the Western Conference semifinals. But along the way, their bench was exposed as being less-than-stellar. So even Nikola […] The post Nikola Jokic Locked In, But Nuggets Facing Summer Of ...2025See also Nikola Jokic -
• Why Jonathan Kuminga's Warriors contract situation interests Charles Barkley
Jonathan Kuminga's Golden State Warriors role fascinated Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith after the Western Conference semifinals series ended....2025See also Jonathan Kuminga
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• Aaron Gordon Confronted 'Immature' Russell Westbrook After Game 2 Loss To ClippersAaron Gordon confronted Russell Westbrook about his attitude during a heated locker room discussion following the Denver Nuggets' Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in their first-round playoff series, multiple sources told ESPN. The confrontation occurred while interim head coach David Adelman was at the postgame podium. One player characterized Westbrook's behavior bluntly, telling ESPN, "H...2025Visit the page Aaron Gordon -
• Eastern Conference Has Won Lottery With More Frequency Since 2003While talent has predominantly flowed westward over the past quarter-century, the Eastern Conference has quietly dominated the NBA Draft Lottery. Since the Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron James with the first overall pick in 2003, Eastern Conference teams have secured the coveted top selection 14 times compared to just nine occasions for Western Conference franchises after the Dallas Mavericks...2025Click for news about Eastern Conference -
• NBA Draft Lottery Analysis: Eastern Conference's Surprising EdgeWhile talent has predominantly flowed westward over the past quarter-century, the Eastern Conference has quietly dominated the NBA Draft Lottery. Since the Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron James with the first overall pick in 2003, Eastern Conference teams have secured the coveted top selection 14 times compared to just eight occasions for Western Conference franchises. This lottery advantage h...2025Read about Eastern Conference -
• Stephen Curry Calls Hamstring Injury 'Gut Punch', Will Be Careful Before ReturningStephen Curry described his Grade 1 left hamstring strain as a "gut punch." Curry is out through at least Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals and will be reevaluated after that. "This is new, and from all that I'm learning about how quickly you can get back, there has to be a healing process," Curry said at Golden State Warriors shootaround Thursday before Game 2. "You can't accelerate it...2025Click for news about Stephen Curry -
• Anthony Edwards, Steve Kerr recall pre-draft workout that motivated Timberwolves star: 'If we had the first pick, we wouldn’t take you'Kerr's words served as motivation for Edwards to step up his workouts and his game. Now Kerr will see the fruits of that work first-hand with a trip to the Western Conference finals at stake....2025Continue with Anthony Edwards
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• Stephon Castle Named 24-25 NBA Rookie Of The YearStephon Castle has been named the 24-25 NBA Rookie of the Year. He is the fourth member of the Spurs to capture the award, joining Victor Wembanyama, Tim Duncan and David Robinson. Following Wembanyama's recognition last season, San Antonio becomes the fifth team in NBA history to feature back-to-back honorees. Castle received 92 of 100 First Place Votes, finishing well ahead of Zaccharie Risacher...2025Continue with Stephon Castle -
• Doug Christie Retained By Kings As Head Coach On Multi-Year ContractThe Sacramento Kings will retain Doug Christie as head coach as the sides are finalizing a multi-year contract. Christie replaced Mike Brown as head coach of the Kings in December on an interim basis. This offseason, the Kings and Monte McNair parted ways with Scott Perry replacing him to run the front office. The Kings initially had a surge of success under Christie before eventually finishing ni...2025Visit the page Doug Christie -
• Patrick Dumont Wants Mavs To Hire Experienced Exec To Work With Nico HarrisonThe Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade away Luka Doncic has largely landed with Nico Harrison, but he has continued in his position running the team's front office. "Fire Nico" chants became a common refrain at Mavericks' games, but Harrison has largely retained the support of Patrick Dumont. However, Dumont is believed to have interest in hiring another executive to work with Harrison. "I was ta...2025Visit the page Patrick Dumont