Before eventually agreeing to a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the draft, the Memphis Grizzlies were in serious talks with the Sacramento Kings on a similar deal, according to Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective Podcast. … [Read more...] about Grizzlies discussed Jonas Valanciunas trade with Kings
The Grizzlies would have sent Jonas Valanciunas to the Kings for the No. 9 pick in the draft and Marvin Begley Jr. Memphis instead traded up with the Pelicans at No. 10 while also taking back Steven Adams and Eric Bledsoe. … [Read more...] about
Kyle Lowry the top target for Heat, Mavericks and Pelicans
Miami, Dallas and New Orleans will be at the forefront of the pursuit for Toronto’s Kyle Lowry once free-agent negotiations are permissible at 6 p.m. ET on Monday. Lowry is the top target for all three teams. The Heat would appear to have a recruiting advantage through Lowry’s close relationship with Miami star Jimmy Butler. … [Read more...] about Kyle Lowry the top target for Heat, Mavericks and Pelicans
Michael Scotto: The Denver Nuggets have received a Summer League commitment from Zylan Cheatham, a league source told @HoopsHype. Cheatham was a former two-way player with the Pelicans and spent last season with the Iowa Wolves. … [Read more...] about
Eliot Clough: Trey Murphy on a outside-of-basketball pull for him to go to New Orleans: “I love food. I’m very excited for the beignets and the gumbo. I’m not gonna eat it too much, because it’s not the healthiest thing. … But I’ll get my fair share.” … [Read more...] about
Eliot Clough: Trey Murphy adds that his off-ball movement will be beneficial for Zion Williamson as well. “I’m excited to play with all the guys, especially with someone with the gravity like him.” … [Read more...] about
Eliot Clough: Trey Murphy says he wanted to be in New Orleans because he’ll be able to space the floor for Zion and Brandon Ingram. “If my man goes to help (on one of them), it’s going to be a knock-down three.” … [Read more...] about
Trail Blazers acquire draft rights to Greg Brown
The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired the draft rights to forward Greg Brown III from New Orleans in exchange for a future second round draft pick and cash considerations, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Neil Olshey. Brown, 19, was selected by the Pelicans with the 43rd overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft. “Greg Brown is a dynamic young player … [Read more...] about Trail Blazers acquire draft rights to Greg Brown
Will Guillory: Georgia Tech guard Jose Alvarado has agreed to a two-way deal with the Pelicans, sources confirm. @ksugiuraajc had the news first. … [Read more...] about