Cooper Flagg, the presumed 2025 number one pick, is only visiting the Mavericks in the lead-up to the draft, reports Mark Medina of RG in an interview with Flagg’s trainer, Matt MacKenzie. “He’ll be able to tour their facilities and learn about the organization as a whole. So it’s something he’s definitely looking forward to. It’s the only team he’s going to go visit. He’s very … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Flagg, Rockets, Pelicans
Trade Rumors: Celtics, Durant, Knicks, Pelicans, Spurs, Magic
The Celtics won’t be actively looking to move Jaylen Brown or Derrick White this offseason, but they also don’t necessarily view either player as untouchable, ESPN’s Shams Charania said on Wednesday during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show (YouTube link). “The primary focus, from my understanding, with the Celtics’ offseason has been Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, (and) … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Celtics, Durant, Knicks, Pelicans, Spurs, Magic
Bryson Graham, Peter Dinwiddie Joining Hawks’ Front Office
The Hawks are making two significant additions to their front office, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. Atlanta is finalizing deals with Pelicans general manager Bryson Graham to become senior vice president of basketball operations and Sixers executive Peter Dinwiddie as senior vice president of strategy and analytics. Graham, who began his career as an intern with New … [Read more...] about Bryson Graham, Peter Dinwiddie Joining Hawks’ Front Office
Southwest Notes: Mavs, DSJ, Brown, Spurs, Pelicans
Acquiring a point guard is one of the top priorities for the Mavericks in the 2025 offseason, writes Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. With star Kyrie Irving recovering from ACL surgery and not expected to get back on the court until at least January, the team will need help at the position this fall. In a mailbag for the Morning News, Curtis discusses how Chris Paul will … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Mavs, DSJ, Brown, Spurs, Pelicans
Pelicans’ Joe Dumars Talks Injuries, Goals, Roster
When Joe Dumars was introduced as the Pelicans‘ new executive vice president of basketball operations in April, he spoke about wanting to “find out what’s happening” with the team’s injury situation, given the series of health issues that have plagued the team in recent years. In an interview this week with Rod Walker of The New Orleans Times-Picayune, Dumars was asked what he … [Read more...] about Pelicans’ Joe Dumars Talks Injuries, Goals, Roster