Chris Dodson of ClutchPoints reported on Thursday that Zion Williamson appears increasingly unlikely to be in the Pelicans‘ long-term plans, but the team has yet to have any meaningful trade talks regarding the oft-injured star forward, who is currently out with an adductor strain. Williamson, who is on an unusual maximum-salary contract that features weigh-in checkpoints and … [Read more...] about Pelicans Rumors: Zion, Jones, Murphy, Fears, Queen
Siegel’s Latest: H. Jones, Poole, Pacers, Warriors, Cavs, Heat
The Pelicans have long signaled that forward Herbert Jones is off limits in trade talks, and that stance didn’t change when Joe Dumars was hired to run the front office in the spring, writes Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. However, according to Siegel, with the Pelicans off to a miserable 3-20 start to the season and Dumars seemingly becoming more open to the idea of major … [Read more...] about Siegel’s Latest: H. Jones, Poole, Pacers, Warriors, Cavs, Heat
Fischer’s Latest: Giannis, Knicks, Nets, Hawks, Spurs, Warriors
When the Bucks briefly explored the possibility of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade over the summer, the Knicks were the only team they spoke to, with the star forward having reportedly expressed some interest in the idea of playing in New York. Given Antetokounmpo’s apparent affinity for the Big Apple, the Nets have long believed they could have a real shot at winning the Giannis … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Giannis, Knicks, Nets, Hawks, Spurs, Warriors
Knicks Notes: Giannis, Paul, Backup PG, Hart, More
Although the Knicks made a “real offer” for Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason, an in-season trade looks unlikely at this juncture, reports Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter video link). As Begley explains, Antetokounmpo would likely have to try and force his way to New York for a deal to happen, and even if that were to occur, Milwaukee would be under no … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Giannis, Paul, Backup PG, Hart, More
Pelicans Rumors: Williamson, Murphy, Jones, Alvarado
Hired as the Pelicans‘ new head of basketball operations in the spring, Joe Dumars opted against pursuing a trade of oft-injured forward Zion Williamson during his first summer on the job. However, with New Orleans off to a league-worst 3-19 start this fall and Williamson once again battling health issues – first a hamstring strain and now an adductor strain – it appears … [Read more...] about Pelicans Rumors: Williamson, Murphy, Jones, Alvarado
