After former Nuggets head coach Michael Malone spent years asking for more veteran depth, Denver’s new top decision-makers – led by general manager Ben Tenzer – have made the sort of moves this offseason that he would’ve appreciated, as Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst write for ESPN.com. Even with Jonas Valanciunas‘ NBA future up in the air, the Nuggets did well to bring back … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Nuggets, Lakers, Coward, Queen, Jazz
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Pelicans waive Antonio Reeves
Michael Scotto: The New Orleans Pelicans have waived Antonio Reeves, league sources told @hoopshype . The 24-year-old guard averaged 6.9 points on 45.6% shooting from the field and 39.5% from 3-point range in 44 games for the Pelicans last season. In his last 10 games, he averaged 15.4 points. … [Read more...] about Pelicans waive Antonio Reeves
Pelicans Film Room: “I am not expecting a Herb Jones trade. One of the best contracts in the league, New Orleans knows that. As much as New Orleans has done some funky things, I don’t think they’re moving Herb Jones any time soon” — @JakeLFischer on Herb Jones trade rumors "I am not expecting a Herb Jones trade. One of the best contracts in the league, New Orleans knows … [Read more...] about
Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Beal, Suns, CP3, Bucks, Lillard, Heat
The Suns and Heat had exploratory talks this week about the possibility of a Bradley Beal trade, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, those discussions “ultimately collapsed,” resulting in a rising belief that the veteran guard will ultimately be bought out by Phoenix. If the two sides do end up working out a buyout agreement, … [Read more...] about Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Beal, Suns, CP3, Bucks, Lillard, Heat
Trey Alexander, Pelicans Agree To Two-Way Deal
Trey Alexander and the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a Two-Way deal. Alexander was the G League Rookie of the Year in 2025. Alexander appeared 30 G League games where he averaged 25.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 37.0 minutes. Alexander also appeared limited minutes in 24 games with the Denver Nuggets. … [Read more...] about Trey Alexander, Pelicans Agree To Two-Way Deal