There appears to be a consensus developing among many of the teams and executives around the league about the top eight prospects in the 2025 NBA draft, Jake Fischer writes for The Stein Line (Substack link). According to Fischer, while the order after the top two remains up in the air, Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, V.J. Edgecombe, Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears, Kon … [Read more...] about Draft Rumors: Top Eight, Maluach, Raptors, Sixers, Hornets, More
Central Notes: Pistons Approach, Pistons Draft, Portis, Buzelis
The Magic traded major assets to acquire Desmond Bane. Should the Pistons make a similar move at this stage? According to Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press, Detroit may be more patient because of its financial situation. As Sankofa points out, Orlando has already signed multiple players to big extensions, which will lead to a large payroll beginning next season. Other … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons Approach, Pistons Draft, Portis, Buzelis
Bulls, Heat Linked To Jonathan Kuminga Sign-And-Trades
The Bulls and Heat both have interest in potential sign-and-trade deals for Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Kuminga, who’s eligible for restricted free agency in two weeks, is looking for an “expanded and consistent role” after watching his playing time with Golden State fluctuate throughout the season and the playoffs, Scotto … [Read more...] about Bulls, Heat Linked To Jonathan Kuminga Sign-And-Trades
Billy Donovan, Bulls Working On Contract Extension
The Bulls are working to finalize an extension with head coach Billy Donovan, reports Marc Stein for The Stein Line (via Twitter). Donovan’s current contract reportedly has one year remaining. The news comes on the heels of the Bulls declining the Knicks’ request to interview Donovan in their head coaching search. Ian Begley of SNY.tv reported that one of the currently employed … [Read more...] about Billy Donovan, Bulls Working On Contract Extension
Bontemps/Windhorst’s Latest: Durant, Clippers, Knicks, Jerome
Kevin Durant said in February that he was “blindsided” when he learned that the Suns were discussing potential trades involving him without his knowledge, and sources tell ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst that there was some disagreement within the organization about how those talks were handled. According to ESPN’s duo, that situation is one reason why Suns owner Mat … [Read more...] about Bontemps/Windhorst’s Latest: Durant, Clippers, Knicks, Jerome