In their latest mock drafts ahead of Wednesday’s first round, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony (Insider link) and Sam Vecenie of The Athletic each say there’s no clarity yet on what the Hawks will do with the No. 1 overall pick. Both mocks still have Zaccharie Risacher going to Atlanta first overall for the time being, but haven’t ruled out the idea of a trade down (possibly for Donovan … [Read more...] about Draft Rumors: Hawks, Wizards, Sarr, Knicks, Kolek, Bulls, More
Sixers Rumors: George, Butler, Anunoby, KCP, LaVine, Maxey
A report last week suggested the Sixers‘ interest in acquiring Clippers star Paul George has “waned,” but sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype that Philadelphia still has “significant interest” in signing George if he opts for free agency. George, the number one name on our list of this year’s top 50 free agents, has until Saturday to decide whether to exercise his $48.8MM … [Read more...] about Sixers Rumors: George, Butler, Anunoby, KCP, LaVine, Maxey
Kings Rumors: No. 13 Pick, Caruso, Fox, Siakam, Kuzma, LaVine
The Kings‘ No. 13 overall pick is “very available” in trade talks, according to Anthony Slater and Sam Amick of The Athletic, who report that Sacramento included that lottery selection in an offer for Alex Caruso before the Bulls decided to send the veteran guard to Oklahoma City instead. As Slater and Amick detail, the Kings have brought in several late-lottery prospects for … [Read more...] about Kings Rumors: No. 13 Pick, Caruso, Fox, Siakam, Kuzma, LaVine
Bulls To Extend Qualifying Offer To Patrick Williams
The Bulls have extended a qualifying offer to forward Patrick Williams, making him a restricted free agent, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports tweets. Williams’ qualifying offer is worth $12.97MM. Chicago will now have the option of matching an offer sheet for the No. 4 pick of the 2020 draft. Williams has not lived up to his draft billing but he’s still only 22 and could still … [Read more...] about Bulls To Extend Qualifying Offer To Patrick Williams
Central Rumors: LaVine, Bulls, Pistons, Cade, Bucks, Cavs, More
The Bulls continue to seek a deal involving Zach LaVine, but last week’s four-year, $78MM contract agreement between the Kings and Malik Monk may have removed a prime suitor from the picture, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who says some rival executives believe retaining Monk will take Sacramento out of talks for LaVine. As Scotto has previously reported, Kings wing … [Read more...] about Central Rumors: LaVine, Bulls, Pistons, Cade, Bucks, Cavs, More