The Bulls and point guard Lonzo Ball have agreed to terms on a two-year, $20MM contract extension, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network first reported (via Twitter) that the two sides were finalizing a new deal. More to come… … [Read more...] about Bulls, Lonzo Ball Agree To Two-Year Extension
Eastern Notes: Middleton, Wizards, Cavs, Walker, Johnson, Buzelis
The Wizards don’t have a second deal lined up for Khris Middleton, according to Chris Mannix of SI.com (Twitter link), who says Washington’s plan for the time being will be to hang onto the veteran forward after acquiring him from Milwaukee. As Mannix and Varun Shankar of The Washington Post outline, the Wizards were willing to trade Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin, and a … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Middleton, Wizards, Cavs, Walker, Johnson, Buzelis
Cavaliers, Hawks Have Discussed Hunter, LeVert
The Cavaliers have expressed interest in Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter, multiple sources tell Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscriber link), confirming a report from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. According to Fedor, the Cavs’ talks with Atlanta have centered around swingman Caris LeVert. Due to the difference between Hunter’s current cap hit ($21.7MM) and LeVert’s ($16.6MM), … [Read more...] about Cavaliers, Hawks Have Discussed Hunter, LeVert
Separate Deals Involving Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic Fall Through
The Bulls were able to move Zach LaVine before Thursday’s deadline but they’re having a tougher time dealing center Nikola Vucevic. Citing multiple sources, the Chicago Sun Times’ Joe Cowley said that two separate deals involving Vucevic fell apart on Tuesday. One of Cowley’s sources stressed that the situation remains fluid. Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto reported earlier on … [Read more...] about Separate Deals Involving Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic Fall Through
Scotto’s Latest: Bucks, Vucevic, Ball, Martin, Sims, Hunter
The Bucks‘ conversations on the trade market leading up to the February 6 deadline have centered around Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, Pat Connaughton, and MarJon Beauchamp, along with their 2031 first-round pick, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Middleton, Portis, and Connaughton hold player options for the 2025/26 season worth $34MM, $13.4MM, and $9.4MM, … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Bucks, Vucevic, Ball, Martin, Sims, Hunter