The Nets have interest in Kings guard De’Aaron Fox and view him as a potential trade target, but they haven’t given up on the idea of eventually landing Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post, who describes the Bucks star as Brooklyn’s “white whale.” A desire to preserve their most valuable trade assets for Antetokounmpo if there’s even the … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Nets, Fox, Butler, Bucks, LaVine, Lakers, Turner
NBA Announces Player Pool For 2025 Rising Stars Event
The NBA has officially revealed the 10 rookies, 11 sophomores, and seven G League players who have been selected to take part in the 2025 Rising Stars event at All-Star weekend in San Francisco next month. The following players made the cut, as voted on by NBA assistant coaches (rookies and sophomores) and selected by the league office (G Leaguers): Rookies Carlton Carrington … [Read more...] about NBA Announces Player Pool For 2025 Rising Stars Event
Kings Expected To Entertain Trading De’Aaron Fox
3:29pm: Fox’s preferred landing spot is believed to be San Antonio, reports James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link). However, agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports remains open about where his client might land and is expected to talk to interested teams ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to Amick, who says Paul told the Kings it might be in their best interests to … [Read more...] about Kings Expected To Entertain Trading De’Aaron Fox
Jimmy Butler Rumors: Asking Price, Warriors, Suns, Randle
After ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that the Heat have lowered their asking price in trade talks for Jimmy Butler as they look to get a deal done ahead of next Thursday’s deadline, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald (Twitter links) hears that the team has begun to show more willingness to consider taking on salary beyond 2025/26 as long as the contract isn’t … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Rumors: Asking Price, Warriors, Suns, Randle
Heat ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Moving Butler By Deadline
10:32am: The Warriors, viewed near the start of the month as an unlikely suitor for Butler, are one of the teams back in the mix now that the Heat have lowered their asking price, reports Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel hears from a source that the Heat would be satisfied to receive a “potential contributing” player … [Read more...] about Heat ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Moving Butler By Deadline