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
Windhorst: Timberwolves Most Aggressive In Pursuit Of Kevin Durant
The Timberwolves have been the team most aggressively pursuing Kevin Durant in trade talks so far, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said this morning during an appearance on Get Up (Twitter video link). Windhorst notes that Minnesota made a strong push to acquire Durant from the Suns before the February trade deadline to team him with Anthony Edwards, and that effort has been renewed … [Read more...] about Windhorst: Timberwolves Most Aggressive In Pursuit Of Kevin Durant
Shams: KD Has ‘No Desire’ To Be Traded To Timberwolves
Reporting on SportsCenter (YouTube link), ESPN’s Shams Charania said Suns star Kevin Durant has no interest in joining the team that is rumored to be the most aggressive in pursuit of him. “I’m told Durant has no desire to be in Minnesota with the Timberwolves,” Charania said. “So how does that shape how the Minnesota Timberwolves and other teams that could have interest, that … [Read more...] about Shams: KD Has ‘No Desire’ To Be Traded To Timberwolves
Coaching Rumors: Dudley, Bryant, Cavs, Sweeney, Ivey, More
Memphis and Phoenix have already been linked to Mavericks assistant coach Jared Dudley this offseason. The Cavaliers have also expressed interest in hiring Dudley, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). As Michael Scotto of HoopsHype observes, Cleveland has multiple coaching openings after assistants Jordan Ott, DeMarre Caroll and Bryan Tibaldi got new jobs. The … [Read more...] about Coaching Rumors: Dudley, Bryant, Cavs, Sweeney, Ivey, More
Suns Notes: Durant Trade, Draft Workout
The Suns are not promising to move Kevin Durant to one of his preferred destinations, reports Marc Stein for The Stein Line (Substack link). Although Phoenix would like to find a win-win trade, the club is intent on acquiring the best return to position itself for a Durant-less future. Given that the Suns surrendered much of their first-round draft pick equity as well as … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Durant Trade, Draft Workout