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sports20 days ago•4 min saved

Porter Jr. trade buzz emerges as Steelers hear early inquiries

Porter Jr. trade chatter is heating up after at least one NFL team reportedly called the Steelers about the cornerback. Pittsburgh is said to be asking for a high return—around a first‑round pick or a second plus a third—and the team has not moved to negotiate due to an internal rule prohibiting new deals after the regular season begins. With the trade deadline about 52 days away, the Steelers’ options include paying Porter, trading him, or risking a hardball standoff, with the market likely to evolve in weekly increments.

via NBC Sports|

#draft-picks #joey-porter-jr #nfl

sports25 days ago•11 min saved

Kawhi Leonard Trade to Raptors Near Finish After Penalties Fallout

The Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Leonard trade, agreed in June, could close in the coming days after Steve Ballmer accepted NBA penalties for cap circumvention. Toronto paused the deal citing concerns about possible suspensions or contract voiding, but Leonard’s punishment was light. If finalized in its current form, Los Angeles would receive Leonard in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, Toronto’s unprotected 2031 and 2033 first-round picks, a 2027 first-round swap, and 2030 and 2033 second-round picks—valuable assets the Clippers lost in penalties. Timing remains uncertain due to the Clippers’ front-office reorganization and an ongoing NBA investigation, though the league indicated it can process a trade call regardless of interim leadership. The Wachtell Lipton report found the Clippers aided Leonard’s endorsement deals; Ballmer apologized and accepted responsibility while disputing some conclusions.

via Hoops Rumors|

#draft-picks #kawhi-leonard #los-angeles-clippers

sports1 month ago•9 min saved

The Price of Kawhi: Clippers' Seven-Year Draft-Asset Hangover

LA’s Kawhi Leonard era yielded only three playoff series wins and ended with a hefty cap-circumvention penalty that will cost the Clippers multiple future first-rounders through 2033. The Paul George trade sent Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a bundle of picks to Oklahoma City, where SGA blossomed into MVP-level stardom and the Thunder reloaded, leaving LA with a long, painful road back to contention.

via Sports Illustrated|

#draft-picks #kawhi-leonard #los-angeles-clippers

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Draymond Green proposes lottery-style redistribution of Clippers' forfeited draft picks

Draymond Green discussed on his podcast a plan to redistribute the Clippers' five forfeited first-round picks (2029–2033) so the NBA keeps 60 picks by allocating them to other teams via a lottery, arguing it’s unfair to players and the league to simply erase the selections; the idea is speculative and has not been adopted.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|

#clippers #draft-picks #draymond-green

sports1 month ago•10 min saved

Clippers’ Punishment Fuels Legal Uncertainty: Five Questions on Kawhi Trade and Appeals

The NBA penalized the Clippers for cap circumvention: five first-round picks (2029 via Pacers; 2030–2033) are forfeited, $30 million fine, and suspensions for Steve Ballmer and Gillian Zucker (one year), Lawrence Frank (six months); Kawhi Leonard is fined $700,000 and his uncle banned for five years. The NBPA agreed to the punishments, leaving the Clippers with no formal NBA appeal, potentially pushing a court challenge instead. Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors remains likely, as he isn’t suspended and his contract wasn’t voided, though the process could influence terms. The pick forfeiture reflects encumbered vs. unencumbered assets and may set future precedent; a separate cap-circumvention case involving Gary Trent Jr. looms, underscoring the league’s aggressive stance. Whether any picks can be recovered is uncertain and would depend on commissioner discretion and future developments.

via CBS Sports|

#cap-circumvention #draft-picks #kawhi-leonard

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Dolphins finalize 53-man roster: draft success, WR/OL depth, and safety concerns

Miami trimmed to the 53-man limit with a Kyle McCord trade, waivers and IR moves, yielding a notably deep WR and OL group while leaving a thin safety corps. All 13 draft picks made the initial roster, a historic showing that may still face tweaks before Week 1. Notable cuts included Tyrel Dodson and tackle Charlie Heck, signaling ongoing roster shuffles.

via Sports Illustrated|

#53-man-roster #draft-picks #miami-dolphins

sports1 month ago•10 min saved

Sky's Collapse: Bad Trades and Ownership Failures Doomed Chicago

Chicago Sky missed the playoffs for the third straight year, with the piece blaming chronic mismanagement by GM Jeff Pagliocca: costly trades that traded away future assets for short-term gains, neglected development of young players, and ownership issues that left the franchise directionless—exacerbated by injuries. It argues Pagliocca should be fired and a leadership reset is needed to salvage any future in Chicago.

via SB Nation|

#chicago-sky #draft-picks #ownership

sports2 months ago•13 min saved

Suns GM bets seven straight years of success will shield them from draft-pick fallout

Phoenix Suns GM Brian Gregory defended trading away unprotected first-round picks for Miles Bridges, saying Phoenix will be good enough for seven straight years so those selections won’t hurt them. The piece notes the Suns don’t own the 2031 pick and will have first-rounders in five of the next six years (mostly late in the round under new lottery rules), suggesting the seven-year bet is optimistic even after replenishing their draft pool.

via Arizona Sports|

#draft-picks #miles-bridges #nba

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Tigers enter 2026 MLB Draft with a 20-pick slate

Detroit heads into the 2026 MLB Draft with 20 picks across 20 rounds, including four Day 1 selections (No. 22, 61, 69 and 125) and Day 2 at No. 158, while forfeiting the No. 98 pick after Framber Valdez signed. The draft runs July 11-12 in Philadelphia, with NBC broadcasting Day 1 and Day 2 and Peacock streaming both days, as Detroit seeks to replenish a farm system that slipped to No. 5 in MLB Pipeline.

via Detroit Free Press|

#detroit-tigers #draft-picks #framber-valdez-forfeiture

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Lakers trade Ayton, fueling Bronny James trade speculation

The Lakers moved Deandre Ayton to Washington for Jaden Hardy and two future second-round picks, signaling a potential Bronny James trade as LeBron looks to land on his next team. The swap frees draft capital and about $2.1 million in cap space but leaves LA guard-heavy with a need at center, leaving two roster spots open and likely more moves as they seek to finish the rotation.

via Lake Show Life|

#bronny-james #deandre-ayton #draft-picks

sports3 months ago•6 min saved

Celtics-Sixers 2028 Pick Swap Unpacked: A Complex Protection Puzzle

The Celtics-Sixers blockbuster hinges on a highly conditional 2028 first-round pick whose protections depend on where the Clippers’ pick lands and whether Philadelphia’s pick lands in the top eight; the arrangement also involves the Celtics’ and Spurs’ top-one protections and could yield different combinations including the Clippers’ first, the Sixers’ first, or the least favorable Celtics/Spurs pick, with an extra swap only in one scenario; Philadelphia could gain swap rights on additional 2028 picks if it acquires another first; this is the first draft-pick trade to base protections on a 16-team lottery.

via HoopsRumors.com|

#basketball #boston-celtics #draft-picks

nba3 months ago•8 min saved

Celtics push to trade Jaylen Brown, targeting a heavy draft haul

Boston is actively shopping Jaylen Brown, soliciting offers from about eight to ten teams and has set a high asking price that includes at least four first-round picks. Brown hasn’t requested a trade and no deal is close, but ESPN’s Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst say Boston intends to move him, potentially even if it takes until the season starts.

via RealGM|

#boston-celtics #draft-picks #giannis-antetokounmpo

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Trade Hits Snags Over Picks and Players

Trade talks between the Clippers and Raptors over Kawhi Leonard have a framework: LA would receive Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and a first-round pick, but the Clippers are pushing for more value, including Jamal Shead to take on Dick’s contract. The teams disagree on which picks to include, with Toronto preferring 2027 or 2028 first-rounders and LA seeking two firsts, including a far-future pick if Shead isn’t involved. Toronto hasn’t moved Collin Murray-Boyles or Ja’Kobe Walter, and the Clippers aren’t being rushed—LA has offered a Leonard extension (not the max), a figure Toronto is more willing to meet, keeping the deal unsettled for now.

via HoopsRumors.com|

#clippers #draft-picks #kawhi-leonard

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Celtics Explore Five Future First-Round Picks in Jaylen Brown Trade Talks

ESPN's Windhorst reports the Celtics are actively calling teams on Jaylen Brown and have floated heavy draft capital in some talks, including as many as five future first-round picks. The move signals a shift toward a draft-focused rebuild to extend the title window around a healthy Jayson Tatum, with past near-misses like Giannis Antetokounmpo noted as context for potential long-term blockbuster plans.

via Bleacher Report|

#boston-celtics #draft-picks #giannis-antetokounmpo

sports3 months ago•6 min saved

Suns Acquire Miles Bridges: Cap Relief With Question Marks

The Phoenix Suns traded Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale along with an unprotected 2033 first-round pick to land Miles Bridges, plus a 2029 first-round pick swap and a 2027 second-round pick swap. The move earns Draft Capital D+, Player Exchange B, and an overall C+ as the Suns gain around $20 million in luxury-tax relief and a roster spot, potentially enabling another add via the non-taxpayer MLE, but Bridges’ 33.8% career 3-point shooting and the loss of two top shooters raise concerns about spacing. Bridges’ expiring deal could be extended, yet the Suns still face questions about fit and culture given his off-court reputation. The piece remains intrigued but cautious, noting that full value will depend on the rest of the offseason and any additional assets linked to larger trades.

via Bright Side Of The Sun|

#draft-picks #miles-bridges #nba-trade-analysis