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What it would take for Giannis to land with the Heat
sports12 days ago

What it would take for Giannis to land with the Heat

Miami Heat mailbag explains that a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade could be discussed before the NBA draft but can’t be finalized until after the draft if it involves Miami’s 2026 No. 13 pick, due to league rules about not being without a first-round pick in consecutive years. The Heat could frame a deal ahead of draft and later finalize it, potentially offering three first-rounders plus multiple pick swaps (including 2030 and 2032 picks). Competing teams aren’t out, and Giannis’s preference and potential long-term commitment will influence the outcome. The Heat also aim to upgrade and avoid the play-in next season.

via Miami Herald|
#first-round-picks#giannis-antetokounmpo#miami-heat
Timberwolves land Ayo Dosunmu in blockbuster Bulls deadline deal
sports3 months ago

Timberwolves land Ayo Dosunmu in blockbuster Bulls deadline deal

The Bulls traded guard Ayo Dosunmu to the Minnesota Timberwolves for guard Rob Dillingham, Julian Phillips, and Leonard Miller, plus four second-round picks (2026 Nuggets/Warriors, 2027 Cavaliers, 2031 Wolves/Warriors, 2032 Suns/Rockets). The move gives Minnesota a ball-handler to bolster the backcourt while Chicago adds future draft assets; Dosunmu is on an expiring contract that could be extended, otherwise reaching free agency after the season.

via Hoops Rumors|
#ayo-dosunmu#chicago-bulls#minnesota-timberwolves
Sixers Ship McCain for Draft Capital in Tax-Saving Deadline Move
sports3 months ago

Sixers Ship McCain for Draft Capital in Tax-Saving Deadline Move

The 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a package of future assets (a 2026 first-round pick via Houston, the best 2027 second-round pick among the Thunder/Rockets/Pacers/Heat, plus 2028 second-rounders from Milwaukee and OKC) in a deadline move aimed at dodging the luxury tax. Analysts gave mixed grades (Sixers C; Thunder B; Favale: Sixers D, Thunder A), with debate over McCain's upside and whether selling him was worth the draft capital if Maxey, Edgecombe, or Grimes stay in Philly. The Thunder gain shooting depth, though his fit there is unclear.

via Sports Illustrated|
#draft-picks#jared-mccain#luxury-tax
Wizards land Anthony Davis in eight-player Mavericks blockbuster
sports3 months ago

Wizards land Anthony Davis in eight-player Mavericks blockbuster

Dallas trades Anthony Davis to Washington in an eight-player deal that also brings Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum to the Wizards, while Dallas acquires Khris Middleton, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson, and multiple first- and second-round picks from Thunder, Warriors, Suns, Bulls, and Rockets; the Mavericks shed about $70 million in payroll and drop below the luxury tax. Davis, who is injured, is under contract through 2026-27 with a possible max extension, and Washington adds a star alongside a budding core as it retools around a new core and a top-eight protected 2026 first-round pick.

via theScore.com|
#anthony-davis#dallas-mavericks#luxury-tax
Cavaliers ship Lonzo Ball to Jazz for two second-round picks
sports3 months ago

Cavaliers ship Lonzo Ball to Jazz for two second-round picks

The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Lonzo Ball to the Utah Jazz for two remaining second-round picks, clearing cap space and a roster slot as Ball’s Cleveland tenure failed to meet expectations. Cleveland added Dennis Schroeder and Keon Ellis to bolster guard depth, while Ball’s $10 million next season is a team option the Jazz are expected not to exercise, giving Cavs flexibility for future moves at the deadline.

via Fear The Sword|
#cleveland-cavaliers#expiring-contract#lonzo-ball
Thunder land Jared McCain in multi-pick swap with Sixers
sports3 months ago

Thunder land Jared McCain in multi-pick swap with Sixers

OKC Thunder reportedly acquire guard Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for four future draft picks (a 2026 first-round pick and three future second-round picks); Philadelphia will receive the most-favorable 2027 second-round pick plus 2028 Milwaukee and 2028 OKC picks. McCain, the 2024 No. 16 pick, is averaging 6.6 points per game this season, and the trade adds guard depth for a Thunder team led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who is out with an abdominal strain.

via NBA|
#draft-picks#jared-mccain#nba-trades
Davis lands in Washington in eight-player Wizards–Mavericks swap
sports3 months ago

Davis lands in Washington in eight-player Wizards–Mavericks swap

Anthony Davis is headed to the Washington Wizards in an eight-player deal with the Dallas Mavericks, sending Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to D.C. in exchange for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, two future first-round picks and three future second-round picks. Davis is sidelined by a left-hand injury but won’t require surgery, with weeks expected for him to return. Washington aims to pair him with Trae Young once healthy, while Dallas builds around Cooper Flagg and weighs Kyrie Irving’s status; Russell has a player option next season, Hardy is under contract through 2026-27 (team option 2027-28), and Exum is a free agent this summer.

via NBA|
#anthony-davis#mavericks#nba-trades
Krejci Deal Gives Blazers a Shooting Lift and Depth Boost
sports3 months ago

Krejci Deal Gives Blazers a Shooting Lift and Depth Boost

Portland lands Vit Krejci from Atlanta for Duop Reath and two second-round picks, a move aimed at adding shooting and wing depth as the Blazers try to improve their weak 3-point shooting. Krejci shoots about 42% from three this season and has a team-friendly, minimum-salary contract through 2027-28 with no guaranteed money beyond this year, making it a cost-efficient add while cap-space considerations linger for potential moves like extending Avdija. Analysts from ESPN, CBS, and The Athletic generally praised the deal as a smart move for Portland, though Hawks perspectives were mixed, and fan reactions ranged from enthusiastic to reserved about the trade’s impact.}

via Blazer's Edge|
#3-point-shooting#contract-terms#nba-trades
Jazz land Jaren Jackson Jr., kick off rebuild with big draft haul
sports3 months ago

Jazz land Jaren Jackson Jr., kick off rebuild with big draft haul

Memphis sent Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Vince Williams Jr. and Jock Landale to Utah for Walter Clayton, Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang, and three future first-round picks (Lakers’ 2027 top-four protected; the most favorable 2027 pick from Cavaliers/Wolves/Jazz; Suns’ 2031 unprotected). Memphis also creates a near $28.9 million traded player exception and adds substantial draft capital, signaling a rebuild as Utah positions a future frontcourt around Markkanen, Kessler, and Jackson. Jackson is on a four-year, $205 million extension, and Utah’s payroll rises this season as they aim to be competitive next year.

via Hoops Rumors|
#first-round-picks#jaren-jackson-jr#memphis-grizzlies
Blazers Fetch Vit Krejci from Hawks in Reath-for-Picks Swap
sports3 months ago

Blazers Fetch Vit Krejci from Hawks in Reath-for-Picks Swap

Portland acquires guard Vit Krejci from Atlanta in exchange for center Duop Reath and two future second-round picks (including Atlanta’s own 2027 pick back and a Knicks 2030 pick). Krejci, averaging 9.0 points and 2.2 three-pointers per game this season, gives Portland a welcomed 3-point threat as Reath heads to Atlanta after season-ending foot surgery; the deal also sparks questions about how Caleb Love and Sidy Cissoko’s two-way contracts will be handled.

via Blazer's Edge|
#atlanta-hawks#nba-trades#portland-trail-blazers
Warriors Consider Bold Markkanen Bid as Butler Injury Reshapes Window
sports4 months ago

Warriors Consider Bold Markkanen Bid as Butler Injury Reshapes Window

With Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL injury, the Warriors face a high-stakes pivot ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, weighing bold moves—potentially trading Jonathan Kuminga and multiple first-round picks—or even pursuing Lauri Markkanen, plus options like DeRozan, to stay competitive this season and plan for life after Curry.

via sfstandard.com|
#jimmy-butler#jonathan-kuminga#lauri-markkanen