Category: NBA Basketball

Golden State acquires D’Angelo Rusell

Brandon King

Golden State has not been mentioned amongst the teams at the forefront of free agency but It seems that Golden State is not just going to stand pat and let this offseason pass them by. They decided to go out and acquire D’Angelo Russell. As just reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Warriors and Nets have agreed on a sign-and-trade for the first time All-Star guard. Russell signs a four year, $117 million dollar deal. Details of the moving parts involved are forth coming.

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Goran Dragic not involved in Butler deal

Brandon King

In the sign and trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Miami Heat in exchange for Josh Richardson , it was previously reported that point guard Goran Dragic was going to Dallas, but apparently that will not be the case. The New York Times’ Marc Stein reported that forwards Derrick Jones and Kelly Olynyck were the heat players that ended getting sent to Dallas. Stein added that it was initially headed to the Mavericks but Dallas decided not to go that route to retain financial flexibility for other roster moves…

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Jimmy Butler joins heat in sign-and-trade

Brandon King

The Miami Heat have acquired Jimmy Butler via a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers , per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania reported that the Heat sent the 76ers Josh Richardson in the deal. Goran Dragic was sent to Dallas as part the deal as well. Charania also adds that Butler will also received the full four year max, which for his is $142 million over those years. For Butler, this will be his third team since the start of last season and though his bumpy time…

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Kevin Durant to announce his intentions tonight

Brandon King

After earlier reports that Kevin Durant was in no hurry and that his free agency decision making process could extend into next week , we may have a Durant decision much earlier. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN,KD is going to make his announcement tonight. A subsequent update links Durant to the Brooklyn Net.

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Jonas Valanciunas expected to re-up with Memphis

Brandon King

According to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, center Jonas Valanciunas is expected to agree to a three year, $45 million deal. Valanciunas opted out of a player option worth $17.6 million dollar, which would allow him to become a unrestricted free agent and negotiate a longer term deal with the Grizzlies. After being acquired from the Raptors in the Marc Gasol deal, Valanciunas posted averages of 19.9 points and 10.7 rebounds, which is a noticeable increase from his career production of 11.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.

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Rockets to meet with JaVale McGee

Brandon King

The Houston Rockets plan on meeting with free agent center JaVale McGee when free agency begins Sunday at 6 p.m according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. It may not garner the attention that some of the other free agent meetings and signings that will happen on Sunday but McGee is no slouch. Last year as a member of the LeBron James Experience, errr Los Angeles Lakers, he averaged 12 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.

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Kyrie Irving to meet with Nets Sunday, deal likely imminent

Brandon King

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, free agent Kyrie Irving is meeting with the Brooklyn Nets Sunday and both sides are “motivated” to get a deal done quickly. Getting the Irving deal done will allows the Nets to turn their focus to how they are going to proceed with D’Angelo Russell. Wojnarowski adds the Nets are looking at potential sign-and-trade scenarios rather than outright renouncing him.

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Could KD and Kawhi be discussing teaming up?

Brandon King

The NBA’s second season is gearing up to begin Sunday and with some of the big names that will be available, could result in a power shift within the league. Apparently two of the most prominent names in the upcoming free agent bonanza, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard have been discussing possible scenarios that could include the two playing together according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne. If this were to happen then the two would obviously have to sign with the same team and there are two teams…

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Victor Oladipo expected to be out until at least December

Brandon King

Indiana Pacers star guard Victor Oladipo is expected to be out at least December, according to what Pacers President Kevin Pritchard had to say to reporters on Friday. He might be out a little bit. I’m hopeful he’ll be back December or January. Oladipo suffered a season-ending torn quadriceps tendon in a January 23 loss against the Toronto Raptors. In his absence, the team and head coach Nate McMillan did a remarkable job, as the team ended with a 48-34 record before getting swept in the first round of the…

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