Tag: NBA trades

Cavaliers Acquire Peyton Watson in Three-Team Trade With Nuggets and Clippers

Brandon King

Image via ESPN The Cleveland Cavaliers are making a major investment in their future. Cleveland, the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a three-team trade that will send Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers, Max Strus to the Clippers, and future draft capital to the Nuggets, according to ESPN and other media outlets. As part of the deal, Watson is expected to sign a new four-year, $88 million contract with Cleveland that includes a player option and trade kicker. (Hoops Wire⁠) The Nuggets will receive Cleveland’s unprotected 2031…

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Report: Raptors Unwilling to Complete Kawhi Leonard Trade Amid Ongoing NBA Investigation

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The Toronto Raptors are reportedly refusing to complete a trade involving Kawhi Leonard because of concerns over potential NBA penalties tied to the league’s ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Toronto is unwilling to assume the risk while the NBA continues to examine allegations that the Clippers may have circumvented salary cap rules in connection with payments made to Leonard. “They are not willing to assume those risks,” Shelburne said. The NBA’s investigation remains ongoing, and the league has not announced any findings or…

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Thunder Trade Lu Dort to Hawks in Three-Team Deal; Mavericks Acquire Zaccharie Risacher

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The NBA offseason delivered another stunning shakeup as the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to trade All-Defensive wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that also sends former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks. According to ESPN, the trade breaks down as follows: The move marks the end of Dort’s tenure in Oklahoma City, where he developed from an undrafted free agent into one of the league’s premier perimeter defenders. Known for his physical on-ball defense, toughness, and ability to guard multiple positions,…

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Kawhi Leonard Trade to Raptors Delayed Pending NBA Investigation into Clippers

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The blockbuster trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors remains on hold as the NBA continues its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, creating uncertainty around one of the offseason’s biggest moves. According to ESPN, the deal agreed to in principle on June 30 cannot be finalized until the league concludes its investigation. The delay stems from the NBA requiring Toronto’s ownership group to assume any potential financial penalties tied to Leonard’s contract that could result from the investigation. In a statement released to ESPN, the Clippers said…

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Detroit Pistons Trade Caris LeVert to Bucks for Taurean Prince, Gary Harris in Pick-Swapping Deal

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The Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a trade that reshapes both teams’ rosters, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Detroit is sending veteran guard Caris LeVert and two second-round draft picks to Milwaukee in exchange for veteran wing Taurean Prince and guard Gary Harris. The move gives the Bucks another experienced backcourt scorer while adding future draft assets. For Detroit, the deal creates additional financial flexibility, including a trade exception and salary savings, while bringing in two seasoned perimeter veterans. Bucks Add Offensive Firepower LeVert gives Milwaukee another…

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Knicks Reportedly Made Multiple Attempts to Trade for Yves Missi, Pelicans Refused Every Offer

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The New York Knicks were determined to find a replacement in the middle after losing Mitchell Robinson, and according to Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime, they identified New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi as their top target. Haynes reported that the Knicks “tried feverishly” to acquire Missi, making multiple trade offers to New Orleans. However, each proposal was rejected, with the Pelicans making it clear they have no interest in moving the promising young center. The message from New Orleans was unequivocal: Missi is considered a vital part of…

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Boston Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, Multiple Draft Picks

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The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for veteran star Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. (SB Nation⁠) The blockbuster deal signals a dramatic shift for both Eastern Conference rivals. For Philadelphia, the acquisition of Brown gives the franchise a younger two-way superstar to pair with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Brown is coming off another outstanding campaign and immediately becomes a foundational piece for a team looking to maximize its championship…

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BREAKING: Lakers Land Walker Kessler in Blockbuster Trade with Jazz, Sign Center to $130M Deal

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The Los Angeles Lakers have made a major splash in the trade market, acquiring center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a massive deal that reshapes both franchises, sources tell ESPN. Los Angeles is sending unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, along with first-round pick swaps in 2028 and 2030, to Utah in exchange for the young defensive anchor. Kessler is also set to sign a four-year, $130 million contract extension with the Lakers, which includes a player option in the fourth year and a full trade kicker,…

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Hornets Trade Miles Bridges to Suns in Multi-Player Deal

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The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade forward Miles Bridges, along with a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick, to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick, according to ESPN. The move signals another major roster shakeup for Charlotte as the franchise continues to reshape its future. By acquiring Allen and O’Neale, the Hornets add two experienced veterans known for their perimeter shooting and defensive versatility while also adding a future first-round selection. For Phoenix, the acquisition of Bridges provides…

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Brian Windhorst Believes Ja Morant’s Time In Memphis Is Coming To An End

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The dismantling of the Memphis Grizzlies may not be over just yet. https://x.com/esidery/status/2069941590680834403?s=46 The Grizzlies will be trading Ja Morant this summer to totally reset their franchise, even though his value is now negative, per @WindhorstESPN. Memphis will have to take on a bad contract to get off Morant at this point. The comments are an extension of Windhorst’s assessment earlier this year, when he described Morant as having “negative value” on the trade market. At the time, Windhorst reported that teams were unwilling to acquire the former All-Star unless…

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