If the Lakers opt to pursue Kyrie Irving in free agency, the Mavericks wouldn’t be interested in taking back free agent guard D’Angelo Russell as the primary player in a sign-and-trade deal, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack column. There hasn’t been any concrete information that trying to sign Irving is part of the Lakers’ offseason plans, Stein adds, but there’s … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Irving, Russell, Wizards, M. Williams, Raptors
Southeast Notes: Winger, Hornets, Hawks’ Coaches, Bitadze
New Wizards president Michael Winger loves the idea of building a foundation and he’s eager to use the lessons he learned during his time with the Cavaliers, Thunder and Clippers, writes Ben Golliver of The Washington Post. Winger is taking on one of the NBA’s biggest challenges in the Wizards, who haven’t posted a 50-win season in 44 years. He’s inheriting a team that’s … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Winger, Hornets, Hawks’ Coaches, Bitadze
Five Takeaways From Combine
Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington attended the NBA draft combine this week and observed five takeaways that could be relevant for the Wizards. Hughes believes Seth Lundy might be a solid choice with one of Washington’s two second-round picks (Nos. 42 and 57), noting that the Penn State guard’s shooting, rebounding, length and experience could make him an immediate bench … [Read more...] about Five Takeaways From Combine
Knicks Notes: Porzingis, Embiid, Trade Assets, Quickley
Would the Knicks consider a reunion with Kristaps Porzingis this summer? The Wizards‘ big man, who was drafted by New York in 2015, is one of several names floated by Steve Popper of Newsday as possible targets in the team’s search for another star. Porzingis was once considered a future franchise player in New York, but his relationship with the front office soured after he … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Porzingis, Embiid, Trade Assets, Quickley
Pacific Notes: James, Moneke, Vezenkov, Suns’ Coaching Job, Winger
LeBron James twisted his left ankle in the late going of Game 2 against the Nuggets on Thursday but the Lakers’ superstar said he’ll play in Game 3, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. James, who has dealt with right foot problems this season, stepped on Anthony Davis‘ foot. “A little ankle [injury] isn’t going to stop me,” James said. We have more from the Pacific … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: James, Moneke, Vezenkov, Suns’ Coaching Job, Winger