Hoops Rumors

With the Las Vegas Summer League underway, top pick Paolo Banchero isn’t shying away from the spotlight, Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press writes. The Magic forward is eager to show the fans why Orlando considered him the draft’s top prospect. “I love when big crowds are out, when all the cameras are out, that’s when I play my best,” he said. “So, I’m looking forward to it … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Banchero, Portis, Wizards, Knicks

Bradley Beal‘s new five-year, maximum-salary contract with the Wizards includes a no-trade clause, reports Bobby Marks of ESPN (Twitter link). That will give Beal the right to block any trade during the next several seasons. There are several different scenarios in which a player can earn the right to veto a trade during a single league year. A player who re-signs with his … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Has No-Trade Clause In New Contract

Dejounte Murray is excited to team up with Trae Young and had been talking to his new partner in the Hawks‘ backcourt about the possibility for the past two to three weeks, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. Speaking at press conference Friday, Murray said Atlanta was the only team he wanted to join and told reporters that he probably would still be with the Spurs if … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hawks, Beal, Wizards, Magic, Hornets

Although Zach LaVine wasn’t one of the 38 free agents who reportedly reached a contract agreement during the first day of free agency on Thursday, the Bulls remain confident that the two-time All-Star will eventually agree to a new five-year, $215MM deal to stay in Chicago, sources tell Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. According to Cowley, the Bulls met with LaVine during … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: LaVine, Bryant, G. Harris, T. Young, Hawks

The Wizards have signed first-round pick Johnny Davis to his rookie scale contract, according to NBA.com’s official log of transactions. Davis, who averaged 19.7 PPG, 8.2 RPG, and 2.1 APG in 31 games (34.2 MPG) at Wisconsin as a sophomore in 2021/22, was the 10th player off the board in last Thursday’s draft. He’ll join a Wizards backcourt that is undergoing some changes this … [Read more...] about Wizards Sign Johnny Davis To Rookie Contract