As Matt Moore of Action Network details, several oddsmakers have significantly moved their betting lines on Paolo Banchero in recent days, signaling that he’s no longer considered as much of a long shot to be this year’s No. 1 overall pick. However, executives around the NBA still widely expect Jabari Smith to be the first player off the board, reports Jake Fischer of Bleacher … [Read more...] about Draft Rumors: Banchero, Magic, Smith, Kings, Murray, Pelicans, More
Malcolm Brogdon Considered “Likely” To Be Traded
Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon may have a new team by draft night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (video link from The Trade Deadline). Wojnarowski calls Brogdon “likely” to be traded this week, citing the Knicks and Wizards as teams to watch. New York, which holds the 11th pick, and Washington at No. 10 are both in the market for point guards and are hoping to move up in … [Read more...] about Malcolm Brogdon Considered “Likely” To Be Traded
Stein’s Latest: Beal, Robinson, Gobert, Hornets, Atkinson
The comments made Monday by president of basketball operations Tommy Sheppard seemed to indicate the Wizards don’t have any reservations about giving Bradley Beal a full maximum-salary contract, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack column. Beal, who missed the final 33 games of the season because of an injured left wrist, is eligible for a new five-year deal worth a … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Beal, Robinson, Gobert, Hornets, Atkinson
Bradley Beal To Decline Option, Enter Free Agency
Bradley Beal will decline his $36.4MM player option in order to become an unrestricted free agent, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports via a source. It’s long been anticipated that Beal would decline the option and sign a long-term max deal. Beal, who missed the final 33 games of the season because of an injured left wrist, is eligible for a new five-year deal with the Wizards … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal To Decline Option, Enter Free Agency
Charania’s Latest: Kings, Collins, Capela, Wolves, Bridges, Pacers, More
The Kings are becoming “increasingly comfortable” with the idea of hanging onto the No. 4 pick and drafting a prospect there, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports in his latest Inside Pass column. Although Sacramento has entertained the idea of moving back or trading out of the lottery, the team’s asking price is said to be significant. [RELATED: Kings’ No. 4 Overall Pick … [Read more...] about Charania’s Latest: Kings, Collins, Capela, Wolves, Bridges, Pacers, More