After Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reported earlier today that the Nuggets are preparing to lose Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirms there’s a growing belief around the league the veteran wing won’t remain in Denver. The Magic have “significant” interest in Caldwell-Pope and there has been growing buzz about the possibility of Orlando aggressively … [Read more...] about FA Rumors: KCP, Harden, Kennard, Hartenstein, Jones, Highsmith, More
Southeast Notes: Valanciunas, Salaun, Simpson, Wagner, Heat
Reaching a three-year agreement with 32-year-old center Jonas Valanciunas seems like an odd move for a rebuilding team. So why did the Wizards do it? As Josh Robbins and William Guillory of The Athletic see it, Valanciunas’ presence will allow second overall draft pick Alex Sarr to develop at a slow and steady pace. Sarr needs to add bulk and muscle to his seven-foot frame and … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Valanciunas, Salaun, Simpson, Wagner, Heat
FA/Trade Rumors: Wings, Pistons, Pelicans, Valanciunas
The free agent wing market could be held up temporarily until Paul George, Klay Thompson and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope have agreed to new contracts, says Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. That outcome was always expected, with those three swingmen likely limiting other players’ options. Cap-room playoff teams like the Sixers and Magic reportedly have interest in both George and … [Read more...] about FA/Trade Rumors: Wings, Pistons, Pelicans, Valanciunas
Wizards To Sign Jonas Valanciunas To Three-Year Contract
The Wizards have found a new starting center, having agreed to terms with Jonas Valanciunas on a three-year, $30MM contract, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, it’s a straight three-year deal, with no player or team option (Twitter link). Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports linked Valanciunas to the rebuilding Wizards … [Read more...] about Wizards To Sign Jonas Valanciunas To Three-Year Contract
Wizards Decline Team Option On Tristan Vukcevic
The Wizards have turned down a $2.42MM team option on Tristan Vukcevic, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The Serbian center, a rookie in 2023/24, was eligible for a qualifying offer, but there’s no indication he received one ahead of Saturday afternoon’s deadline. Unless word of that QO trickles in late, he will be unrestricted when free agency starts on … [Read more...] about Wizards Decline Team Option On Tristan Vukcevic