The Washington Wizards will consider trading Jonas Valanciunas at the trade deadline, but sources tell The Athletic they will be picky. The Wizards will not simply trade Valanciunas for late second round picks and will want a draft pick or a combination of picks that would appreciably help their rebuild. If the Wizards were required to take back a highly paid player on a … [Read more...] about Wizards Won’t Trade Jonas Valanciunas For Late 2nd Rounders
Yves Missi, Alex Sarr Named NBA’s Rookies Of December
Yves Missi and Alex Sarr have been named the NBA's Rookies of the Month for December. Missi averaged 11.2 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.6 block for the New Orleans Pelicans. Missi had a PER of 16.8 in December. Sarr averaged 13.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks for the Washington Wizards. Sarr had a PER of 14.5 in December. … [Read more...] about Yves Missi, Alex Sarr Named NBA’s Rookies Of December
Jonas Valanciunas Focused On Helping Wizards, Not Trade Rumors
Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas knows his name is in trade rumors. Valanciunas has also been around long enough that he's not worried about those rumors. The veteran center is staying focused on helping the young Wizards improve. "What can happen in the future, maybe tomorrow, maybe even today, I don't know," Valanciunas said about the possibility of being dealt. … [Read more...] about Jonas Valanciunas Focused On Helping Wizards, Not Trade Rumors
Lakers To Continue Pursuit Of Jonas Valanciunas; Gabe Vincent Available In Trade Talks
The Los Angeles Lakers will continue to try to trade for Jonas Valanciunas or another backup center, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Valanciunas is expected to be available for a second-round pick. The Lakers are also open to trading Gabe Vincent. The Lakers most recently acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and are looking to keep Finney-Smith on a long-term deal. … [Read more...] about Lakers To Continue Pursuit Of Jonas Valanciunas; Gabe Vincent Available In Trade Talks
Jonas Valanciunas, Bruce Brown, Jordan Clarkson Expected To Be Available For Second-Round Pick
Several veterans, including Jonas Valanciunas, Malcolm Brogdon, Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, and Jordan Clarkson are expected to be available for a second-round pick, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Lakers were expected to pursue Valanciunas and Brogdon before acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith on Sunday. The Nets are reportedly seeking multiple first-round picks in … [Read more...] about Jonas Valanciunas, Bruce Brown, Jordan Clarkson Expected To Be Available For Second-Round Pick