The Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies are finalizing a three-team trade involving Kristaps Porzingis, Marcus Smart and Tyus Jones. Porzingis is opting into his $36 million contract for the 23-24 season to facilitate the trade to the Celtics. The Grizzlies will send Jones to the Wizards as part of the deal while acquiring Smart from Boston. Memphis will … [Read more...] about Celtics Acquire Kristaps Porzingis, Marcus Smart To Wizards, Tyus Jones To Grizzlies
Kyle Kuzma Opts Out Of $13M Deal With Wizards
Kyle Kuzma will not exercise his $13 million player option with the Washington Wizards for next season. Kuzma will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Kuzma is coming off one of the best seasons of his career, as he averaged career-highs in points and assists. Kuzma averaged 21.2 points and 3.7 assists per game, along with 7.2 rebounds. There is a possibility Kuzma could … [Read more...] about Kyle Kuzma Opts Out Of $13M Deal With Wizards
Chris Paul: Mat Ishbia, Isiah Thomas ‘Wanted To Go In Different Direction’
Chris Paul responded to the decision by the Phoenix Suns to trade him in a package for Bradley Beal in an interview with the New York Times. Paul repeatedly referenced how Mat Ishbia and Isiah Thomas wanted to go in a different direction. Ishbia said in February that Thomas doesn't have an official role with the Suns. "It's just - it's tough," Paul told Sopan Deb. "Seriously, … [Read more...] about Chris Paul: Mat Ishbia, Isiah Thomas ‘Wanted To Go In Different Direction’
Heat Offered Kyle Lowry, Duncan Robinson, First-Round Picks For Bradley Beal
The Miami Heat offered Kyle Lowry, Duncan Robinson, and several first-round picks for Bradley Beal, sources told David Aldridge and Josh Robbins of The Athletic. The Wizards traded Beal to the Suns for a package including Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, and draft picks. The Heat are now reportedly focused on potentially trading for Damian Lillard this offseason. … [Read more...] about Heat Offered Kyle Lowry, Duncan Robinson, First-Round Picks For Bradley Beal
Wizards Motivated To Complete Bradley Beal Trade Quickly In Case Damian Lillard Requests Trade
The Washington Wizards are moving relatively quickly to complete a trade of Bradley Beal. Not only is that driven by the approaching 2023 NBA Draft, followed a week or so later by the opening of free agency. But the Wizards are also worried about what could happen if Damian Lillard were to request a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. Marc Stein reports that the Miami Heat, … [Read more...] about Wizards Motivated To Complete Bradley Beal Trade Quickly In Case Damian Lillard Requests Trade