Cooper Flagg, the presumed 2025 number one pick, is only visiting the Mavericks in the lead-up to the draft, Mark Medina of RG writes within an interview with Flagg’s trainer, Matt MacKenzie. “He’ll be able to tour their facilities and learn about the organization as a whole,” MacKenzie said. “So it’s something he’s definitely looking forward to. It’s the only team he’s going … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Flagg, Rockets, Pelicans
Knicks Denied Permission To Speak To Udoka, Finch, Kidd
8:30 am: The Knicks asked for the Mavericks’ permission to speak to Kidd and, as expected, were turned down by Dallas as well, according to Stein (Twitter link). For what it’s worth, Steve Popper of Newsday (Twitter link) has heard that some people in the Knicks’ organization believe the “first no” from the Mavs doesn’t necessarily spell the end of New York’s pursuit of … [Read more...] about Knicks Denied Permission To Speak To Udoka, Finch, Kidd
Suns, Durant Sifting Through Trade Scenarios
The Suns and Kevin Durant‘s business partner, Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman, have met multiple times over the past week and are sifting through trade scenarios, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The Rockets, Spurs, Heat, Timberwolves and Knicks are among the teams that have expressed interest in trading for the 15-time All-Star forward. Several other suitors beyond those five teams … [Read more...] about Suns, Durant Sifting Through Trade Scenarios
Bucks Notes: Giannis, Lopez, Portis, Porter, Trent
As Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo ponders his NBA future, he won’t let outside events rush the decision, Shams Charania of ESPN said today in an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show (Twitter video link). There has been speculation for weeks that the two-time MVP might demand a trade to improve his chances of winning another NBA title, but Charania suggests that interested teams … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Giannis, Lopez, Portis, Porter, Trent
Southeast Notes: Magic, Jaquez, Battier, Hornets
The Magic may be in the market for a play-making guard this summer, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line suggests in a Substack column (subscription required). Fischer reports that Orlando had “real interest” in De’Aaron Fox before Sacramento agreed to trade him to San Antonio in February, although there were never substantial conversations about Fox between the Magic and Kings. … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Magic, Jaquez, Battier, Hornets