D'Angelo Russell is stating his case for why the New York Knicks should select him with the No.4 pick. The issue is that Phil Jackson likes Langston Galloway over the idea of selecting a rookie.
Read full storyThe Houston Rockets tight financially this offseason and will have to be aggressive with trades if they intend on improving the roster. Could a sign-and-trade deal involving Trevor Ariza be an option?
Read full storyThe Dallas Mavericks are getting linked to several offseason moves as they prepare to be aggressive in free agency. Could the team be in the mix to trade for Brendan Haywood is another big man is not available?
Read full storyThe NBA draft is coming up in less than a month and players like Karl-Anthony Towns, Jahlil Okafor, D'Angelo Russell and Emmanuel Mudiay are expected to be the main targets for the LA Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers in the top 3 picks, as they are considered to be the best college basketball prospects this year, while the Knicks may trade down with the Celtics if Boston wants Willie Cauley-Stein.
Read full storyThe Boston Celtics are aiming to be very active this offseason in trade deals. If draft deals for players like Myles Turner and Willie Cauley-Stein fail, coud the Celtics win the race for players like DeMarcus Cousins or Kenneth Faried?
Read full storyThe Miami Heat plan to offer Goran Dragic a max contract this offseason which could end up forcing the exits of Dwyane Wade and Luol Deng if the team does not meet their desired salary requirements.
Read full storyPaul Pierce has announced he will return to the NBA, but he plans on opting out of his contract with the Washington Wizards which mean the team will be pressure to replace him in the coming weeks.
Read full storyThe New York Knicks continue to be linked to trade deals heading into the NBA Draft. Could Eric Bledsoe or Ty Lawson be the intended targets for the team as Amar'e Stoudemire requests a return.
Read full storyThe LA Lakers have the number two pick in the draft this year and players like Karl-Anthony Towns, Jahlil Okafor, D'Angelo Russell and Emmanuel Mudiay are the top targets for the team and this comes as players like LaMarcus Aldridge, Greg Monroe and Goran Dragic could be free agent targets for Los Angeles with Kobe Bryant likely retiring soon.
Read full storyThe Philadelphia 76ers have the third pick in the NBA draft this year and most draft experts see D'Angelo Russell or Kristaps Porzingis as the selection for the team and one of those names is looking even more likely as the pick after reports that Russell had a strong workout for the Sixers this week and this comes as center Joel Embiid could be out for a second straight season with a foot injury.
Read full storyThe NBA Draft is just a week away and while Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to go No.1 overall, the No.2 pick is a little less clear as the Los Angeles Lakers show serious interest in a point guard.
Read full storyThe Houston Rockets will have to explore trade options if Patrick Beverley departs as a deal for Ty Lawson could be an option as the Denver Nuggets seek a draft pick.
Read full storyThe NBA draft is less than a month away and the main trade intrigue has centered on the NY Knicks, as they have the number 4 pick and could target players like Justise Winslow, Willie Cauley-Stein, Trey Lyles along with a trade down if Jahlil Okafor or D'Angelo Russell are off the board and teams like the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets could be interested in moving up.
Read full storyTristan Thompson is ready to get his pay raise as the power forward is expected to command a top-dollar contract or close to it. Does this hurt Kevin Love's chances at a pay raise as well?
Read full storyThe LA Lakers have the number two pick in the draft and reports have the team interested in prospects like Jahlil Okafor, Kristaps Porzingis, D'Angelo Russell, Karl-Anthony Towns and Emmanuel Mudiay and how things play out could be dictated by who the Minnesota Timberwolves take number one overall, as Los Angeles has major needs in the backcourt and up front.
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