Report: Lakers 'probable path' is standing pat at trade deadline
The Lakers are planning to sit out the NBA trade deadline and focus on acquiring another star player in the offseason.
Recent strong performances and improved play from D'Angelo Russell have influenced the Lakers' decision to stand pat at the deadline and prioritize the summer. [ more ]
Was LeBron James almost traded to the Warriors at the deadline?
The 2023-24 NBA trade deadline was slow compared to past deadlines, with teams in playoff contention making moves to upgrade their rosters.
The Golden State Warriors made an unsuccessful bid to trade for LeBron James, but Lakers' owner Jeanie Buss stated the team had no interest in trading him. [ more ]
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Teams have until the trade deadline to make decisions on their roster and playoff aspirations.
The play-in tournament has made it more challenging for middle-class teams to decide whether to pursue the playoffs or focus on future development. [ more ]
NBA trade deadline: sorting the winners (Knicks) and losers (Lakers)
The New York Knicks are the winners of the NBA trade deadline, bolstering their bench with acquisitions like Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks.
The Milwaukee Bucks, despite their struggles, are commended for making the necessary coaching change and adding veteran Patrick Beverley to the roster. [ more ]
Trade anxiety gone, Lakers score 87 first-half points in win over Pelicans
The Lakers are relieved that the trade deadline is over and they can now focus on their current roster.
Despite Anthony Davis and LeBron James having their eyes on finding the best possible fits, the rest of the roster must deal with the uncertainty of potential trades. [ more ]
How much did the Lakers championship odds improve?
The nearly complete overhaul of the Lakers roster at the NBA trade deadline was needed but not necessarily expected.Following Tuesday's embarrassing loss on the night LeBron James broke the all-time scoring record - a night that also featured a "heated exchange" between Russell Westbrook and coaches - it was clear that the Lakers needed to shake things up.
Film Study: What Jarred Vanderbilt brings to the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers made a big splash on the day before the NBA trade deadline (and three more splashes on the day of) by agreeing to a three-team deal that saw them send out Russell Westbrook and a top-four protected, 2027 first-round pick in exchange for former Laker DeAngelo Russell from the Minnesota Timberwolves, guard Malik Beasley and wing Jarred Vanderbilt from the Utah Jazz.
D'Angelo Russell on the Lakers: 'If we get one training camp under our belt with this group, the sky's the limit'
As things stand right now, the Lakers currently only have LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Jarred Vanderbilt and Max Christie under contract for next year, with everyone else from D'Angelo Russell to Austin Reaves either slated to be a free agent, or in the case of Mo Bamba and Davon Reed, on a nonguaranteed contract.
What do Xavier Tilman and Jaden Springer bring to the Celtics?
The Boston Celtics made small tweaks to their roster during the NBA trade deadline by acquiring Xavier Tilman from the Grizzlies and Jaden Springer from the 76ers.
Both Tilman and Springer are known for their defensive abilities, which adds depth to the Celtics' bench. [ more ]
5 things to know about new Celtics center Mike Muscala
Celtics Boston trades two second-round picks and Justin Jackson to Oklahoma City.While rumors circled about the Celtics trading for Jakob Poeltl or reuniting with Kelly Olynyk, in the end the center they nabbed at the NBA trade deadline was Mike Muscala.Boston sent Oklahoma City two second-round picks and Justin Jackson in exchange for the 31-year-old big man.
Disgruntled Boston Celtics guard could be shopped for disgruntled Knicks big in offseason
Payton Pritchard didn't get a trade from the Boston Celtics at the 2023 NBA trade deadline, and he's since let it be known that he wanted one."I definitely was expecting and hoping [for a trade]," the third-year guard told the Boston Globe's Gary Washburn.Pritchard did see the bright side of staying with a contender, and perhaps being a postseason hero during a big title run could make this whole ordeal a humorous memory.
NBA betting: These trades would shake up the NBA futures market
The NBA trade deadline is approaching and while blockbuster deals are possible, smaller fit-type deals may have a bigger impact on teams.
The NBA futures market is unique this season with no dominant teams, leading to a wide range of teams that could potentially make noise in the playoffs. [ more ]
NBA trade deadline: What do the Warriors need, and what can they do?
The Golden State Warriors are under scrutiny as the NBA trade deadline approaches with a disappointing record and a need for changes.
The Warriors are open to trading most players on their roster, except for Steph Curry, to make moves that can help them immediately or position themselves better for the future. [ more ]
The 2023 NBA Trade Deadline is today at 3 p.m. ET.Chat about the latest rumors about whether Kyle Kuzma or Bradley Beal are traded by the Washington Wizards.And PLEASE don't talk about this move that happened while you were sleeping last night.BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns are closing in on a trade to acquire 13-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.-
SBN Reacts: National reactions to NBA trade deadline news!
The Washington Wizards were quiet at the NBA Trade Deadline, though they may buy out Will Barton.But the rest of the league was busy.Our national survey was this week, but it came out before the news of Kevin Durant's trade to the Phoenix Suns.Let's get to the results!Most fans thought the Brooklyn Nets were the winners of the Kyrie Irving trade Let's get to our first question of the survey where 56 percent of respondents thought that the Nets were the winners of the trade.
Preview: Wizards host Indiana in last home game before west coast trip
The NBA trade deadline has passed.The Washington Wizards did nothing on this day.Regardless of how you feel about their perceived lack of action, they will host the new-look Pacers who are also looking for feel-good losses for an early evening game on a warm Sunday in the nation's capital.Game Info When: Saturday, February 11 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC How to watch: NBC Sports Washington LeaguePass How to listen: The Team 980 AM, 106.7-2
When: Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena, Washington D.C. How to watch: NBC Sports Washington, League Pass WIZARDS - Monte Morris, OUT (back) RAPTORS - Otto Porter Jr., OUT (toe) Only one game separates the Washington Wizards (29-32, 10th) and Toronto Raptors (31-32, 9th) in the standings.
The Washington Wizards are negotiating a contract buyout with Will Barton, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.The news came out on Thursday, soon after the NBA Trade Deadline.ESPN Sources: The Wizards are working on a contract buyout for veteran G/F Will Barton, allowing him to become a free agent.
Old Foes: Lakers and Knicks fighting for same trade targets
The Knicks and Lakers, two of the biggest markets in the NBA, are competing to make trades before the trade deadline.
Both teams are looking for similar additions, such as a ball handler and backup center for the Knicks, and a backcourt player and defensive backup big man for the Lakers. [ more ]
Knicks Media Roundup: Katz on Knicks trade objectives, Julius Randle's less than Magic fourth quarter, Bleacher Report grades first half of season, Bondy on OG, video highlights
The Knicks are looking to make a trade before the deadline to acquire a player who can help them now and be attractive in a potential trade for a star in the summer.
Quentin Grimes is being actively offered in trade discussions by the Knicks. [ more ]
Note: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links, Schneps Media may earn a commission.By Christian Arnold Posted on May 19, 2023 Sean Marks speaks with reporters at Barclays following the NBA trade deadline.The NBA Draft is a little more than a month away and could be an interesting time for the Nets, who are retooling after a major change in direction for the organization.
Lakers would give championship rings to all 26 players to play for them if they win title
As their postseason run continues, the Los Angeles Lakers have made a decision that if they do win three more rounds of the NBA playoffs and claim their 18th banner, no players' contributions will have been too small to celebrate; not even Patrick Beverley.They will all get championship rings.This is pretty much exactly what we predicted on this site back when Beverley reiterated that both he and Russell Westbrook would want some jewelry if their former team won the title, and TNT sideline reporter Chris Haynes confirmed as much during the network's pregame broadcast on Monday:
"They [Lakers] would extend a championship ring to ALL players who were on the roster at any point during this season."
Russell Westbrook the 'last best play' and Miami Heat should make it
The Miami Heat may have struck out at the NBA Trade Deadline, not landing a player, however, that doesn't mean that all hope is lost.With Russell Westbrook, almost assuredly, to be bought out by the Utah Jazz after being traded there from the Los Angeles Lakers, the reports indicate that the Miami Heat are among the two teams that Westbrook will be deciding over as the week progresses
Russell Westbrook is expected to make his final decision this week between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls, per @ChrisBHaynes - Sami Hassan (@BullsTimes) February 10, 2023
Looking over at Chicago, that's where his old coach, Billy Donovan, is.
'Slow-Moving' Westbrook market good for Miami Heat if that's their move
With the Miami Heat's inability to make a move at the NBA Trade Deadline, their reliance on the NBA Buyout Market here is crucial as they look to go into the second part of the season and make a deep run into the postseason.Managing to be a top-third team in the NBA, meaning the top 10 record-wise and regardless of how many may see them at this point in the year, the Miami Heat are still only a few pieces away from being one of those teams capable of going all the way.
Miami Heat have to wonder just how much Serge Ibaka has in tank
The Miami Heat are still attempting to trigger mechanisms to add bodies to their roster.After the NBA Trade Deadline passed, the NBA Buyout Market will be the Heat's only last resort.With names like Russell Westbrook, John Wall, and a former Miami Heat guy, kind of, in Stanley Johnson now being out there after being released by the Spurs a day or so ago, they aren't the only names still on the market.
The 3 biggest Boston Celtics surprises at the 2023 NBA trade deadline
The 2023 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and the fireworks were unfathomable relative to the rumors heading into February 9. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, and D'Angelo Russell were all moved, marking a significant midseason shift.All of those players figure to make their teams better - that includes the team that signs Westbrook after the Jazz buy him out - but none of those squads were contenders.
Kristian Winfield: Nets' biggest misstep was the Ben Simmons trade
The Nets have officially lost the Ben Simmons trade.It's the biggest misstep by an organization that went all-in on star power a year and a half ago, only to nuke the entire project when Kyrie Irving requested a trade 48 hours ahead of the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline.The Nets traded a disgruntled James Harden for what they hoped would be a promising foundational piece in Simmons, who had missed the entire first half of the 2021-22 season in Philadelphia citing mental health issues.
Jacque Vaughn: Ben Simmons limited to individual practice, 'hasn't scripted' with first or second group
Embattled Nets star Ben Simmons has been limited to individual on-court work in practice as he battles a combination of left knee and back soreness that has sidelined him since the NBA All-Star break.Simmons missed his 15th straight game due to what the team has deemed left knee/back soreness, watching from the sidelines during Brooklyn's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.
Nets come up short against Kings as Brooklyn opens 4-game homestand | amNewYork
BROOKLYN - The Nets led for most of the first half, until they didn't, and Brooklyn was never able to get that lead back in what turned into a 101-96 loss to the red-hot Sacramento Kings.It was a game of runs where Sacramento made the Nets pay and helped keep the pesky Brooklyn squad on Thursday night at Barclays Center The Nets pulled within mere points of the Kings several times in the second half, but were unable to complete the comeback.
Lakers reportedly trade Thomas Bryant to Nuggets for Davon Reed, 3 second-round picks
In a surprise move ahead of the trade deadline, the Lakers are reportedly trading Thomas Bryant - one of the surprise bright spots of the season - to the Nuggets for Davon Reed and second round picks.Bryant is averaging 12.1 points per game this season and was one of the team's best surprises during Anthony Davis' injury.
Local radio station believes Boston Celtics title odds got worse
98.5 The Sports Hub's Matt Dolloff isn't overly confident about the odds of the Boston Celtics winning the 2023 NBA Championship after the trade deadline - mainly due to the field improving far more than the Cs did.While the 2021 west champs Phoenix acquired Kevin Durant and 2022 Western Conference title team Dallas adding Kyrie Irving to a backcourt with Luka Doncic, Dolloff sees the Mike Muscala trade with the Thunder as one barely moving the needle.
Don't be disappointed that the Wizards didn't trade on deadline day
The dust has settled from last Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline.Only three teams, including Washington Wizards, did not make a move to adjust their rosters for the post All-Star Break.To some of you, that means that Tommy Sheppard and the front office were asleep at the wheel.But remember that the trade deadline isn't just a one-day thing.
2 wings the Boston Celtics passed on due to trust in Sam Hauser
The Boston Celtics ended up passing on several wings on the trade market because the front office ultimately decided to gamble on Sam Hauser's improvement of late being lasting and more than a mere trend.These wings, Jae Crowder, who was traded from the Suns to the Nets in the Kevin Durant trade and eventually the Bucks, and Saddiq Bey, who was routed to the Hawks in a four-team setup, both cost the team that acquired them five first-round picks.
Along with Poeltl Comes Some Hope - Confederacy of Dunks
This week, we're evaluating the trade deadline and potential playoff push, branding some new nicknames for some Raptor duos, crowning the winner of the deadline and more!Season 10, Episode 278 RAPTORS: We were prepared to say goodbye to some big pieces, but it looks like that might be delayed.Poeltl returns for his second stint with the Raptors and the team has their bona fide big.
Joe Mazzulla said it was 'important' for Payton Pritchard to express his desire to be traded
Celtics Payton Pritchard wanted a trade.Joe Mazzulla is happy he said how he felt.The NBA trade deadline has passed, and Payton Pritchard is still a Boston Celtic.According to The Boston Globe, the third-year point guard hoped he would be dealt elsewhere so that he could get more playing time instead of scrapping for minutes on one of the deepest teams in the NBA.
3 buyout targets Raptors must look into after trade deadline
The Toronto Raptors did not trade one of Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, or Gary Trent Jr. at the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline, much to the surprise of the fanbase and the charging of a very vocal section of that fanbase.Toronto appears to be doubling down on their core.While the addition of Jakob Poeltl from the San Antonio Spurs will help the Raptors get much better at protecting the basket, they still have some major roster issues that will make it very difficult for them to make much noise in the postseason.
Raptors news: Masai Ujiri calls out "selfish" Raptors, Gary Trent Jr. excited
Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors did not sell one of their biggest assets in OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet, or Gary Trent Jr. at the 2023 NBA trade deadline, which was a shocking development by itself.This was made even more unusual when they traded a first-round pick in exchange for Jakob Poeltl to fill their center vacancy.
D'Angelo Russell, Lakers reportedly have mutual interest in contract extension
In a not-too-dissimilar timeline to the one we're in, the Lakers would have landed Kyrie Irving ahead of the NBA trade deadline and had a very different path heading into the second half of the season.They certainly did everything they could to acquire him, but were rebuffed by the Nets.The team's Plan B wasn't all that bad, as they brought in fan favorite D'Angelo Russell along with Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt as part of a roster overhaul.
Kevin Love not on Boston Celtics radar but Cs could pursue G-League wing
MassLive's Brian Robb doesn't see the Boston Celtics filling their final roster spot with another big man following the Mike Muscala deal at the 2023 NBA trade deadline - meaning Kevin Love is off the table after recently being bought out by the Cavaliers.With that said, there could be a signing made elsewhere on the roster to bring the Cs to 15 players plus their two-way deals.
A ton to love about Miami Heat adding Kevin Love and Cody Zeller
The Miami Heat have finally made a move to improve their roster in a major way.Trading away Dewayne Dedmon at the NBA Trade Deadline, with him now residing in Philadelphia with the 76ers, they would only receive cash in the deal with the San Antonio Spurs that saw them send out the big man and a second-rounder.
The Miami Heat, in the midst of a pivotal six-game home-stand, will remain without Kyle Lowry for tomorrow's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.This will mark the 14th consecutive game Lowry has missed with left knee soreness.NEW: Kyle Lowry will miss his 14th straight game tomorrow because of knee soreness, but there remains optimism he'll return before the end of the season and possibly sooner rather than later https://t.co/OnlyEt2wh1
NBA Trade Deadline: The Miami Heat are receiving calls on both Kyle Lowry & Max Strus
With the NBA trade deadline in just 3 days, rumors are starting to HEAT up (no pun intended).A couple weeks ago it was reported that Miami was not trying to move starting PG Kyle Lowry.Today, a big report circling around is that teams have been in touch with the Miami Heat in regards to acquiring Lowry and Max Strus.
A Haywood Highsmith role increase in order if Miami Heat fail to make a deal
The Miami Heat may be in the market to make a deal as the NBA season nears the NBA Trade Deadline.However, with that day set for Thursday, February 9th, it's mere days away at this point.And in looking at what the Miami Heat might need, there could be a few answers put on the board.While they are a team that has shooters, they haven't been the most reliable this season while one of them is on the shelf with a finger injury in Duncan Robinson.
Miami Heat Trade Deadline Primer: All the latest on trade rumors, news, needs and more!
We are closing in on the 2022-23 NBA Trade Deadline on Feb. 9 at 3:00 p.m. ET.The Miami Heat, in typical fashion, are involved in a bevy of trade rumors without having made a trade (yet), similarly to how it was in the offseason.But at 27-22 (at the time of publishing), time is running out to improve a roster that's been underwhelming for most of the season.
3 Players the Miami Heat should target approaching the NBA trade deadline
With the NBA trade deadline approaching soon, is the pressure mounting for the Miami Heat?Many teams will be looking to make moves to strengthen their roster or sell players for future assets.And the Heat will likely be one of the teams that will be looking to add a few more pieces to their roster to put themselves in a better playoff position.
Nets sign head coach Jacque Vaughn to multi-year extension | amNewYork
Note: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links, Schneps Media may earn a commission.The Nets signed head coach Jacque Vaughn to a multi-year contract extension on Tuesday, ensuring he will be in Brooklyn for the foreseeable future.Vaughn has been running the Nets bench since Nov. 1 after the organization parted ways with Steve Nash and he was given the full-time gig eight days later.
Clock is ticking on Maine big man to get guaranteed Boston Celtics contract
The clock is ticking on Boston Celtics two-way big man Mfiondu Kabengele to sign a guaranteed deal with the team - otherwise, he will end up finding a new home elsewhere after 2023 training camp.Kabengele is currently averaging a double-double for the C's G-League affiliate Maine Celtics after playing well for the pro team during the Las Vegas Summer League and during the 2022 preseason.
Spencer Dinwiddie Says Nets Don't Get Calls Late in Games After Durant, Irving Trades
Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets got worse on the court after trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving ahead of the NBA trade deadline, and Spencer Dinwiddie believes the team has suffered in areas that aren't as easy to see.Following Sunday's 129-127 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Dinwiddie said he thought Durant and Irving's departures have resulted in the Nets drawing fewer fouls "That's where you miss the superstars, especially in the fourth quarter," he said, per the New York Post's Brian Lewis.
Boston Celtics Game Tonight: Celtics vs Nets Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for March 3
The Boston Celtics look to begin building a winning streak Friday, March 3 - following a close victory over the Cavaliers that followed a disheartening loss to the Knicks this week - when they host the Nets at the TD Garden in a battle the sportsbooks are favoring them heavily in.Brooklyn has four straight since the All-Star break and has won just once since trading away Kevin Durant at the 2023 NBA trade deadline.
Analyst reveals biggest Boston Celtics underachiever this season
MassLive's Brian Robb recently revealed during his latest Celtics Mailbag who he believes has been the biggest underachiever on the Boston Celtics during the 2022-23 season - and to the surprise of no one, he listed Grant Williams.Williams, an impending restricted free agent this upcoming offseason, was notably a healthy scratch against the Cavaliers on March 1.
Nerlens Noel plays extended minutes in Nets debut: 'Tonight was the night'
Cam Thomas minutes and Nerlens Noel minutes are not mutually exclusive.It was a question head coach Jacque Vaughn answered after Brooklyn's third straight victory on Tuesday night in Houston.Thomas - the lightning rod scorer who has been Vaughn's first player off the bench in the games that followed the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline - sat on the bench while Noel played an extended role as backup big man one day after signing a 10-day contract in Brooklyn.
Potential buyout options, such as Danny Green, reportedly emerge for Celtics
Celtics Brad Stevens hinted that Boston could be seeking a wing player on the buyout market.The NBA trade deadline might have passed on Thursday, but that doesn't mean that teams still can't make additions to their roster.All eyes turn to the buyout market, where contending teams like the Celtics typically find reinforcements for late in the regular season to help for a playoff run.
Why the Brooklyn Nets traded Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns
BROOKLYN, N.Y.The Nets ended the most exciting chapter in franchise history at the NBA trade deadline when they dealt Kevin Durant to Phoenix, the last major trade in a series of transactions that built and then tore down a superteam in the eastern borough.While a move like this is never an easy decision, Brooklyn was left without a better option, said host Adam Armbrecht in a Thursday edition of the Locked On Nets podcast.
The Lakers are 'done' at the NBA trade deadline. Here's how the roster looks now
The NBA trade deadline is officially in the rearview mirror, and Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times reports that the Lakers are indeed "done" and have no impending moves waiting in the phone call queue with the league office.So how does the roster and asset cupboard look for Los Angeles now?
Raptors acquire Jakob Poeltl from Spurs for Canada's Birch, draft picks | CBC Sports
The Toronto Raptors made one move at the NBA trade deadline and it was for a familiar face.Centre Jakob Poeltl rejoined the Raptors in a trade with San Antonio early Thursday morning that sent Canadian centre Khem Birch, a protected 2024 first-round pick, and two future second-round picks to the Spurs.
Boston Celtics interviewees revealed for Bill Russell: Legend
Following the death of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell on July 31, 2022, a documentary is being released on Netflix on February 8, the day before the NBA trade deadline - and it'll include a star-studded cast comprised of Celtics greats of the past and present.Current Cs MVP candidate Jayson Tatum, former Celtics MVP candidate Isaiah Thomas, and 3x regular season and NBA Finals MVP Larry Bird will all be discussing their relationships with No. 6 and celebrating his life in the documentary "Bill Russell: Legend."
Should the Knicks trade for OG Anunoby? | amNewYork
With the NBA trade deadline just two weeks away the rumors have begun to heat up and one of the most talked about players is Toronto Raptors' forward OG Anunoby.The 25-year-old has been linked to countless teams as the Raptors grind through a down year, and he's recently come up as a potential target for the Knicks.
Boston Celtics: Danny Ainge-drafted PG becomes Luka Doncic sidekick in mock trade
If the Mavericks have any title hopes in the near future, Luka Doncic needs help as soon as possible.ESPN's Bobby Marks delivers him such with a mock trade that lands a former Boston Celtics floor general drafted by Danny Ainge in Dallas.That'd be Terry Rozier, who is currently languishing on the rebuilding Hornets and could use a one-way ticket out of Charlotte whenever the franchise can make that happen.