After the NBA Draft is before the Free Agency! Negotiations with free agents may not officially take place until August 2nd, but of course things are already simmering in the days before. At All about the NBA you will stay up to date with all trades, news and rumors!
NBA trades and rumors: the most important news at a glance
- 5:11 p.m .: Raptors looking for a new big man
- 4.39 p.m .: Hawks, Pacers and Bucks probably on Sweet Lou
- 4:07 p.m .: Several teams interested in sign-and-trade for marketers
- 3:56 p.m .: Bulls arguably favorite to sign Lonzo Ball
NBA Rumors: Hawks, Pacers and Bucks on Lou Williams?
5.46 p.m .: Now that the Pistons have made room through the Mason Plumlee trade, they appear to be interested in Kelly Olynyk. That reports HoopsHype. Some league sources assume that the Big up to $ 12 million annually could require. In the Rockets jersey, after his midseason trade from Miami, he put up 19 points and 8.4 rebounds at 54.5 percent from the field (31.1 minutes in 27 games).
17:34: We already have the Pelicans and Mavs as potential candidates at Unrestricted Free Agent Kyle Lowry spoken, but also those Sixers and Heat belong to this group. According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press target Miami even got the “attention” of Lowry – and has been for a while. What does that mean in the end?
5:24 p.m .: There are a few spectacular games, but from a German point of view the most important question is of course: Will the DBB team stop Doncic’s perfect national team record? He is currently at 16-0 with Slovenia!
5.18pm: A little detour to the Olympic Games: The quarter-finals were drawn by lots in Tokyo this afternoon. That DBB team gets it with Slovenia around Luka Doncic to do! Team USA have to face Spain, France face Italy and Australia fight Argentina for the semi-final ticket.
5:11 p.m .: The Raptors aren’t just targeting Noel in the Free Agency Pond. From the same report it appears that Canadians too Jarrett Allen (Cleveland Cavaliers, Restricted) und Richaun Holmes (Sacramento Kings, Unrestricted) on their list. The big positions were known to be a weak point last season.
5:04 p.m .: Nerlens Noel apparently attracts some interest in the Free Agency. According to Scotto, who thankfully provided us with some information early on, apparently they want Raptors, Knicks, Pistons und Kings court the big man. The 27-year-old was an important factor in the strong Knicks defense in 2020/21, marking 5.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 24.2 minutes per game.
4:55 p.m .: Problems with the three-team trade for Tristan Thompson? The deal between the Celtics, Hawks and Kings is probably not yet completely dry, Keith Smith reports (among other things Spotrac). Apparently there are still discussions about adapting or even expanding the deal. The trade should be finalized in the course of Sunday.
4.48 p.m .: Back to the subject of the ball. The Athletic has run through a few scenarios of how the Restricted Free Agency could run for the point guard. The conclusion of John Hollinger: He believes that the Pelicans will match the Bulls’ offer sheet for ballas the potential successor Kyle Lowry will sign with the Mavs. I’m curious, what do you think?
4.39 p.m .: But let’s continue with a few current topics. According to Scotto (HoopsHype) mutual interest between the Atlanta Hawks and Lou Williams regarding a new contract. However, among other things, the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks have their eyes on the three-time Sixth Man of the Year. Sweet Lou is hoping for a new two to three year contract.
NBA Trades and Rumors, Option Trackers: What Is Kawhi Up To?
4:28 p.m .: Kawhi’s team-mate Serge Ibaka is among the players who have already drawn their player option for the upcoming season, that leaked last night. What else has happened since our last ticker:
And here you can read again all about the NBA from Saturday – with information on the future of Isaac Bonga.
4:22 p.m .: By the way, before the mail really goes off on Monday – as a reminder: from Monday 6 p.m. Eastern Time, i.e. at night on duty from 0 a.m. German time, the teams can officially negotiate with the free agents – there are still some important ones on Sunday Decisions. Several teams and players have their deadlines today for their contract option for the upcoming season, including:
- Chris Paul (Player Option, Phoenix Suns)
- Kawhi Leonard (Spieleroption, L.A. Clippers)
- Goran Dragic (Teamoption, Miami Heat)
- Andre Iguodala (Teamoption, Miami Heat)
- Willie Cauley-Stein (Teamoption, Dallas Mavericks)
A complete overview of who has already drawn or not drawn which option can be found here.
NBA trades and rumors: Bull’s favorite at Lonzo Ball?
4:12 p.m .: According to the report, the Wolves are not alone in the search for an upgrade to the position of the Power Forward. Apparently supposed to Markkanen also at the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder be on the radar. The 24-year-old is also a restricted free agent, last season he posted an average of 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds at 48.0 percent from the field (career high). But he was no longer happy with his reduced role in Chicago.
4:07 p.m .: A new man is to come in the person of Ball, but the Bulls seem to be about to leave: Lauri Markkanen. That in itself is no longer a big surprise, according to Michael Scotto von HoopsHype Both the Finnish Big and the Bulls suit you Sign-and-Trade-Deal open to. A team to keep an eye on are supposedly the Minnesota Timberwolves.
4 p.m .: Ball is, however, a restricted free agent, so the New Orleans Pelicans can theoretically catch up with all offers. If you believe the rumors from the past days and weeks But the Pelicans will probably let the 23-year-old go. Instead, NOLA seems to have its eye on Kyle Lowry.
3:56 p.m .: The name Lonzo Ball has been with the Chicago Bulls The evidence is mounting that the six-time champion is the favorite for a point guard signing. According to Chris Haynes (Yahoo Sports) plan ball after the start of the free agency negotiate a deal with the Bulls, as long as nothing else comes up.
3:55 p.m .: Moin, Moin together and a warm welcome to a new edition of All about the NBA. The Free Agency’s negotiation window will officially open on Monday, but of course the rumor mill is already simmering today. Let’s get started right away!
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