All NBA Teams All NBA Teams Eastern Atlanta Boston Brooklyn Charlotte Chicago Cleveland Detroit Indiana Miami Milwaukee New York Orlando Philadelphia Toronto Washington Western Dallas Denver Golden State Houston LA Clippers LA Lakers Memphis Minnesota New Orleans Oklahoma City Phoenix Portland Sacramento San Antonio Utah Shams Charania: Rival NBA teams have been aware of the … shares share tweet pin sms send email 2 years ago – via Twitter ShamsCharania Shams Charania: Rival NBA teams have been aware of the discontent of OKC’s two stars: Paul George — and Russell Westbrook, league sources tell @The Athletic @Stadium. Leonard pushed the Clippers in recent days to deliver him a second star, and they did. More on Paul George Trade 2 years ago – via Twitter wojespn Adrian Wojnarowski: Sources: Oklahoma City is getting a massive package of future picks, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Danilo Galllinari, to deliver Kawhi Leonard who he wanted to partner with: Paul George. 2 years ago – via Twitter wojespn Adrian Wojnarowski: The Clippers are sending the Thunder four unprotected first-round picks, one protected first-round pick and two pick swaps, league sources tell ESPN. Those picks go to OKC with Gallinari and SGA. 2 years ago – via Twitter wojespn Adrian Wojnarowski: After Leonard pushed George to find a way to get to the Clippers, Paul George approached the team and requested a trade, league sources tell ESPN. OKC was left with no choice and made the best out of a difficult situation, per sources. 2 years ago – via Twitter EkpeUdoh Ekpe Udoh: Omgoodness ✌🏿 2 years ago – via Twitter MilesBridges Miles Bridges: WOAHHHHHHHHHHH 😳😳😳 2 years ago – via Twitter jarenjacksonjr Jaren Jackson Jr.: The LAL v LAC game bouta be sum else👀👀 Top Rumors Top Rumors, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder Storyline: Paul George Trade shares share tweet pin sms send email
Lonzo Ball available? Feb. 6: most players who signed free-agent contracts in the offseason can begin to be traded. A team that is expected to be prominent in the trade market picture, rival teams expect: The New Orleans Pelicans. The franchise is off to an uneven 5-10 start to the season. New Orleans has been receiving calls about the availability of Lonzo Ball and JJ Redick and has shown an openness to discussing trades around both with interested teams, sources tell The Athletic. A move would create a clearer pathway for young guards Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kira Lewis in the Pelicans’ rotation. 10 mins ago – via Shams Charania @ The Athletic Trade, Top Rumors Top Rumors, Trade, JJ Redick, Kira Lewis, Lonzo Ball, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, New Orleans Pelicans This rumor is part of a storyline: 16 more rumors
Knicks, Clippers interested in Derrick Rose New York and the Clippers are among interested teams in Pistons guard Derrick Rose, sources said. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has a long history with Rose, coaching the former league MVP in Chicago and Minnesota. 10 mins ago – via Shams Charania @ The Athletic Tom Thibodeau, Trade, Top Rumors Top Rumors, Tom Thibodeau, Trade, Derrick Rose, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks
The Warriors and Pelicans discussed a potential deal involving Kelly Oubre Jr., sources said. There isn’t traction as of yet. Like many conversations around this time, it is a scenario. 10 mins ago – via Shams Charania @ The Athletic Trade, Top Rumors Top Rumors, Trade, Kelly Oubre, Golden State Warriors, New Orleans Pelicans
Stan Van Gundy safe When the Pelicans hired Stan Van Gundy as the new head coach, Ingram and Williamson expressed strong desires to have the veteran coach come in and set the tone for accountability. It stings through defeat sometimes, but the Pelicans have so far been pleased with Van Gundy’s job early this season, sources said. 10 mins ago – via Shams Charania @ The Athletic Coaching, Stan Van Gundy, Top Rumors Top Rumors, Coaching, Stan Van Gundy, New Orleans Pelicans This rumor is part of a storyline: 58 more rumors
The two women have refereed countless games over the years. But this one — on a Monday night in late January — was different. For the first time in the NBA, when one woman officiating the game looked over at her partner on the court, she would see another woman. “Last night was not all business for us at all,” Schroeder told The Athletic on Tuesday morning. “That was a special night, a special game, and we appreciate that and are grateful for the moments we had throughout the entire day.” 10 mins ago – via Jenny Dial Creech @ The Athletic Jenna Schroeder, Natalie Sago, Officiating, Referees, Uncategorized Jenna Schroeder, Natalie Sago, Officiating, Referees
Before the game started, the coaches chimed in on the significance as well. “I guess we all have a personal way to look at it,” Orlando’s Steve Clifford said. “For me, I have four nieces, and I have a goddaughter who I’m super close with. They’ll be watching … I think also just being around NBA officiating (I know) how difficult it is to break into the league, to be picked to be in the league. There’s obviously a huge number of people who want to be officials in our league. So there’s a lot of things that have to be done in order for anyone to be able to officiate at this level. I think it’s great for the league, but I just think it’s great for the country.” 10 mins ago – via Jenny Dial Creech @ The Athletic Jenna Schroeder, Natalie Sago, Officiating, Referees, Steve Clifford, Uncategorized Jenna Schroeder, Natalie Sago, Officiating, Referees, Steve Clifford, Orlando Magic
NBA agrees on framework for investment funds to own parts of teams NBA owners have agreed on a framework allowing investment funds to own parts of franchises, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. The NBA’s Board of Governors has agreed that private equity and other types of institutional investors may own up to 20% equity in a single franchise, and funds may own stakes in a maximum of five teams. 44 mins ago – via Scott Soshnick @ Sportico Adam Silver, Business, Owners, Top Rumors Top Rumors, Adam Silver, Business, Owners
No franchise can have more than 30% of its equity held by investment funds, no matter how many funds own a stake in the team, according to the people familiar with the owners’ decision. They asked not to be identified because they aren’t authorized to speak on behalf of the league. The NBA declined to comment through a spokesman. Sportico first reported owners were having discussions last week. 44 mins ago – via Scott Soshnick @ Sportico Adam Silver, Business, Owners, Top Rumors Top Rumors, Adam Silver, Business, Owners