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Fri Jun 21 201912:07Analysis: The hat game takes away from the NBA draftAnthony DavisCPelicansFree Agent
When the careers for players like De'Andre Hunter and Jarrett Culver are long over, when they look back at the scrapbook of their basketball lives, they will more than likely see photos of draft night.And they'll have the same reaction."Why did I have that hat on?"It'll be a fair question.A plea to the NBA: Going forward, do everyone a favor and let common sense prevail.The NBA has some fairly strict rules that get followed on trades, and there are a lot of reasons why some trades that were agreed to in recent days can't be executed until the new league year starts on July 6. It's why Anthony Davis is still a member of the New Orleans Pelicans. While everyone believes he is a Laker, he really is still a Pelican and will be until his trade to Los Angeles can become official in a couple weeks.But since everyone knows the trades are happening, why pretend otherwise?The draft — a five-plus-hour ordeal on Thursday night — had so many great moments with players crying and rejoicing for college... [More]
Fri Jun 21 201902:57Analysis: The hat game takes away from the NBA draftAnthony DavisCPelicansFree Agent
When the careers for players like De'Andre Hunter and Jarrett Culver are long over, when they look back at the scrapbook of their basketball lives, they will more than likely see photos of draft night.And they'll have the same reaction."Why did I have that hat on?"It'll be a fair question.A plea to the NBA: Going forward, do everyone a favor and let common sense prevail.The NBA has some fairly strict rules that get followed on trades, and there are a lot of reasons why trades that were agreed to in recent days can't be executed until the new league year starts on July 6. It's why Anthony Davis is still a member of the New Orleans Pelicans. While everyone believes he is a Laker, he really is still a Pelican and will be until his trade to Los Angeles can become official in a couple weeks.But since everyone knows the trades are happening, why pretend otherwise?The draft — a five-plus-hour ordeal on Thursday night — had so many great moments with players crying, rejoicing for college teammates,... [More]
Fri Jun 21 201901:17Knicks select Duke swingman RJ Barrett with No. 3 pickGrayson AllenSGJazzFree Agent
Mike ConleyPGGrizzliesFree Agent
Jae CrowderPFJazzFree Agent
Kevin KnoxSFKnicksFree Agent
Kyle KorverSFCavaliersFree Agent
Mitchell RobinsonCKnicksFree Agent
NEW YORK (AP) — It is not exactly a secret that the New York Knicks need a lot of help.So when a player who did almost everything well in his one college season was available, the decision to use the third overall pick Thursday night in the NBA draft on Duke freshman swingman RJ Barrett was relatively stress-free for general manager Scott Perry."I just can't tell you how excited we are to be able to land RJ Barrett and add him to the New York Knicks," Perry said in a conference call with reporters a few minutes after the selection was made. "We love a lot of things about this young man starting with his tremendous competitive level; his desire to want to be great as a basketball player. He's highly accomplished. He had a tremendous freshman season here at Duke."You could say that.Barrett led the Atlantic Coast Conference in scoring at 22.8 points per game despite somewhat being overshadowed by flashier teammate Zion Williamson, the No. 1 pick by New Orleans Pelicans. Barrett finished second... [More]
Thu Jun 20 201921:17Knicks select Duke swingman RJ Barrett with No. 3 pickGrayson AllenSGJazzFree Agent
Mike ConleyPGGrizzliesFree Agent
Jae CrowderPFJazzFree Agent
Kevin KnoxSFKnicksFree Agent
Kyle KorverSFCavaliersFree Agent
Mitchell RobinsonCKnicksFree Agent
NEW YORK (AP) — It is not exactly a secret that the New York Knicks need a lot of help.So when a player who did almost everything well in his one college season was available, the decision to use the third overall pick Thursday night in the NBA draft on Duke freshman swingman RJ Barrett was relatively stress-free for general manager Scott Perry."I just can't tell you how excited we are to be able to land RJ Barrett and add him to the New York Knicks," Perry said in a conference call with reporters a few minutes after the selection was made. "We love a lot of things about this young man starting with his tremendous competitive level; his desire to want to be great as a basketball player. He's highly accomplished. He had a tremendous freshman season here at Duke."You could say that.Barrett led the Atlantic Coast Conference in scoring at 22.8 points per game despite somewhat being overshadowed by flashier teammate Zion Williamson, the No. 1 pick by New Orleans Pelicans. Barrett finished second... [More]
Thu Jun 20 201920:07Knicks select Duke swingman RJ Barrett with No. 3 pickKevin KnoxSFKnicksFree Agent
Mitchell RobinsonCKnicksFree Agent
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks selected Duke freshman swingman RJ Barrett with the third pick in the NBA draft Thursday night.Barrett led the Atlantic Coast Conference in scoring at 22.8 points per game despite somewhat being overshadowed by flashier teammate Zion Williamson, the No. 1 pick by New Orleans Pelicans. Barrett finished second behind Williamson for ACC Player of the Year, and ACC Rookie of the Year. Both were named to the All-ACC First Team, and the conference's all-freshman team.The 6-foot-7, 202-pounder from Mississauga, Ontario, had been linked to the Knicks almost immediately after it was revealed at the draft Lottery on May 14 that New York had the third pick. However, in recent days, the Knicks had worked out Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland and North Carolina guard Coby White.Still, for a New York squad which finished a league-worst 17-65, Barrett theoretically provides the Knicks with another young building block along with small forward Kevin Knox and center Mitchell... [More]
Thu Jun 20 201913:17AP source: Pelicans pick up team option for OkaforJahlil OkaforCPelicansFree Agent
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the New Orleans Pelicans have picked up a team option on center Jahlil Okafor's contract through next season.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the team did not announce the transaction.The 6-foot-11 Okafor, drafted third overall by Philadelphia in 2015, averaged 8.2 points and 4.7 rebounds in largely a reserve role for New Orleans last season, but he often thrived when he started or played significant minutes. He scored 10 or more points 21 times last season — including in five of his final six games — and finished with 30 points in regular-season finale.His productivity in New Orleans represented a turnaround from two seasons ago, when he says he struggled with depression and averaged 6.3 points in a season split between Philadelphia and Brooklyn.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Thu Jun 20 201912:40AP source: Pistons getting Snell, pick from Bucks for LeuerJon LeuerPFPistonsFree Agent
Tony SnellSFBucksFree Agent
DETROIT (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal says the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a trade that would send Jon Leuer to the Bucks in exchange for Tony Snell and the 30th pick in Thursday night's draft.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade is not yet official. Trades can't be completed until the new league year starts on July 6.The 6-foot-7 Snell played the past three seasons with the Bucks and was a regular starter until 2018-19, when he mostly came off the bench. He averaged 6.0 points a game this past season and appeared in nine playoff games. Snell missed time late in the season because of a left ankle sprain.Leuer spent three seasons with Detroit, but he had surgery on his left ankle and missed most of 2017-18, then he injured his right knee the following offseason and needed surgery for that. The 6-foot-10 Leuer was able to play 41 games last season, averaging 9.8 minutes.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Wed Jun 19 201921:28After lottery setback, Hawks look to add to young coreLonzo BallPGLakersFree Agent
John CollinsPFHawksFree Agent
Anthony DavisCPelicansFree Agent
Luka DoncicPFMavericksFree Agent
Kevin HuerterSGHawksFree Agent
Taurean PrinceSFHawksFree Agent
Trae YoungPGHawksFree Agent
ATLANTA (AP) — The NBA draft lottery didn't go their way.Still, the Atlanta Hawks are poised to take another big step forward in their massive rebuilding job.With a pair of picks in the top 10 — or perhaps a single selection that's higher than what they have now, should they work out a trade — the Hawks can add to a pair of gems from the last two drafts, Trae Young and John Collins.In all, the Hawks have five picks in the two-round draft, including No. 17 as part of a reported deal that will send Taurean Prince to the Brooklyn Nets."Will we try to be active?" general manager Travis Schlenk said. "Sure."After finishing with the league's fifth-worst record (29-53), the Hawks were hopeful of moving up in the lottery — perhaps even all the way to the No. 1 spot, where they could've grabbed Zion Williamson.But New Orleans defied the odds by claiming the top position, while the Hawks actually tumbled three spots below where they finished to No. 8. They also have the No. 10 pick, acquired from... [More]
Wed Jun 19 201915:28AP source: Grizzlies trade Conley to Jazz for 3 playersGrayson AllenSGJazzFree Agent
Tony AllenSGPelicansFree Agent
Mike ConleyPGGrizzliesFree Agent
Jae CrowderPFJazzFree Agent
Anthony DavisCPelicansFree Agent
Marc GasolCGrizzliesFree Agent
LeBron JamesPFLakersFree Agent
Kevin DurantSFWarriorsFree Agent
Klay ThompsonSGWarriorsFree Agent
Kyle KorverSFCavaliersFree Agent
Mike MillerSFNuggetsFree Agent
Donovan MitchellSGJazzFree Agent
Ricky RubioPGJazzFree Agent
The Memphis Grizzlies traded away the final piece of the franchise's best years on Wednesday, sending veteran point guard Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz for a trio of players, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.The Grizzlies swapped Conley for forward Jae Crowder, guard/forward Kyle Korver and guard Grayson Allen, said the person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because neither Memphis nor Utah has announced the trade, which cannot be completed until the new league year starts on July 6.Conley confirmed the trade on Twitter, thanking Memphis for making him the man he is and being his home."Time for another chapter! Excited to give all I have to The Jazz ...!" Conley tweeted.ESPN.com first reported the deal, which it says also includes Utah's No. 23 pick overall in Thursday night's draft.Conley was the final piece of the core that led the Grizzlies to seven consecutive playoff berths, including the 2013 Western Conference Finals. Zach Randolph and Tony... [More]
Wed Jun 19 201914:58After lottery setback, Hawks look to add to young coreLonzo BallPGLakersFree Agent
John CollinsPFHawksFree Agent
Anthony DavisCPelicansFree Agent
Luka DoncicPFMavericksFree Agent
Kevin HuerterSGHawksFree Agent
Taurean PrinceSFHawksFree Agent
Trae YoungPGHawksFree Agent
ATLANTA (AP) — The NBA draft lottery didn't go their way.Still, the Atlanta Hawks are poised to take another big step forward in their massive rebuilding job.With a pair of picks in the top 10 — or perhaps a single selection that's higher than what they have now, should they work out a trade — the Hawks can add to a pair of gems from the last two drafts, Trae Young and John Collins.In all, the Hawks have six picks in the two-round draft, including No. 17 as part of a reported deal that will send Taurean Prince to the Brooklyn Nets."Obviously, we don't want to add six rookies to the team," general manager Travis Schlenk said. "Will we try to be active? Sure."After finishing with the league's fifth-worst record (29-53), the Hawks were hopeful of moving up in the lottery — perhaps even all the way to the No. 1 spot, where they could've grabbed Zion Williamson.But New Orleans defied the odds by claiming the top position, while the Hawks actually tumbled three spots below where they finished... [More]
Wed Jun 19 201913:07AP source: Grizzlies trade Conley to Jazz for 3 playersGrayson AllenSGJazzFree Agent
Tony AllenSGPelicansFree Agent
Mike ConleyPGGrizzliesFree Agent
Jae CrowderPFJazzFree Agent
Anthony DavisCPelicansFree Agent
Marc GasolCGrizzliesFree Agent
LeBron JamesPFLakersFree Agent
Kevin DurantSFWarriorsFree Agent
Klay ThompsonSGWarriorsFree Agent
Kyle KorverSFCavaliersFree Agent
Mike MillerSFNuggetsFree Agent
Donovan MitchellSGJazzFree Agent
Ricky RubioPGJazzFree Agent
The Memphis Grizzlies traded away the final piece of the franchise's best years on Wednesday, sending veteran point guard Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz for a trio of players, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.The Grizzlies swapped Conley for Jae Crowder, Kyle Korver and Grayson Allen, said the person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because neither Memphis nor Utah has announced the trade.Conley confirmed the trade on Twitter, thanking Memphis for making him the man he is and being his home."Time for another chapter! Excited to give all I have to The Jazz ...!" Conley tweeted.ESPN.com first reported the deal, which it says also includes Utah's No. 23 pick overall in Thursday night's draft.Conley was the final piece of the core that led the Grizzlies to seven consecutive playoff berths, including the 2013 Western Conference Finals. Zach Randolph and Tony Allen left in 2017 as free agents, and Memphis traded Marc Gasol to Toronto in February, splitting... [More]
Wed Jun 19 201912:27AP source: Grizzlies trade guard Mike Conley to Utah JazzGrayson AllenSGJazzFree Agent
Tony AllenSGPelicansFree Agent
Mike ConleyPGGrizzliesFree Agent
Jae CrowderPFJazzFree Agent
Marc GasolCGrizzliesFree Agent
Kyle KorverSFCavaliersFree Agent
A person with knowledge of the decision says the Memphis Grizzlies have traded veteran point guard Mike Conley, who has played the most games in franchise history, to the Utah Jazz.The person says the Grizzlies swapped Conley for Jae Crowder, Kyle Korver and Grayson Allen. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because neither Memphis nor Utah has announced the trade.ESPN.com first reported the deal, which it says also includes Utah's No. 23 pick overall in Thursday night's draft.Conley was the final piece of the core that led the Grizzlies to seven consecutive playoff berths, including the 2013 Western Conference Finals. Zach Randolph and Tony Allen left in 2017 as free agents, and Memphis traded Marc Gasol to Toronto in February, splitting up a duo that had been the NBA's longest-tenured teammates. Gasol went on to help the Raptors win their first NBA title.___AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds contributed to this report.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Tue Jun 18 201914:37AP source: Celtics' Horford to be unrestricted free agentAl HorfordCCelticsFree Agent
Kyrie IrvingPGCelticsFree Agent
BOSTON (AP) — A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Boston Celtics center Al Horford will decline his player option for next season and become an unrestricted free agent.The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Tuesday because the decision has not been announced. ESPN was first to report Horford's decision.A five-time All-Star, the 33-year-old Horford joins point guard Kyrie Irving, who also won't exercise his option to remain in Boston for the final year of his contract. Horford signed a four-year, $113 million deal in 2016.Among the preseason favorites in the Eastern Conference before last season, the Celtics finished the regular season 49-33. They were eliminated 4-1 in the conference semifinals by the Milwaukee Bucks.Horford was one of Boston's steadiest players throughout, averaging 13.9 points and nine rebounds in the postseason.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Tue Jun 18 201910:52Leonard quiet on future as Raptors celebrate with paradeMarc GasolCGrizzliesFree Agent
Danny GreenSGRaptorsFree Agent
Serge IbakaPFRaptorsFree Agent
Kyle LowryPGRaptorsFree Agent
Kawhi LeonardSFRaptorsFree Agent
Fred VanVleetPGRaptorsFree Agent
TORONTO (AP) — Fresh off leading the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA title, Kawhi Leonard received the key to the city at Monday's championship parade and rally.For now, however, the two-way star and two-time NBA Finals MVP isn't saying whether he'll use it to keep a door open or close it behind him and move on.Leonard spent several days partying with his teammates in Las Vegas and Los Angeles after last Thursday's Game 6 clincher over Golden State, returning to Toronto in time to ride in one of five open-top double-decker buses that carried the Raptors along a crowded parade route.A three-time All-Star and two-time NBA defensive player of the year, Leonard is expected to decline the player option on the final year of his contract and become a free agent. Toronto can offer him a five-year deal worth around $190 million, one year and some $50 million more than any other team.Before stepping on stage Monday for a ceremony in the square outside Toronto's City Hall, Leonard said he hasn't... [More]
Tue Jun 18 201903:12Leonard quiet on future as Raptors celebrate with paradeMarc GasolCGrizzliesFree Agent
Danny GreenSGRaptorsFree Agent
Serge IbakaPFRaptorsFree Agent
Kyle LowryPGRaptorsFree Agent
Kawhi LeonardSFRaptorsFree Agent
Fred VanVleetPGRaptorsFree Agent
TORONTO (AP) — Fresh off leading the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA title, Kawhi Leonard received the key to the city at Monday's championship parade.For now, however, the two-way star and two-time NBA Finals MVP still isn't saying whether he'll use it to keep a door open, or close it behind him and move on.Leonard spent several days partying with his teammates in Las Vegas and Los Angeles after last Thursday's Game 6 clincher, returning to Toronto in time to ride in one of five open-top double decker buses that carried the Raptors along a crowded parade route.A three-time All-Star and two-time NBA defensive player of the year, Leonard is expected to decline the player option on the final year of his contract and become a free agent. Toronto can offer him a five-year deal worth around $190 million, one year and some $50 million more than any other team.Before stepping on stage Monday for a ceremony in the square outside Toronto's City Hall, Leonard said he hasn't been thinking about... [More]
Mon Jun 17 201923:42Pelicans extend coach Gentry's contract through 2021Lonzo BallPGLakersFree Agent
Anthony DavisCPelicansFree Agent
Josh HartSGLakersFree Agent
Brandon IngramSFLakersFree Agent
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans basketball operations chief David Griffin says the club is exercising its option to extend coach Alvin Gentry's contract through the 2020-21 season.Gentry has coached four seasons in New Orleans and made one playoff appearance, when New Orleans swept Portland in the first round in 2018 before falling to eventual champion Golden State.Griffin worked with Gentry in Phoenix when the veteran coach helped the Suns reach the Western Conference finals in 2010 and says Gentry is "exactly the right coach at the right time" for the Pelicans.Griffin says he and Gentry have a "shared vision" for the Pelicans on and off the court, which will enable them to build a roster that "fits both culturally and tactically."New Orleans has the top pick in Thursday's draft and is expected to select Zion Williamson of Duke. The Pelicans have also agreed to trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round draft choices.Gentry has coached more than 1,000 games in 16 seasons with Miami, Detroit, the Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix and New Orleans.___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Mon Jun 17 201921:02Police: 4 shot, 3 arrested at Raptors rally in TorontoKyle LowryPGRaptorsFree Agent
Kawhi LeonardSFRaptorsFree Agent
TORONTO (AP) — Gunfire broke out and a stampede ensued as fans celebrated at a rally Monday for the NBA champion Raptors, leaving four people shot and thousands fleeing less than a block from where the players and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sat on stage.Three people were arrested and two guns were recovered, Toronto police said, and investigators did not discuss a possible motive for the attack.Droves of Raptors fans ran from the shooting in a stampede from the City Hall square, which was packed with tens of thousands of people. Earlier Monday, well over a million fans packed downtown Toronto for a parade for the Raptors, raising concerns about safety and overcrowding as the city celebrated its first major sports title in more than a quarter-century.Police Chief Mark Saunders said four people suffered gunshot wounds but said none of the injuries were life-threatening. Others suffered minor injuries as they tried to get away from the shooting, said Saunders, who asked for witnesses... [More]
Mon Jun 17 201919:32Police: 4 shot, 3 arrested at Raptors rally in TorontoKyle LowryPGRaptorsFree Agent
Kawhi LeonardSFRaptorsFree Agent
TORONTO (AP) — Gunfire broke out and a stampede ensued as fans celebrated at a rally Monday for the NBA champion Raptors, leaving four people shot and thousands fleeing less than a block from where the players and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sat on stage.Three people were arrested and two guns were recovered, Toronto police said, and investigators did not discuss a possible motive for the attack.Droves of Raptors fans ran from the shooting in a stampede from the City Hall square, which was packed with tens of thousands of people. Earlier Monday, well over a million fans packed downtown Toronto for a parade for the Raptors, raising concerns about safety and overcrowding as the city celebrated its first major sports title in more than a quarter-century.Police Chief Mark Saunders said four people suffered gunshot wounds but said none of the injuries were life-threatening. Others suffered minor injuries as they tried to get away from the shooting, said Saunders, who asked for witnesses... [More]
Mon Jun 17 201919:12Police: 4 shot, 2 arrested at Raptors rally in TorontoKyle LowryPGRaptorsFree Agent
Kawhi LeonardSFRaptorsFree Agent
TORONTO (AP) — Four people were shot and wounded at a rally Monday for the NBA champion Raptors, and two people were arrested "with firearms," police said.Droves of Raptors fans ran from the shooting in a stampede from the City Hall square, which was packed with tens of thousands of people. A million or more fans earlier packed downtown Toronto for a parade for the Raptors, raising concerns about safety and overcrowding.Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders said four people suffered gunshot wounds but said none of the injuries were life-threatening. Others suffered minor injuries as they tried to get away from the shooting, said Saunders, who asked for witnesses and people who might have video to come forward and help investigators."We do have people arrested with firearms and that's the start of the investigation," Saunders said.Asked if it was a targeted shooting or terrorism-related, police spokeswoman Allison Sparkes said the investigation was ongoing.During a speech from one of the team... [More]
Mon Jun 17 201917:522 shot, 2 arrested at Raptors rally; celebration continuesKyle LowryPGRaptorsFree Agent
Kawhi LeonardSFRaptorsFree Agent
TORONTO (AP) — Two people were shot and wounded at a rally Monday for the NBA champion Raptors, and two people were arrested, police said.Droves of Raptors fans ran from the shooting in a stampede from the City Hall square, which was packed with tens of thousands of fans. A million or more fans earlier packed downtown Toronto for a parade for the Raptors, raising concerns about safety and overcrowding.Toronto police spokeswoman Allison Sparkes later confirmed two people were shot and two were arrested. Two firearms were recovered."We have no incidents currently underway. Crowds are dispersing," Sparkes said.Asked if it was a targeted shooting or terrorism-related, Sparkes said the investigation was ongoing.During a speech from one of the team owners, the host of the rally interrupted the proceedings to alert the crowd to an emergency and asked for calm. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Toronto Mayor John Tory, NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and other players were among those on stage... [More]
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