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Summer League Notes: Boozer, Acuff, Ejiofor, Reed

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Updated Jul 7, 4:16 AM ET

Scouts who watched Cameron Boozer‘s summer league debut in Salt Lake City were particularly impressed with the former Duke star’s passing, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Grizzlies selected the 18-year-old big man with the third overall pick in last month’s draft. Boozer opened the game with a two-handed dunk over 7’3″ Thunder lottery pick […]

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NBA Free Agency: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Knicks, Andre Drummond, Pistons

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Updated Jul 7, 4:46 AM ET

Rockets The Rockets have built one of the NBA’s deepest rosters, and perhaps that is why rival teams keep calling. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Houston has received trade inquiries involving both Kevin Durant and All-Star center Alperen Sengun this offseason. One proposed framework reportedly involved a three-team deal that would have sent Durant […] The post NBA Free Agency: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Knicks, Andre Drummond, Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Analyst Claims WNBA Will ‘Be Over’ If Caitlin Clark Isn’t Better Protected

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Updated Jul 7, 5:03 AM ET

The debate surrounding Caitlin Clark’s treatment on court took another turn after NFL analyst LeSean McCoy gave a blunt statement on the WNBA’s future. On Speakeasy, the former NFL player argued that the league risks what it has built if Clark is allowed to get injured without additional protection.

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Andre Drummond, Knicks Agree To One-Year, $3.9M Deal

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Updated Jul 8, 10:44 AM ET

Andre Drummond has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the New York Knicks. Drummond will replace Mitchell Robinson as the Knicks' backup center behind Karl-Anthony Towns. Drummond, similar to Robinson, has long been one of the NBA's best rebounders. Drummond received interest in free agency from the Los Angeles Lakers and other teams. Drummond spent the past two seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. Last season, Drummond averaged 6.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 19.5 minut...

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Tarik Biberovic on the Dallas Mavericks’ radar

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Updated Jul 8, 1:40 PM ET

Tarik Biberovic is a target for the Dallas Mavericks, but his future remains uncertain due to both the NBA offer and the buyout situation with Fenerbahçe Beko. L'articolo Tarik Biberovic on the Dallas Mavericks’ radar proviene da Sportando.

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Cash Considerations Ruled the NBA Draft. Here’s How They Work

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Updated Jul 8, 3:00 PM ET

During the second round of the NBA Draft on Thursday night, the Chicago Bulls dealt No. 38 overall pick Braden Smith to the Indiana Pacers for Kam Jones, future pick swaps and so-called cash considerations. It was at least the 15th time since 2000 the Bulls have made a deal involving cash considerations. As a …

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NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Warriors, LeBron James, Cavs

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Updated Jul 7, 12:14 AM ET

Celtics The Celtics better be right. That was the general tone from Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix after Boston traded Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft compensation. Mannix noted that Brown did not ask out, was still in his prime and had just helped carry Boston through a 56-win season. George, meanwhile, is […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Warriors, LeBron James, Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Bucks’ Doc Rivers: no consideration of shutting down Giannis for the season amid calf strain

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Updated Jul 8, 3:00 PM ET

Antetokounmpo is out indefinitely with a calf strain, while he expects a 4-to-6-week window L'articolo Bucks’ Doc Rivers: no consideration of shutting down Giannis for the season amid calf strain proviene da Sportando .

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Houston Rockets eye Jose Alvarado as a budget-friendly point guard option

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Updated Jul 8, 3:00 PM ET

Houston want backcourt help without taking on a major salary. Alvarado’s contract structure makes him a logical target L'articolo Houston Rockets eye Jose Alvarado as a budget-friendly point guard option proviene da Sportando .

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