The Mavericks have acquired a 2024 first-round pick from the Thunder in exchange for a future draft pick swap, both teams announced today. Oklahoma City will have the ability to swap its own 2028 first-round selection for Dallas’ ’28 first-rounder. The Mavs, in turn, will flip that newly acquired ’24 first-round pick to the Wizards in the Daniel Gafford/Richaun Holmes trade, as … [Read more...] about Mavs Acquire 2024 First-Round Pick From Thunder For 2028 Swap
Mitch Kupchak Moving Into Advisory Role With Hornets
Hornets president of basketball operations Mitch Kupchak will leave his post to become an organizational advisor to the franchise, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The search for a replacement will begin immediately, and new owners Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin are expected to hire someone before the end of the regular season, Wojnarowski adds. Sources tell ESPN that … [Read more...] about Mitch Kupchak Moving Into Advisory Role With Hornets
Mavs Notes: Kuzma, Newcomers, Williams, Luka, Dinwiddie, Green
The Wizards came close to accepting a trade offer for forward Kyle Kuzma this week, team sources tell Josh Robbins of The Athletic. While those sources didn’t identify the team Washington was talking to, reporting from The Athletic suggests it was the Mavericks. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN also stated during The Woj Pod on Thursday (YouTube link) that Dallas was trying to get … [Read more...] about Mavs Notes: Kuzma, Newcomers, Williams, Luka, Dinwiddie, Green
Southeast Notes: Highsmith, Rozier, Jones, Wright, Magic, Forrest
Heat swingman Haywood Highsmith has been cited for careless driving after being involved in a car accident that left a man hospitalized, reports Angie DiMichele of The Sun Sentinel. The citation is not considered criminal, but Highsmith was described in a police report as driving in a “careless or negligent manner,” per DiMichele. Highsmith’s agent Jerry Dianis issued a … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Highsmith, Rozier, Jones, Wright, Magic, Forrest
No Deadline Deals Involving Lakers, Cavs, Hawks, Bulls, Others
While we certainly saw a flurry of activity prior to today’s trade deadline, seven teams didn’t make any moves at all over the past week, observes Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). That group features the Lakers, Cavaliers, Hawks, Bulls, Magic, Heat, and Pelicans. Miami and New Orleans made previous trades this season, but the other five teams did not. According to Dave … [Read more...] about No Deadline Deals Involving Lakers, Cavs, Hawks, Bulls, Others