The Atlanta Hawks opened the 2024 NBA Draft by selecting Zaccharie Risacher with the first overall pick, followed by Alex Sarr to the Washington Wizards. Risacher and Sarr going first and second was widely expected for several weeks even though there was some suspense over the Hawks' decision at No. 1 as they reportedly narrowed their choices down to Risacher and Reed Sheppard … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Draft Results: Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, Reed Sheppard Picked Top-3
Celtics Would Have Had Tyus Jones Instead Of Jrue Holiday If Original Kristaps Porzingis Trade Went Through
If the Boston Celtics would have been able to complete their first iteration of their trade for Kristaps Porzingis, they may not have had enough pieces to also trade for Jrue Holiday in September, reports Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer. The Celtics were set to trade Malcolm Brogdon to the Los Angeles Clippers, while the Washington Wizards would have acquired Marcus Morris and the … [Read more...] about Celtics Would Have Had Tyus Jones Instead Of Jrue Holiday If Original Kristaps Porzingis Trade Went Through
Kings Interested In Trading For Kyle Kuzma, Zach LaVine
The Sacramento Kings have been linked to trades for Kyle Kuzma and Zach LaVine, sources told Anthony Slater and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Kings previously tried to trade for Kuzma in July 2021. The Kings would have to be incentivized to take on LaVine's contract. LaVine has three years and $137.8 million left on his deal. The team was close to trading for Alex Caruso and … [Read more...] about Kings Interested In Trading For Kyle Kuzma, Zach LaVine
Troy Weaver Joining Wizards Front Office
Troy Weaver is joining the Washington Wizards front office as a Senior Advisor. The move reunites Weaver with Michael Winger and Will Dawkins, with whom he previously worked with in the Oklahoma City Thunder's front office. Weaver spent the last four seasons as the Detroit Pistons general manager. Pistons ownership gave Weaver the directive of resetting the franchise, both on … [Read more...] about Troy Weaver Joining Wizards Front Office
Alex Sarr Believed To Be ‘Pretty Much A Lock’ To Wizards At No. 2
The Washington Wizards are believed to be zeroing in on Alex Sarr with the No. 2 overall pick. "I think No. 2 is pretty much a lock to be Alex Sarr to Washington," said Jonathan Givony on Sports Center on Friday. Sarr averaged 9.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 18.0 minutes over 30 games this season for Perth. Sarr is represented by Bill Duffy. Zaccharie Risacher is … [Read more...] about Alex Sarr Believed To Be ‘Pretty Much A Lock’ To Wizards At No. 2