The New Orleans Pelicans could be moving closer to a trade of Brandon Ingram, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks are described as "neck-and-neck" in their talks for Ingram. Ingram is on a $36 million expiring contract and has been unable to get anywhere close to an extension with the Pelicans. Ingram has appeared in 18 games this … [Read more...] about Raptors, Hawks ‘Neck-And-Neck’ In Pursuit Of Brandon Ingram Trade With Pelicans
Basketball
Celtics Potential Free Agent Signing Not Returning To NBA
It was always possible that Lonnie Walker IV would return to the NBA before his buyout clause expired. In fact, he’s been rumored to have multiple teams interested in his services since deciding to play abroad, most notably the reigning champion Boston Celtics. However, according to The Stein Line insider Marc Stein, Walker will remain with Lithuania’s BC Zalgiris for the … [Read more...] about Celtics Potential Free Agent Signing Not Returning To NBA
Former NBA Lottery Pick May Be Available On Free Agent Market
It looks like Dennis Smith Jr.’s time with Real Madrid may be short-lived. Only a few weeks since getting signed, reports have emerged that the former NBA lottery pick is leaving the team. Smith Jr. supposedly was having issues with adaptation to his new team and his physical fitness. Smith Jr.’s departure may also have to do with him eyeing a return to the NBA. With the trade … [Read more...] about Former NBA Lottery Pick May Be Available On Free Agent Market
Cavaliers, Hawks Continue To Discuss De’Andre Hunter Trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks continue to discuss a De'Andre Hunter trade. Both teams are attempting to create a trade structure that allows both teams to stay under the luxury tax. Hunter is averaging 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 28.7 minutes across 37 games with the Hawks. Hunter has a PER of 15.7, which is a career high mark with his three-point … [Read more...] about Cavaliers, Hawks Continue To Discuss De’Andre Hunter Trade
Why Clint Capela should consider taking a seat
Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images Have we seen the last of Clint Capela? Before a trade to the Atlanta Hawks, Clint Capela was a staple of the Houston Rockets franchise. In six seasons of playing with largely the same teammates, he went from being a late first-round pick to an H-Town icon. With the Rockets, Capela had near All-Star-worthy seasons. He was an elite paint … [Read more...] about Why Clint Capela should consider taking a seat