The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Georgia guard Anthony Edwards with the first pick of the rescheduled 2020 NBA draft on Wednesday. Golden State Warriors chose center James Wiseman with the number two pick, before guard LaMelo Ball was taken third by the Charlotte Hornets. Continue reading
After a year plagued with injuries to star players, Golden State want to surround their multiple-time All-Star trio Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green with the supporting cast capable of contending for another championship: both next season and beyond. Among those they’ve been linked with, is Phoenix’s Kelly Oubre Jr – who has a year left on his existing deal.
A round-up of the latest NBA news recently – an update on Klay Thompson’s return from injury, suggestions Houston are eyeing free agents to bolster their options ahead of the league resuming play on July 30 with more reports and talk besides.
Kevin Durant was expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season after an injury in last year’s Finals, but Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks said the pandemic may have boosted his recovery timeline in time for a return, should this campaign resume. Continue reading
The pair have been on the sidelines for contrasting spells with their respective injuries, and are expected to return next month to feature as part of struggling sides in need of a boost before the regular season ends on April 15.
The mini trade saga is over: Andre Iguodala has been traded to the Miami Heat and signed a two-year $30m extension as the Grizzlies (26-25) have received Justice Winslow, James Johnson and controversial guard Dion Waiters in return for their troubles after a drawn-out process which seemed destined to end in acrimony. Continue reading
With training camp set to start next week, the Golden State Warriors have agreed a deal in principle to sign free agent forward Marquese Chriss. Conflicting reports claim it’s either a one-year deal or just a non-guaranteed camp invite with 14 players in Steve Kerr’s existing roster. Continue reading
DeMarcus Cousins has torn his ACL and is expected to essentially miss the whole 2019/20 season, just weeks after signing a one-year $3.5m deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Continue reading
Draymond Green has put pen to paper on a four-year, $100m max contract extension deal to secure his long-term Warriors future – while proving the Dubs will not diminish quietly despite Kevin Durant’s summer departure. Continue reading
