Evan Sidery
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What a potential sign-and-trade between the Jazz and Lakers for Walker Kessler could look like:
Utah: Deandre Ayton (opts into $8.1 million option) + 2027 1st + 2030 swap
Los Angeles: Kessler (4-year, $125 million deal)
Nets: Jarred Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht, 2nd round picks
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With the Knicks reportedly wanting to stay under the second apron, Mitchell Robinson + Landry Shamet could become cap casualties in free agency.
Robinson and Shamet will both receive enough interest where it will make New York very uncomfortable to match under an apron mandate.
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BREAKING: Knicks odds to repeat open at 12% after the parade in NYC.
Dolan made some comments about possibly shipping off pieces of the championship squad, easy short opportunity here?
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Polymarket currently lists Caleb Williams with a 3% chance at winning 2027 NFL MVP.
I’ll take those odds in his second season running Ben Johnson’s offense.
The Bears preseason odds to win the Super Bowl last year: 1%
The Bears preseason odds to win the Super Bowl this year: 3%
The ICEMAN effect 🥶
Jalen Brunson at the Knicks’ championship parade:
“There's a lot of people who have their own opinions. But when you prove them wrong, you don't have to say shit to them. They don't deserve it."
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How a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Heat could impact the 2026 NBA Draft:
Wizards: AJ Dybantsa
Jazz: Darryn Peterson
Grizzlies: Cam Boozer
Bulls: Caleb Wilson
Clippers (via Pacers): Mikel Brown Jr.
Nets: Keaton Wagler
Kings: Darius Acuff Jr.
Hawks (via Pelicans): Kingston Flemings
Mavericks: Brayden Burries
Bucks: Nate Ament
Warriors: Yaxel Lendeborg
Thunder: Aday Mara
Bucks (via Heat): Labaron Philon Jr.
Hornets: Morez Johnson Jr.
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The Knicks’ championship celebration is underway with Karl-Anthony Towns and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sharing a float.
Over 1 million fans are expected to be celebrating today alongside the Knicks.
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The Bucks are seeking the following draft compensation from the Heat for Giannis Antetokounmpo:
- No. 13 pick
- Two unprotected future 1st-round picks
- Unprotected future swaps
- Additional pick assets via facilitators
Milwaukee wants Miami to hand over most of their future.
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Although Trae Young declined his $49 million player option with the Wizards, the full expectation is for a long-term agreement to happen at a cheaper annual salary.
Young’s camp and Washington have been discussing a three-year deal that would pay him around $40 million per year.
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The Pistons have recently been in contact with Malik Beasley’s representatives on a potential return.
Beasley was sidelined this season due to an NBA investigation related to gambling.
There’s mutual interest on Beasley returning to Detroit on a one-year deal.
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It looks like Walker Kessler recently followed Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on Instagram as he’s set to become a restricted free agent.
The Lakers are preparing to pursue Kessler as one of their top center targets, but it will take a lucrative sign-and-trade with the Jazz.
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The Nuggets are planning to pursue Bogdan Bogdanovic in free agency, providing Nikola Jokic one of his favorite Olympic teammates, per @Eurohoopsnet.
The Clippers will decline Bogdanovic’s team option, which makes him an unrestricted free agent.
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The Suns and Dillon Brooks are in negotiations on a long-term contract.
Brooks will make $21 million next season before a new deal with a slight pay raise would kick in.
Brooks has established himself as a key cog in Phoenix after being traded from the Rockets for Kevin Durant.
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The Trail Blazers and Magic are teams who could still win the Giannis Antetokounmpo derby with a trade the Bucks simply can’t refuse.
Portland is willing to send a strong haul knowing Giannis is a rental.
If Orlando offered Paolo Banchero or Franz Wagner, they vault to the top.
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Updated odds from Polymarket on where Giannis Antetokounmpo will be traded:
Celtics: 52%
Heat: 38%
The Lakers are in active contract discussions with LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura.
Los Angeles figures to be active in the trade market as they prioritize re-signing this trio ahead of free agency.
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A potential four-team Giannis Antetokounmpo trade framework featuring the Heat, Bucks, Pistons and Grizzlies:
Miami: Giannis, Bobby Portis, Caris LeVert (TPE)
Milwaukee: Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Isaiah Stewart, Kasparas Jakucionis, Santi Aldama, Nos. 13 + 21, future 1sts + swaps + 2nds
Detroit: Tyler Herro + No. 32
Memphis: Nikola Jovic, Kyle Kuzma, future 2nds
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Shams has now confirmed my report of Devin Booker changing his number.
If all goes to plan for Booker, he wants Nos. 1 and 15 both retired one day with the Suns.
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is changing his jersey from No. 1 to No. 15, honoring his USA Basketball uniform and the college number of his father, Melvin, per ESPN sources.
Big News: Devin Booker will soon be changing his number.
The Suns’ franchise legend plans to soon switch from No. 1 to No. 15.
Booker has worn 15 during Team USA, which is in honor of his father.
Booker appears to also be inspired by Kobe Bryant’s mid-career number change.
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Some executives are pointing towards the Nets as a strong fit for De’Aaron Fox, if the Spurs try to trade him this summer to let Dylan Harper take over.
Fox’s massive extension kicking in will significantly impact his value.
In Brooklyn, Fox would reunite with Jordi Fernandez.
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