After previously reporting for The Athletic that people around the league expect Donovan Mitchell to sign an extension with the Cavaliers, Shams Charania reiterated on Thursday that Cleveland is optimistic about that outcome (Twitter video link via FanDuel’s Run It Back Show). That aligns with what president of basketball operations Koby Altman said on Friday about the star … [Read more...] about Cavs Notes: Mitchell, Garland, Morris, Bickerstaff, Nori
Fischer’s Latest: Sixers, George, Mitchell, LeBron, Butler, Kuzma, More
With Joel Embiid at center and Tyrese Maxey heading up their backcourt, the Sixers will enter this offseason with significant cap room and a desire to fill the gap between their two incumbent stars with an elite two-way wing, writes Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. According to Fischer, Philadelphia views its opportunity as something similar to the one Golden State had in 2016, … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Sixers, George, Mitchell, LeBron, Butler, Kuzma, More
Cavaliers Ready To Part With Jarett Allen?
The Cavaliers may give serious consideration to breaking up their big-man tandem of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen this summer, suggests Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscriber only). The team has believed Mobley would eventually develop into a full-time center since he was drafted in 2021, according to Fedor, who adds that the two big men often appear to be in each other’s way … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Ready To Part With Jarett Allen?
Rockets Rumors: No. 3 Pick, Mitchell, Tate, Green, Landale, Beasley
Prior to the draft lottery, a report indicated that the Rockets were interested in trading their 2024 first-rounder for future draft assets. That’s still a possibility, but after moving up from No. 9 to No. 3 on lottery day, Houston has a more valuable asset on its hands and will consider all potential paths with that pick, writes Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Team and league … [Read more...] about Rockets Rumors: No. 3 Pick, Mitchell, Tate, Green, Landale, Beasley
Atlantic Notes: Melton, LeBron, Mitchell, Thibodeau
De’Anthony Melton missed 44 games this season due to a spinal injury but the Sixers guard is eager to see what he’s worth on the open market. He’ll be a free agent this summer. “I feel like I established myself in the league in understanding what I do, what I bring to the table,” Melton told Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. “So I think everybody knows that. … You … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Melton, LeBron, Mitchell, Thibodeau