Matthew Smith-Imagn Images The first domino in what’s shaping up to be a busy summer in the NBA has fallen. The Orlando Magic made the first big move of the offseason by sending out four first-round picks to acquire Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. Even if you think this was an overpay, you can’t deny that the Magic will be a better team next season because of … [Read more...] about How does the Desmond Bane trade effect the Cavs?
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Kings Reportedly Have Interest In Darius Garland
The Kings, who are in the market for a point guard after trading De’Aaron Fox to San Antonio in February, have interest in Darius Garland and consider the Cavaliers guard a possible trade target, league sources tell Grant Afseth of RG.org. Following the deadline deal that sent Fox to the Spurs, the Kings leaned more heavily on shooting guards and forwards like Zach LaVine, … [Read more...] about Kings Reportedly Have Interest In Darius Garland
Cavs may have to add asset to trade Isaac Okoro to lower tax bill
Chris Fedor: From everything that I’m told they’re having a hard time finding anybody that has legitimate interest in Isaac Okoro, unless Isaac also comes with some kind of sweetener from the Cavs. Some kinds of assets attached to his contract because I think there are teams out there that are looking at Isaac and they’re saying like ‘We’d be doing you a favor by taking on … [Read more...] about Cavs may have to add asset to trade Isaac Okoro to lower tax bill
Magic reportedly acquire Desmond Bane: Fantasy impact
Orlando is "all in" on the 2025-26 season, as it sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and five draft picks to Memphis. … [Read more...] about Magic reportedly acquire Desmond Bane: Fantasy impact
How Kevin Durant being traded elsewhere could help the Cavs
Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Cleveland isn’t getting Durant, but they could bolster their supporting cast by being the third or fourth team in a deal. The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t trading for Kevin Durant. The second apron makes it functionally impossible for them to take on Durant’s $51 million contract. There’s no reason to give a hypothetical deal where he ends up … [Read more...] about How Kevin Durant being traded elsewhere could help the Cavs