While trade speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo has picked up again this month, a number of rival executives around the NBA believe there may not be resolution on the Bucks star until the offseason, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. The outlook on Antetokounmpo could change if he makes an explicit trade request ahead of the February 5 deadline, Amick acknowledges, but … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giannis, Bucks, Cavs, Pistons, Duren
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Concerns About Aprons, Depth Making Teams Warier Of Highly Paid Vets
As teams around the NBA weigh potential trades or signings that would add a maximum-salary (or near-max) veteran to their roster, they’ve become increasingly wary of navigating the tax aprons, as well as maintaining enough flexibility to build a deep roster, according to executives who spoke to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps. “There are two major shifts happening,” a … [Read more...] about Concerns About Aprons, Depth Making Teams Warier Of Highly Paid Vets
Taurean Prince update confirms he won’t solve glaring Bucks flaw anytime soon
Taurean Prince won't be returning to the Milwaukee Bucks lineup anytime soon. … [Read more...] about Taurean Prince update confirms he won’t solve glaring Bucks flaw anytime soon
Warriors Reserve Draymond Green Trade Only For Giannis, Not Markkanen Or Davis
The Golden State Warriors are considered unlikely to make a major trade for a star this season unless it is for Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources tell Jake Fischer. The Warriors would almost certainly need to send out Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler in a deal for a star making a significant salary and only Antetokounmpo would motivate them to do so, according to Fischer. This rules … [Read more...] about Warriors Reserve Draymond Green Trade Only For Giannis, Not Markkanen Or Davis
Fischer’s Latest: Antetokounmpo, Knicks, Heat, Morant
While Giannis Antetokounmpo recently reiterated his desire to make things work with the Bucks, the rest of the league is preparing for the moment when Milwaukee signals it’s ready to start hearing offers for the star forward, Jake Fischer writes for The Stein Line (subscriber link). According to Fischer, due to the widespread belief that any team acquiring Antetokounmpo would … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Antetokounmpo, Knicks, Heat, Morant