May 2018 Basketball Wiretap

Kings Interested In Trading For Otto Porter

Nov 30, 2018 3:46 PM

The Sacramento Kings have interest in trading for Otto Porter Jr.

Porter signed a four-year, $106 million offer sheet with the Brooklyn Nets in 2017, which was matched by the Washington Wizards. The Kings also met with Porter in his restricted free agency.

The Kings have the expiring contracts of Iman Shumpert, Zach Randolph, Kosta Koufos, Ben McLemore, and approximately $16 million under the salary cap to make moves during the season/

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Tags: Otto Porter, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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John Wall's Trade Market Nearly Nonexistent

Nov 30, 2018 3:26 PM

The NBA has yet to determine how the trade bonus in the contract of John Wall would be applied if he's traded this season.

Sources say, however, that interest in trading for Wall is almost nonexistent at this point.

"There is a 99 percent chance that we would not trade for Wall, but I need to be prepared for that 1 percent," one team executive told ESPN.

Wall's trade bonus calls for him to be paid 15 percent of what is owed on is contract if he's traded. If Wall were traded now, the trade kicker could theoretically include his remaining $14.3 million this season and $123.6 million of his supermax set to begin in 19-20. For salary-cap purposes, $5.17 million would be added to each season of Wall's deal for the team acquiring him.

There's no precedent for Wall's situation and not something the NBA and NBPA saw coming during CBA talks.

"Granted, every player in this league can be traded, but the Wall extension right now is the toughest contract I have seen a team try to move in 20 years," one team executive told ESPN. "I couldn't look my owner in the eye and tell him there is value with the player even if we didn't have to trade anything of significance."

 

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Tags: John Wall, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Jazz Acquire Kyle Korver From Cavs For Alec Burks, Two 2nd Round Picks

Nov 28, 2018 9:10 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade Kyle Korver to the Utah Jazz for Alec Burks and two future second round picks.

Utah is sending 2020 and 2021 second-round picks to Cleveland, league sources said. The 2021 pick is via the Washington Wizards.

The Cavaliers had been shopping Korver for several weeks.

Korver played for the Jazz earlier in his career.

Burks is on a $11.53 million expiring contract, which could have value before the trade deadline.

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Tags: Kyle Korver, Alec Burks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Cavaliers Willing To Take On Long-Term Salary On Trade Market

Nov 28, 2018 10:23 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers have begun to express to rival teams that they may be willing to take on long-term salary as the trade deadline approaches, according to sources.

The Cavaliers have trade assets in Kyle Korver and George Hill. Hill is owed just $1 million in guaranteed money next season.

While a lot of teams have cap space this offseason, the Cavaliers are willing to look out a few years to be a dumping ground for a contract.

Brian Windhorst/ESPN

Tags: George Hill, Kyle Korver, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Bradley Beal Refutes Report Of Wanting Trade From Wizards

Nov 27, 2018 10:09 AM

Bradley Beal refuted a report that he would like a trade from the Washington Wizards.

"That's nonsense," Beal said. "I heard it earlier before the game and I was like if it ain't come from the horse's mouth, it wasn't me. I got this Washington jersey on, I come out and work everyday until otherwise. This is where I want to be."

The Wizards are widely reported to be open to a trade of either Beal or John Wall.

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Tags: Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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76ers Stop Listening To Trade Offers For T.J. McConnell

Nov 26, 2018 5:10 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers have stopped listening to trade offers for T.J. McConnell.

The decision comes as McConnell has taken Markelle Fultz's minutes.

McConnell can become a free agent this offseason.

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Tags: T.J. McConnell, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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John Wall Has Very Few Teams Interested In Trading For Him

Nov 25, 2018 4:12 PM

Bradley Beal has considerably more trade value for the Washington Wizards than John Wall.

"I think the Bradley Beal situation we'll monitor," said Adrian Wojnarowski. "There's very few teams who wouldn't be interested in Bradley Beal. The contract. The player. The age. 25 years old. His skill set. Shooting threes. I know Washington has fielded a lot of calls since last week,

"John Wall is a very different situation," said Wojnarowski. "You can count on one hand, and probably with just a couple of fingers places that really might have interest in taking his contract on and what it all means to bring him in.

"I would never say there's no market for John Wall, but I think Bradley Beal has a much broader market. But if Washington was going to do something, they would have to get every last asset they could for Bradley Beal."

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Tags: John Wall, Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Markelle Fultz No Longer Believed To Be In 76ers' Long-Term Plans

Nov 24, 2018 6:38 PM

Markelle Fultz is no longer in the long-term plans of the Philadelphia 76ers, according to some sources.

A report surfaced this week that Fultz would prefer a fresh start with another team. Fultz's agent, Raymond Brothers, has denied requesting a trade from the 76ers.

Fultz is in the process of seeing another shoulder specialist.

Multiple sources have said Fultz's value has declined since even the start of the season.

Fultz is guaranteed $9.7 million next season and the 76ers could look to trade him for a late first round pick or an expiring contract.

Keith Pompey/Philadelphia Inquirer

Tags: Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Markelle Fultz's Agent Denies Requesting Trade

Nov 23, 2018 9:51 AM

The agent for Markelle Fultz, Raymond Brothers, has denied requesting a trade on behalf of his client.

"I have given no indication to [general manager] Elton Brand or anyone else that Markelle would prefer to be traded," Brothers told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. "My focus is to get Markelle healthy. End of story."

Fultz is scheduled to see a specialist on his right shoulder.

The front office of the 76ers have been in talks with Brothers on potential next steps.

"It would be irresponsible and reckless for me to even comment on it. I won't until I learn more," said Brown.

Tim Bontemps/ESPN

Tags: Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Markelle Fultz Prefers Fresh Start With New Team

Nov 21, 2018 6:39 PM

Markelle Fultz has been playing with an apparent injury in his right wrist area that has affected his ability to shoot.

Fultz's issue has led to periodic difficulties holding the ball during his shot.

Specialists have been working with Fultz to figure out how they can strengthen the wrist area to remedy the injury.

According to sources, Fultz would also prefer a fresh start with a new team.

Jared Weiss, Derek Bodner, Sam Amick/The Athletic

Tags: Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Injury

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J.R. Smith Will Stay Away From Cavs While Waiting On Trade

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Wizards In No Rush To Trade Either John Wall Or Bradley Beal

Fred Katz/The Athletic

J.R. Smith Believes Cavs Entered 18-19 Planning To Rebuild

Jason Lloyd/The Athletic

John Wall Fined By Wizards For Verbal Barrage Against Scott Brooks

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Wizards Ready To Discuss John Wall, Bradley Beal Trade

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Cavs Asked LeBron James To Commit Long-Term If They Declined Kyrie Irving's Trade Request

Joe Vardon/The Athletic

Draymond Green Dared Kevin Durant To Leave Warriors In 2019

Chris Haynes/Yahoo! Sports

Kevin Durant Has No Interest In Trade From Warriors

Sam Amick/The Athletic

Blazers, Pelicans, Lakers, Heat, 76ers Could Have Interest In Carmelo Anthony

Kevin O'Connor/The Ringer (via Silver Screen & Roll)

Draymond Green Accused Kevin Durant Of Making Season About His Free Agency

Marcus Thompson II/The Athletic

76ers Remain Interested In Trading For Kyle Korver

Marc Stein/New York Times

Kevin Durant Confronted By Draymond Green About Free Agency

Shams Charania/The Athletic

Carmelo Anthony's Camp Evaluating Possible Landing Spots

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Heat Never Returned To Jimmy Butler-Josh Richardson Trade Talks

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Pelicans Held Extensive Trade Talks With Wolves For Jimmy Butler

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Karl-Anthony Towns: I Think Jimmy Butler Will Be Missed

Malika Andrews/ESPN

76ers Acquire Jimmy Butler From Wolves For Robert Covington, Dario Saric

Shams Charania, Jon Krawczynski/The Athletic

Jimmy Butler, Wolves Jointly Agreed To Rest Plan

Marc Stein/New York Times

Terry Rozier Not Complaining About Reduced Role

Tim Bontemps/ESPN

Hornets Hoping To Re-Sign Kemba Walker

Shams Charania/The Athletic