It’s Monday, June 27, and in three days the NBA won’t really look like the one you know today. Why ? Because the start of the Free Agency takes place Thursday evening at 12 a.m. sharp, and as soon as this shot is fired a good part of the NBA franchises should initiate transfer mode. Do we make a big point before analyzing some of these rumors in the next few hours?
🚨 Watch out if there is a transfer from Alec Burks, Cam Reddish or Nerlens Noel in the coming days.
The Knicks would then be in a financial position to (1) offer Kyrie Irving a big deal or (2) steal Jalen Brunson from the Mavs.
🚨 Aggressive on Draft night, Tim Connelly doesn’t leak anything about D’Angelo Russell.
But Wolves can offer a 211 million 4-year extension this summer to Karl-Anthony Towns, and Anthony Edwards will be eligible for an extension in 1 year.
🚨 Minnesota wants to strengthen its pivot position and has been linked to Clint Capela recently (nothing concrete).
The Myles Turner file could be taken more seriously, not a huge competition on the market. Indiana is monitoring offers in the coming days. pic.twitter.com/FCPaVeeOa7
🚨 Patrick Williams is not available in any transfer, this is the message the League seems to be getting from the Bulls.
Arturas Karnisovas is very attached to his player and his staff would like to see a full season from Pat before making a future decision. pic.twitter.com/otwjvlGnXo
🚨 Dennis Schroder shouldn’t be returning to Houston.
His situation should follow that of the market leaders, so once the Brogdon, Irving, Tyus Jones, Brunson or Morris files are settled he should join a new team.
I’ll talk about it in detail tonight on Twitch, but Dallas is the only one capable of offering Brunson a 5-year contract.
The Mavs could take this route to counter the Knicks’ offer, the whole debate revolves around Cuban’s desire (or not) to spend so much on JB. https://t.co/qjSwUlXpC2
The same, @TheSteinLine confirms this position in his latest article: no surprise if Harden takes his player option (47 million) by Thursday, and if the Sixers and James sign a 2-year contract extension with a possible (!!) discount which would help Philly. https://t.co/zZL1VCSwrf
🚨 There are a lot of discussions currently between Spurs and Hawks around John Collins and Dejounte Murray.
Two different files however: Collins is almost certain to be transferred, the Spurs would be at the stage of gauging the value of Dejounte on the market.
Some additional facts: – Trae Young and Dejounte Murray would not be against the idea of playing together. – Atlanta could add future Draft picks to allow for a bigger trade – Nothing leaks from San Antonio usually, so let’s see who these rumors help. https://t.co/xUhpl63Gb3
🚨 Bobby Portis should refuse his player option by Thursday (4.5 million).
No worries, however, on the Bucks side, most managers expect the interior and Milwaukee to extend a better deal: 48 million over 4 years has been whispered.
🚨 Tyus Jones mentioned more and more towards Washington, potential signing this weekend.
The Wizards could offer a contract up to 10 million per season and a starting position, to see what Memphis will do in the coming days. Melton was traded in Philly. pic.twitter.com/cwyA9IzrDw
🚨 Lonnie Walker + on the start than on an extension on the Spurs side this summer.
A restricted free agent, Walker has progressed but could (1) charge a lot while (2) more high-potential young full-backs can be developed at Spurs (3) at a lower cost.
🚨 Jusuf Nurkic is expected to be extended this weekend in Portland.
The pivot was not transferred at the last deadline, close to Lillard he will certainly be kept. With the acquisition of Jerami Grant, the Ayton track is less serious and makes Nurkic’s extension obvious. pic.twitter.com/wR8PFNLpOD
🚨 Steve Clifford wouldn’t have returned to Charlotte without some form of guarantee to use Miles Bridges in his roster.
Extension of the future winger, with his defensive qualities Bridges would be fundamental in the success of the Hornets under their new coach. pic.twitter.com/ImPoCL0FsN
🚨 Competing managers expect the Clippers to extend Nicolas Batum and Isaiah Hartenstein fairly quickly this weekend.
The Los Angeles franchise believes in this group and would like to keep it as much as possible, adding veteran reinforcements to the lead if possible. pic.twitter.com/5E500J7gMT
