All indicators have pointed to the Brooklyn Nets being the highest suitor for Kyrie Irving when free company opens on Sunday, but it surely seems some opposing groups don’t really feel the identical method. The Lakers traded Mo Wagner, Isaac Bonga and Jermerrio Jones to the Washington Wizards Wednesday, clearing the way in which (and cap area) for Los Angeles to signal a max participant this summer season. Now that Rob Pelinka and the Lakers’ entrance workplace have this selection, they’re reportedly planning to depart no stone unturned. Irving stays a prime goal for the Lakers, alongside Kawhi Leonard, based on Marc Stein of the New York Times.
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NBA Rumors: Warriors’ Stephen Curry Targeting Round 2 Return From Injury
The Golden State Warriors will be without two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry for the first round of the playoffs, but he is expected to return at some point during the Western Conference semifinals. Yahoo! Sports’ Shams Charania reported an update Friday on Curry’s knee injury, which forced him to miss the last month of the regular season. The Warriors’ title defense begins Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. Golden State shouldn’t have too much trouble beating San Antonio — as long as injured Spurs star Kawhi Leonard doesn’t play — but a potential second-round matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers or New Orleans Pelicans could ... NESN.com
Celtics Rumors: Boston Targeting Timofey Mozgov If Al Horford Pursuit Fails
Like most other teams, Kevin Durant is the Boston Celtics’ No. 1 target this offseason. But Durant can only sign with one team, and there are over 100 free agents available at 12:01 ET on Friday, so naturally teams have a multitude of backup options. Atlanta Hawks center is seemingly the consensus No. 2 option across the board, and the Celtics reportedly are one of several teams who will court him when he hits the market — especially because Durant reportedly would like to play with him. The C’s reportedly have been interested in the big man for several months. They didn’t want to give up core assets to acquire him last February
Milwaukee Bucks Looking to Trade Brandon Jennings, Targeting Jimmer Fredette?
Milwaukee Bucks Looking to Trade Brandon Jennings, Targeting Jimmer Fredette?Despite showing some promise in two years as Milwaukee's starting point guard, Brandon Jennings may be available this offseason.At least that's what the Cleveland Plains Dealer's Mary Schmitt Boyer has reported. She said it was a rumor circulating among those attending this year's NBA Draft combine.The Bucks were a pleasant surprise during Jennings' rookie season, but were one of the most disappointing teams in the league this past year.Many thought they might take a step forward and become one of the top five or six teams in the east. Instead, they missed the playoffs altogether.Jennings' shooting percentage has been a big issue during his two seasons in the NBA (38 percent from the field). However, if