After acquiring six-time All-Star forward Jimmy Butler midway through 2024/25, the Warriors’ offseason will be focused on building out their roster with an eye towards a deeper playoff run next spring. In a story previewing the team’s summer, Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron (Substack link) notes that Golden State possesses the draft picks and movable contracts needed to make … [Read more...] about California Notes: Warriors, Buss Legacy, DeRozan, Monk
Fischer’s Latest: Kuminga, Grimes, Grizzlies, Nets
The Bulls expressed interest in Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga during past trade talks and could be a candidate for a sign-and-trade deal to land the restricted free agent, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Sources tell Stein that Chicago inquired about Kuminga during discussions that involved Alex Caruso, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic. Fischer … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Kuminga, Grimes, Grizzlies, Nets
Trade Rumors: Kings, Holiday, Young, Wizards, Celtics, Wolves
Asked during a radio appearance on Sactown Sports 1140 (YouTube link) this week about the Kings‘ offseason plans and whether new general manager Scott Perry might make drastic changes to the roster, Sam Amick of The Athletic said Sacramento is exploring “a lot” of possibilities. “I don’t know how much they’re going to overhaul the roster,” Amick said (hat tip to Brian Robb of … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Kings, Holiday, Young, Wizards, Celtics, Wolves
Warriors Notes: Curry, Wilson, Kerr, Offseason Outlook
Dell Curry, father of Stephen Curry, has good news for Warriors fans — his son is not even considering retirement. “He still loves the game,” Dell Curry told DJ Siddiqi of RG.org. “He’s a competitive guy. He wants to win another title, so we’re not even close to that window yet. But when the time comes, I think he’ll make the right decision.” Stephen Curry is signed through the … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Curry, Wilson, Kerr, Offseason Outlook
International Notes: Micic, Westbrook, Jokubaitis, Valanciunas, Theis
Hapoel Tel Aviv general manager George Hinas tells Vuk-Milos Petrovic of Basketball Sphere that his team remains in contention to sign Vasilije Micic, but he dismissed speculation about Russell Westbrook. While Micic is still under contract with the Suns, they’re expected to decline their $8.1MM team option for next season, making him a free agent by the end of the month. … [Read more...] about International Notes: Micic, Westbrook, Jokubaitis, Valanciunas, Theis