Just in: Free agent guard Anfernee Simons has agreed to a two-year, $12.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, with a player option in second season, sources tell ESPN. Simons chose the 76ers over other suitors believing his fit is perfect with the revamped 76ers roster.
The Jazz reportedly want to build around Lauri Markkanen:
“Lauri draws a ton of interest from around the league. But right now Utah wants to hold on to him & really try to make a run for the future, to improve this team & start to win.”
per @MikeAScotto
Trae Young went back to Atlanta to undergo MRI. Hawks went through shootaround this morning in Indy as they prepare to play without their star point guard tonight against Pacers. They finish road trip in Cleveland on Sunday.
Projected No. 1 overall pick Darryn Peterson went off for 24 points in 15 minutes for Kansas against Louisville in an exhibition matchup.
Peterson has NBA scouts buzzing for the instant impact he could make for a franchise in 2026
The Magic’s projected rotation:
Starters: Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.
Second Unit: Tyus Jones, Jase Richardson, Anthony Black, Tristan Da Silva, Jonathan Isaac, Goga Bitadze
Orlando is looking the part of a strong East contender.
The blueprint to the Thunder’s 2025 championship started in 2007 👀
◽️ 2007 - Sonics GM Sam Presti sign-and-trade Rashard Lewis to the Magic for a conditional 2nd-round pick
◽️ 2007 - Sonics trade the 2nd-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Kurt Thomas and two first-round picks
◽️ 2008 - Sonics used the Suns' pick (No. 24) to draft Serge Ibaka ... team officially moves to OKC later that year
◽️ 2016 - Thunder trade Serge Ibaka to the Magic for Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova and the draft rights to Domantas Sabonis
◽️ 2017 - Thunder trade Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis to the Pacers for Paul George
◽️ 2019 - Thunder trade Paul George to the Clippers for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danilo Gallinari, five first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps.
◽️ 2022 - Thunder use the Clippers' pick (No. 12) to draft Jalen Williams
◽️ 2025 - 🏆
The Raptors are the most aggressive team right now in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes as a true wildcard contender.
Toronto recently proposed a three-team framework with Immanuel Quickley and No. 9 pick to the Suns, plus RJ Barrett to a facilitating team for added draft capital.