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His scouting agents are looking for bench players. Bench players that can rebound and be dominant inside the post as Tim Duncan. Someone else that get to the basket and get others in the game as Tony Parker. Players who can get blocks and guard superstars like Kewhi Leonard.

It does not come as a surprise to see the Sixers pick up both players’ fourth-year options. They both played an integral role in helping the team win basketball games over the years and ultimately making the NBA playoffs this season.

On the separate report by Sportsrageous, rumors are suggesting that the Blazers could also send guard C.J. McCollum to the Kings in exchange for Cousins. Though the Kings might reject the trade proposal as McCollum will not be enough for a caliber player like Cousins, the Blazers are preparing to add a future first-round draft pick to sweeten up the pot for the Kings.

He was the 1997 NBA draft 3rd overall pick selected by the Boston Celtics, and after playing 51 games with the Celtics, he was traded to the Toronto Raptors. His stint with

Celtics fans may not have seen the blockbuster trade that they wanted, or the draft prospect that they coveted, but they did land Big Al.

Season Summary: The Timberwolves had a horrible year in terms of actually winning games but it was expected. This team is still very young but the upside and potential were seen on several occasions. Zach Lavine showed off his crazy athleticism and at the age of 20 his game could evolve. Andrew Wiggins looked as solid as any number one overall pick could look, and won Rookie of the Year, this will be the first of many awards for him as he continues to mature and grow. Despite these two up and comers the Timberwolves faced injuries throughout the season to guys such as, Kevin Martin, Ricky Rubio and Nikola Pekovic. Now having these players healthy wouldn’t by any means

Initially, the disaster could have started when the Lakers selected Russell over Jahlil Okafor in the 2015 NBA Draft. After making that pick, the first thought is, "ok, they'll get at least one out of Aldridge or Love, right?" Well, instead they will enter the 2015-16 season with Roy Hibbert at

All of that and the thought that the franchise made a lateral move at the draft is a bit premature and I'm partially to blame as well. I hadn't been too high on Jahlil Okafor in the pre-draft process, ranking him fifth on my big board, a decision the Sixers hope looks hilariously awful in just a few short seasons, playing up his defensive limitations and woes from the charity stripe and overlooking his deft footwork around the rim.

The late Dr. Jerry Buss paved the road for the great team, but his son has not done justice to his name and legacy unfortunately. Ever since he took over of basketball operations, the Lakers have made a number of questionable decisions that have left them as one of the worst teams in the league. There really hasn’t been a big name since the Phil Jackson era that the Lakers have gotten in free agency and besides the most recent draft picks, the Lakers have gotten no one good in the draft post Phil Jackson. Players like Robert Sacre and Ryan Kelly were both second round picks and haven’t don’t much to aid the collapsing

The Durant distraction ultimately leads to my favorite and (somewhat) most effective signing this offseason; Center Zaza Pachulia. After the departures of big men Andrew Bogut and Festus Ezeli, the Warriors were suddenly in need of an everyday Center. Pachulia averaged

In the offseason the Detroit Pistons acquire Marcus Morris of a trade from the Suns. The Suns traded Morris, Reggie Bullock and Danny Granger to Detroit, receiving only a second-round draft pick in 2020. Shaquille oneal says "this looks like a great trad for the Pistons a great building block." Later that week the Pistons make another trade for ersan illyasova. The Pistons

As far as positives; Kobe Bryant had an assist on seven of the Lakers first 12 baskets, passed Lakers legend, NBA Hall of Famer, the logo, Jerry West (6,238), landing in

Just until this past February 23, Taj Gibson was the last remaining player from the Chicago Bulls team that reached the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat back in 2010 –11. That nice little story ended when the Bulls front office decided to send the USC Alumni to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a trade that included Doug McDermott and a 2018 second round pick in exchange for Cameron Payne, Joffrey Lauvergne and Anthony

This year's NBA rookies won't revolutionize the league like the class of 1984, which featured Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley and John Stockton. Chances are, it won't upset basketball's cultural applecart like Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant did in 1996. Nor can it be expected to usher in a new era of talent to an Association in transition, as LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh did in 2003.

One big trade that really helped the Memphis Grizzlies was when the acquired Pau Gasol’s draft rights from the Atlanta Hawks. Gasol went on to play six and a half season with the Grizzlies, scoring over 17 points per game in each season. He also made the All-Star team, and led Memphis to a pair of playoff berths. Many teams look for these types of draft-day trades to improve their squad for the next season.