As the Boston Celtics kick it into high gear in order to assure they earn themselves a spot in the playoffs, the New York Knicks and President Phil Jackson are resolved to putting this past season behind them. With that decision comes the news that the Knicks are taking a serious look at the upcoming free agent market. It's not yet clear which teams are going to be lining up to take a shot at landing the big two, Lebron James and Kevin Durant, but the Knicks are making noise about players in that strong second tier. Unlike years in the past, they have plenty of room under the salary cap, which gives them options. Their salary cap space is estimated to be about $18.0 million. According to Chris Mannix of CSN New England, Jackson is a "big fan" of Celtics shooting guard Evan Turner who will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season. Turner fits …show more content…
During the 2012-13 season, his minutes were increased to 35.15 per game, and he responded by averaging 13.3 PPG with 6.3 RPG. Through 54 games with the Sixers in 2013-14, he upped his average during to 17.4 PPG. That 54 game surge raised his trade value, leaving the Sixers with an important decision to make. Just after the trade deadline, he was traded along with Lavoy Allen to the Indiana Pacers for Danny Grainger. Unfortunately, internal conflicts between Turner and certain teammates led to a significant loss of playing time, dropping his numbers to career lows. After the pacers declined to make a qualifying offer to Turner in the off season, he became an unrestricted free agent and signed a two-year deal with the Celtics. During his first year with the Celtics, the team was coming off a horrible 25-57 season, its first season under new Head Coach Brad Stevens. Turner put in a solid effort all season as the Celtics were able to make it back to the playoffs with a 40-42
With the rest of his team behind his back, the Thunder upped their record by 27 wins from the earlier year and still weren’t able to make the playoffs.With a scoring average of 30.1 points per game, he turned into the youngest NBA scoring champion and was chosen to his first All-NBA team.
According to Blasting News, even if the Warriors are off to a good start, there's a notion that they will make a shakeup of their roster before the February trade deadline and a possible trade deal with Heat might happen soon.
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.
We’re deep into the dog days of summer, and the NBA offseason is officially cooling down. The NBA Draft has come and gone, big free agents have drawn their battle lines and people are almost done having a heart attack about Timofey Mozgov getting $16 million per season from the Los Angeles Lakers. With nothing but the always-exhilarating Summer League games ahead of us, here are the biggest winners and losers of the NBA offseason.
However, having this trade won't mean that the Lakers is assured of a postseason appearance rather it only give them a better chance of competing for that position. Meanwhile, the Knicks might ask for more for Anthony, maybe a future draft pick, unless the Lakers don't have much in terms of draft picks.
The Milwaukee Bucks continue to struggle at the start of the regular season. And it seems that they are going to rebuild early on and unload some assets. Rumors are now spreading that they will finally trade Greg Monroe this time and looks that he is on his way to the Boston Celtics.
Blair is fourth on UCF’s career block list with 114 blocks and had his best statistic season as a Knight last year, his junior year, when he averaged 7.8 points per game in 24.9 minutes. He has aspirations of playing overseas after the season.
His career highs so far are with the Timberwolves. He played in 57 games, his field goal (2-point shots) percentage is at .421, his 3-point percentage is at .304, his free throw percentage is at .641, and he has his high in rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks also. The only record he has broke since then was his free throw percentage that changed to .900 with the Raptors. In his whole career so far he has played in 151 games, has 472 rebounds, given 77 assists, has 58 steals, has 27 blocks, and 658 points. He has only played in four seasons, so this is impressive. Although he hasn’t won any championships, he has great achievements and who knows how his future will
The Philadelphia 76ers just completed their second straight season with fewer than 20 wins, and that was unfortunately the goal. To the confusion of many NBA fans, this simply means that everything is going to plan in the city of brotherly love. General manager Sam Hinkie, is sticking to his rebuilding plan of asset collecting, and it is bound to pay off for Philly at some point. The question is; how long will it take for the 76ers to finally build a respectable team?
With the Sixers most likely not making the playoffs and also having the Lakers pick (outside of top 5), the Sixers are destined to add another piece of young talent to the mix of great players they have already. The 2017 NBA Draft looks like it will be a good one and Sixers fans are excited about adding another player to a team that is filled with great young talent.
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This July the NBA will see one of it’s most influential post players hit free agency. Rarely does anyone hold such power of the entire NBA. Lamarcus Aldridge is a one of a kind player, his skill set is so unique that his team has predicated their entire roster on his game. Such a talented individual is inherently allowed career mobility, this mobility could shape the immediate future of the NBA. Lamarcus has the ability to go back home to Texas and play for either the Dallas Mavericks, or San Antonio Spurs; He also could leave for larger markets in Los Angeles, or New York, or he could remain a Blazer. This July will be a big month not only for Aldridge but for the entire NBA. The Portland Trail Blazers have spent years surrounding
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.
Much like the Cubs rented Chapman last year to help them win a World Series, the Yankees can look to rent Darvish who will be a free agent at the end of the season. Darvish would fit their present need, but giving up too much for a rental is not the best move. The more intriguing option would be Sonny Gray, who has been a silent killer lately, flying under the radar with a 1.37 ERA in his last six starts. Gray would fit in with the new look Yankees. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, earlier this week, executives from teams interested in Gray claim the Yankees are the front-runner. However, with the Dodgers heavily in the mix for Gray, that remains to be seen. Still, the asking price for Gray is steep. The Yankees of the past wouldn't blink an eye on doing whatever it takes to get what they want, but times have changed. The Los Angeles Dodgers now have the Steinbrenner philosophy.
Kerr had been in talks with the Knicks about becoming their next coach after Jackson took over as team president in