And certainly what we see from one game can’t tell us anything at all.
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When it comes to veterans, though, one suspects (and I have not actually looked at this) that what we have seen in last regular season tells us more than the current preseason. Ujiri said he's still holding his phone.Does the preseason matter? Two years ago – in a small study that needs to be updated – I presented evidence that what we see for rookies in the preseason tells us something about the regular season. According to The Toronto Star, the Raptors could make another move. The Raptors, meanwhile, have a slew of young big men that President Masai Ujiri could dangle in exchange for some help on the wing. This would help during the playoffs, and the name repeatedly linked to the team is Lakers point guard Lou Williams. The Wizards have been red-hot, and now they are apparently trying to make a move to bolster their bench. Washington and Toronto looking to add another piece Who knows what they'll do, but for now the best bet might be keeping all their draft picks. With each passing day, Boston's war chest becomes slightly less powerful, Lowe says. Even then, adding Butler might still not be enough to make the Celtics the favorite to win the East. The Celtics would likely have to give up a ton of their pieces - rookie Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, the 2017 Nets pick, which could turn into the top pick in this year's strong draft - to get the Bulls to bite. That said, Zach Lowe of ESPN reported that it seems unlikely that a deal for Butler would get done between now and Thursday. Instead, it seems the Celtics have a stronger interest in Butler. Otherwise, the thinking went, they could have offered a more enticing package to Sacramento. Instead, they are hoping to bring an " established wing or an established frontline player" into the fold.īoston setting its sights on Jimmy ButlerĪfter the Kings traded Cousins to the Pelicans for very little, the NBA world was quick to say that the deal meant the asset-rich Celtics must not have wanted Cousins. Several outlets have reported that teams - notably the Celtics - have called about George, but the Pacers reportedly have no interest in dealing him.
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(The Celtics did, however, follow him on Instagram, which set NBA internet ablaze on Monday night.)Īccording to Chris Haynes of ESPN, the Pacers are ready to trade their 2017 first-round pick for a veteran to help Paul George. In other Knicks news, Carmelo Anthony does not appear to be going anywhere. If the Knicks believe he won't re-sign next season - or if they decide they don't want him - it would be in their best interest to trade him for something before he leaves and they get nothing.
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The Knicks, meanwhile, are taking calls about Rose, who wants a max contract this summer, according to ESPN. Getting rid of Rubio - which the Wolves are reportedly keen on doing - would help clear up some salary-cap space for Minnesota. Rose is also on an expiring contract, while Rubio is on the books for the next three seasons.
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Rose, of course, played the bulk of his career with Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau in Chicago, where he won MVP. Minnesota in talks with the Knicks to trade Ricky Rubio for Derrick RoseĪccording to ESPN's Ian Begley, the Timberwolves have inquired about a potential Rubio-for-Rose deal.