Zalgiris guard Lonnie Walker IV “is drawing NBA interest,” according to The Stein Line’s Marc Stein, who lists five teams —the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, and Boston Celtics —as potential free agent destinations. The former first-round pick has been playing well this season, averaging 13.0 points per game and shooting 40.0 from three. … [Read more...] about Which Lonnie Walker IV Suitor Is The Best Free Agent Destination?
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Brooklyn Nets Rebuild Execution Off To Resounding Start: Examining Team’s 4th 2024-25 Trade, Russell And Lewis’ Role & Future
The Brooklyn Nets execution of their rebuild is off to a resounding start. But who won the Brooklyn-Los Angeles Lakers trade, and what is D’Angelo Russell’s Nets future? Brooklyn came into the 2024-25 offseason looking to acquire draft picks through trades of veteran assets. Since the start of the 2024-24 NBA season, the Nets have made four trades, including two … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Nets Rebuild Execution Off To Resounding Start: Examining Team’s 4th 2024-25 Trade, Russell And Lewis’ Role & Future
What Will Dorian Finney-Smith’s Role Be With Lakers?
Make no mistake about it — the Los Angeles Lakers gave up a lot for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Although the writing has been on the wall for D’Angelo Russell for quite some time, he’s still a former No. 2 with plenty of skill. Playing on a team like the Brooklyn Nets, where the only real expectations are internal, might bring the best out of him. To that point, … [Read more...] about What Will Dorian Finney-Smith’s Role Be With Lakers?
Grade The Trade: Lakers Acquire Finney-Smith; Updated Cap, Picks
The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets have completed a notable trade. The Lakers moved on from D’Angelo Russell in exchange for defensive specialist Dorian Finney-Smith and ball-handler Shake Milton. Grade The Trade: Lakers Acquire Finney-Smith For DLO; Updated Cap, Draft Picks Trade Details Lakers receive: Dorian Finney-Smith Shake Milton Nets receive: D’Angelo … [Read more...] about Grade The Trade: Lakers Acquire Finney-Smith; Updated Cap, Picks
Alec Martinez, Craig Smith Close To Returning
The Chicago Blackhawks are expected to reintroduce a pair of veteran players into the lineup. According to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times, defenseman Alec Martinez and forward Craig Smith have been downgraded to day-to-day and are expected back soon. Both players have missed nearly a month for the Blackhawks with separate injuries. Chicago only has one open roster spot in … [Read more...] about Alec Martinez, Craig Smith Close To Returning