NBA

Nuggets have traded for KCP

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2 years ago

June 29, 2022

Joshua

Nuggets have traded for KCP

Earlier today, we saw KCP be traded to the Nuggets from the Wizards after they had their eye on KCP since last season’s Trade Deadline. This included Ish Smith and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope going to Denver; for Washington, they received Will Barton and Monte Morris.

This trade was all player-focused and no picks and/or cash was involved. Like I mentioned before, Caldwell-Pope was high on the radar for Denver – which made it easy for Washington to get rid of him. It is also very important to detail that Caldwell-Pope is on an expiring contract.

It should also be mentioned that Monte Morris is on an expiring contract as well. We should most likely see, when the time comes, the Nuggets give an extension to KCP since they wanted him so desperately.

The Nuggets are trading Monte Morris and Will Barton to the Wizards for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith#NBA75 #CourtSideHeat
— CourtSideHeat (@courtsideheat) June 29, 2022

Cavaliers

Max Strus (Ankle Sprain) Out Six Weeks

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2 days ago

October 19, 2024

Joshua

According to the Cleveland Cavaliers, confirmed by multiple reports, Max Strus has suffered a right ankle sprain and will be out for the next six weeks.

The injury occurred during an individual workout this past Thursday.

While it is devastating that Strus is out, a door may open for rookie Jaylon Tyson, who has been impressive since the Summer League, to get some playing time.

Isaac Okoro and Caris LeVert will definitely see an increase in minutes due to this injury.

In his first season with Cleveland, Strus played in 70 games, averaging 12.2 points (career-high), 4.8 rebounds (career-high), 4.0 assists (career-high), and 0.9 steals (career-high).

The talented wing is 28 years of age.

Celtics

Lonnie Walker Waived By The Celtics

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2 days ago

October 19, 2024

Joshua

According to multiple reports, the Boston Celtics have waived Lonnie Walker. He signed an Exhibit 10 contract earlier in the offseason.

Head coach Joe Mazzulla loved the work Walker showed the team during training camp and the preseason; however, if Boston were to sign him to their roster for the season, it would have cost them $11 million in salary. That would have been before the tax penalties.

President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens told the 25-year-old how difficult it would have been to make the team due to money and depth. Even with all that, Walker still opted to sign with them and show them his skills.

With the type of contract he has signed, if Walker doesn’t find another team to sign with, he can play for the Maine Celtics of the G League.

In 322 career games, Walker averaged 9.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 20.3 minutes.

Knicks

Knicks Waive Landry Shamet

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2 days ago

October 19, 2024

Joshua

According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Shams Charania, the New York Knicks are waiving Landry Shamet after he suffered a dislocated right shoulder.

The 27-year-old agreed to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract earlier in the offseason; many within the organization expected him to make the roster and have quality minutes. However, this injury has derailed those plans.

New York has three roster spots available; they must sign two players to meet the required 14-player roster.

When Shamet gets healthy, they will consider bringing him back.