11-07-2020, 07:56 PM
Some more RealGM message board rumours from an alleged Kings insider.
Atlanta and Boston:
A Hayward deal between both teams is likely. The 2020 picks are in play, but Atlanta only offers Dedmon so far. Boston wants Capela to strengthen their frontline, but is unwilling to part with Theis. Atlanta is under pressure to win now, would like to add Hayward, Theis and another piece.
Brooklyn:
Contrary to some reports the Nets are pretty quiet. Nash wants to feel out the current roster. Biggest headache for Nash is the starting center position. Some people within the organization believe a possible trade will be driven by a decision on Jarrett Allen rather than Caris Levert.
Charlotte:
They like Edwards the most, but don´t expect him to be there at #3. Don´t expect them to take Lamelo. It will be Wiseman or Avidja as Jordan prepares for another tanking season. They are happy to wait for their cap to be clean for the first time in ages.
Chicago:
Nobody knows with them. The new management has been very quiet as they evaluate all their options with Donovan. One surprising rumour had them offering #4, Lavine, Markkanen and two future 1sts for Beal.
Cleveland and Sacramento:
Kings, amongst several teams, have made inquiries about Drummond. Less interest in Love. Cavs owner is still committed to winning. Their draft pick is secretly available. They have discussed some trade options with the Kings centered around Hield, Barnes and Drummond.
Dallas: As usual the Mavericks are looking to strengthen immediately, but 2021 remains their priority. Teams have made calls on Kleber and Curry, but find the Mavs reluctant to part with either.
Denver and New York: They had to install an emergency hotline for MPJ as several teams try to take advantage of their bloated cap. They are ready to increase his role. The Nuggets still hope to agree on a new deal with Millsap. That likely means Jerami Grant is on the way out as they had brief discussions centered around a deal for Taj Gibson. League insiders feel that means Knox days in New York are numbered as Thibs doesn´t like his lackadaisical attitude.
Detroit and Phoenix: The Pistons hope to grab a guard in the draft to build around with Kennard, Wood and their 2021 pick. They have made Griffin available as they fear the positional clash with Wood, could cost them their only bright spot. A possible Suns deal would center around Rubio and Oubre for Griffin, but the Suns are uncertain about how it might upset their locker room, where Rubio has emerged as a leader.
Golden State: They have spread so many rumours that nobody knows what they will do. Though most think they won´t take Wiseman, if they keep their pick.
Houston: Owner is not willing to spend big and their recent front office decisions have been driven financially. Teams are aware and try to low-ball them with offers. Don´t expect them to salary dump Westbrook or Gordon.
Indiana: They are barely getting calls on Oladipo, as teams are playing a waiting game. They want to see him play. Atlanta remains an option as Travis Schlenk is under pressure to win now and might say screw it. A package would center around Huerter and Hunter.
Los Angeles Lakers: Teams are not interested in Kuzma or Green as centerpieces for a "star". Lakers have turned their attention to Gallinari at the mid level.
Los Angeles Clippers: Clippers think Harrell´s erratic play and behaviour in the bubble will help them to agree on a new deal. Beyond that they´d like to upgrade PG, not Paul George, point guard. Though their assets are limited a rumour around Rose and Shamet is persistent.
Memphis: They are just happy to grow from within. Don´t expect anything.
Miami: Pat Riley has no concerns regarding their 2021 cap situation and Giannis. They´ll extend Dragic and Crowder. Meyers-Leonard and Jones Jr. are likely gone.
Milwaukee: CP3 remains their top target, but Presti is playing hard-ball and the Bucks would have to find a different home for Bledsoe. Bucks are uncertain how much of an upgrade Oladipo would be over Bledsoe, but might do it just for the sake of appearing active for Giannis.
Minnesota: The Mavericks have expressed some interest in Josh Okogie, but have a rocky past with the Wolves GM. Not much else happening as the Wolves owner still looks to sell the team. They´ll keep their young core and the roster costs down for potential buyers.
New Orleans: They value Holiday´s leadership and he has not forgotten they stood by him during tough times. Some within the Pelicans feel that it´s time to cash in on Holiday and hand the keys to Lonzo Ball. The most likely destination appear to be the Knicks.
Oklahoma City: CP3. CP3. CP3. Most assume that the Thunder will be sellers, but don´t be surprised, if they go the other direction. They just want to know whether Paul and Gallinari would be on board.
Orlando: Teams have a hard time getting a read on the Magic. Fournier has drawn the most interest and some teams would like to take a flyer on Bamba, but the offers have been underwhelming.
76ers: Silence so far as Morey and Rivers are plotting their next moves. Embiid and Simmons are off-limits.
Portland: There has been a rumour around a return of Aldridge, but a person with knowledge of the situation said that will not happen in a million years. Blazers will look to bring back Melo, but find it difficult to upgrade their roster.
San Antonio: Teams are ready to vulture Derozan and Aldridge, but the Spurs are reluctant to do Popovich dirty. If Pop retires at the end of the season, expect a lot of activity at the trade deadline as the Spurs enter a rebuilding period.
Toronto: Much like Miami they will roll over their roster in anticipation of the Giannis sweepstakes. Ujiri remains their ace.
Utah: They have been encouraged by Conley´s bubble play. The COVID incident has been resolved, but they are still pretty far apart on the Gobert contract extension. Utah will not offer him the supermax, but they are still confident to agree on an extension. They won´t hesitate to trade him, if they hit a dead end. Though it´s unclear where.
Washington: They have given up on trading Wall, so they are focusing on Bertans, Bradley and Beal, which have been net positive players. They actually like their core more than most front offices around the league would hope.
Atlanta and Boston:
A Hayward deal between both teams is likely. The 2020 picks are in play, but Atlanta only offers Dedmon so far. Boston wants Capela to strengthen their frontline, but is unwilling to part with Theis. Atlanta is under pressure to win now, would like to add Hayward, Theis and another piece.
Brooklyn:
Contrary to some reports the Nets are pretty quiet. Nash wants to feel out the current roster. Biggest headache for Nash is the starting center position. Some people within the organization believe a possible trade will be driven by a decision on Jarrett Allen rather than Caris Levert.
Charlotte:
They like Edwards the most, but don´t expect him to be there at #3. Don´t expect them to take Lamelo. It will be Wiseman or Avidja as Jordan prepares for another tanking season. They are happy to wait for their cap to be clean for the first time in ages.
Chicago:
Nobody knows with them. The new management has been very quiet as they evaluate all their options with Donovan. One surprising rumour had them offering #4, Lavine, Markkanen and two future 1sts for Beal.
Cleveland and Sacramento:
Kings, amongst several teams, have made inquiries about Drummond. Less interest in Love. Cavs owner is still committed to winning. Their draft pick is secretly available. They have discussed some trade options with the Kings centered around Hield, Barnes and Drummond.
Dallas: As usual the Mavericks are looking to strengthen immediately, but 2021 remains their priority. Teams have made calls on Kleber and Curry, but find the Mavs reluctant to part with either.
Denver and New York: They had to install an emergency hotline for MPJ as several teams try to take advantage of their bloated cap. They are ready to increase his role. The Nuggets still hope to agree on a new deal with Millsap. That likely means Jerami Grant is on the way out as they had brief discussions centered around a deal for Taj Gibson. League insiders feel that means Knox days in New York are numbered as Thibs doesn´t like his lackadaisical attitude.
Detroit and Phoenix: The Pistons hope to grab a guard in the draft to build around with Kennard, Wood and their 2021 pick. They have made Griffin available as they fear the positional clash with Wood, could cost them their only bright spot. A possible Suns deal would center around Rubio and Oubre for Griffin, but the Suns are uncertain about how it might upset their locker room, where Rubio has emerged as a leader.
Golden State: They have spread so many rumours that nobody knows what they will do. Though most think they won´t take Wiseman, if they keep their pick.
Houston: Owner is not willing to spend big and their recent front office decisions have been driven financially. Teams are aware and try to low-ball them with offers. Don´t expect them to salary dump Westbrook or Gordon.
Indiana: They are barely getting calls on Oladipo, as teams are playing a waiting game. They want to see him play. Atlanta remains an option as Travis Schlenk is under pressure to win now and might say screw it. A package would center around Huerter and Hunter.
Los Angeles Lakers: Teams are not interested in Kuzma or Green as centerpieces for a "star". Lakers have turned their attention to Gallinari at the mid level.
Los Angeles Clippers: Clippers think Harrell´s erratic play and behaviour in the bubble will help them to agree on a new deal. Beyond that they´d like to upgrade PG, not Paul George, point guard. Though their assets are limited a rumour around Rose and Shamet is persistent.
Memphis: They are just happy to grow from within. Don´t expect anything.
Miami: Pat Riley has no concerns regarding their 2021 cap situation and Giannis. They´ll extend Dragic and Crowder. Meyers-Leonard and Jones Jr. are likely gone.
Milwaukee: CP3 remains their top target, but Presti is playing hard-ball and the Bucks would have to find a different home for Bledsoe. Bucks are uncertain how much of an upgrade Oladipo would be over Bledsoe, but might do it just for the sake of appearing active for Giannis.
Minnesota: The Mavericks have expressed some interest in Josh Okogie, but have a rocky past with the Wolves GM. Not much else happening as the Wolves owner still looks to sell the team. They´ll keep their young core and the roster costs down for potential buyers.
New Orleans: They value Holiday´s leadership and he has not forgotten they stood by him during tough times. Some within the Pelicans feel that it´s time to cash in on Holiday and hand the keys to Lonzo Ball. The most likely destination appear to be the Knicks.
Oklahoma City: CP3. CP3. CP3. Most assume that the Thunder will be sellers, but don´t be surprised, if they go the other direction. They just want to know whether Paul and Gallinari would be on board.
Orlando: Teams have a hard time getting a read on the Magic. Fournier has drawn the most interest and some teams would like to take a flyer on Bamba, but the offers have been underwhelming.
76ers: Silence so far as Morey and Rivers are plotting their next moves. Embiid and Simmons are off-limits.
Portland: There has been a rumour around a return of Aldridge, but a person with knowledge of the situation said that will not happen in a million years. Blazers will look to bring back Melo, but find it difficult to upgrade their roster.
San Antonio: Teams are ready to vulture Derozan and Aldridge, but the Spurs are reluctant to do Popovich dirty. If Pop retires at the end of the season, expect a lot of activity at the trade deadline as the Spurs enter a rebuilding period.
Toronto: Much like Miami they will roll over their roster in anticipation of the Giannis sweepstakes. Ujiri remains their ace.
Utah: They have been encouraged by Conley´s bubble play. The COVID incident has been resolved, but they are still pretty far apart on the Gobert contract extension. Utah will not offer him the supermax, but they are still confident to agree on an extension. They won´t hesitate to trade him, if they hit a dead end. Though it´s unclear where.
Washington: They have given up on trading Wall, so they are focusing on Bertans, Bradley and Beal, which have been net positive players. They actually like their core more than most front offices around the league would hope.