The Nuggets are adding former NBA guard J.J. Barea to their coaching staff as an assistant under new head coach David Adelman, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Barea will be a front-of-bench assistant in Denver, Charania adds. Marc Stein first reported the Nuggets’ interest in Barea, who had been coaching the Guaynabo Mets in his native Puerto Rico over the past … [Read more...] about Nuggets To Hire J.J. Barea As Assistant Coach
Knicks, Guerschon Yabusele Agree To Two-Year Deal
The Knicks are in agreement on a two-year, $12MM deal with free agent forward/center Guerschon Yabusele, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), who reports that the new contract will include a second-year player option. Based on their cap situation, the Knicks appear set to use their full taxpayer mid-level exception on Yabusele. That would work out to … [Read more...] about Knicks, Guerschon Yabusele Agree To Two-Year Deal
Kings Trading Valanciunas To Nuggets For Saric
The Kings have agreed to trade center Jonas Valanciunas to the Nuggets in exchange for forward/center Dario Saric, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Valanciunas will earn about $10.4MM in 2025/26, with a non-guaranteed $10MM salary for ’26/27. Saric is entering the final year of his contract, which will pay him approximately $5.4MM next season. The Nuggets are … [Read more...] about Kings Trading Valanciunas To Nuggets For Saric
Cam Whitmore Has Drawn Trade Interest From Bulls, Nuggets
The Bulls and Nuggets are among the teams that have registered some level of interest in Rockets forward Cam Whitmore, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported last week that Houston had been engaged in trade discussions involving Whitmore. He’ll earn $3.54MM in 2025/26 with a team option for ’26/27 worth $5.46MM. Whitmore, who will turn 21 … [Read more...] about Cam Whitmore Has Drawn Trade Interest From Bulls, Nuggets
Stein’s Latest: NAW, Schröder, Jerome, Grimes, Kornet, Nuggets
The Pistons and the Hawks have been described as the two best bets to sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker away from the Timberwolves when free agency gets underway, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). Both Detroit and Atlanta have previously been reported as potential suitors for Alexander-Walker, along with teams like the Clippers and Magic. The expectation is … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: NAW, Schröder, Jerome, Grimes, Kornet, Nuggets