The Italian national team has trimmed its roster down to 13 players ahead of next month’s Olympic qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico, writes Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. Italy will have to cut one more player to finalize its 12-man roster. Veteran forward Danilo Gallinari, who spent last season with Wizards, Pistons and Bucks, is the only current NBA player on Italy’s … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Italy, Melli, Biggest Need, NBA, France, Paul
Trade Rumors: George, Bucks, Centers, Lakers, Murray
Although Paul George sits atop our list of 2024’s top 50 free agents, there’s a chance that the Clippers forward won’t actually become a free agent this offseason. George could sign an extension to remain in Los Angeles before free agency begins. There’s also another scenario worth keeping an eye on in the next week or so, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who has mentioned … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: George, Bucks, Centers, Lakers, Murray
Haynes’ Latest: Harris, Beasley, KCP, Ingram, George
The Pistons, Spurs, and Pelicans are among the teams expected to have interest in Tobias Harris this offseason, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report (video link), who confirms that the Jazz and Mavericks are in that group as well, as previously reported. While Harris, an unrestricted free agent, isn’t expected to return to Philadelphia, he’ll draw “ample interest” from … [Read more...] about Haynes’ Latest: Harris, Beasley, KCP, Ingram, George
International Notes: Giannis, Team Canada, Hezonja, Clarkson, Vildoza, Ataman, Team China
Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking forward to participating in Greece’s training camp, though he’s still dealing with the injury that short-circuited the Bucks’ playoff run. Milwaukee’s superstar will look to help Greece advance out of the FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament in Piraeus early next month. “I have not practiced yet, but I feel better. I cannot wait to join the … [Read more...] about International Notes: Giannis, Team Canada, Hezonja, Clarkson, Vildoza, Ataman, Team China
Draft Rumors: Hawks, Risacher, Sarr, Knecht, C. Williams, Dillingham, More
The Hawks don’t appear to have made any final decisions yet, but intel from teams around the league suggests forward Zaccharie Risacher still looks like the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick, Jonathan Givony writes in ESPN’s latest mock draft (Insider link). Risacher is working out for Atlanta on Wednesday. While Alexandre Sarr is widely considered to be another contender … [Read more...] about Draft Rumors: Hawks, Risacher, Sarr, Knecht, C. Williams, Dillingham, More