NBA Insider: The Latest News and Rumors
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Stay up to date on all the latest NBA news and rumors with this insider blog.
Latest news
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a Professional Basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams. The NBA is widely considered to be the premier men’s professional Basketball League in the world.
The league was founded on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The league adopted the name of the National Basketball Association on August 3, 1949, after merging with the rival National Basketball League (NBL). The league’s several international as well as individual team offices are directed out of its head quarters located in the Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
Transactions
The NBA offseason is in Full Swing and there have been a number of significant transactions. Here are the latest news and rumors:
-The Cavaliers have agreed to trade point guard Kyrie Irving to the Celtics in exchange for guard Isaiah Thomas forward Jae Crowder center Ante Zizic and the Nets’ 2018 first-Round Draft pick.
-The Jazz have agreed to trade forward Derrick Favors and guard Alec Burks to the Cavaliers for guard Rodney Hood and forward Joe Johnson
-The Hawks have agreed to trade center Dwight Howard to the Hornets for center Miles Plumlee, guard Marco Belinelli and the rights to Turkish forward Enes Kanter
-The Clippers have agreed to trade point guard Chris Paul to the Rockets for guards Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams forward Sam Dekker, shooting guard Deandre Liggins center Montrezl Harrell a future first-round draft pick and cash considerations.
Free agency
Free agency in the NBA is when a player who has finished their contract with one team becomes eligible to sign with any other team. This usually happens when a player’s contract has expired, but it can also happen if a player is cut by their team or acquired by another team through a trade.
Players can only become free agents if they have played in the NBA for at least four years, or if they have been released by their team and have not signed with another team within seven days. Once a player becomes a free agent they are free to sign with any team that they choose.
The NBA’s free agency period typically begins on July 1st and runs through the end of September. During this time, teams can negotiate with free agents but no contracts can be signed until the start of the new NBA season in October.
Rumors
There is a lot of talk among NBA insiders about potential trades and free agent signings that could happen this offseason. Here are some of the latest rumors:
*The Cleveland Cavaliers are rumored to be interested in trading for Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving *
*The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be interested in signing Free Agent center DeAndre Jordan.*
*The Houston Rockets are rumored to be interested in trading for Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler *
Team news
The latest news and rumors surrounding your favorite NBA team
Player news
The latest news and rumors on NBA players including trades, contract extensions and more.
League news
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional men’s Basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). It is widely considered to be the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world.
The NBA was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The league adopted its current name at the start of the 1949–50 season when it merged with the National Basketball League (NBL). It is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB), which is recognized by FIBA (also known as the National Basketball Federation) as the national governing body for basketball in the United States
The NBA is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. NBA players are the world’s best paid athletes by average annual salary per player.
The league office and headquarters are located in Midtown Manhattan, while most games are played at arenas scattered throughout the United States and Canada.
Offseason news
The NBA offseason is finally upon us, and there is no shortage of news and rumors to catch up on. Here are the latest stories making waves around the league.
Carmelo Anthony is set to become a free agent and the New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly interested in signing him.
The Houston Rockets are rumored to be interested in trading for Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly set to target Kawhi Leonard in free agency
That’s all for now, but be sure to stay tuned for more NBA offseason news and rumors!
Predictions
The NBA offseason is finally here, and that means it’s time for some bold predictions. After a long season of ups and downs, we’ve seen plenty of surprises. But which teams are primed for a breakout performance next season?
Here are our five bold predictions for the upcoming NBA season
1. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs.
2. The Milwaukee Bucks will win the Eastern Conference
3. The Houston Rockets will miss the playoffs.
4. The Golden State Warriors will win the NBA Finals
5. Kawhi Leonard will be named MVP.
Analysis
As the NBA season comes to a close, there are plenty of topics to discuss. From playoff positioning to MVP and Defensive Player of the Year candidates, there is no shortage of storylines.
But one of the most intriguing aspects of the final weeks of the season is the trade rumors that start swirling around the league. With the trade deadline set for March 25th, there are sure to be plenty of rumors in the coming weeks.
One team that is sure to be active leading up to the deadline is the New Orleans Pelicans They have already made one big trade acquiring Lonzo Ball Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart from the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis But with a number of other players on expiring contracts, they could look to make additional moves before the deadline.
Another team to keep an eye on is the Houston Rockets They have been rumored to be interested in a number of different players, including Andre Iguodala of the Memphis Grizzlies and Robert Covington of the Minnesota Timberwolves
With so many teams looking to make moves, it should be an interesting few weeks leading up to the Trade Deadline Be sure to stay tuned for all the latest news and rumors!
