ATL: Before Zaccharie Risacher became a Hawk, he’d already had a teammate from Atlanta
Ken Sugiura, AJC
BOS: As the Celtics re-sign free agents, Knicks and Sixers are posing a serious challenge
Jared Weiss, The Athletic
CHI: New Bulls center Jalen Smith could be just the kind of player Chicago needs
Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic
CLE: Kenny Atkinson and Cavaliers know maximizing Evan Mobley is best path to success
Jason Lloyd, The Athletic
DAL: Can Klay Thompson still make a splash on a Western Conference contender?
Dan Devine, Yahoo Sports
DAL: Klay Thompson’s elite 3-point shooting adds new dimension to Mavericks’ diverse offense
Mike Curtis, Morning News
DAL: Gafford made a rim-rocking frontcourt impact for the Mavericks
Matt Martinez, Mavs Moneyball
DEN: What’s next for Nuggets after losing KCP?
Tony Jones, The Athletic
DEN: What’s the Nuggets’ level of concern with other contenders strengthening their rosters while Denver is hamstrung?
Bennett Durando, Denver Post
GSW: How Klay Thompson’s 13-year run with the Dubs splintered so unceremoniously
Anthony Slater, The Athletic
GSW: Explaining the Warriors new Traded Player Exception and players to target
Perks, Dub Nation HQ
HOU: While the NBA sifts through free agency, the Rockets play waiting game
Kelly Iko, The Athletic
LAC: The Clippers have moved on and will have to embrace life without Paul George
Justin Russo, Russo Writes
James Harden and Kawhi Leonard will have to lead from the outset
LAL: The Lakers have been quiet so far in free agency. Could DeRozan change that?
Jovan Buha, The Athletic
MIL: The Price is Right for the Bucks and Delon Wright
Jordan Treske, GSPN
MIN: Dillingham Will Help the Wolves Win Big Now and in the Future
Will Tzavaras, Canis Hoopus
The former Kentucky star can provide instant scoring off the bench for the Timberwolves from Day 1, while learning the finer aspects of point guard play from a perfect veteran in Mike Conley
MIN: The brilliance of the Timberwolves 2024 Draft
Britt Robson, MinnPost
Getting Rob Dillingham brilliantly threaded the needle between fiscal restraint and aggressive roster construction
NYK: Don’t Forget About Mitch Rob
Tommy Beer, What’s On Tap
OKC: Isaiah Hartenstein is the big news
Mike Shearer, Basketball Poetry
PHI: How the Sixers landed Paul George
Ramona Shelburne, ESPN
PHI: Paul George’s Arrival Changes Everything for the 76ers
Michael Pina, The Ringer
SAC: PODCAST: Kings Draft and Trade Review
Ray LeBov/Nick Agar-Johnson/Stephan Gillaspie, Kings Weekly Podcast
SAS: CP3 expressed his eagerness to start for the Spurs, play with Wemby, and was sold on the culture by Pop
Marilyn Dubinski, Pounding The Rock
Paul is on a very tradable contract at reportedly just 1 year, $11-plus million. And who knows? Maybe the goal is to get his mentorship for half a season before sending him to a contender that needs “one more piece”. Even if that’s not the case, here’s something to keep in mind.
The Spurs are operating on a one-year timeline right now. The goal is to keep as much cap space and roster spots open for 2025 as possible, when both the draft and free agency class will be much stronger. This moves brings the veteran leadership that fans (and Wemby) wanted without impacting the future. Paul may not have always been a favorite opponent of Spurs fans, but assuming he buys in — which it sounds like he has — it will be very beneficial down the road
UTA: Markkanen is a unique NBA talent. Will the Jazz trade him?
Tony Jones, The Athletic
WAS: How Alex Sarr’s year with Perth Wildcats prepared him for the NBA
Chris De Silva, ABC.net.au
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