The Boston Celtics are looking to upgrade their depth. Boston is working with limited resources, as their bigger salaries belong to key rotation players. That has the Celtics looking at more affordable options. Two players who have emerged as targets for the Celtics are Otto Porter Jr. of the Toronto Raptors and Lonnie Walker IV of the Brooklyn Nets. Porter has played in … [Read more...] about Celtics Looking For Depth; Interested In Otto Porter, Lonnie Walker
Raptors Emerge As Possible Landing Spot For D’Angelo Russell
The Toronto Raptors have entered discussions on acquiring D'Angelo Russell at the trade deadline, sources tell ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Russell has previously been linked with the Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets as the Los Angeles Lakers seek a trade for Dejounte Murray. Russell has a $18.7 million player option for the 24-25 season. Russell could have had a no-trade clause … [Read more...] about Raptors Emerge As Possible Landing Spot For D’Angelo Russell
Scottie Barnes, Trae Young Named As All-Star Game Replacements
Scottie Barnes and Trae Young have been named as injury replacements for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. Barnes and Young will replace Joel Embiid and Julius Randle on the Eastern Conference team. In his third NBA season, the 6-7 Barnes is averaging career highs of 20.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.48 blocks and 1.24 steals in 35.3 minutes in 50 games. Young has earned his … [Read more...] about Scottie Barnes, Trae Young Named As All-Star Game Replacements
Raptors Could Move Bruce Brown; Lakers Interested
On the latest Woj Pod, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN talked about the trade deadline. One of the things he mentioned is that the Toronto Raptors are looking at moving recently acquired Bruce Brown. One of the teams with a lot of interest is the Los Angeles Lakers. Wojnarowski said that the Lakers tried to sign Brown as a free agent for the Non-Taxpayer MLE of about $12.4 million. … [Read more...] about Raptors Could Move Bruce Brown; Lakers Interested
Suns Discussed OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam With Raptors Before Trading For Kevin Durant
During the 22-23 season, the Phoenix Suns had trade conversations with the Toronto Raptors on a deal for either OG Anunoby or Pascal Siakam. Those conversations were not considered serious and ended when they acquired Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. "An interesting little Phoenix tidbit that's not relevant anymore, that's not even close to relevant anymore, but it's just … [Read more...] about Suns Discussed OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam With Raptors Before Trading For Kevin Durant