Ricky Rubio talks with former teammates Karl-Anthony Towns and Gorgi Dieng before a game last season.
- Reports: Wolves in talks to reacquire Rubio
- Report: Sixers trade Horford to Thunder
- Reports: Mavs trade Seth Curry to Sixers
- Report: Hayward’s opt-in deadline extended
- Opting in, opting out: Updates from Nov. 17
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Boston Celtics
Report: Celtics extend Hayward’s opt-in deadline
Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has had a choice to make about whether or not to stay in Boston for 2020-21. Per ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Zach Lowe, the Celtics are giving Hayward more time to decide his next move.
Gordon Hayward and the Celtics are working to extend the deadline on Hayward to decide on his $34.2 million player option for the 2020-21 season from today at 5 p.m. to Thursday afternoon, league sources tell ESPN.
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) November 17, 2020
Hayward now has until 3 p.m. on Thursday to make a decision, which is pushed back from the original 5 p.m. deadline on Tuesday. This move, ESPN reports, gives both Hayward and the Celtics time to assess their options before a decision is made.
Injuries have hampered Hayward since he came to Boston, but last season he averaged 17.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 52 games. Those were his highest stats since his 2016-17 season with the Utah Jazz, when Hayward was an All-Star and averaged 21.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg and 3.5 apg in 73 games. He signed a four-year max deal with Boston in July of 2017, but suffered a gruesome ankle injury in his first game with Boston in 2017-18.
— 7:46 a.m.
Detroit Pistons
Reports: Pistons add Ariza, No. 16 pick in trade
The Detroit Pistons reportedly have added the 16th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and Trevor Ariza in a trade with the Houston Rockets, according to reports from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN and James Edwards III of The Athletic.
The Rockets reportedly will receive a future first round pick from Detroit in the deal.
Ariza and the 16th pick were acquired by Houston from the Portland Trail Blazers in the reported Robert Covington trade earlier this week.
— 7:33 p.m.
Houston Rockets
Covington reportedly headed to Portland
Houston’s pivotal offseason took another turn on Monday with a reported trade of one of the few role players entrusted with big minutes last season.
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweeted that the Rockets will send Robert Covington to Portland in exchange for Trevor Ariza, their 2021 first-round pick (16th overall), and a protected 2021 draft pick. The trade cannot be completed until after the Draft (Wednesday, 8 ET, ESPN) due to league rules that prevent the trading of future draft picks in consecutive years.
Covington, acquired from Minnesota in the middle of last season, averaged 11.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.6 steals in 22 regular-season games with the Rockets.
— 12:20 a.m.
Milwaukee Bucks
Report: Bucks landing Bogdanovic in sign-and-trade deal
The Milwaukee Bucks are bolstering their lineup for a fresh run at the 2021 NBA title after a string of reported moves early Tuesday.
Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic will be heading to the Bucks via a sign-and-trade deal that was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In the deal, the Bucks will send Donte Divincenzo, Ersan Ilyasova and DJ Wilson off to Sacramento for Bogdanovic and Justin James.
Latest for the JS: Big swings: The Bucks have made two blockbuster deals with the Pelicans and Kings https://t.co/DYviBV2yd8 via @journalsentinel
— Matt Velazquez (@Matt_Velazquez) November 17, 2020
Last season, Bogdanovic averaged 15.1 points while shooting 37.2% from 3-point range while also adding 3.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He became a starter for the Kings in January, supplanting Buddy Hield. James, a 6-foot-7 guard who is entering his second NBA season, averaged 2.5 ppg in 36 games.
— 8:10 a.m.
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Reports: Bucks acquire Holiday for players, picks
Milwaukee is doubling down on its commitment to winning both a championship and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s long-term favor.
According to multiple reports, the Bucks are finalizing a trade that will net them versatile guard Jrue Holiday from New Orleans in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, George Hill, three future first-round picks, and two additional draft pick swaps.
New Orleans is nearing completion of a deal to send G Jrue Holiday to Milwaukee for Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and what's described as "significant" draft compensation, sources tell ESPN. Teams are still working through the picks in trade.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 17, 2020
— 12:45 a.m., Nov. 17
Minnesota Timberwolves
Report: Wolves in talks to reacquire Rubio
The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly are in talks to acquire Ricky Rubio from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a trade, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The Timberwolves are in talks to trade the 17th pick to OKC for Ricky Rubio and picks 25 and 28, sources tell @TheAthleticMIN
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) November 19, 2020
Minnesota is acquiring Oklahoma City's Ricky Rubio, the 25th and 28th picks for a package that includes the No. 17 pick, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
The Thunder reportedly would acquire the 17th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and send Rubio, the 25th and 28th overall picks to the Timberwolves.
Rubio was added by the Thunder from the Phoenix Suns in the Chris Paul trade earlier this week. The 30-year-old guard was drafted by the Timberwolves in 2009 and played the first six seasons of his career with the franchise.
Rubio averaged 13.0 points, 8.8 assists and 1.4 steals during the 2019-20 season with Phoenix.
— 8:48 p.m.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Thunder reportedly add Horford
Oklahoma City continues to stockpile Draft picks as GM Sam Presti rebuilds the roster.
The Sixers are trading Al Horford and a first-round and second-round pick to the Thunder for Danny Green, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 18, 2020
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Thunder have agreed to acquire veteran forward Al Horford and the rights to Serbian point guard Vasilije Micic, plus a future first round pick (2025) and the 34th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Danny Green (who was reportedly acquired in the Dennis Schroder deal) and guard Terrance Ferguson.
— 6:23 p.m.
Orlando Magic
Magic’s Ennis reportedly opting in
In 20 games with the Magic in 2019-20, James Ennis found things he had lacked in his previous NBA stops: a consistent starting role, a spot in the offense and more. He is reportedly choosing to not test free agency this offseason, per Shams Charania of The Athletic, and will opt in for 2020-21 with Orlando.
The Magic landed Ennis for a 2020 second-round pick in a trade deadline-day swap with the Philadelphia 76ers. Ennis started 18 games for Orlando, averaging 8.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in a 24.5 minutes per game. All of those numbers were Ennis’ best since a nine-game run with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2015-16. A six-year NBA veteran, the Magic are Ennis’ seventh different team in his career.
— 11:47 a.m., Nov. 17
Philadelphia 76ers
Sixers reportedly move Horford to Thunder
Daryl Morey reportedly has made his first move as President of Basketball Operations with Philadelphia.
The Sixers are sending a lightly-protected 2025 first-round pick and the 34th overall pick in tonight's draft, sources tell ESPN. The Thunder are also sending Terrance Ferguson to the Sixers with Green. https://t.co/sDCfPo4T4L
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 18, 2020
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Sixers have agreed to trade Al Horford and the rights to Serbian point guard Vasilije Micic, plus a future first round pick (2025) and the 34th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Danny Green (who was reportedly acquired by OKC in the Dennis Schroder deal) and guard Terrance Ferguson.
— 6:30 p.m.
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Reports: Sixers add Seth Curry in trade with Mavs
The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired Seth Curry from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Josh Richardson and the 36th overall pick, according to reports from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN and Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Dallas is acquiring Philadelphia's Josh Richardson and No. 36 pick for Seth Curry, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
Sources: Dallas is picking Tyler Bey at No. 36 in the NBA Draft. Pick acquired in Josh Richardson/Seth Curry trade.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020
Curry brings elite shooting skills to the Sixers. The 30-year-old guard shot a career-high 45.2% from 3-point last season. In addition, Curry is married to Callie Rivers, the daughter of Sixers coach Doc Rivers.
Richardson was a key player for Philadelphia last season with averages of 13.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 30.8 minutes.
The 36th overall pick was used to select Tyler Bey.
— 11:24 p.m.
Portland Trail Blazers
Report: Hood to opt out of deal
Portland Trail Blazers swingman Rodney Hood is looking to hit the open market in free agency this offseason, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Portland Trail Blazers F Rodney Hood is declining his $6M player option and becoming a free agent, sources tell ESPN. Hood’s had nearly a full year to recover from a torn Achilles injury and can play right away with a new team.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 17, 2020
Hood suffered a torn Achilles tendon in a 136-113 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 6. In 21 games last season, Hood averaged 11.0 points (50.6% shooting overall, 49.3 on 3-pointers, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 29.5 minutes per game. His shooting percentage, 3-point percentage and rebounding average were all career highs. At the time of the injury, Hood ranked fourth in the league in three-point percentage and 25th in field goal percentage.
— 1:20 p.m., Nov. 17
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Covington reportedly headed to Portland
Houston’s pivotal offseason took another turn on Monday with a reported trade of one of the few role players entrusted with big minutes last season.
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweeted that the Rockets will send Robert Covington to Portland in exchange for Trevor Ariza, their 2021 first-round pick (16th overall), and a protected 2021 draft pick. The trade cannot be completed until after the Draft (Wednesday, 8 ET, ESPN) due to league rules that prevent the trading of future draft picks in consecutive years.
Covington, acquired from Minnesota in the middle of last season, averaged 11.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.6 steals in 22 regular-season games with the Rockets.
— 12:20 a.m.
Sacramento Kings
Parker reportedly opting in with Kings
Sacramento Kings forward Jabari Parker is set to stay with the team for the 2020-21 season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Kings forward Jabari Parker will exercise his $6.5 million option for the 2020-21 season, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 17, 2020
Parker and center Alex Len were dealt to Sacramento by the Atlanta Hawks on Feb. 6 for Dewayne Dedmon, a 2020 second-round pick and a 2021 second-round pick. He appeared in six games for the Kings, averaging 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 13.3 minutes per game (after posting 15.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg and 1.8 apg in 26.2 mpg with the Hawks).
The former No. 2 overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2014 Draft, Parker has dealt with a myriad of injuries throughout his career and last season was no different. He had been slowed by a right shoulder injury during his time with the Hawks and tore the ACL in his left knee two times in Milwaukee.
— 11:08 a.m., Nov. 17
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Report: Bogdanovic headed to Bucks in sign-and-trade
The Milwaukee Bucks are bolstering their lineup for a fresh run at the 2021 NBA title after a string of reported moves early Tuesday.
Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic will be heading to the Bucks via a sign-and-trade deal that was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In the deal, the Bucks will send Donte Divincenzo, Ersan Ilyasova and DJ Wilson off to Sacramento for Bogdanovic and Justin James.
Kings will also send Justin James to the Bucks in the deal, per sources.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 17, 2020
Last season, Bogdanovic averaged 15.1 points while shooting 37.2% from 3-point range while also adding 3.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He became a starter for the Kings in January, supplanting Buddy Hield. James, a 6-foot-7 guard who is entering his second NBA season, averaged 2.5 ppg in 36 games.
— 8:10 a.m., Nov. 17
