NBA Offseason 2020: Nov. 19 roundup
Reports indicate that Gordon Hayward chose to opt out of his contract with the Celtics on Thursday.
Keep up on all the latest news, reports and more as the offseason rolls along. Here are some key moves to know today:
- Reports: Thunder, Warriors finalizing Oubre trade
- Celtics’ Hayward reportedly opts out
- Reports: Hawks trade Dedmon to Pistons for Snell
- McGee opting in, but Cook reportedly waived
- Bucks’ deal for Bogdanovic reportedly in flux
- Reports: Wolves in talks to reacquire Rubio
- Opting in, opting out: Updates from Nov. 18
Here’s a team-by-team look at every reported move from Nov. 19:
Jump to Team: ATL | BOS | BKN | CHA | DAL | DET | GSW | HOU | LAC | LAL | MIL | MIA | MIN | NYK | OKC | PHI | PHX | SAC | UTA
Atlanta Hawks
Reports: Hawks trade Dedmon to Pistons
Two Eastern Conference teams aiming for the playoffs have reportedly negotiated a trade to tackle some crucial requirements.
Numerous reports indicate that the Atlanta Hawks have traded their center player Dewayne Dedmon to the Detroit Pistons. In return, the Hawks will receive Tony Snell and Khyri Thomas. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report on this trade. The move allows the Hawks to free up significant salary cap space as Dedmon, who is earning $13.3 million this season, will be off their payroll. Snell, who is set to earn $12.1 million in the 2020-2021 season, is in the final year of his contract. Dedmon’s non-guaranteed $13.3 million for the 2021-2022 season is also a factor in this trade.
Sources inform ESPN that Detroit is swapping Khyri Thomas and Tony Snell for Dewayne Dedmon from Atlanta.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
Confirmed that the #Pistons are getting Dewayne Dedmon for the #Hawks for Tony Snell and Khyri Thomas.
Dedmon is slated to earn $13.3M in this season, with an unguaranteed $13.3M for the ’21-’22 season.
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) November 19, 2020
Dedmon brings a strong frontcourt presence and rebounding skills to the Pistons on the court. After being traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Hawks on Feb. 6 last season, he averaged 8.1 points and 8.2 rebounds over 10 games. Dedmon has demonstrated his proficiency as a frontcourt player in previous years, averaging 10.8 points per game (ppg) and 7.5 rebounds per game (rpg) in the 2018-19 season, and 10.0 ppg and 7.9 rpg in the 2017-18 season.
Snell has proven himself to be a reliable 3-point shooter, sinking 40.2% of his shots from behind the arc last season with the Pistons. Over his career, he’s averaged a 38.5% success rate from 3-point range. His skill in extending the court will boost the Hawks, especially their All-Star guard, Trae Young. It will also afford big men John Collins and Clint Capela additional offensive space.
— 3:25 p.m.
> Free Agent Tracker
Boston Celtics
Reports: Hayward opts out of contract
Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has decided to opt out of his $34-million option for next season, according to reports from Shams Charania of The Athletic and Marc Stein of The New York Times.
Celtics’ Gordon Hayward has opted out of his $34M deal for the 2020-21 season and will become a free agent, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020
Hayward has indeed chosen to opt out of next season’s $34.2 million with the Celts, becoming an unrestricted free agent this Friday at 6 PM ET.
The Knicks are in play …
Sources say that Indiana has also attempted to acquire Hayward through trade.
Boston still has the option to re-sign Hayward to a long-term contract.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 19, 2020
Reports suggest that Hayward is highly sought after in the trade market and could potentially be secured through a sign-and-trade agreement. The ex-All-Star, aged 30, has had a challenging time with injuries during his three-year stint in Boston. During the 2019-20 season, he averaged 17.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists across 52 games.
— 5:13 p.m.
* * *
Report: Kanter opts in
Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter has decided to stay with the team for the 2020-21 season, according to a report from Tim Bontemps of ESPN.
A league source has informed ESPN that Enes Kanter, the center for the Boston Celtics, has chosen to opt into his $5 million contract for the 2020-21 season.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) November 19, 2020
Reportedly, Kanter’s option for the next season is worth $5 million.
— 4:37 p.m.
* * *
Report: Celtics decline Wanamaker’s qualifying offer
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that Brad Wanamaker, guard for the Celtics, is poised to become a free agent.
Reportedly, Boston chose not to accept the qualifying offer for the second-year guard, which would result in Wanamaker becoming an unrestricted free agent.
— 4:39 p.m.
> Free Agent Tracker
Brooklyn Nets
Report: Temple’s option not picked up
The Brooklyn Nets are parting ways with swingman Garrett Temple.
The veteran combo guard joined the Nets last season as a free agent, but will not have his $5 million option picked up for 2020-21, reports Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Brooklyn marked Temple’s ninth different team in his 11-year career and he enjoyed a standout season there, posting career highs in scoring (10.3 ppg), rebounding (3.5 rpg) and assists (3.0 apg).
League sources have informed Yahoo Sports that the Brooklyn Nets will not exercise the $5 million team option on guard Garrett Temple, thus making him a free agent.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 19, 2020
When injuries affected the Brooklyn backcourt, he assumed a crucial role by stepping into the starting lineup for a period of two months from Nov. 12 to Jan. 6.
— 2:56 p.m.
> Free Agent Tracker
Charlotte Hornets
Report: Bacon won’t get qualifying offer
Charlotte reportedly will not extend a qualifying offer to Dwane Bacon, so the third-year guard will become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
According to Rod Boone from The Athletic, the Charlotte Hornets’ decision to part ways with Bacon, who has been with the team since 2017, seemed unavoidable after he was replaced in the starting lineup by Devonte’ Graham. Despite recording a career-high average of 7.3 points and a shooting percentage of 47.5% in the 2018-19 season, Bacon’s performance declined last season, averaging only 5.7 points per game with a shooting percentage of 34.8%. He faced offensive difficulties and by February, he was moved to the G League to play with the Greensboro Swarm.
Per a league source, #Hornets will not extend a qualifying offer to Dwayne Bacon by today's deadline, making him an unrestricted free agent. Bacon began last season as the starting shooting guard but struggled and was replaced in lineup by Devonte' Graham. Split seemed inevitable
— Rod Boone (@rodboone) November 19, 2020
— 12:10 p.m.
> Free Agent Tracker
Dallas Mavericks
Hardaway Jr. opting in with Mavs, per report
According to Tim MacMahon from ESPN, the Dallas Mavericks’ All-Star backcourt player, Luka Doncic, and his capable accomplice, Tim Hardaway Jr., will remain as a duo for the 2020-21 season.
Tim Hardaway Jr. is choosing to exercise his $19 million player option, confirming his return to the Mavs. His decision comes after a successful stint as a starter last season.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) November 19, 2020
After averaging 15.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 71 games for Dallas, the Mavs have decided to pick up Hardaway Jr.’s contract option for the upcoming season. His 3-point shooting markedly improved in his second season with the Mavs, increasing from 32.1% in 2019-20 to 39.8% last season.
— 1:55 p.m.
* * *
Mavs get Richardson from 76ers
The team has announced that the Philadelphia 76ers have traded Josh Richardson and the 36th overall pick to the Dallas Mavericks for Seth Curry.
Curry, with his exceptional shooting skills, joins the Sixers. The guard, 30, achieved a career-best 3-point shooting average of 45.2% last season. Moreover, Curry is wedded to Callie Rivers, the daughter of Sixers’ coach Doc Rivers.
— 11:24 p.m., Nov. 18
> Reported Draft night deals
Detroit Pistons
Reports: Pistons get Dedmon from Hawks
A reported trade has been worked out between two Eastern Conference teams with playoff ambitions to address vital requirements.
According to various sources, the Atlanta Hawks are trading their center, Dewayne Dedmon, to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Tony Snell and Khyri Thomas. This news was initially broken by Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN. The trade will significantly reduce the Hawks’ salary cap by getting rid of Dedmon, who has a salary of $13.3 million this season. In contrast, Snell will earn $12.1 million in the 2020-21 season, which is his contract’s final year. Dedmon’s $13.3 million for the 2021-22 season is not guaranteed.
Dedmon provides the Pistons with a strong frontcourt presence and rebounding ability when he’s on the court. After being traded to the Hawks from the Sacramento Kings on Feb. 6, he averaged 8.1 points and 8.2 rebounds over the course of 10 games in the previous season. Dedmon has consistently demonstrated his skill as a frontcourt player, averaging 10.8 points per game (ppg) and 7.5 rebounds per game (rpg) in the 2018-19 season, and 10.0 ppg and 7.9 rpg in the 2017-18 season.
— 3:25 p.m.
* * *
Reports: Pistons add Ariza in Draft-night 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.
It is reported that the Rockets will get a future first round pick from Detroit as part of 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., Nov. 18
> Reported Draft night deals
Golden State Warriors
Reports: Warriors finalizing deal for Oubre Jr.
Multiple reports suggest that the Warriors have reportedly struck a deal to obtain Kelly Oubre Jr. from the Thunder.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are in serious talks to move Kelly Oubre Jr. to the Golden State Warriors, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020
The Warriors will absorb Oubre Jr., and his $14.4M salary into their $17.2M trade exception once deal is done. https://t.co/GcLaIlnwNF
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
The 24-year-old forward was recently acquired by Oklahoma City in the Chris Paul trade. He averaged a career-high 18.7 points with 6.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists during 2019-20.
— 5:24 p.m.
Houston Rockets
Report: Rockets keep Nwaba
According to a report by Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Houston Rockets have chosen to implement David Nwaba’s $1.8-million option for the upcoming season.
— 4:52 p.m.
Reports: Rockets deal Ariza to Pistons
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.
It is reported that the Rockets will get a future first round pick from Detroit as part of 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., Nov. 18
> Free Agent Tracker
LA Clippers
Report: Green declines player option
JaMychal Green, a forward for the Clippers, will be an unrestricted free agent after he turned down his $5-million player option, as per a report by Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Los Angeles Clippers forward JaMychal Green has declined his $5M player option for the 2020-21 season and will become a free agent, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020
Off the bench for the Clippers, Green was a key contributor, averaging 6.8 points and 6.2 rebounds over the course of 63 games.
— 5:02 p.m.
Los Angeles Lakers
Report: Cook being waived; McGee to opt in
One familiar face will be absent from the Los Angeles Lakers, while another will return to the mix.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reports Quinn Cook, who had a non-guaranteed deal for 2020-21, is being waived. Backup center JaVale McGee, however, is picking up his player option for 2020-21 and be back with the Lakers.
Lakers center JaVale McGee will exercise his $4.2M player option for 2020-21 season, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020
The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving guard Quinn Cook, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Cook had a non-guaranteed season for 2020-21.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020
Cook, who was undrafted, has demonstrated his worth as a key bench scorer throughout his career. He averaged 5.1 points and 1.2 rebounds last season, making 36.5% of his 3-point shots in a backup role for the Lakers. Over his career, he has a 40.7% success rate in 3-point shooting and brings valuable playoff experience to the table. This could potentially make him an intriguing prospect for the 2020 free-agent market.
McGee was a starter in 68 regular-season games and 11 out of 14 playoff games, contributing to the Lakers’ victory in the 2020 NBA title. Along with Dwight Howard, he was part of a center platoon, occasionally providing solid minutes alongside All-Star Anthony Davis. Howard is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, whereas Davis is expected to opt out of his current deal. However, the Lakers are tipped as the likely team to retain Davis.
— 3:03 p.m.
* * *
Schroder officially heads to L.A.
The Los Angeles Lakers have traded Danny Green and the draft rights to Jaden McDaniels to the Oklahoma City Thunder for guard Dennis Schroder, announced Rob Pelinka, Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager, today.
Last season for Oklahoma City, Schröder averaged 18.9 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.6 rebounds over 65 games, including two starts. He topped the league in points scored from the bench and was the runner-up in the NBA Sixth Man Award voting. He also achieved career-best shooting percentages in both field goals (.469) and three-pointers (.385). Throughout his seven-season career with both Atlanta and Oklahoma City, his averages stand at 14.1 points, 4.6 assists, and 2.8 rebounds.
— 1 a.m.
> Free Agent Tracker
Miami Heat
Report: Olynyk opting in for 2020-21
Kelly Olynyk, a crucial substitute during Miami’s journey to the 2020 Finals, will return for the 2020-21 season.
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that Olynyk has chosen to return for the upcoming season. Last season, he had an average of 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, and hit a career-high 40.6% of his 3-point shots. During the 2020 playoffs, Olynyk played in 17 games, averaging 7.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. In Miami’s 115-104 victory in Game 3 of The Finals, he contributed significantly with 17 points and seven rebounds coming from the bench.
ESPN sources report that Kelly Olynyk from Miami has chosen to exercise his $13.6M player option for the 2020-21 season.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
While Olynyk will be back, several other key players from Miami’s 2020 Finals team — a group that includes Goran Dragic, Jae Crowder, Derrick Jones Jr. and Meyers Leonard — are unrestricted free agents this summer. Veteran big man Udonis Haslem, who was also an unrestricted free agent, said he will be re-signing with Miami for 2020-21.
— 11:54 a.m.
> Free Agent Tracker
Milwaukee Bucks
Bucks reportedly set to waive Ilyasova
Ersan Ilyasova’s third stint in Milwaukee is concluding as he is set to be waived from the team.
Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Ilyasova will be let go by the Bucks after playing for them the past two seasons. Prior to that, Ilyasova played for Milwaukee in 2006-07 and then from 2009-15 (he played in Spain from 2007-09). He was a set to be included in the reported sign-and-trade deal between the Bucks and Kings for Bogdan Bogdanovic that is now, at best, in jeopardy.
— 3:10 p.m.
* * *
Report: Bucks’ sign-and-trade deal for Bogdanovic in flux
The widely publicized transfer of Bogdan Bogdanovic from Sacramento to Milwaukee appears to have encountered a hitch at the very least, and at worst, it may be completely cancelled.
Per multiple reports, the sign-and-trade deal between the Kings and Bucks that would send Bogdanovic to the Eastern Conference faces an uncertain future now. ESPN reports that Bogdanovic now plans to enter restricted free agency at 6 p.m. ET on Friday. Wojnarowski reports the Kings and Bucks had hoped to agree to the framework of the deal on Friday when negotiations between teams and players can open. However, Bogdanovic is planning to enter the free-agent marketplace and seek out other sign-and-trade scenarios.
Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports that a source told him “there is no deal” and “there never was a deal” even when the sign-and-trade swap broke late Monday night.
— 7:03 a.m.
> Free Agent Tracker
Minnesota Timberwolves
Report: Wolves in talks to reacquire Rubio
According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Minnesota Timberwolves are apparently in negotiations to trade for Ricky Rubio from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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.
During the 2019-20 season with Phoenix, Rubio averaged 13.0 points, 8.8 assists, and 1.4 steals.
— 8:48 p.m., Nov. 18
> Reported Draft night deals
New York Knicks
Reports: Knicks acquire Davis from Jazz
Ed Davis and two 2023 second round picks are being traded to the New York Knicks by the Jazz, as reported by Tony Jones from The Athletic and Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN.
According to league sources cited by The Athletic, the Utah Jazz are set to trade Ed Davis to the New York Knicks.
— Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) November 19, 2020
The Utah Jazz are trading Ed Davis and two 2023 second-round picks to the New York Knicks, sources tell @WindhorstESPN and me.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
During the 2019-20 season, the 31-year-old center played 28 games for Utah.
— 5:55 p.m.
* * *
Knicks pass on Portis’ option, waive Gibson and Payton
Last summer, New York tried to make a mark in free agency with three significant moves. However, a year on, all three players acquired by the Knicks are departing.
The Knicks have chosen not to exercise their option on Bobby Portis and have also waived Taj Gibson, Wayne Ellington, Kenny Wooten, and Elfrid Payton. If retained, Portis was set to earn $15.7 million, while Gibson and Payton would have made $10.29 million and $8 million respectively for the 2020-21 season. This decision will provide New York with more salary cap room as they persist in their reconstruction endeavors under the leadership of new General Manager Leon Rose and Coach Tom Thibodeau.
Knicks Roster Moves pic.twitter.com/ml0yexhIL0
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) November 19, 2020
In the summer of 2019, the Knicks incorporated all the veterans into a seven-player class. Heading into free agency on Friday, only Julius Randle and Reggie Bullock are left from that group, since Marcus Morris was traded to the Clippers in the season.
Additionally, the Knicks refused their option on guard Theo Pinson.
— 1:30 p.m.
> Free Agent Tracker
Oklahoma City Thunder
Reports: Thunder trade Oubre Jr. to Warriors
Reports indicate that Oklahoma City is in the final stages of completing a trade deal to send Kelly Oubre Jr. to the Golden State Warriors.
Sources inform ESPN that Golden State is close to finalizing a deal with Oklahoma City to acquire Kelly Oubre Jr.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
The 24-year-old forward was recently acquired by Oklahoma City in the Chris Paul trade. He averaged a career-high 18.7 points with 6.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists during 2019-20.
— 5:29 p.m.
Thunder reportedly exercise option on Diallo
It appears that Hamidou Diallo, former winner of the AT&T Slam Dunk contest, is a part of the future plans for the Thunder.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reports Oklahoma City is picking up Diallo’s $1.66 million option for 2020-21. The second-year swingman was given a larger role with the Thunder in 2019-20 and did not shrink from the opportunity. He averaged 6.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in 19.5 minutes from game after posting 3.7 ppg and 1.9 rpg in 10.3 mpg the season prior
— 1:21 p.m.
* * *
Report: Muscala opting in with OKC
Mike Muscala, an experienced big man, will not be entering free agency in 2020 and instead has decided to remain with the Thunder.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports Muscala has opted into his deal for next season. The 2019-20 campaign was Muscala’s first with the Thunder and he averaged 4.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in a reserve role for them. Muscala began his career with Atlanta in 2013-14 and spent his first five seasons with the Hawks.
Throughout his career, he has demonstrated reliability as a 3-point shooter, successfully making 36.8% of his attempts. Alongside this, he has also shown consistent performance from the free throw line, with a success rate of 83.9%.
— 12:44 p.m.
* * *
Thunder reportedly add Horford
As GM Sam Presti reconstructs the roster, Oklahoma City keeps amassing Draft picks.
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., Nov. 18
> Free Agent Tracker
Philadelphia 76ers
Sixers reportedly move Horford to Thunder
It is reported that Daryl Morey has made his initial move as the President of Basketball Operations with Philadelphia.
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., Nov. 18
* * *
Sixers add Seth Curry in trade with Mavs
The Dallas Mavericks have traded Seth Curry to the Philadelphia 76ers in return for Josh Richardson and the 36th overall pick.
The Sixers gain elite shooting skills with Curry. The guard, aged 30, achieved a career-best 3-point shooting percentage of 45.2% last season. Furthermore, Curry is wedded to Callie Rivers, daughter of the Sixers coach, Doc Rivers.
Last season, Richardson was a significant player for Philadelphia, averaging 13.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 30.8 minutes of play.
— 11:24 p.m., Nov. 18
> Reported Draft night deals
Phoenix Suns
Report: Suns decline Kaminsky’s option
Frank Kaminsky, the Suns’ center, will turn into an unrestricted free agent as the team has chosen not to take up his $5.2-million option, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
ESPN sources report that the Phoenix Suns are not picking up the $5.2M team option on Frank Kaminsky, thus making him an unrestricted free agent.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
Last season, the 7-footer averaged 9.7 points and 4.5 rebounds over 39 games with Phoenix.
Payne’s option reportedly picked up
The Phoenix Suns, who received a significant boost in their playoff push during the NBA restart from point guard Cameron Payne, seem determined to maintain that relationship.
Per Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports, the Suns are opting into 2020-21 with Payne. The former No. 14 overall pick of the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2015, Payne had bounced around the NBA before Phoenix signed him a few weeks before the 2019-20 restart began. Joining the Suns suited him well, as he averaged career highs in points (10.9), rebounds (3.9), shooting percentage (48.5%) and 3-point percentage (51.7) in a reserve role. He is expected to return to that role in 2020-21 after Phoenix’s blockbuster trade for Chris Paul days ago.
— 1:51 p.m.
> Free Agent Tracker
Sacramento Kings
Reports: Bogdanovic’s sign-and-trade deal in flux
The widely publicized potential transfer of Bogdan Bogdanovic from Sacramento to Milwaukee seems to have encountered a hitch at the very least, or at worst, may be completely off the table.
Per multiple reports, the sign-and-trade deal between the Kings and Bucks that would send Bogdanovic to the Eastern Conference faces an uncertain future now. ESPN reports that Bogdanovic now plans to enter restricted free agency at 6 p.m. ET on Friday. Wojnarowski reports the Kings and Bucks had hoped to agree to the framework of the deal on Friday when negotiations between teams and players can open. However, Bogdanovic is planning to enter the free-agent marketplace and seek out other sign-and-trade scenarios.
Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports that a source told him “there is no deal” and “there never was a deal” even when the sign-and-trade swap broke late Monday night.
— 7:03 a.m.
> Free Agent Tracker
Utah Jazz
Reports: Jazz trade Davis to Knicks
According to Tony Jones from The Athletic and Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, the Utah Jazz has agreed to trade their center Ed Davis to the New York Knicks.
The Athletic’s league sources reveal that the Utah Jazz have reached an agreement to trade Ed Davis to the New York Knicks.
— Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) November 19, 2020
The Utah Jazz are trading Ed Davis and two 2023 second-round picks to the New York Knicks, sources tell @WindhorstESPN and me.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
Reportedly, the deal will create more cap space for the Jazz in this offseason.
— 5:58 p.m.
> Free Agent Tracker
