Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon talk about how the Hornets and Kemba Walker parted ways (2:20), how the Thunder will move forward with Chris Paul (18:50), if Kawhi Leonard really makes his teammates better (33:46) and some of the hidden details behind the Leonard/Paul George move (37:35).
Frank Kaminsky is expected to compete for minutes in the Suns' frontcourt next season.
Lamb will join Malcolm Brogdon in Indiana, who agreed to a four-year deal with the Pacers, league sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski.
Boston's showing interest in a three-team sign-and-trade with Kyrie Irving (Nets), Kemba Walker (Celtics) and Terry Rozier (Hornets), sources tell ESPN. Boston wants to create a full mid-level exemption and would likely need to surrender at least a first-round pick to Nets. So far, talks are exploratory.
Kemba Walker has agreed to sign a four-year, $141 million deal with the Celtics, Excel Sports agent Jeff Schwartz told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Charlotte has declined to exercise qualifying offer on Frank Kaminsky, allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent, league source tells ESPN. There's significant interest in Kaminsky in the marketplace
Charlotte has been scouring the free agent point guard market, considering such options as Elfrid Peyton, TJ McConnell, Ish Smith and Emmanuel Mudiay, league sources tell ESPN.
Hornets Sports & Entertainment launched the Hornets Venom GT on Thursday, their esports team that will compete in the NBA 2K League beginning in the 2020 season. The new team will be the 22nd in the NBA 2K League, which includes affiliates of NBA teams such as the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors.
The Celtics have emerged as the front-runners to land Hornets guard Kemba Walker once free agency opens on Sunday, league sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Boston Celtics have emerged as the front-runner to sign Charlotte All-Star guard Kemba Walker once free agency opens Sunday at 6 p.m. ET, league sources tell ESPN.
Here's what league execs are now saying about Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, Jimmy Butler, Kemba Walker and the league's other top free agents.
All-Star point guard Kemba Walker says he would consider taking less than the $221 million supermax contract he's eligible to receive to re-sign with Charlotte.
Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist underwent a surgical procedure to address a chronic groin strain.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 42 | 40 | .512 | - | W4 |
| Charlotte | 39 | 43 | .476 | 3 | L1 |
| Miami | 39 | 43 | .476 | 3 | L1 |
| Washington | 32 | 50 | .390 | 10 | L4 |
| Atlanta | 29 | 53 | .354 | 13 | L3 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(12) | PJ Washington | PF | Kentucky |
| 2(6) | Cody Martin | SF | Nevada |
| 2(22) | Jalen McDaniels | PF | San Diego State |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2016-17 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2015-16 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2014-15 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
