Great news for the defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors as Marc Gasol has decided to return next season, the Detroit Pistons traded Kevin Porter Jr. to the Cleveland Cavaliers for four future picks and Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet explains which New York team he would choose.
Gasol staying put
Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol is exercising his $25.6M player option for next season, returning to the defending NBA champions, league sources tell ESPN. Gasol could’ve entered free agency.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2019
Mitchell’s free agency predictions
Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) predicts where NBA free agents will sign. He guesses landing spots for Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, Kemba Walker, Klay Thompson, Jimmy Butler, Al Horford, Tobias Harris, Khris Middleton, D'Angelo Russell, DeMarcus Cousins and more: pic.twitter.com/Wj47FqBmnW
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) June 27, 2019
NBA to cut season to 58 games?
According to @KevinArnovitz, the NBA is exploring shortening the season – the proposal being discussed right now is to go from 82 to 58 games (each team plays each time twice, regardless of conference). But would this really mean the end of players 'rest'/DNPs? pic.twitter.com/5tWL25Ciy8
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) June 27, 2019
Pistons send Porter Jr. to Cleveland
#Pistons announce trade of 30th overall pick Kevin Porter Jr to #Cavs for Utah’s 2020 second-round pick, Portland’s 2021 and 2023 second-round picks, as well as Miami’s 2024 second-round selection. #NBA
— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) June 27, 2019
Shamet chooses between the Knicks and Nets
For many NBA free agents, location plays a key part.
But what if the decision comes down to two teams in the same city?
Clippers guard @landryshamet shares what factors he would consider if he were to choose between the Knicks or Nets. pic.twitter.com/Vsn7CBNZLi
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) June 27, 2019
