NBA Rumors Live Latest News, Updates, Trade Chatter Before 2. Draft NBA7 1. 5 p. The 2. 01. 7 NBA Draft is just minutes away, and you can see a running list of picks, as well as trade rumors, on our live blog here. OK, so its been a pretty busy three hours on the rumor front. The rumor mill has been pretty busy when it comes to Kristaps Porzingis, Jimmy Butler, Paul George and La. Marcus Alrdidge. Here are some of the latest updates from NESN. CSN New Englands A. Sherrod Blakely also is hearing that the Celtics are eyeing the No. Fedun_Taylor-470x264.jpg' alt='Live Nhl Free Agency Updates Nba' title='Live Nhl Free Agency Updates Nba' />Live Nhl Free Agency Updates Nba MockTimberwolves. According to Blakely, the Cs then could flip that pick to the Knicks, presumably in a trade involving Kristaps Porzingis. A couple of other updates regarding the Kristaps Porzingis sweepstakes. Perhaps the most intriguing report, however, comes from ESPNs Ian Begley, who laid out what the Celtics offered the Knicks in exchange for Porzingis. This reported proposal seemingly would involve Boston making another trade to acquire an additional lottery pick. Perhaps this is where itll come from. The Knicks asking price for Kristaps Porzingis understandably is high. Like, really high. A Knicks source told the New York Daily News that team president Phil Jackson is asking the Boston Celtics for the No. Thursdays draft and next years Brooklyn pick owned by the Cs along with Jaylen Brown and Jae Crowder. The Celtics reportedly feel the asking price is too high but are open to tweaking the deal to include just one draft pick, either this years No. Brooklyn pick. 1 4. Could the Minnesota Timberwolves make a push for Jimmy Butler According to ESPNs Ian Begley, opposing executives believe the T Wolves are considering using their No. Bulls on a trade for Butler. The relationship between La. Sports journalists and bloggers covering NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MMA, college football and basketball, NASCAR, fantasy sports and more. News, photos, mock drafts, game. Marcus Aldridge and the Spurs doesnt appear to be strong at the moment. Not only are the Spurs reportedly shopping Aldridge for a top 1. Grigor Dimitrov and Nick Kyrgios are two of the most watchable players on tour, with sure feel and shotmaking for days. They may also be the two players with the. The All Star big man also wants to be traded, according to Stephen A. Smith. He feels the Spurs have compromised him, his productivity. They have hurt his game, Smith said Thursday, per Real. GM. As a result, he wants out and he wants out in the worst way. He wants to be gone. Heres another interesting question regarding Aldridges potential departure, per ESPNs Ramona Shelburne. Want to know how important the NBA draft is to New York Knicks owner James DolanHere you go. Thats right Dolan and his band, JD and the Straight Shot, will play a concert in New York while his team either trades Kristaps Porzingis, picks someone at No. The Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly have pursued Paul George and Jimmy Butler, but using Kevin Love as the main trade chip hasnt worked, ESPNs Brian Windhorst reported. Loves stock really has plummeted in recent seasons. As mentioned, the draft really will get interesting when the Celtics jump on the clock at No. ESPNs Chad Ford predicted in his Thursday morning mock draft that Boston will select Dukes Jayson Tatum, although it sounds like Kansas Josh Jackson still is a consideration, too. Heres more from Ford This pick seems to come down to Tatum versus Josh Jackson. The Celtics love them both, and one source in Boston said theyve been going back and forth on the two about every six hours. While theres still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the trade market for Paul George, especially when it comes to how much the Pacers could land in a deal, it sure sounds like theres plenty of interest in the four time All Star. Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical just dropped some news that could bode well for the Boston Celtics, who own the No. Youd have to think Danny Ainge is licking his chops right now. Tired of NBA trade rumors yet Good, because theyre not done. The NBA draft will be held tonight in Brooklyn, and teams will maneuver for position with picks or for a big splash with some stars on the block. Kristaps Porzingis could be on the move, as Knicks president Phil Jackson admitted hes taking calls on the 2. Latvian. The price could be high and potentially league altering, depending on the destination. Stay in this live blog and on NESN. Adobe Flash Player Offline Install Ftp On Linux here. WEDNESDAY9 2. 4 p. The New York Knicks allegedly hope to draft Josh Jackson, and reports indicate theyre willing to trade Kristaps Porzingis in order to get into the top four in Thursdays draft. It seems as though Paul George being dealt from Indiana is inevitable, but dont expect the Pacers to rush into a deal. New reports indicate the team does not feel pressure to deal the star forward by Thursdays NBA draft. The San Antonio Spurs reportedly are hoping to move up in the draft, and are shopping one of their star players in order to do so. The Boston Celtics already agreed to a big trade earlier this week, but dont be surprised if Danny Ainge strikes again. New reports indicate the Cs are very high on Dennis Smith Jr., who Ainge allegedly would love to find a way to get. It looks as though the San Antonio Spurs are willing to part with one of their star swingmen. Contrary to an earlier report, the Cleveland Cavaliers still might have their eyes set on Jimmy Butler. Rumors circulated Wednesday morning that Cavs players informed Butler to avoid Cleveland amid the turmoil going on in the organization. But according to a new report, there is zero truth to that, as those rumors allegedly are an absolute fabrication. The Houston Rockets reportedly have big plans for this summer. Jimmy Butler reportedly informed the Cavaliers hed rather stay with the Bulls. Perhaps we now know why. A Cleveland source close to the situation told the Chicago Sun Times that several of the Cavaliers players who had been prodding Butler to push for a trade from the Bulls to the Cavs in recent days now are warning the three time All Star to stay away from a suddenly volatile situation in Cleveland. The Cavs, of course, fired general manager David Griffin on Monday, prompting an interesting tweet from Le. Bron James and casting additional uncertainty over his future in Cleveland beyond next season. Kansas Josh Jackson still hasnt worked out for the Celtics, which could convince Danny Ainge and Co. Dukes Jayson Tatum at No. The Hawks could be eyeing a full rebuild now that theyve traded Dwight Howard. Atlanta wasnt expected to offer free agent Paul Millsap a max contract, but according to ESPNs Brian Windhorst, the Hawks now are exploring sign and trade deals involving the veteran forward so they can acquire assets in return. There are three or four teams out there willing to give Millsap a max contract, according to Windhorst. And while its unclear who those teams are, the Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets are interested in Millsap, per Windhorst. The Los Angeles Clippers have gauged the market on potentially trading All Star center De. Andre Jordan, league sources told ESPNs Chris Haynes. According to Haynes, citing sources, the Clippers have talked to a few teams about Jordan in an exploratory fashion. The Phoenix Suns were one of the teams contacted, per Haynes, and a proposal of Jordan for center Tyson Chandler and the No. Thursdays draft reportedly was discussed. Its unclear how far the talks advanced, but Haynes says the Suns are believed to have balked at the overture. Dwyane Wade has informed the Chicago Bulls that he will exercise his 2. ESPN. 8 5. 4 a. m. Greg Monroe is making a sensible business move. ET The days leading up to the NBA draft typically are eventful, as rumors tend to dominate headlines. NBA Power Rankings Warriors are No. Free agency is almost wrapped up, with only a stragglers and restricted free agents without teams. Big name stars have moved and the West is somehow tougher than it has been in years. In this exercise, were sizing up what we saw last year, what weve seen this summer and relating it to next season. This figures to look different in three months, because free agency always takes time to unpack. For instance, last summer it looked like the Rockets would be worse on defense and set to be a middling team. After James Harden invested so much in Mike DAntonis system during training camp, we saw the payoff as Houston became a contender. Right now,  the NBA is more top heavy than it has been in years. The last good team is probably ranked 1. Its no secret the Warriors are overwhelmingly favored to win it all, putting them at No. Usually there are a handful in that category, but Golden State is a cut above today. That next level probably ends after No. Thunder reside. Nonetheless, all of this summers moves will create excitement and leave a lot of questions unanswered.