ability to run the floor would fit perfectly alongside Curry and give the Warriors a much-needed defensive presence at center.
Warriors will likely shop the No. 11 overall pick in trade talks for an immediate impact player that can help maximize the remaining years of championship window.
One player Brooklyn Nets could offer is Nic Claxton His rim protection, rebounding, athleticism, and
Clippers could finally move on from Kawhi Leonard. They secured the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and now have a real opportunity to select Kawhi’s replacement for the future.
Along with the No. 5 overall pick, the Clippers also hold the No. 36 and No. 52 picks in
Brooklyn Nets lost 118 games over the last two seasons trying to tank for top draft picks. Last year they finished with the 8th pick, this year with the 6th pick — and for what? All that losing and they still couldn’t land a top-4 pick.
That’s what makes this strategy look asinine from
around Jamal Murray could be available for Jaylen Brown
I’d definitely contact Rockets to see if Alperen Sengun is on the table in a Jaylen Brown deal.
If Boston is seriously exploring the market, those are the type of franchise-altering conversations you have to make
Brad Stevens is reportedly expected to evaluate ’s trade market for Jaylen Brown. If I’m Boston, I’m making calls everywhere
I would reach out to Cavs for Donovan Mitchell see if for Jaylen Brown framework is possible.
I would call Nuggets and ask whether package centered
biggest weakness: lack of size and interior depth.
Brad Stevens also deserves criticism for letting Luke Kornet and Al Horford walk out the door. Boston lost toughness, rebounding, rim protection, and size — and it showed when facing dominant big men.
If I’m Boston, I seriously consider trading Jaylen Brown to Houston for Alperen Sengun to reshape the frontcourt for the future.
Rockets already have three centers on roster with Alperen Sengun, Steven Adams, and Clint Capela, while Joel Embiid and 76ers exposed Celtics’
Timberwolves, instead of Minnesota facing the SA Spurs
Reseeding would create more competitive balance, better reward top teams, and eliminate bracket quirks that can give certain teams an easier path.
It’s something the NBA should strongly consider implementing as early as next season
followed that same format, this year’s matchups could have looked very different. Instead of 76ers facing the NYKnicks --- Pistons would have drawn lowest remaining seed 76ers ---. Out West, Oklahoma City Thunder would have matched up with the lowest seed,
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