The Latest Breaking News from Marc Stein

Malik Monk nearing deal with the Kings?

James Ham: As @Jake Fischer reported on @Marc Stein pod, there is a lot of smoke with regards to Malik Monk landing with Kings. Nothing confirmed yet on length of contract/money, but multiple league sources are linking Lakers guard to Sacramento ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 30, 2022

Kings eyeing Malik Monk

Jake Fischer on Malik Monk: It's a very different situation than the Lakers, but I know that there's mutual interest. The one team I've heard to look out for for him not to go to Lakers is the Sacramento Kings. Source: Marc Stein @ ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 30, 2022

Blake Griffin likely going back to Los Angeles

Jake Fischer on Blake Griffin: It sounds like he's not going back to Brooklyn. It sounds like he's gonna go to Los Angeles. The Clippers would be pretty weird, funny, silly outcome with the whole exit there. So I mean, the Lakers would make more ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 30, 2022

Goran Dragic close to deal with Mavericks?

Sources close to the process say Brunson's exit would also increase the likelihood that Dallas tries to sign Goran Dragic, Doncic's Slovenian teammate, in free agency. Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com What's the buzz on Twitter? Ryan ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 29, 2022

Report: Knicks Trade Two Players, Clear Space for Brunson

New York has cleared more than $30 million in cap space, reportedly because they want to sign Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson in free agency.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 29, 2022

Report: Knicks Emerging As Frontrunner for Jalen Brunson

The Mavs guard will likely be on the move to his next NBA destination, according to reports.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 28, 2022

Blazers very likely to keep both Jusuf Nurkic and Anfernee Simons

Similar pessimism has been conveyed to me about Portland's Jusuf Nurkić and restricted free agent Anfernee Simons. Both are widely expected by rival teams to land new deals with the Trail Blazers after free agency opens. Source: Marc Stein @ ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 28, 2022

Report: Kevon Looney expected to re-sign with Warriors on multiyear deal

After playing a key role in the Warriors' championship run, Kevon Looney is reportedly expected to return to the Bay Area next season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 28, 2022

Clippers to make strong pitch to John Wall in free agency

League sources reiterated Monday that the Clippers would be making a strong pitch to Wall once he makes it to the open market, with their chances of signing him said to be enhanced by the presence of coach Tyronn Lue. Source: Marc Stein @ ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2022

Kevon Looney re-signing with Warriors?

There is growing pessimism, league sources say, among teams interested in pursuing Kevon Looney about the ability to pry Looney away from the newly minted champions in Golden State. Looney is increasingly expected to re-sign with the Warriors on a ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2022