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Rumor season is soon approaching full swing with the NBA Draft and free agency just around the corner from the NBA Finals. Let’s take a look around the league to see what’s new:
Anthony Davis-New Orleans Pelicans drama continues
Anthony Davis is set to meet with New Orleans executive David Griffin on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Davis had previously doubled down on his trade demands after the Pelicans won the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft:
New Orleans star Anthony Davis will meet with new Pelicans executive Vice President David Griffin today, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 29, 2019
Dialogue between both sides will continue, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski:
New Orleans star Anthony Davis and Pels EVP David Griffin met this morning in Los Angeles and are expected to continue a dialogue moving forward, league sources tell ESPN. Griffin is making his case to AD on a future with the Pelicans. Davis can be a free agent next summer.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 29, 2019
Houston Rockets opening up roster for trades
The Houston Rockets have made their roster and draft picks available for trades, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. A team might not have enough to haul James Harden, but Chris Paul is available for the right price, according to Wojnarowski:
Sources: In calls to front offices, Houston GM Daryl Morey is showing an aggressive desire to improve roster with all players and picks available in talks. Hard to imagine James Harden scenario, but the rest under contract - perhaps even Chris Paul - could be moved in right deal.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 29, 2019
The New York Times’ Marc Stein added that the Rockets are exploring the market for center Clint Capela:
Clint Capela is among the players Houston has gauged the market for in recent days, league sources https://t.co/w6H91QzpdD
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) May 29, 2019
DeMarcus Cousins could return in NBA Finals
DeMarcus Cousins’ speedy recovery from a torn left quad could see him appear in the NBA Finals. Cousins is questionable for Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors, but head coach Steve Kerr is hinting that Cousins could be ready to go:
DeMarcus Cousins says his official status is questionable for Game 1.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) May 29, 2019
Steve Kerr said it still hasn’t been officially decided yet if DeMarcus Cousins will be active in Game 1, but sounds like it’s leaning that way.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 29, 2019
Steve Kerr with the latest on DeMarcus Cousins. #Warriors have not decided if he will be active in Game 1 tomorrow.
— John Dickinson (@JDJohnDickinson) May 29, 2019
“He’s scrimmaged a couple times this week. He’s pain free.”
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