There are whispers the Clippers have called the Suns about a Paul George Devin Booker Swap via trade. We will provide updates as we receive them.

Devin Armani Booker (born October 30, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association.

​Paul Clifton Anthony George (born May 2, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Kawhi Leonard and Paul George aren't sold on the Clippers ability to build a championship team around them. A trusted league source confirms that both plan to team up on the New York Knicks. They can both opt out this summer and walk for nothing.

The Knicks have been very patient in their rebuild and have been stockpiling assets. If the Clippers don't make the NBA finals look for at least one of them to bolt to New York , possibly both.

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The LA Lakers are known to be a haven for superstar talent and the summer of 2021 is expected to be no different. A trusted league source has confirmed Giannis Antetokounmpo patience is wearing thin. 
​ Giannis may sign a short term extension but his intentions remain clear LA is looking very tempting and his belief in the ability of Milwaukee Bucks front office to build around him has wavered. He's going to give the season a shot but if the Bucks don't make at least the NBA finals a summer trade request will come with the LA Lakers at the top of his preferred destinations list.

2020 NBA Draft
First Round1. Timberwolves draft Anthony Edwards
2. Warriors draft James Wiseman
3. Hornets draft LaMelo Ball
4. Bulls draft Patrick Williams
5. Cavaliers draft Isaac Okoro
6. Hawks draft Onyeka Okongwu
7. Pistons draft Killian Hayes

8. Knicks draft Obi Toppin

9. Wizards draft Deni Avdija
10. Suns draft Jalen Smith

11. Spurs draft Devin Vassell
12. Kings draft Tyrese Haliburton
13. Pelicans draft Kira Lewis Jr.

14. Celtics draft Aaron Nesmith

15. Magic draft Cole Anthony

16. Trail Blazers draft Isaiah Stewart >> reportedly traded to the Pistons, after first being dealt to the Rockets

17. Timberwolves draft Aleksej Pokusevski  >> reportedly traded to the Thunder
18. Mavericks draft Josh Green
19. Nets draft Saddiq Bey >> officially traded to the Pistons, after first being dealt to the Clippers
20. Heat draft Precious Achiuwa

21. 76ers draft Tyrese Maxey

22. Nuggets draft Zeke Nnaji 
23. Knicks draft Leandro Bolmaro >> reportedly traded to the Timberwolves
24. Bucks draft RJ Hampton >> reportedly traded to the Nuggets, after first being dealt to the Pelicans
25. Thunder draft Immanuel Quickley >> reportedly traded to the Knicks, after first being dealt to the Timberwolves
26. Celtics draft Payton Pritchard
27. Jazz draft Udoka Azubuike

28. Lakers draft Jaden McDaniels >> reportedly traded to the Timberwolves, after first being dealt to the Thunder

29. Raptors draft Malachi Flynn

30. Celtics draft Desmond Bane >> reportedly traded to the Grizzlies


Second Round31. Mavericks draft Tyrell Terry
32. Hornets draft Vernon Carey
33. Timberwolves draft Daniel Oturu >> officially traded to the Clippers, after first being dealt to the Knicks
34. 76ers draft Theo Maledon >> reportedly traded to the Thunder

35. Kings draft Xavier Tillman Sr >> officially traded to the Grizzlies
36. 76ers draft Tyler Bey  >> officially traded to the Mavericks
37. Wizards draft Vit Krejci >> officially traded to the Thunder
38. Jazz draft Saben Lee >> reportedly traded to the Pistons
39. Pelicans draft Elijah Hughes >> officially traded to the Jazz
40. Grizzlies draft Robert Woodard >> officially traded to the Kings
41. Spurs draft Tre Jones
42. Pelicans draft Nick Richards >> officially traded to the Hornets
43. Kings draft Jahmi’us Ramsey
44. Bulls draft Marko Simonovic
45. Bucks draft Jordan Nwora
46. Trail Blazers draft CJ Elleby
47. Celtics draft Yam Madar
48. Warriors draft Nico Mannion
49. 76ers draft Isaiah Joe
50. Hawks draft Skylar Mays
51. Warriors draft Justinian Jessup
52. Kings draft Kenyon Martin Jr >> reportedly traded to the Rockets
53. Thunder draft Cassius Winston >> officially traded to the Wizards
54. Pacers draft Cassius Stanley
55. Nets draft Jay Scrubb >> officially traded to the Clippers
56. Hornets draft Grant Riller
57. Clippers draft Reggie Perry >> officially traded to the Nets
58. 76ers draft Paul Reed
59. Raptors draft Jalen Harris
60. Pelicans draft Sam Merrill >> reportedly traded to the Bucks

Breaking News : League sources have confirmed a John Wall Russell for Westbrook trade is getting finalized.  The Washington Wizards we are told are sending substantial draft compensation to the Rockets in the form of multiple 1st round picks. Wall has a history of severe injuries including two Achilles tears and we are told the Wizards fear he won't be close to the same. 

Westbrook is a former MVP and walking triple double who should provide a major roster upgrade. More to come as we receive updates. It is possible other pieces may be included in the final trade package. Will get more details as soon as possible. By completing this trade the Rockets add assets for their impending rebuild and the Wizards make a push for the playoffs. 

Update: The deal has been delayed as the Rockets have sought a third team to take Wall's contract. The Knicks and Pistons among teams contacted. Trade  thus far would be Westbrook for John Wall and 2021 and 23 1st round picks.

The deal is now final. John Wall and one 1st round pick for Russell Westbrook. Will post more details as soon as we receive them.

At Basketball Rehab we pride ourselves on bringing you as much up to date trade chatter as possible. 

We will be using this page to keep you update as the trade chaos ensues! Check back often for updates.

Finalized trades:

Dennis Schroder to Lakers
The Lakers and Thunder have agreed to terms on a trade to send Dennis Schroder to the Lakers for Danny Green and the 28th pick in the 2020 draft.


Green will likely go to a 3rd team the Suns have been mentioned as a potential trade partner. Speaking of the Suns, The Suns and Thunder we are told are finalizing a Chris Paul trade. Paul would be traded for Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and Kelly Oubre. as well as a 2022 1st.  Rubio would possibly go to a 3rd team.

The Pistons have traded Bruce Brown to the Nets for Dzanan Musa and a 2021 2nd via Toronto

The Rockets are finalizing a trade to send Robert Covington to Portland for Trevor Ariza and 2020 first-round pick and 2021 protected first-round pick

The Milwaukee Bucks have traded Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and three first round picks for Jrue Holiday from New Orleans.

The Kings are sending Bogdan Bogdanovic to the Milwaukee Bucks in a sign and trade for Donte Divincenzo. Ersan Ilyasova and DJ Wilson

The New York Knicks are moving up in Wednesday’s NBA Draft, acquiring the Utah Jazz’s pick at No. 23 for the 27th and 38th picks tonight. Knicks are now picking at Nos. 8 and No. 23.

Rumors:

James Harden officially requested a trade. He is currently wanting to go to the Brooklyn Nets. The Nuggets are another team with strong interest. 

The Russell Westbrook trade market is pretty terrible, Hornets and Knicks the only teams left who might take him for cheap.

The 76ers have trade interest in SG Joe Harris

The Kings and Mavericks are talking a Buddy Hield trade. Hield would prefer to go to Mavericks. 
Hield also has interest in going to Miami or Philly

The Clippers have engaged the Pistons on a Derrick Rose trade

There are rumors the Miami Heat have a big trade lined up for Bradley Beal or Jrue Holiday.

The Atlanta Hawks have discussed a Blake Griffin trade and are the current favorites to trade for Jrue Holiday. 
The Hawks are talking a 3 team deal with the Spurs and Pelicans.
Basic format would be Jrue Holiday to Hawks, Derozan and 11th pick to Pelicans and 6th pick to Spurs.


The Knicks and Rockets are in advanced Russell Westbrook trade talks with a deal looking likely.

The Knicks have trade interest in  Demar Derozan and Bradley Beal

The Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings have discussed a Buddy Hield trade

The Denver Nuggets have discussed a Buddy Hield trade

The Bulls and Warriors are having active talks for the bulls to trade up to 2 and send the Warriors the 4 and Wendall Carter JR.

There are whispers the Timberwolves will take Obi Toppin number 1 overall. 

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​NBA News and Rumors Roundup
Here are all the latest news and rumors from around the NBA.
 
 
A Chris Paul to Knicks trade is still a possibility.
 
James Harden is unhappy with a perceived lack of commitment from ownership and FO in Houston. He has no interest in signing an extension.
 
The Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks the most interested suitors in active trade talks for Jrue Holiday via trade.
 
Rockets have Serge Ibaka circled as a free agent priority and are shopping Danuel House and a first for veteran help. Harden and Westbrook have both been recruiting Ibaka.
 
Two Dark horse team to watch in Jrue Holiday trade talks Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors.
 
Tyler Herro’s name we are told was mentioned in Jrue Holiday trade talks.
 
Bucks Heat and Lakers, 76ers teams to watch on Chris Paul trade front. Paul talked with OKC FO and they agreed to try to send him to a contender.
Morey trying to swap CP3 and Horford via trade
Karl Anthony Towns is not sold on staying in Minn long term. If Twolves struggle a trade request could come quickly.
 
Oladipo trade market update:
Nuggets, Knicks, Heat among interested teams.
Pacers have strong trade interest in Gordon Hayward, Celtics have strong interest in Myles Turner a swap is likely.
 
The NBA salary cap will remain flat at 109 Million for this coming season. New season will start Dec 22nd. We will provide updates as we receive them.
 
Aaron Gordon is on the trade block in Orlando and the GS Warriors have strong interest.
Evan Fournier and Spencer Dinwiddie also on trade block as well.
 
 

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​    ​5 potential busts in the 2020 NBA draft
 
Sometimes a player underperforms the place they were drafted. Sometimes they don’t even stick through their rookie contract. Here are five potential busts we have identified in the 2020 NBA draft.
 
Lamelo Ball
Ball isn’t an elite athlete, isn’t an elite defender and is a poor jump shooter. His older brother became a passable NBA starter but we are concerned the younger Ball won’t even be that. It would not surprise us if he doesn’t finish his rookie contract before ending up back overseas in Australia or Europe.
 
Obi Toppin
Toppin is a good story who has shot up draft boards based on his motor and athletic tools but he is extremely raw with no advanced skills. He will likely be a rotational big at best and underperform his draft slot.
 
Onyeka Okongwu
Okongwu is a project offensively and isn’t an elite shot blocker. He has a good motor and a good nose for the basketball but he is so raw the perfect team would have to develop him like the Spurs for him to ever be more than a backup big. We expect him to underperform his draft slot as well.
 
Tyrese Haliburton
Haliburton isn’t bad he’s just nothing special. Not a high level athlete or scorer, none of the tools you expect from a potential star. Honestly if he is even a lower tier starter we would be surprised we see a passable backup PG and nothing more and in the NBA those are pretty easy to find.
 
 
 
Jaden Mcdaniels
Mcdaniels lacks a consistent motor and a rail thin body that will be abused in the NBA unless he locks himself in a weight room. The raw tools are intriguing but we worry he doesn’t love to play and won’t finish his rookie contract on an NBA roster.
 
 
 
 
 

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5 potential Superstars in the 2020 NBA Draft
 
Every draft has prospects with higher potential than others this year is no different. Although some argue the 2020 NBA draft isn’t as deep there are still pockets of high potential talent available. Here are our five potential superstars in the 2020 NBA draft.
We have ranked them on likeliness of achieving their ceiling.
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Anthony Edwards
Edwards is a skilled three level scorer who flashes an elite first step and tight handle he could potentially be a Carmelo Anthony type scorer in the NBA.
 
 
James Wiseman
Wiseman is an athletic freak possessing all the tools to be an elite rim protector at the NBA level. He has some short comings in basketball IQ and tends to commit dumb fouls but the raw potential to be a Dwight Howard or Walmart version of Anthony Davis exists in our opinion.
 
 
Killian Hayes
Hayes is probably one of the safer high upside picks in this draft. He is an elite playmaker who makes routine plays with ease, his basketball IQ is off the charts. He showcases a tight handle and solid array of scoring moves including floaters and a nice touch on his jumpshot. He reminds us a lot of Tony Parker
 
Deni Avdjia
Deni is another high IQ player who isn’t exceptional on paper but that lack of flashiness could be deceiving. He has a good shooting touch and usually makes the right play.  He could potentially be a Danillo Gallinari type at the next level.
 
Cole Anthony
Cole Anthony Is an Enigma. His raw athletic ability and tight handle say future superstar but a knee injury and inconsistent production cast doubt on his ceiling is he a poor man’s Derrick Rose, a Ty Lawson clone or something less? We see star potential but it’s a risk whether he ever fulfils it.