But, sticking to the theme of Sheppard’s comments from April, Washington has also cast a wide net in hopes of pairing a more established floor general beside Beal. League sources say they’ve checked in with Oklahoma City regarding Shai Gilgeous Alexander, San Antonio regarding Dejounte Murray, and Indiana regarding Malcom Brogdon.
Source: Quinton Mayo @ May-Oh? Washington Wizards Newsletter
Source: Quinton Mayo @ May-Oh? Washington Wizards Newsletter
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
If the last two draft seasons have taught us anything, it’s that every fanbase in the NBA wants Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 3:11 PM
If the last two draft seasons have taught us anything, it’s that every fanbase in the NBA wants Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 3:11 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jabari Smith Jr on his fit with OKC: “I think I fit great with Josh Giddey and Shai. With those two guards… I could get in the paint… me being a shooter… I think I fit great in that system.” – 1:38 PM
Jabari Smith Jr on his fit with OKC: “I think I fit great with Josh Giddey and Shai. With those two guards… I could get in the paint… me being a shooter… I think I fit great in that system.” – 1:38 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jabari Smith Jr said he thinks he “fits great” with Josh Giddey and Shai. “Sam Presti’s vision is just…I think fit great.” – 1:37 PM
Jabari Smith Jr said he thinks he “fits great” with Josh Giddey and Shai. “Sam Presti’s vision is just…I think fit great.” – 1:37 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
You don’t trade the 10 for Malcom Brogdon.
You trade the 10 for SGA, Dejounte (as well as a bunch of other stuff, obviously). – 12:45 PM
You don’t trade the 10 for Malcom Brogdon.
You trade the 10 for SGA, Dejounte (as well as a bunch of other stuff, obviously). – 12:45 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Russell Westbrook trades: How Malcolm Brogdon, Buddy Hield could fit on Lakers in a hypothetical Pacers deal
cbssports.com/nba/news/russe… – 10:48 AM
Russell Westbrook trades: How Malcolm Brogdon, Buddy Hield could fit on Lakers in a hypothetical Pacers deal
cbssports.com/nba/news/russe… – 10:48 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Pacers reportedly testing market for Malcolm Brogdon, Myles Turner nba.nbcsports.com/2022/06/14/pac… – 12:30 AM
Pacers reportedly testing market for Malcolm Brogdon, Myles Turner nba.nbcsports.com/2022/06/14/pac… – 12:30 AM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Should the #Pacers trade Malcolm Brogdon? —> https://t.co/vZpIEIriWS
📸 me pic.twitter.com/nuO4h6ynWn – 5:03 PM
Should the #Pacers trade Malcolm Brogdon? —> https://t.co/vZpIEIriWS
📸 me pic.twitter.com/nuO4h6ynWn – 5:03 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Pro tip for non-OKC fanbases and blogs: you can stop wasting your time including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in your terrible trade machine scenarios. – 4:44 PM
Pro tip for non-OKC fanbases and blogs: you can stop wasting your time including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in your terrible trade machine scenarios. – 4:44 PM
More on this storyline
Mike Vorkunov: Bennedict Mathurin has worked out for the Pistons, Blazers, and Pacers. “I had a good time with all of them,” Mathurin said. The Arizona guard interviewed with the Rockets, Kings, Wizards, and Spurs at the draft combine, he said. Mathurin said he has no other workouts scheduled. -via Twitter @MikeVorkunov / June 16, 2022
League personnel have also whispered in recent days about a potential sign-and-trade of Ayton to Indiana for Myles Turner. Turner and Ayton share the same representation. -via Bleacher Report / June 16, 2022
Beal is believed to welcome the acquisition of either three, I’m told. -via May-Oh? Washington Wizards Newsletter / June 16, 2022