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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Golden State Warriors eye new addition, but Jarrett Allen trade looms after Kevon Looney's departure
Jarrett Allen is in Cleveland Cavaliers (Image via Instagram / @_bigjayy_) The Golden State Warriors are expected to make their first major move of the offseason. The move came after the departure of veteran center Kevon Looney, who signed with the New Orleans Pelicans. With their frontcourt depth now a pressing concern, the Warriors are actively exploring options. The two big names they have shortlisted are Al Horford and Jarrett Allen. Golden State Warriors eye Al Horford and Jarrett Allen as frontcourt fixes after Kevon Looney's departure After losing Kevon Looney to the New Orleans Pelicans, the Golden State Warriors may make their first big offseason trade. Jake Fischer of the Stein Line believes that by the end of the weekend, the organisation will have a solid chance of landing their top FA target. As per their official Facebook page, he wrote on Thursday: 'All signs, for the record, continue to point to Al Horford landing with Golden State … eventually.. Sunday will be the first day of the 2025-26 salary cap year that NBA teams can make most free agent signings and trades official.' Jarrett Allen might join Golden State Warriors (Image via Instagram / @_bigjayy_) On the other hand, Brandon Austin of PFSN claims that the team might take a bold stance this offseason. This is probably because Jarrett Allen showed up as a prime candidate for Steve Kerr's scheme. As per the Sporting News, stating his opinion, he also claimed on the same day: 'Adding (Jarrett) Allen could be a game-changing move for the Golden State Warriors, as it addresses their frontcourt issues while supporting their championship aspirations.' He further listed Jarrett Allen 's ability to score and provide interior protection as the main reasons he would succeed in San Francisco. The 6'9" centre gives the Golden State Warriors the presence they need to contend with the best teams in the NBA. He further added: 'Golden State often relied on the undersized Draymond Green to battle against bigger centers. As good a defender as Green is, he's into his mid-30s now, and banging with bigs all season long can take a toll on the body.. Allen's ability to anchor the paint would allow Green to shift back to power forward, maximizing his defensive versatility and playmaking.' In Year 8, J.A. excelled as a powerful rebounder, superb pick-and-roll finisher, reliable rim-runner, and adequate rim protector. The Texas product shot a career-high 70.6% from the field and averaged 13.5 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks per game. Brandon Austin's trade idea might gain traction quickly because the Golden State Warriors need a centre. They are also rumoured to be considering a sign-and-trade with Kuminga this summer. Also read: Jarrett Allen Net Worth 2024: Career, Current Salary, and more For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Donovan Mitchell reflects on his evolution with the Cavs as one of the veterans: "I took a step for others to continue to grow"
Donovan Mitchell reflects on his evolution with the Cavs as one of the veterans: "I took a step for others to continue to grow" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Throughout his career, Donovan Mitchell was known to do everything he could to pile up points. But since joining the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 13th overall pick of the 2017 Draft admitted that he has changed that mindset, aware that he needs to lead his younger teammates to become better. Advertisement With the Cavs, Mitchell is surrounded by young talent, including Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Aware of their potential, Donovan admits to taking a step back so these players can evolve. "I think it allowed me to look at my season in a different light. Understanding that I did take a step back for others to continue to grow. That's a thing," Mitchell shared when he spoke on the Bleacher Report with Taylor Rooks. "So I got to find ways to elevate the guys around me and allow them to grow." Mitchell admitted it took a lot of restraint to change his ways. When he was with the Utah Jazz, he recalls playing with older guys like Rudy Gobert, Joe Ingles and Mike Conley. Now, the case is different, with Mitchell being the elder statesman. "It's like a group thing and it's different. I'm the older guy. I'm not with Mike, Joe, Rudy… guys who were 10, 12 years in," he added. No place like home for Spida At 28, there is no question that at some point moving forward, Mitchell could move to another team. That depends on him or if the Cavs feel it would be necessary. Advertisement But, according to Spida, he would prefer to stay in Cleveland for a long time. He admits that he feels at peace with his current team, a place he can proudly call home. "I think for me, just being able to call a place home, be there and want to be there, and be like, 'Alright, cool, this is where I'm at. Obviously, that was huge, I'm in a new place in my life too…For me, just to be happy with Donovan, not even Donovan Mitchell," the 6'3" guard stated. Related: Kevin Garnett left Michael Jordan off his all-time starting five: "He is the god, and we copied him and s—t, but I got Kob' at my two" Cavs' outlook looks promising With Mitchell defining and accepting his role on the team, there is no question that the Cavaliers' future looks promising. Considering not many paid attention to them at the start of the 2024-25 season, their run was unprecedented. Advertisement Topping the Eastern Conference with a 64-18 win-loss record was impressive. Last season, it was the second-best record behind the 2025 champion Oklahoma City Thunder. At one point, it appeared they were on a collision course to face the Thunder in what could have been a fascinating duel. That was until the Indiana Pacers entered the picture. The Pacers were also unheralded but surprised many with their postseason run. It all started with their unexpected win over the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. Most felt it was pure luck and the Cavs would push them back to reality. Instead, it was the Pacers who brought the Cavs crashing back to reality. They won 4-1 and carried that momentum to the NBA finals. For Cleveland, it was a reality check that work still needs to be done. Advertisement Like the Thunder and the Pacers, the Cavaliers have a young core that has proven itself. Despite being ousted in the second round of the playoffs for the second year in a row, there is time to re-assess what Cleveland is lacking. Mitchell embracing the leadership role and is taking it upon himself to guide his young teammates is a step in the right direction. Will it be a different story next season? After being stopped dead in their tracks, the bar is arguably higher for the Cavaliers. Related: "People don't know how strong that guy is" - Kevin McHale on Larry Bird's most underrated trait as a player This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA rumors: Kevin O'Connor suggests Cavs try LeBron James trade with Lakers
The post NBA rumors: Kevin O'Connor suggests Cavs try LeBron James trade with Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints. With LeBron James opting into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-2026 season, many assume he is returning for one final season. However, NBA reporter Kevin O'Connor proposed an interesting trade idea that the Cleveland Cavaliers could offer the Los Angeles Lakers to bring 'The King' back home for one last ride. Advertisement The Cavaliers could pull off the blockbuster trade with an offer based around point guard Darius Garland and All-Star center Jarrett Allen, according to O'Connor. The reporter believes the trade would actually be beneficial for Cleveland's short-term and long-term outlook. 'LeBron James to the Cavaliers would require getting under the second apron, which would mean losing Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland and a third guy,' O'Connor tweeted. 'It's a lot to give up for a player who may not put you over the top and may have only one year left. Then again, Allen has folded in the playoffs and Garland is a tiny guard. Could trading them be a low-key salary dump for Cleveland? 'Then, whenever LeBron retires, the front office would have cap flexibility to build next to Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley with better-fitting players than Allen and Garland. So in a strange way, adding LeBron could help them optimize their short-term title odds while also helping in the long term.' James, 40, continues to mull retirement each offseason, but has yet to show any signs of significant decline on the court. His decision to exercise his player option instead of re-negotiating his deal furthers his one-year-at-a-time approach. However, James' agent, Rich Paul, recently raised another question with his comments on his client's latest career decision. LeBron James' agent Rich Paul sparks Lakers trade rumors David Richard-Imagn Images After James opted into his final contract year, Paul raised eyebrows with his cryptic comments on the decision. Paul told ESPN's Shams Charania that James 'wants to compete for a championship' and wants to end his career with a team that has a 'realistic chance' to give him his fifth ring. Paul's comments alluded to their belief that the Lakers are not in a position to win a title. Advertisement James managed to check off the final item on his retirement bucket list by playing with his son, Bronny James, for the Lakers. With nothing else left to prove in his dominant career, James seems to continue to be on the brink of retirement. Related: Ranking 5 best LeBron James trade destinations after Rich Paul's bombshell Lakers quotes Related: NBA rumors: Ty Jerome garnering interest from Warriors, according to Zach Lowe
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Why Nets' 2025, 2026 NBA Drafts will be most important in franchise history
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jarrett Allen (Texas) is introduced as the number twenty-two overall pick to the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The post Why Nets' 2025, 2026 NBA Drafts will be most important in franchise history appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Brooklyn Nets' descent from title favorite to basement dweller has been yet another gut punch for a downtrodden fan base. However, the next calendar year will present a unique opportunity for the organization. Advertisement Think about the most popular and successful franchises in the NBA: the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, etc. Now, think about the first players who come to mind when you hear those teams' names: Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Stephen Curry, Tim Duncan. What do they all have in common? They were homegrown draft picks who kept those franchises relevant for years. Now, think about the Nets. Who is that player? There isn't one who comes to mind. The Nets have picked in the top 14 of the draft 24 times in their franchise's history. Those players have combined for just seven All-Star appearances. Buck Williams (drafted in 1981) is the only lottery pick to make multiple All-Star appearances with the team. Derrick Coleman (1994), Kenny Anderson (1994), Kenyon Martin (2004) and Brook Lopez (2013) are the only other lottery picks to earn an All-Star selection with the organization. Advertisement However, the next year will present an opportunity for the Nets to find that household name. Brooklyn has the No. 8 pick later this month, and all signs point towards them tanking this coming season for another top selection in 2026. The strength of the two draft classes played a large role in Sean Marks' decision to reacquire his 2025 and 2026 first-round picks from the Houston Rockets. For a Nets organization that has never had a homegrown star, let alone a superstar, the next two drafts will be the most important in its history. How Sean Marks can make Nets history during next two NBA Drafts Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The Nets moved to Brooklyn in hopes of building a brand that could rival the NBA's premier organizations. However, the era has been defined by star trades that have left the organization with little to show for the last 13 years. Advertisement The Nets have never drafted in the lottery since moving to Brooklyn. Their last two lottery selections came in 2009 and 2010, when they selected Terrance Williams (11th overall) and Derrick Favors (3rd overall), respectively. Williams was traded midway through his second season, while Favors played just 39 games before he was shipped to the Utah Jazz as part of a package for Deron Williams. After bringing in Williams, the Nets acquired Joe Johnson before trading four unprotected first-round picks (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018) for Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett in 2013. We all know how that went. After taking over for Billy King, Marks led a promising start to the ensuing rebuild. He drafted players such as Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen while plucking hidden gems like Spencer Dinwiddie and Joe Harris from the G League. However, the arrival of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in 2019 accelerated the timeline. Brooklyn traded LeVert, Allen and all of its draft capital for James Harden shortly after. Advertisement Egos and poor luck led to the group's implosion. Like the organization's prior attempt at a superteam, Nets fans were left without a deep playoff run or a star player to call their own. The closest the Nets ever came to an organic build in the modern era was their 2002 and 2003 Eastern Conference championship teams. They drafted Kerry Kittles (No. 8 in 1996), Keith Van Horn (No. 2 in 1997), Kenyon Martin (No. 1 in 2000) and Richard Jefferson (No. 13 in 2001) before trading for Jason Kidd to lead the group. While they fell short of a title, the group rose to new heights and invigorated the fan base in ways the organization hadn't seen since its ABA days. The Nets now have an opportunity to follow a similar model. They can draft a premium talent with this year's No. 8 pick, while potentially using other assets to land another lottery selection. A more effective tank next season would give them a chance to secure a top pick in a 2026 draft that features highly-touted prospects such as Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybansta and Cameron Boozer. Advertisement If things break right, Brooklyn can walk away with several homegrown, foundational pieces, a treasure trove of future draft picks and league-leading cap space to continue building its roster. That's a position the organization has seldom been in throughout its history, and one that fans should relish. Related: Celtics rumors: Boston's trade outlook gets 'positive' twist Related: How Nets can continue to benefit from Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Darius Garland Undergoes Toe Surgery Amid Rising Trade Rumors
Darius Garland Undergoes Toe Surgery Amid Rising Trade Rumors originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Cleveland Cavaliers star point guard Darius Garland has undergone surgery to repair a lingering left great toe injury, a procedure that will sideline him for approximately 4 to 5 months, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Advertisement The operation was performed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in consultation with team doctors, and while Garland is expected to make a full recovery, the timeline casts doubt on his availability for the start of the 2025–26 NBA season. Garland's injury troubles began late in the regular season but reached a breaking point in the playoffs. After aggravating the toe during Game 2 of Cleveland's first-round sweep against the Miami Heat, he was forced to miss the start of their second-round series against the Indiana Pacers. Without their floor general, the Cavaliers dropped Games 1 and 2 at home, losing home-court advantage and momentum. Though Garland returned later in the series, he was a shadow of his All-Star self, visibly hobbled and ineffective. The Cavaliers were eliminated in five games, their title dreams dashed despite a 64–18 record. The fallout has been significant. Garland and center Jarrett Allen, both previously considered franchise cornerstones, are no longer viewed as 'untouchable' by the organization. Advertisement According to multiple reports, Cleveland's front office is exploring ways to reshape the roster around All-NBA guard Donovan Mitchell and rising star Evan Mobley. While there's been no confirmed traction with any teams, speculation around Garland's future has heated up, especially in light of his injury and the Cavs' early playoff exit. Before the injury, Garland was enjoying a strong season under first-year head coach Kenny Atkinson. He averaged 20.6 points, 6.7 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game while shooting 47.2% from the field, 40.1% from beyond the arc, and 87.8% from the free-throw line. He posted the lowest turnover rate of his career (2.5 per game), indicating improved decision-making and efficiency. The 24-year-old guard had also earned his second All-Star selection and helped lead Cleveland to the top seed in the East. However, his postseason struggles and long-term durability concerns have put a cloud over his role in the Cavaliers' future. Advertisement Garland's surgery may also affect the team's offseason decision-making. With backup guard Ty Jerome set to hit free agency following a career year, Cleveland could prioritize re-signing him as insurance. The uncertainty surrounding Garland's recovery and trade value might delay or complicate potential negotiations with other teams. Critics, including ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, were vocal about Garland's absence during the playoffs, calling out his inability to play through injury. a point that now seems harsh in hindsight, given the severity of the issue and need for surgery. As the Cavaliers face a critical offseason, Garland's status looms large. Once seen as a franchise centerpiece, he now finds himself both on the mend and on the trade block. Whether he returns to reclaim his place in Cleveland or headlines a blockbuster trade elsewhere, one thing is certain: the future of the Cavaliers and of Darius Garland hangs in the balance. Related: New Trade Idea Sees Darius Garland Join The Orlando Magic This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
