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Celtics three-team trade proposal lands six-time All-Star for Anfernee Simons
The Boston Celtics have been in cost-cutting mode this offseason, and they may not be done trimming their payroll. Facing severe financial constraints and second-apron penalties, the Celtics traded away two key pieces from their 2024 title run in June. Jrue Holiday was sent to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons, while Kristaps Porzingis was dealt to the Atlanta Hawks in a salary dump that brought in Georges Niang and a second-round pick. Al Horford is also expected to walk in free agency. Now, Boston could look to make another trade this summer to clear more cap space, according to Here's the proposed trade: Celtics receive: DeMar DeRozan, Keon Ellis, 2026 second-round pick (BOS via ATL), 2029 second-round pick (ATL via CLE), 2032 second-round pick swap (via ATL) Hawks receive: Sam Hauser and Terence Davis Kings receive: Anfernee Simons, Georges Niang, 2027 first-round pick (via BOS) DeRozan is an extremely talented player who has remained productive in the latter stages of his career, averaging 22.2 points, 4.4 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game in 77 regular-season appearances during 2024-25. The six-time All-Star could help the team stay competitive while Jayson Tatum recovers from a torn right Achilles tendon, which he suffered in Boston's second-round playoff loss to the Knicks. MORE: NBA writer calls Celtics' offseason a 'bummer' amid retooling effort Ellis is on a cost-effective yet expiring deal. The Celtics could attempt to keep him in Boston on a long-term pact, which would make trading away a first-round pick more worthwhile. While giving up a sharpshooter and member of the team's 2024 championship roster in Hauser would sting, he's slated to make more than $10 million in each of the next four seasons. Either way, it's unlikely the Celtics will contend for a title this season, so it wouldn't be surprising if they continue to cut costs and try to avoid long-term implications. MORE NBA NEWS: Ex-Celtics champion signs new deal with Eastern Conference team Bucks reportedly interested in former rival big man Al Horford Bucks' offseason labeled 'desperate' by NBA writer after bold moves NBA writer rips Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison's 'vision' Former Bucks superstar Damian Lillard linked to rising Eastern Conference team
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15-07-2025
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The Bulls Have Gotten Laughably Little In Return For Trading DeRozan, LaVine, Caruso, And Lonzo
The Bulls Have Gotten Laughably Little In Return For Trading DeRozan, LaVine, Caruso, And Lonzo originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Take yourself back in time to January 2022, and you'd see the Chicago Bulls sitting atop the standings in the Eastern Conference. With the likes of DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso, and Lonzo Ball leading the way, the Bulls looked like title contenders for the first time in ages. Advertisement Unfortunately, not only would the Bulls fall well short of title contention, but DeRozan, LaVine, Caruso, and Ball have all been shipped out of town just over three years later. To make matters worse, the team has gotten very little for the four of them as well. Chicago Bulls Traded: DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso, Lonzo Ball Chicago Bulls Received: Josh Giddey, Kevin Huerter, Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Chris Duarte, Isaac Okoro, rights to their own 2025 first-round pick, two second-round picks, cash The Bulls got just one first-round pick in the four trades, and it was their own. Let's take a look at each of these trades. Advertisement The first of those four to be traded was Caruso in June 2024. The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired him by parting with Josh Giddey in a swap that included no draft picks. While Giddey had a promising 2024-25 season for the Bulls, his stock wasn't all too high at the time of the trade. The Australian had just been benched in the playoffs, and it was clear that he was the odd man out for the Thunder. The fact that the Bulls couldn't even get a pick in this deal was quite surprising. What wasn't a surprise was Caruso playing an important role in the Thunder winning the 2025 NBA championship. It's fair to say they won this trade. Just a few weeks after Caruso was moved, DeRozan would join the Sacramento Kings via a sign-and-trade in July 2024. The Bulls only got Chris Duarte, two second-round picks, and cash in return. Even by sign-and-trade standards, that was a poor haul. Advertisement The Bulls were reportedly trying to trade LaVine in that offseason as well, but failed in that quest. They would finally succeed in February 2025, as he was sent to the Kings as part of a three-team deal with the San Antonio Spurs. The Bulls got Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, and their 2025 first-round pick as part of the deal. They had sent this pick to the Spurs to acquire DeRozan in 2021. At first, it seemed like getting this pick back was somewhat pointless, as it was top-10 protected. The Bulls seemed likely to slide down the standings after trading LaVine to the point where they were going to have one of the 10 worst records in the league. The Bulls would finish 10th in the East, though, and that pick ended up being 12th in the 2025 NBA Draft. They would select Noa Essengue with it, but the Spurs would have been the ones with the opportunity to do so, if not for the trade. So, that was at least one positive here. Advertisement Lastly, we get to Ball, who was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro on Saturday. It was reported that the Bulls could have gotten a first-round pick for the guard at the trade deadline if they absorbed salary, but opted against that. They now get just Okoro, who averaged a career-low 6.1 points per game in 2024-25. All in all, this is just terrible asset management on the Bulls' part. They were never going to get an incredible haul for any of those four players, but you'd have expected a better return than this. Related: Chicago Bulls Declined Magic's Massive Offer For Coby White This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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15-07-2025
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Matas Buzelis Locked In On Bringing An NBA Championship To Chicago
Matas Buzelis Locked In On Bringing An NBA Championship To Chicago originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Chicago Bulls rising star Matas Buzelis has huge expectations for himself and the team. Given the kind of success the Bulls franchise became accustomed to in the '90s, the young forward hopes to return the team to the same position by bringing a championship to the city. Advertisement While speaking with the media on his aspirations for the Chicago Bulls next season, Buzelis said: "I'm born and raised in Chicago, so this city means a lot to me. The people always deserve more, I'd say. Our fans are amazing, and we need to bring them a championship. Plain and simple." The conviction with which the 20-year-old expresses himself speaks volumes. The Bulls forward is an exceptional young player. Unfortunately, given the current state of this Chicago team in mind, bringing title glory to the city may be more of a pipe dream. Chicago has seen some significant roster changes over the course of the last few seasons. After trading DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings before the 2024-25 campaign, the Bulls decided to trade their star Zach LaVine to the same team midway through the season. This was paired with a trade sending Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who eventually went on to win the NBA title with Caruso playing a significant role on the team. Advertisement Some of the Bulls' trade decisions have been mind-boggling, and the value they have received from these trades hasn't been impressive. More recently, Chicago opted to trade Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking the end of an era with their old core. This sets up the Bulls to start anew, with Buzelis as the franchise cornerstone. But the challenges associated with this are not to be overlooked. As things stand, Chicago doesn't boast a formidable roster. After finishing ninth in the Eastern Conference last season, the Bulls haven't made any significant additions to their team to make improvements. Instead, the Bulls could be in a position to see more key players on the way out. In the backcourt, players such as Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu have been mentioned in potential trade conversations as Chicago hopes to offload expiring contracts. Advertisement Restricted free agent Josh Giddey is still in contract discussions with the team, as they have shown no inclination to give him a deal worth approximately $30 million. The prospects for him are thin, as the market for restricted free agents this season is poor. While he could accept the qualifying offer and play out the season and become an unrestricted free agent next season, it is clear that he is seeking a multi-year deal. Coming off his rookie season, Buzelis could look to take major strides on a developing team. His averages of 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game could also see improvement. Unfortunately, as constructed, Chicago is a long way away from being a title contender. Related: Top 4 NBA Teams With The Bleakest Future Right Now This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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08-07-2025
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Raptors sign center Jakob Poeltl to a 4-year contact extension
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Raptors signed center Jakob Poeltl to a four-year contract extension on Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 29-year-old from Austria averaged a career-best 14.5 points and 9.6 rebounds, along with 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals in 57 regular-season games for Toronto (30-52) last season. He also shot 62.7% from the field, which ranked fifth in the league among qualified players. Advertisement 'Jakob has developed into one of the league's top two-way centers and signing him to an extension was a top priority this offseason. As valuable as he is on the floor, we also really appreciate his leadership and experience off court,' Raptors general manager Bobby Webster said. ' Poeltl was the ninth overall pick by the Raptors in the 2016 NBA draft. He was traded to San Antonio with DeMar DeRozan in the Kawhi Leonard deal in 2018. Poeltl was traded back to the Raptors in 2023 and signed to a four-year, $78 million contract. 'Toronto has always felt like home for me — I want to be a Raptor for life,' Poeltl said in a statement. 'Thanks to (general manager Bobby Webster) and team ownership for believing in me, and to the fans for their amazing support. 'We have a young core that's full of potential and I believe we're ready to take the next step." The 7-foot, 245-pound Poeltl has averaged 8.9 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 595 career NBA games. ___ AP NBA: The Associated Press
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08-07-2025
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Raptors sign center Jakob Poeltl to a 4-year contact extension
FILE - Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl, right, prepares to score over Washington Wizards forward Tristan Vukcevic, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game March 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell, File) TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Raptors signed center Jakob Poeltl to a four-year contract extension on Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 29-year-old from Austria averaged a career-best 14.5 points and 9.6 rebounds, along with 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals in 57 regular-season games for Toronto (30-52) last season. He also shot 62.7% from the field, which ranked fifth in the league among qualified players. Advertisement 'Jakob has developed into one of the league's top two-way centers and signing him to an extension was a top priority this offseason. As valuable as he is on the floor, we also really appreciate his leadership and experience off court,' Raptors general manager Bobby Webster said. ' Poeltl was the ninth overall pick by the Raptors in the 2016 NBA draft. He was traded to San Antonio with DeMar DeRozan in the Kawhi Leonard deal in 2018. Poeltl was traded back to the Raptors in 2023 and signed to a four-year, $78 million contract. 'Toronto has always felt like home for me — I want to be a Raptor for life,' Poeltl said in a statement. 'Thanks to (general manager Bobby Webster) and team ownership for believing in me, and to the fans for their amazing support. 'We have a young core that's full of potential and I believe we're ready to take the next step." The 7-foot, 245-pound Poeltl has averaged 8.9 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 595 career NBA games. ___ AP NBA:
