Cameron Payne

At The Nba Trade Deadline, A Flurry Of Small-potatoes Moves

... gets a big payday this summer, as well. For Chicago, this trade is simple: clearly, the Bulls feel like Cameron Payne, the No. 14 pick in the 2015 NBA draft , can be their starting point guard of the future. If he becomes a quality player, this will be a good trade for them. If he doesn't, it's a pretty big haul to give away, especially considering Mc Dermott was worth several picks to both trade up for in the 2014 NBA draft and to dump Anthony Randolph 's contract later as a cost of doing so. Lauvergne and Morrow are both expiring contracts, and that is likely the extent of their interest from the Bulls' side (though Lauvergne will be a restricted free agent this summer). —  Toronto Raptors get P. J. Tucker; Phoenix Suns get Jared Sullinger and two second-round picks. Grades: A for Toronto, B for ...

Thursday’s Roundup

... but nothing that is good enough to do,” Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said. Jimmy Butler stayed with the Bulls, and the Knicks held onto Rose and Anthony — the latter of whom would have had to waive his no-trade clause to make any deal occur anyway. “I wasn’t concerned,” George said. “At the end of the day, I’m in a good situation. … I heard the rumors, different rumors, but I can’t control what was going to happen one way or another.”. Perhaps the most interesting moves Thursday afternoon were not trades at all. Dallas put point guard Deron Williams on waivers, and when Williams clears he reportedly plans to sign with the Cavaliers. Another significant player who may get to choose his next spot is Andrew Bogut, who was traded by Dallas to Philadelphia — and figures to be a buyout candidate. Bogut’ cannot go to Golden State, however, since the Warriors traded him last seasonm. Of the 14 players traded Thursday, only Roy Hibbert has been an All-Star in the past. Thursday’s transactions. The Thunder acquiring Bulls forwards ...

Get The Latest News And Rumors On Cleveland Cavaliers, Paul George And Andrew Bogut

... it be a quiet day for the Cavs? Our Joe Vardon is hinting at that possibility. Cavs are still working to add to roster via trade today. But it could very well be their path is Korver (from Jan) and buyout market. - Joe Vardon (@joevardon) February 23, 2017. 10:41 a.m. The Raptors gave up swingman Terrence Ross for Ibaka, which means they are looking for a replacement. Phoenix Suns veteran P. J. Tucker is one name often linked to Toronto. However, ESPN's Marc Stein points out another player the Raptors are interested in. In addition to P. J. Tucker, Toronto has also pursued Wilson Chandler, league sources say. Denver, like Phoenix, wants a first-rounder back. - Marc Stein (@ESPNStein Line) February 23, 2017. 10:31 a.m. There are still plenty of rumors surrounding the Pistons, who are surprisingly gauging interest in Andre Drummond and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Point guard Reggie Jackson is another name that has been floating around. However, USA Today points to his price tag as an obstacle. Obviously anything possible, but closer we get to trade deadline, execs think ...

Bulls Management Stands Firmly Behind Coach Fred Hoiberg

... youth movement. "Fred's a different personality. He's more laid-back. And you know, a lot of our guys have actually responded to that," Paxson said. "I can go back to training camp practices where I thought he had a much better presence with our players. And you know, I've been on teams forever. You always have little hiccups with teams, coaches, players, those type of things. "But Fred is growing and evolving. I think our players like him. I think they see him as someone who did play the game and knows what they're going through. And I've seen growth in an area of him in games where he's trying to manage matchups a little differently than he did last year.". Forman said Hoiberg has improved with holding players accountable. "If you watch our practice sessions, there's good energy. There's accountability," Forman said. "The staff's teaching. Those things are very important.'. Guard glut: Paxson said the Bulls focused more on the acquisition of young assets that they liked rather than roster balance when they traded for Cameron Payne, their fifth point guard. Expect a buyout, with Isaiah Canaan and Michael Carter-Williams ...

Two Thunder Names You Could Hear On Trade Deadline Day

... whose names may come up Thursday. • Andre Roberson: Roberson has been one of the NBA’s best defensive players this year and is an integral part of OKC’s improvement to ninth in points allowed per possession. But contractually, he’s an intuitive trade piece. He will become a restricted free agent this summer, which means the Thunder can match any offer sheet to bring him back to Oklahoma City for whatever price he agreed to with another team. But will that price be worth it to a franchsie that’s historically shown a penchant for avoiding the luxury tax. The best market-setting comparison for Roberson might be New Orleans’ Solomon Hill, a perimeter-oriented all- defense, non-shooter who signed a four-year, $48 million deal with the Pelicans this past summer. Of course, there are ...

Five Candidates To Watch

... he can still provide added frontcourt depth to a bevy of playoff hopefuls. Teams on the bubble like Charlotte and Miami could benefit from Sully’s services. Rajon Rondo, PG, Chicago Bulls. With the Bulls acquiring young point guard Cameron Payne from Oklahoma City on Thursday, Rondo’s days in Chicago may be numbered. The veteran has been a lightning rod for controversy this season, feuding with star players Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler as well as Bulls management. Chicago opted against dealing Butler at the deadline, but still sits a game under.500. And in a year filled with disappointment in the Windy City, it may be best for the Bulls to cut bait with Rondo before season’s end. Trade Grades: Thunder Add Depth With Gibson, Mc Dermott At The Deadline. Terrence Jones, PF, New Orleans Pelicans. Jones looked to be on his way out of New Orleans as soon as the De Marcus Cousins trade went down over All-Star Weekend. And after half a season in which he averaged 11.5 points per game, Jones can fill a meaningful role for numerous teams. Eastern ...

The Campaign For Cameron Payne

... handling, the lack of match fitness, the less than potent second unit (at least until that Kanter forearm heals) while we wait for Payne to get back to where he was during the Summer League. Payne’s per-36 numbers were terrific in his rookie season and we can expect these types of results, we just can’t expect them right now. What we should do, is root for the guy. Let’s build him up, give him the confidence he needs to get to where we want him to get to. He hasn’t played a full NBA season yet and is well under done but can still be an important factor this season as the Thunder strive for yet another post season. Don’t let our want to be perfect get in the way of being very good. Cameron Payne is very good and it won’t be long before I give you another set of numbers to prove it. More From Welcome to Loud City. Los Angeles Lakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder. 7:00 PM - Chesapeake Energy Arena - Oklahoma City, OK. New Orleans Pelicans @ Oklahoma City ...

Nba Trade Deadline 2017

... triples. He and John Wall are going to have some fun. Cutting bait with Nicholson's long-term deal also helps the Wizards afford Otto Porter's max contract this July. They were always going to pay him, but it's easier to spin that cost when they're not wasting $6-plus million on someone who seldom sees the floor. Burning a first-round pick in exchange for a probable rental isn't as justifiable. Turning those selections into cost-controlled contributors is imperative when constructing a contender around an expensive core. The Wizards just gambled away their best means of long-term depth without becoming any more of an immediate threat to the Cavaliers. Lou Williams Rockets His Way to Houston (sorry). 11 of 16. Houston Rockets Receive: PG/SG Lou Williams. Los Angeles Lakers: SG/SF Corey Brewer, 2017 first-round pick. Rockets Grade: B. Lou Williams is having a fantastic season. His per-minute output is historically good , and he's added more offensive value than stud guards such as Bradley Beal, Kyrie Irving , C. J. Mc Collum and ...

Three Biggest Winners From Thursday's Nba Trade Deadline

... Combined with the fact that the blockbuster De Marcus Cousins-New Orleans Pelicans trade went down four days earlier — the league's highly anticipated, oft-chaotic post-All-Star break tradition was nothing short of underwhelming. There were, however, several under-the-radar moves made that could have immediate — as well as long-term — implications. Thursday's three biggest winners. Dallas Mavericks: Nerlens Noel, the No. 6 pick in the 2013 draft, was traded by the Philadelphia 76 ers to the Mavs for Justin Anderson, Andrew Bogut and a heavily protected 2017 first-round pick. Noel's presence gives the Mavs a young, defensive-minded big man to build around as Dirk Nowitzki's Hall of Fame career winds down and the franchise looks forward. Veteran Deron Williams was waived two hours after the deadline, a move that will likely put the 23-year-old Cinderella Story, Yogi Ferrell, in the driver's seat at point guard. GALLERY: TRADE DEADLINE TRACKER. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Anthony Morrow to Chicago Bulls. Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports. Joffrey Lauvergne to ...

Latest Reports, Buzz

... of the deadline before figuring out any buyout plans. (Marc Stein, ESPN ). • Philly was interested in Bogut last summer, when he made clear he’d request a buyout if traded there. (Tim Mac Mahon, ESPN ). • The Cavs have been monitoring Bogut as a possible buyout signing. (Chris Haynes, ESPN ). • The Celtics have told teams with players they “really like” that the Brooklyn picks are in play. Boston has swap rights this season and the Nets’ unprotected pick in next year’s draft. The question is more whether the Bulls and Pacers are ready to deal Jimmy Butler or Paul George. (Ramona Shelburne, ESPN ). • Dallas has long had interest in Nerlens Noel and intends to try and sign him to an extension. He will be a restricted free agent this summer. (Adrian Wojnarowski, The Vertical ). • The newly-traded ...

Nba Trade Deadline Was Quiet, But One Team Was A Winner

... trade, made the Raptors perhaps the biggest winners at the deadline. While they did not deal in top-shelf names, Toronto, which already had acquired four-man Serge Ibaka, added bruiser forward P. J. Tucker from Phoenix for Jared Sullinger and two second-round picks. So the Raptors improved drastically on defense in gearing up for a playoff run. “I’m a fan of both those players. Absolutely the Raptors are a winner,” said one veteran scout. “Toronto is certainly arming up for the playoffs. Tucker gives them another defensive presence to throw on Le Bron James if they get them in a seven-game series. They’ve got him and De Marre Carroll,” said one opposing team executive. Thursday saw a number of reported deals, with one of the higher profiles names on the move being Nerlens Noel, who went from Philadelphia to Dallas in a bit of a surprise (the heavy wagering was on Jahlil Okafor becoming an ex-Sixer). The Sixers received Justin Anderson, a protected first-round pick and Andrew Bogut. But the guys who did not move were the real news. Butler and George were both seen as possible fits in Boston, where the Celtics had the asset firepower — ...

The Winners And Losers At The Nba Trade Deadline

... The Bulls recouped some assets for impending free agent Taj Gibson on Wednesday, but the direction of this team remains unclear. They're 28-29. They're likely headed toward a buyout with Rajon Rondo, who is owed $13.4 million next season. Dwyane Wade has a $23.8 million player option for next year and might not return. Younger players like Michael Carter-Williams and Nikola Mirotic have not delivered on a consistent basis and it's unclear what the future core group of this team is. In addition, Butler's name has been floated around in trade rumors, which begs the question: Do the Bulls want to rebuild and tear down this roster, or do they want to rebuild around Butler, or do they have a plan at all? All of that remains unclear after Wednesday. Jahlil Okafor. After all of the trade rumors and being kept at home instead of traveling with the team because of a potential ...