This following a back ailment that knocked him out of the NCAA tournament. Their primary target, Kansas center Joel Embiid is now considered an injury risk after off-season surgery on his foot. After lucking out big time with the #1 overall pick, the Cleveland Cavaliers suddenly have a dilemma. The NBA draft isn’t immune to the trade fever either. As yet they haven’t budged in any direction, but it’s clear if they do intend to move Love that Chicago is one of two likely landing spots.ħ6ers seek the #1 pick to go get Andrew Wiggins
Experts agree that while it doesn’t help the Timberwolves compete right away, it does set them up very well for the future. In exchange for Love they promised to send stud defensive big man Taj Gibson, promising youngster Tony Snell and their 16th and 19th picks in the upcoming draft to Minnesota. Rumors suggest they haven’t skimped on their offer to the Timberwolves either. Keen on adding a second offensive threat to take pressure off Derrick Rose, adding Love would be a coup for Chicago. Their biggest target is Minnesota All-Star forward Kevin Love.
They’ve already been heavily involved in recruit free agent Carmelo Anthony but are also seeking options on the trade fronts too. The Chicago Bulls are staying on the offensive in terms of upgrading their roster. It’s interesting, but nothing will come clear until after the NBA draft.īulls offer Taj Gibson, Tony Snell and picks for Kevin Love Meanwhile the Pistons get young power forwards Derrick Williams and Jason Thompson and salary cap space. Nothing is set in stone but the basic idea is for the Kings to get Smith and pair him with DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay. This has led to speculation that the team wants to deal him for help elsewhere and the first team to come up is the Sacramento Kings. Indeed Smith averaged fewer points, fewer rebounds and fewer assists than he did the previous two seasons in Atlanta. At least that is what new president Stan Van Gundy thinks. The Josh Smith experiment was a resounding failure for the Detroit Pistons. Pistons eyeing Derrick Williams and Jason Thompson for Smith With them come the furious streams of NBA trade rumors. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Auburn Hills, MI, USA Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith (6) dribbles the ball during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at The Palace of Auburn Hills.