The Portland Trail Blazers are trading guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Lillard goes to Milwaukee as part of a 3-team deal with Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, a 2029 unprotected Milwaukee first-round pick, and unprotected Bucks swap rights in 2028 and 2030 to Blazers, per the same report.
Free agent forward Rudy Gay has inked a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Gay, 37, will compete for the team's open roster spot in camp. This will be his 18th NBA season. He's averaged 15.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in 1120 games over his career.
Austin Reaves, a Team USA and Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard, has once again addressed an off-court rumor that had been circulating on social media. The 25-year-old athlete had been rumored to be dating global pop sensation Taylor Swift. In his appearance on ESPN's 'The Lowe Podcast' with host Zach Lowe, Reaves opened up about the speculation, emphasizing his preference for a low-key lifestyle.
The names of Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and LeBron James were synonymous with greatness, spectacular plays and dominance in the NBA. The three of them made up one of the most effective Big Threes in the league's history.
Toronto Raptors emerged at the pole position to trade for Damian Lillard, according to two high-ranking NBA team executives who have spoken to ESPN. Although the trade details are currently unclear, and there is no agreement between the two teams, ESPN sources indicate that a potential package could include rookie Gradey Dick, Raptors' thirteenth overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.
The Golden State Warriors have signed a camp deal with forward Rodney McGruder, The Athletic's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater reported. This means that the Dubs can release him before the start of the season without any strings attached and that the player's salary is not guaranteed.
Miami Heat and Serbian national team forward Nikola Jovic has successfully graduated from high school in Serbia. He shared the details of his graduation experience with Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, highlighting the unique timing of his achievement.
