Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon talk about how the Hornets and Kemba Walker parted ways (2:20), how the Thunder will move forward with Chris Paul (18:50), if Kawhi Leonard really makes his teammates better (33:46) and some of the hidden details behind the Leonard/Paul George move (37:35).
After Marcus Morris reneged on a verbal agreement to sign with the Spurs, the franchise withdrew its offer and reached a two-year deal with Trey Lyles, league sources told ESPN. Morris has accepted a one-year, $15 million deal with the Knicks.
Spurs have pulled offer to Marcus Morris and agreed to a deal with free agent Trey Lyles, league sources tell ESPN. Lyles is finalizing terms on a two-year deal with Spurs, league source tells ESPN.
Marcus Morris may abandon his agreement with the Spurs and instead sign with the Knicks, who are set to have additional cap space after restructuring their agreement with Reggie Bullock, sources told ESPN.
Reporting with Marc J. Spears: Free agent Marcus Morris -- who committed to a two-year, $20M Spurs deal w/ player option -- is reconsidering agreement. Morris is now considering a free agent deal with Knicks, who'll have additional cap space with reworking of Reggie Bullock deal.
The Spurs are signing former Celtics forward Marcus Morris.
The Spurs also reworked DeMarre Carroll's deal to make it a three-year, $21 million contract.
Spurs are finalizing a trade to send F Davis Bertans to the Wizards, league sources tell ESPN. Bertans will be absorbed into an exception, allowing Spurs to complete deal for DeMarre Carroll.
The Spurs reworked free agent F DeMarre Carroll's deal to make it three-years, $21M, his agent tells ESPN. The original agreement was two-years, $13M.
Free agent C Pau Gasol wants to return next season and says he's recovering well from left foot procedure. He tells ESPN: "My recovery from surgery has been smooth and I expect to be fully cleared for basketball activities in early August. I cannot wait to start training again."
The San Antonio Spurs have reached deals with veteran free agents Rudy Gay and DeMarre Carroll, both players confirmed Sunday.
Rudy Gay has agreed to return to the San Antonio Spurs, he tells The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears.
Zach talks to ESPN's Bobby Marks and Jonathan Givony about the NBA draft and free agency.
Tony Parker is retiring after 18 years in the NBA, having won four titles with the Spurs.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | L1 |
| San Antonio | 48 | 34 | .585 | 5 | W3 |
| Memphis | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | L1 |
| Dallas | 33 | 49 | .402 | 20 | L1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(19) | Luka Samanic | PF | |
| 1(29) | Keldon Johnson | SF | Kentucky |
| 2(19) | Quinndary Weatherspoon | SG | Mississippi State |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 35 | .573 |
| 2016-17 | 61 | 21 | .744 |
| 2015-16 | 67 | 15 | .817 |
| 2014-15 | 55 | 27 | .671 |
