The Nets plan to re-sign unrestricted free agent Blake Griffin and are also looking to add depth at center as the free agency period begins, general manager Sean Marks told ESPN’s Malika Andrews and other media members (Twitter link). Money does not appear to be an object — Marks said the Nets are “married to the luxury tax” and owner Joe Tsai is willing to spend whatever it takes to win.
We have more from the Eastern Conference
- A report that the Sixers are shopping Tobias Harris isn’t accurate, a source familiar with the situation tells Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice. It’s likely that the Harris trade rumor is old news, since his name came up as part of a larger deal with the Rockets earlier this year before James Harden was dealt to the Nets.
- Along with the pending acquisition of Ricky Rubio, the Cavaliers could look to add another veteran or two in free agency, particularly on the wing, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic writes. Doug McDermott and Reggie Bullock are two names to watch with Cleveland dangling all or part of its mid-level exception for their services. The Rubio deal with the Timberwolves can become official on Friday.
- The Raptors have added Earl Watson, Trevor Gleeson and Nathaniel Mitchell to Nick Nurse‘s coaching staff. However, former assistant Nate Bjorkgren, who was fired after a season as the Pacers’ head coach, will not return to Toronto, according to Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports (Twitter links).
Better than McDermott or Bullock please
Cavs need three point shooting, McDermott would be huge upgrade over Cedi and arguably, if considering fit, Taurean. Idk how I feel about Bullock though honestly.
Nets should resign Uncle Jeff, too.
How did Blake do with the Nets last year? Are they using him better than Detroit? Or was it just him being more motivated and happy since leaving Detroit?
He was really good in a more limited role
Doug can shoot but his D is nonexistent. Glad cavs passed on him, particularly for that $. We’ve got a version of him in Windler. Need more defensive 2 to continue to build an identity. Was really wanting Nwaba. Think Bradley is still available. Hart and Forbes aren’t stellar defenders, but major upgrades compared to Doug and can still provide spacing.