OTHER NOTES & RUMORS FROM AROUND THE NBA
Charlotte Hornets – The Hornets are not expected to let Miles Bridges entertain other offers as a restricted free agent and are looking to keep the young forward in Charlotte long-term.
It is possible that Miles Bridges could earn a new four-year deal worth upwards of $85 million to $90 million in total.
Detroit Pistons – While set to become a restricted free agent, the Pistons are expected to work on a new three-year deal to keep Marvin Bagley in Detroit.
Since being traded to the Pistons, Bagley has been a key contributor for them at the power-forward position, averaging 13.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and shooting 53.2% from the floor.
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Los Angeles Lakers – In addition to trying to move on from Russell Westbrook’s contract in the offseason, the Lakers are expected to pursue trade conversations centered around Talen Horton-Tucker.
Los Angeles and Horton-Tucker agreed on a three-year, $30.8 million deal ahead of the start of the 2021-22 season.