Nba news and trades

Here are the latest NBA news and trades:

Recent Trades:

  1. Los Angeles Lakers acquire Russell Westbrook from Houston Rockets: The Lakers traded Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and a 2021 first-round pick to the Rockets in exchange for Westbrook.
  2. Denver Nuggets acquire JaVale McGee from Denver Nuggets: The Nuggets traded a 2022 second-round pick to the Nuggets in exchange for McGee.
  3. Portland Trail Blazers acquire Derrick Jones Jr. from Miami Heat: The Blazers traded a 2022 second-round pick to the Heat in exchange for Jones Jr.
  4. Minnesota Timberwolves acquire Ricky Rubio from Utah Jazz: The Timberwolves traded a 2022 second-round pick to the Jazz in exchange for Rubio.

Recent Free Agent Signings:

  1. LeBron James re-signs with Los Angeles Lakers: James signed a two-year, $85 million extension with the Lakers.
  2. Anthony Davis re-signs with Los Angeles Lakers: Davis signed a five-year, $190 million extension with the Lakers.
  3. Kawhi Leonard re-signs with Los Angeles Clippers: Leonard signed a four-year, $176 million extension with the Clippers.
  4. Giannis Antetokounmpo re-signs with Milwaukee Bucks: Antetokounmpo signed a five-year, $228 million extension with the Bucks.

Recent Coaching Changes:

  1. Jason Kidd hired as Dallas Mavericks head coach: Kidd was hired as the Mavericks' new head coach, replacing Rick Carlisle.
  2. Ime Udoka hired as Boston Celtics head coach: Udoka was hired as the Celtics' new head coach, replacing Brad Stevens.
  3. Chauncey Billups hired as Portland Trail Blazers head coach: Billups was hired as the Blazers' new head coach, replacing Terry Stotts.

Other News:

  1. NBA to resume play on July 30: The NBA announced that it will resume play on July 30, with a 22-team tournament to determine the league's champion.
  2. NBA players to wear social justice messages on jerseys: The NBA announced that players will be allowed to wear social justice messages on their jerseys during the remainder of the season.
  3. NBA to implement new safety protocols: The NBA announced that it will implement new safety protocols, including increased testing and social distancing measures, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.