Due to this, the 2019-20 season is quickly gearing up to be among the most exciting seasons in recent memory, and plenty could still happen in the latter stages of the postseason.

A number of notable free agents remain available, while players such as Bradley Beal, Steven Adams, and Serge Ibaka continue to be linked with moves. So, with plenty going on around the NBA, here is all the latest news and rumours you need to know for July 29th.

JaVale McGee could be traded by the Los Angeles Lakers

JaVale McGee joined the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, and the veteran centre was a steady performer in his debut season, averaging 12.0 points and 7.5 rebounds in 22.3 minutes per game. McGee’s performances were rewarded with a new two-year contract in free agency, although Bleacher Report believes that the 31-year-old could be offloaded in the coming months:

The Lakers currently have a stacked frontcourt, and DeMarcus Cousins is expected to start at centre following his recent move. This could leave McGee with a limited role, and the Lakers are also alarmingly short on trade assets.

Enes Kanter joined the Boston Celtics in order to win a championship

Enes Kanter made a huge impression during the Portland Trail Blazers’ run to the Western Conference Finals, and the Turkish star attracted plenty of interest in free agency. The 27-year-old eventually opted to join the Boston Celtics, and Kanter told HoopsHype that he was swayed by the franchises ability to contend for a title:

Despite losing Kyrie Irving and Al Horford, the Celtics appear one of the best-equipped teams to compete in a historically weak Eastern Conference next season.

Jeremy Lin feels left behind by the NBA

Jeremy Lin hit free agency almost a month ago, although the 30-year-old has yet to find a new team. Recent reports have suggested that the point guard could head to Europe, and Lin told Good TV that he feels that his NBA could be over:

Lin started the 18-19 season well, averaging 10.7 points over 51 appearances with the Atlanta Hawks. However, the 30-year-old was waived around the trade deadline and failed to make much of an impact in Toronto Raptors.

During Toronto’s playoff run, Lin made just eight appearances from the bench, averaging just under 3.5 minutes per game.

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