Teams such as the Lakers, Thunder, and Rockets are also attempting to make big moves as they look to build a roster that can compete during the 2019/20 season. So, here are all the latest NBA rumours and news you need to know for June 17th:
Fred VanVleet hopes Kawhi Leonard will remain with the Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are still celebrating winning their first ever Championship, although Kawhi Leonard’s future continues to hang over the team. The Finals MVP is about to hit unrestricted free agency, and Fred VanVleet has spoken of his desire for Leonard to remain in Toronto:
During the 2019 postseason, Leonard averaged 30.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.
Kyrie Irving could still join the Lakers
Reports in recent days have suggested that Kyrie Irving’s move to the Brooklyn Nets is imminent, although The Athletic’s Sam Amick is reporting that Irving could still head to the Lakers:
Irving has spent the past two seasons with the Celtics, although he has given no indications that he will remain in Boston this summer.
Julius Randle to decline $9 million option with Pelicans
After joining the New Orleans Pelicans from the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, Julius Randle was among the team’s top performers. The 24-year-old averaged a career-high 21.4 points per game, while also averaging 8.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. However, Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that Randle will enter free agency later this month:
Randle is likely to attract interest around the NBA, although the Pelicans will be hopeful of negotiating a long-term deal for such a key performer.
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