The 2019 draft is just weeks away and teams will be hoping to strike gold by drafting either Zion Williamson or Ja Morant. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis continues to be linked with a blockbuster trade, while a host of stars including Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, and Kemba Walker are about to hit free agency.

With plenty happening around the NBA, here’s a look at the biggest news stories and rumours you need to know for June 6th.

Kyrie Irving unlikely to return to the Celtics, Knicks among most likely destinations

Kyrie Irving has refused to commit his long term future to the Celtics, and Ian Begley of SNY is reporting that the 27-year-old is unlikely to remain with the Boston franchise during free agency:

Over the course of the 18-19 season, Irving averaged 23.8 points, 6.9 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game, although he could only lead the Celtics to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Vince Carter says the 19-20 season will be his last

At 42, Vince Carter continues to be a solid performer in the NBA. During the 18-19 season, the Atlanta Hawks forward averaged 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 17.5 minutes per game, also shooting nearly 40% from three-point range.

Carter is an upcoming unrestricted free agent, and during Wednesday’s edition of ESPN’s The Jump, the veteran revealed that the 19-20 season would be his last. If Carter finds a team for the 22nd and final season of his career, he will hold the record for most seasons played in league history.

Between 2000-2007, Carter made eight-consecutive All-Star appearances and quickly became one of the NBA’s biggest stars thanks to his incredible dunking ability. He is also credited with helping to boost the profile of the Toronto Raptors during the early years of the franchise.

Rockets open to trading Tucker, Capela, and Gordon

The Houston Rockets are looking to shake up their roster this summer following another early postseason exit to the Golden State Warriors, and Marc Stein of the New York Times is reporting that a number of their biggest names have been made available:

The Rockets have won 173 regular season games over the past three seasons, although Mike D’Antoni’s side has yet to advance to the NBA Finals.

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