Kings Aggressively Trying To Trade For First-Round Pick

Sheek Pearson will reclassify to the 2025 class and join Marquette this season, as he aims for further development and plans to redshirt. The 6-foot-11 center is currently ranked No. 37 in the ESPN 100 for the 2026 class, joining fellow recruits Nigel James and Michael Phillips II in Marquette's upcoming class. Want More Context? 🔎

The Miami Heat explored trading Terry Rozier this offseason, considering a swap with Marcus Smart, but found no clear consensus on whether it would be an upgrade. Rozier, who averaged 10.6 points and 3.7 rebounds last season, is under federal investigation for betting irregularities, though he has not been charged and has been cleared by the NBA of any wrongdoing. Want More Context? 🔎

The New York Knicks are looking to hire Brendan O'Connor, a defensive coach and assistant with the Los Angeles Clippers, as the lead assistant under head coach Mike Brown, according to sources. This comes after the Knicks' recent attempt to recruit Pablo Prigioni, who opted to stay with the Timberwolves, while they may still pursue an offensive-minded assistant. Want More Context? 🔎