NBA rumors: Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt were nearly Pelicans

The pelicans were close to getting Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt from Utah at the trade deadline, or close-ish. The Pelicans had to choose between a trade package centered around significant “draft equity” and a lightly protected 2027 first-round pick.
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1 weeks ago

Rudy Gobert anticipating 'lot of emotions' in Utah return

Rudy Gobert hopes to return to Utah for the first time as a member of the visiting team. Gobert was traded to Minnesota in a deal that saw him traded for Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt and four first-round picks. Minnesota's Karl-Anthony Towns suffered a calf strain that is expected to sideline him for four to six weeks.
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3 months ago

NBA: Utah Jazz reportedly trade Rudy Gobert to Minnesota Timberwolves as moves heat up-Sports News , Firstpost

Rudy Gobert, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, will head to Minnesota in exchange for Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt and four first-round NBA Draft picks. The 30-year-old Gobert has spent all nine of his NBA seasons with Utah, where he has helped the Jazz reach the playoffs for six straight years. Gobert averaged 15.6 points per game last season, a league-leading 14.7 rebounds and 2.1 blocks. Karl-Anthony Towns has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $224 million extension.
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9 months ago