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According to Highkin, the Blazers are willing to act as a third team — if they get a player they really like. But Highkin doesn’t think Mikal Bridges (Knicks) or Jalen McDaniels (Timberwolves) would fit that bill. As Highkin writes, the Blazers were interested in Bridges, but that was a few years ago when he was obviously younger and on a more team-friendly contract, not the four-year, $150MM extension that will begin next season.

Shams Charania: Free agent forward Jalen McDaniels has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell ESPN. McDaniels has averaged 6.7 points and 3.3 rebounds over six NBA seasons.

The Washington Wizards announced today they have signed forward Justin Champagnie to a multi-year NBA contract. Champagnie, who signed a two-way contract with Washington on Mar. 3, 2024, has averaged 7.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game in 55 appearances over his two seasons with the Wizards.
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Shams Charania: The Washington Wizards are signing forward Jalen McDaniels to a 10-day contract, his agents Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports and Bill Duffy of WME Sports told ESPN. The 6-foot-9 forward has showcased shooting splits of 47-39-80 this season with Capital City in the G League.

Michael Scotto: Jalen McDaniels is joining the Washington Wizards G League affiliate, Capital City Go-Go, league sources told @hoopshype. The versatile 6-foot-9 forward has averaged 6.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in five NBA seasons. pic.x.com/HruBVVyVwY

Paul Garcia: Spurs Waive Jalen McDaniels open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/bpd7EKGEOO
James Ham: Kings officially announced McDaniels trade and McDermott signing. pic.x.com/o6rIfqhQmj

Paul Garcia: The Spurs have completed the trade for Jalen McDaniels. Spurs receive draft consideration. Kings receive draft consideration as well.
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Gerald Bourguet: For those who were wondering about Jalen McDaniels after being waived, a source said the Suns are not interested. They like the team they've got

Michael Scotto: San Antonio Spurs are trading a 2025 second-round pick via the Chicago Bulls (Top-55 protected) to the Sacramento Kings in the Jalen McDaniels trade, sources told @hoopshype. As others reported, McDaniels will be waived and Kings send a 2031 unprotected second-round pick and cash pic.x.com/yeVayHtsME

Jeff McDonald: Couple more details here ... the future 2nd-round pick the Spurs are getting from Sacramento is unprotected. Since league rules dictate both teams must include an asset to make a trade legal, Spurs sending the Kings a future 2nd-round pick -- but it will be highly protected.