The NBA is investigating whether a failed sign-and-trade agreement that would have sent Bogdan Bogdanovic from the Sacramento Kings to the Milwaukee Bucks happened earlier than league rules allow, sources confirmed to ESPN.
News of the league’s investigation was first reported Thursday by The New York Times.
The NBA’s free-agency period begins Friday. It was widely reported that Milwaukee and Sacramento had reached agreement in principle on a sign-and-trade deal Tuesday that would have brought Bogdanovic and Justin James to the Bucks, sources told ESPN. The Kings would have acquired versatile forward Donte DiVincenzo, D.J. Wilson and Ersan Ilyasova, sources said.
If the agreement occurred Tuesday, it would have been three days earlier than free-agent negotiations were permissible.
The Bucks and Kings hoped to bring Bogdanovic the framework of a sign-and-trade to negotiate a Bogdanovic contract with Milwaukee on Friday, according to sources. The deal fell through when Bogdanovic said later that he planned to enter restricted free agency.
On Thursday, the Kings extended Bogdanovic a $10.7 million qualifying offer, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, giving Sacramento the right to match any offer sheet Bogdanovic signs with another team.
Go behind the scenes of sold-out festivals to see the planning, logistics, and coordination that…
Explore fun and practical ways golf simulators help improve your game, from instant swing feedback…
First country concert coming up? A few simple social cues can help you blend in,…
Taking your faith on your travels means carefully considering which destinations will serve your religious…
Most off-road headaches are preventable. Here are 5 things to avoid before your next adventure…
Are you wondering if you should attend a local event you came across? Explore the…