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The Rockets‘ trade for Kevin Durant accelerated their expectations after the incremental success the team experienced last season, but they’ve found it surprisingly difficult to replace the grit brought by Dillon Brooks, writes The Athletic’s William Guillory in a mid-season retrospective of the trade co-written by Doug Haller. Guillory notes that after starting the season […]
NBAThe Pacers will be adding a bit more firepower to their offense soon, as Bennedict Mathurin is nearing his return. He is officially being listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Hawks, per the Pacers’ Twitter. Dustin Dopirak of the Indy Star writes that this season, it’s been common for players bumped to a […]
NBAThe Grizzlies are still very open to trade offers on Ja Morant, who is slated to miss at least three weeks with an elbow sprain, Marc Stein writes in his latest column for The Stein Line (subscriber link). However, those hoping to buy low on the often-injured star point guard may have to recalibrate, as […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. has proven himself too valuable for the Sixers to trade at the upcoming trade deadline, Keith Pompey writes for The Inquirer. Oubre is on an expiring contract, but as the team looks more and more like a potential playoff threat, Pompey believes that what the 6’8″ wing brings in terms of role […]
The Chicago Bulls' Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu are frequent targets for trade discussions ahead of the February 5 deadline, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Both players are set to be unrestricted free agents this summer. It was reported that the Bulls are more realistic in trade discussions this season. The team have been linked with Zion Williamson, Yves Missi , and Domantas Sabonis . Dosunmu said earlier this month that he hoped to remain with the Bulls. White is averaging 18.8 po...
Nate and Danny begin their bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference with intense film and stat breakdowns of eight teams. TOR: Is Collin Murray-Boyles the next Draymond? BRK: What would a team get in trading for Michael Porter, Jr? 11:45 WAS: Is Tre Johnson one of the next great shooters in the league? 22:21 CHA: The numbers with their Big 3 on the court are intriguing 32:36 CHI: Looking back on the Derrick Rose era, plus the Bulls generate great shots 42:20 CLE: Jaylon Tyson's emergence as a...
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome is closing in on making his season debut. Jerome has missed the entire season due to a preseason calf injury. Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo said that Jerome has been doing five-on-five work. Iisalo said that Jerome will build up his conditioning over the next week or two before appearing in a game. That seems to indicate that Jerome will likely return to game action just ahead of the All-Star break. The Grizzlies signed Jerome to a three-year, $27.6 million c...
With 10 days left until the trade deadline, it’s appearing more likely that Anthony Davis will finish the season with the Mavericks, multiple league sources tell Christian Clark of The Athletic. Davis had been considered one of the top names on this year’s trade market, with Dallas having interest in moving on from his expensive […]
Nets center Nic Claxton played with a bandage on his right pinky finger Sunday night as he awaits the results of an MRI, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. He suffered the injury in Friday’s loss to Boston, and the medical imaging was conducted Saturday morning. Claxton was able to play 24 minutes […]
The Lakers are getting healthier, which means Rui Hachimura may continue to come off the bench, writes Dan Woike of The Athletic. The power forward was used as a starter in his first 27 games this season before being switched to the second unit over the last seven. It might be helpful to establish himself […]
Joel Embiid has moved up from No. 18 last week to No. 10 as the Philadelphia 76ers are now in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. NBA PER (Week 14): 1. Nikola Jokic: 35.0 2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 32.8 3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31.6 4. Kawhi Leonard: 27.4 5. Victor Wembanyama: 27.3 6. Luka Doncic: 26.9 7. Zion Williamson: 23.7 8. Jalen Duren: 23.5 9. Jimmy Butler III: 23.3 10. Joel Embiid: 23.3 11. Tyrese Maxey: 22.9 12. Austin Reaves: 22.8 13. Donovan Mitchell: 22.8 14. Jaylen Brown: 22...
Kristaps Porzingis has begun basketball activity following an eight-game absence due to left Achilles tendinitis and will undergo re-evaluation in approximately one week. Porzingis has averaged 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks across 17 appearances this season while shooting 46.1 percent from the field. Zaccharie Risacher continues progressing in his recovery from a left knee bone contusion that has sidelined him for eight consecutive games. The rookie will miss today's contest again...