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Although the Lakers are intrigued by Jonathan Kuminga, the Warriors have “made it clear” that Los Angeles doesn’t have any players they covet, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, who reports (via Twitter) that no offers have been made and the two teams aren’t having active discussions about the former lottery pick. Siegel hears the […]
Steve Popper of Newsday reported last week that the Knicks have talked to multiple teams about the possibility of trading Karl-Anthony Towns. Ian Begley of SNY.tv and Sam Amick of The Athletic reported differently, stating that they haven’t heard any buzz about the Knicks discussing Towns. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack […]
Warriors star Stephen Curry scored 26 points in 28 minutes during Sunday’s blowout win at Minnesota and was cautiously optimistic after the game about suiting up for Monday’s rematch with the Wolves (Twitter video link via Warriors on NBCS). However, he played through some pain in his right knee, tweets ESPN’s Anthony Slater, and was […]
The Memphis Grizzlies are looking for at least one first-round pick in exchange for Ja Morant, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Stein adds that the Pelicans, who have been mentioned as a potential landing spot, are not interested in trading for Morant. Morant, who recently returned from a calf injury, is currently out for three weeks with a sprained elbow. Morant will remain sidelined past the February 5 trade deadline. The trade market for Morant is reportedly limited due to a lack...
Tari Eason will not be traded by the Houston Rockets this season, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Any trade rumors involving Eason are reportedly "off target." Eason is averaging 12.0 points and 6.2 rebounds this year. The fourth-year player will be a restricted free agent this summer.
Cooper Flagg will participate in the Rising Stars Challenge as part of All-Star Weekend next month. Flagg will join Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, Egor Demin, Collin Murray-Boyles and Cedric Coward as part of the rookie roster. The roster for second-year players includes Alex Sarr, Stephon Castle, Kyshawn George, Matas Buzelis, Ajay Mitchell, Reed Sheppard, Kel'el Ware, Donovan Clingan, Jaylon Tyson, Cam Spencer and Jaylen Wells. The G Leag...
The Los Angeles Lakers have explored breaking up either their 2031 or 2032 first round pick in exchange for multiple first round picks, sources tell ESPN. The Lakers would potentially have more optionality by having multiple first round picks of lesser value than one beyond the expiring contracts of Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber. The Lakers' most glaring need is on defense around their offensive-minded trio of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Last season, the Phoenix...
While Jonathan Kuminga is still very much on the trade block, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. remains unwilling to make a bad deal just to satisfy the forward’s trade demand, writes Anthony Slater of ESPN. According to Slater, multiple team sources have suggested to ESPN that Kuminga is less likely to be dealt in […]
Tom Thibodeau isn’t coaching anywhere this season after being let go by the Knicks during the offseason, but the 68-year-old isn’t planning to transition into retirement. Appearing on SiriusXM NBA Radio on Monday, Thibodeau told Frank Isola of The Starting Lineup that he’d like to coach again. “I love the game,” Thibodeau said (Twitter link […]
When DeMar DeRozan joined the Kings in the summer of 2024, the team was coming off 48- and 46-win seasons and was looking to take another step toward contention. Instead, the team endured a difficult 2024/25 season that included a head coaching change, a De’Aaron Fox trade, and a sub-.500 record. This season has been […]
Federal prosecutors are investigating additional NBA games beyond the seven contests named in a Department of Justice indictment this fall. Lawyers for the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of New York have indicated they are examining more games potentially tainted by the alleged insider trading scheme. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter were ensnared in the sprawling investigation. Rozier was charged in October for allegedly providing inside ...
The Cavaliers have waived two-way player Chris Livingston, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Livingston signed his two-way deal in late October. He appeared in just three games with the Cavaliers this season. He’s seen action in 16 NBA G League contests with the Cleveland Charge, averaging 16.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 25 minutes […]
