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1 day ago · Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is happy to have Landry Shamet back on his roster after the veteran wing recovered from the dislocated shoulder he suffered during preseason with the team. Praising Shamet for his leadership and ability to play multiple positions, Thibodeau said the 27-year-old had a “great” training camp and …
Nuggets' Malone, Porter Address Trade Rumors | Hoops Rumors
2 days ago · The Nuggets and forward Michael Porter Jr. have been at the center of one of the biggest trade rumors so far this season, with reports indicating that Denver is exploring the possibility of making a deal for Bulls guard Zach LaVine.Porter’s cap hit of nearly $36MM would be necessary for matching purposes in a trade for LaVine or any other trade target earning a significant salary.
Celtics Notes: Mazzulla, Tatum, Porzingis, Springer
5 hours ago · The Celtics still may have the best roster in the league, but they haven’t looked like the defending champions for the past two weeks, writes Brian Robb of MassLive.Boston is 3-4 in its last seven games, including losses against the sub-.500 Bulls and the short-handed Magic. Coach Joe Mazzulla was candid about his team’s recent …
Warriors Notes: Curry, Slump, Payton, Kerr, Wiggins
8 hours ago · The Warriors had a player-led meeting prior to their Christmas Day game with the Lakers, according to Trayce Jackson-Davis, who said that Stephen Curry was especially vocal during that meeting, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic.Curry’s message was that the Warriors’ season – which opened with 12 wins in 15 games, then saw the team drop 10 of next 13 heading into Wednesday – “can go ...
Boston Celtics Rumors | Hoops Rumors
4 days ago · Celtics star Jayson Tatum grew up as a huge admirer of Kobe Bryant, so he was excited about the chance to join the Lakers in the 2017 draft, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe.However, Tatum never got a tryout with L.A., which held the second overall pick, even though he was one considered one of the draft’s top prospects following a stellar freshman season at Duke.
Alex Caruso Newly Eligible For Four-Year Extension
5 days ago · It has been exactly six months since Alex Caruso was traded from Chicago to Oklahoma City, meaning the extend-and-trade restrictions imposed on the veteran guard during that half-year window have lifted.. Caruso is now eligible to sign an extension with the Thunder worth up to $81,096,960 over four years. Prior to Saturday, his maximum extension would have been worth $48,875,400 over three years.
Miami Heat Rumors | Hoops Rumors
4 days ago · The Heat have just one first-round pick available to trade unconditionally, with two others having been traded away to acquire Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald writes.The only picks Miami can trade unconditionally are their 2030 or 2031 picks, but not both due to the Stepien Rule.. This complicates matters for the Heat as they approach what could be an eventful ...
Warriors, Rockets Viewed As Two Teams Most Likely To Make Big …
Nov 16, 2024 · The Warriors and Rockets have been tabbed by scouts and executives as the two teams most likely to make a significant in-season trade, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps (Insider link).After big deals across the league dried up assets for most teams, not many have the combination of young players, draft picks and movable …
Pacific Notes: Powell, Russell, Lakers, Durant, Huerter
Nov 9, 2024 · The Clippers‘ replacement for Paul George appears to be Norman Powell through the early part of the 2024/25 season, The Athletic’s Law Murray writes.In a recent win over George’s Sixers, Powell hit six threes en route to 26 points. Having never averaged more than 19.0 points per game in a season entering 2024/25, Powell is putting up 25.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists on a ...
Heat Notes: Riley, Butler, Adebayo, Herro, Rozier | Hoops Rumors
Oct 18, 2024 · Speaking on Thursday to a small group of reporters, including Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, Heat president Pat Riley said 2024/25 is a critical campaign for the core trio of Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, who are entering their sixth season together. “Six years, yeah, this is a telling year for the team.It should be,” …