Michael Porter Jr. enjoyed his best game of the season on Monday, pouring in 36 points in 40 minutes en route to a 12-point victory over New Orleans. After the win, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was asked if he’s touched base with Porter more frequently ahead of the February 6 deadline, given that the veteran forward has been the subject of trade rumors this … [Read more...] about Nuggets’ Malone: “We’re Not Trading Michael Porter”
Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo Earn Player Of The Month Honors
Two superstars with five Most Valuable Player awards between them have been named the NBA’s Players of the Month for January. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic earned the honor for the Western Conference, while Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo won it in the East (Twitter links). Jokic came out on top of a group of nominees that included Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards, Jalen Green, … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo Earn Player Of The Month Honors
Begley’s Latest: Knicks, Theis, Sims, Nets, Brogdon, Cavs, Raptors
Confirming that the Knicks have inquired on Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas and Sixers big man Guerschon Yabusele, Ian Begley of SNY.tv adds Pelicans veteran Daniel Theis to the list of bigs New York has checked in on. As Begley writes, the Knicks may turn out not to need another center if Mitchell Robinson is able to return in February and stays healthy. But Robinson was only … [Read more...] about Begley’s Latest: Knicks, Theis, Sims, Nets, Brogdon, Cavs, Raptors
Scotto’s Latest: Bucks, Vucevic, Ball, Martin, Sims, Hunter
The Bucks‘ conversations on the trade market leading up to the February 6 deadline have centered around Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, Pat Connaughton, and MarJon Beauchamp, along with their 2031 first-round pick, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Middleton, Portis, and Connaughton hold player options for the 2025/26 season worth $34MM, $13.4MM, and $9.4MM, … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Bucks, Vucevic, Ball, Martin, Sims, Hunter
Nuggets GM Calvin Booth Discusses Decision To Stand Pat At Deadline
One of five teams not to make a trade in the week leading up to Thursday’s deadline, the Nuggets explored the market in search of either a backcourt or a frontcourt addition, multiple sources tell Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, general manager Calvin Booth confirmed that the front office was seeking “overall depth and depth at the backup … [Read more...] about Nuggets GM Calvin Booth Discusses Decision To Stand Pat At Deadline