Perhaps wary of the fate of the Lakers and Pacers, who both struggled in the immediate aftermath of the finale of last season’s inaugural in-season tournament, the Bucks‘ post-game celebration after winning Tuesday’s NBA Cup final was decidedly muted, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. “The NBA puts a big tournament in front of you, and you go win that motherf—–. It’s as simple … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bucks, LaVine, Reed, LeVert
Northwest Notes: Grant, Kessler, Collins, Williams, Strawther, Braun
The Trail Blazers figure to be one of the more active teams in the trade market and Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report lists a handful of players who could be moved if the right offer comes along. That group includes Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, Anfernee Simons, Matisse Thybulle and Robert Williams. Grant could be at the top of that list, according to Highkin — there’s a … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Grant, Kessler, Collins, Williams, Strawther, Braun
Trade Rumors: Sixers, Pelicans, Nuggets, Early Movers, Simmons
The Sixers‘ slow start this fall hasn’t changed the expectation that Daryl Morey and the front office in Philadelphia will be active leading up to the February 6 trade deadline, sources tell Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Insider link). Shooting and frontcourt size are among the area the 76ers may look to address, with KJ Martin viewed as the team’s most logical trade chip due to his … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Sixers, Pelicans, Nuggets, Early Movers, Simmons
Northwest Notes: Timberwolves, Jazz, Holmes, Murray, Nuggets
After reaching the Western Conference Finals last year, the Timberwolves got off to a rocky start to the 2024/25 season. But they’ve now won five of their last six games, with Chris Hine of the Star Tribune suggesting that increased communication off the court is one key reason for the turnaround. Minnesota lost four straight games in November following a game in Toronto in … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Timberwolves, Jazz, Holmes, Murray, Nuggets
Trade Rumors: Butler, Heat, Warriors, Porter, Vucevic
Although they haven’t received anything approaching a “serious offer” yet, the Heat have indeed shown a willingness to listen to inquiries on Jimmy Butler for the first time in his six seasons in Miami, league sources tell David Aldridge of The Athletic. The Heat are in the midst of a four-game winning streak, but are still just 13-10 thus far in 2024/25. Aldridge says the … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Butler, Heat, Warriors, Porter, Vucevic