Hoops Rumors

Kings guard Malik Monk was a DNP-CD for the first time since the 2022/23 season on Thursday, not getting off the bench at all during the team’s 134-133 overtime loss in Portland. Explaining the decision after the game, head coach Doug Christie described Monk as the “odd man out” in the backcourt rotation as he sought to give Keon Ellis a larger role for defensive purposes. “We … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Monk, Ellis, Brooks, Nuggets, Jokic, Mitchell

There’s reportedly a sense that the Spurs won’t seriously pursue a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade even if the Bucks make the two-time MVP available this season. While San Antonio seemingly has the assets necessary to make a compelling offer for a star-level trade candidate like Antetokounmpo, the team is very high on its young core and isn’t eager to break it up to go all-in on an … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Castle, Suns, Raptors, Davis, Kings

Discussing the potential Anthony Davis trade market during an appearance on the DLLS Mavs podcast (Twitter video link via Omer Osman), NBA insider Marc Stein suggested that of the three Eastern Conference teams linked to the Mavericks big man, the Raptors seem to have expressed the most real interest. “Toronto has definitely registered interest,” Stein said. “That is for … [Read more...] about Raptors Rumors: Davis, Sabonis, Barrett, Ball, Richards, More

Utah will send its 2026 first-round pick to Oklahoma City if it lands outside the top eight, and if the season ended today, the 10-15 Jazz would have the NBA’s 10th-worst record, making their first-rounder likely to change hands. Given that context, executives around the league are wondering if Utah’s front office will be active on the trade market in the hopes of weakening the … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Markkanen, Hornets, Murphy, Walker, Kuminga, More

It was another case of one step forward, one step back on Monday for the injury-plagued Grizzlies, who recently had star point guard Ja Morant return from a calf injury at the same time center Zach Edey was ruled out for four weeks due to an ankle issue. The Grizzlies registered an impressive 18-point road win over the Clippers on Monday, but Morant exited the game with less … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Morant, Clarke, Gafford, LaVine, Green