Hoops Rumors

Avoiding the luxury tax this season isn’t necessarily a top priority for the Celtics, who have conveyed to rival teams that they’re not looking to attach a first-round pick to Anfernee Simons‘ expiring $27.7MM contract in a cost-cutting move, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Presumably, the Celtics would remain open to the idea of moving Simons and draft compensation for a … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Celtics, Simons, Boucher, Wolves, Knicks, More

Many factors will go into any trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but among realistic suitors, the Warriors could have the cleanest path to putting together a compelling trade package, writes ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Marks looks at 11 teams who could potentially make a move for the Bucks’ star. Among those 11, he has the Warriors and Pistons tied for the lowest degree of difficulty in … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Warriors, James, Clippers, Brooks

With Devin Booker (ankle) and Jalen Green (hamstring) currently out of action, the Suns are looking for ways to survive this stretch. Booker is averaging a team-high 25.4 points and 6.2 assists and his presence alone helps generate better looks for his teammates, Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic notes. “When he’s in the game, I think it simplifies the way we get open … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Booker, Green, Reaves, Collins, Zubac

Suns star Devin Booker will miss Sunday’s game against Miami due to a right ankle sprain, tweets Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. The 29-year-old guard sustained the injury in Friday’s loss at Atlanta. While Booker will be out, his teammate Jalen Green has a chance to suit up — he’s listed as questionable with what the team is calling right hamstring injury … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Booker, Green, Schröder, LaVine, Jones, Bogdanovic, Bufkin

The Pacers will be adding a bit more firepower to their offense soon, as Bennedict Mathurin is nearing his return. He is officially being listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Hawks, per the Pacers’ Twitter. Dustin Dopirak of the Indy Star writes that this season, it’s been common for players bumped to a “questionable” designation after missing multiple games … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Mathurin, Green, Jerome, Cunningham