Hoops Rumors

Asked on Wednesday during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show (Twitter video link) about possible offseason trade destinations for Kevin Durant, ESPN’s Shams Charania said there was mutual interest between the Suns‘ star and a handful of potential suitors ahead of February’s trade deadline. According to Charania, that list of teams included the Timberwolves, Knicks, Rockets, … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Durant, Hield, Morant, Curry, Kawhi

Veteran Suns guard Bradley Beal is planning to be back in the fold for Phoenix at some point during the club’s ongoing road trip, reports Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic (Twitter link). Next up for the Suns is a Friday clash in Boston, followed by a Sunday showdown in New York. Beal has been on the shelf with a left hamstring strain for eight games, since a March 16 game … [Read more...] about Suns’ Bradley Beal Plans To Return This Weekend

2:00 pm: Durant is expected to miss at least one week due to a sprained left ankle, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). That timeline means the star forward will miss at least Phoenix’s three-game road trip, which includes games in Milwaukee (Tuesday), Boston (Friday), and New York (Sunday). 7:47 am: Suns star Kevin Durant will undergo an MRI today after leaving … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Expected To Miss At Least One Week

Saturday’s win over the Grizzlies in Memphis represented perhaps the best overall showing to date for the Lakers‘ trio of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves. They combined for 85 points, 25 assists, and 21 rebounds, with Reaves (31 points, eight assists, seven rebounds) leading the way. The performance came on the heels of head coach J.J. Redick gathering James, … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Lakers, Redick, Beal, Carter

Jimmy Butler initially wanted to go to Phoenix when he requested a trade from the Heat. Butler said he had nothing against the Warriors organization but was more familiar with the Suns’ core players — Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Tyus Jones, his former teammate. Butler wasn’t worried about getting an extension — he knew he’d get that once the blockbuster deal was finalized. … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Butler, Green, Curry, Wiggins