Hoops Rumors

Suns guard Devin Booker will be held out of at least the next two games due to a left groin injury he sustained on Thursday vs. Indiana, the team announced today (Twitter link via Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic). That means Booker will be unavailable on Saturday vs. Detroit and on Monday in Denver. The announcement leaves the door open for the Suns star to potentially … [Read more...] about Devin Booker To Miss At Least Next Two Games

Versatile Nets forward Cameron Johnson has been the subject of trade interest from multiple contenders this season. Per Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer (Video link), the Thunder now number among the title hopefuls being linked to Johnson as a possible destination. “I have heard Cam Johnson potentially having interest from OKC,” Fischer said. Across 26 contests for the chippy … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Johnson, Thunder Picks, Beal, Cavaliers

Luka Doncic (left heel contusion) has been ruled out for the Mavericks‘ game vs. the Clippers on Thursday, while Kyrie Irving (right shoulder soreness) is questionable to play, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal (Substack link). There was some good news on the injury front for Dallas, however, as neither Naji Marshall nor Maxi Kleber is on the injury report for … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Doncic, Mavs, Barnes, Poeltl, Beal, Wizards, Harris

Heat guard Dru Smith, who is on a two-way contract, has become a key rotation player over the past six games in part due to his impressive defense, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. The Heat have been substantially better defensively when Smith has been on the court compared to when he’s not. “I’m trying to bring as much energy as I can on the defensive end, be … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Smith, Butler, Expectations

Kawhi Leonard, who has yet to make his season debut as he rehabs his right knee, took part in two non-contact practices last week. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard has “progressed very well” but didn’t offer any hints when his star forward might suit up. Leonard might accompany the team on its upcoming two-game road trip. “I think we’re going to be more excited to have … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Leonard, Schroder, Van Arsdale, Bronny James