Hoops Rumors

The Clippers are showing interest in free agent guard Tyus Jones in sign-and-trade scenarios, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports in his latest around-the-league notebook. While this is just speculation on Scotto’s part, the Clippers could look to use some combination of the expiring contracts of P.J. Tucker and Russell Westbrook or draft compensation and Bones Hyland in … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Jones, Kennard, Martin, Okogie, Knicks, Shamet, Klintman

The Clippers‘ decision to sign Kevin Porter Jr. to a two-year contract is “in no way (meant to) downplay, diminish or condone domestic violence,” president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank told Law Murray of The Athletic on Monday. Porter reached a plea agreement of a third-degree reckless assault misdemeanor in January after having been originally charged last fall with … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Porter, Clippers, Lakers, Suns, O’Neale

Could Patrick Beverley play overseas next season? The longtime NBA point guard has garnered the interest of Israel’s Hapoel Tel Aviv, according to a Walla report (hat tip to Sportando). Beverley, 36, is an unrestricted free agent. He played for the Bucks last season and made highlights for the wrong reasons in the playoffs. He fired a basketball multiple times at Indiana … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Beverley, Second Apron, 2025 Mock, Egan, Plumlee

After re-signing with the Suns last week, Damion Lee is focused on being ready for training camp. In an interview Saturday night with ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth, Lee said he’s mostly recovered from the meniscus tear in his right knee that forced him to miss all of last season (Twitter video link from Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports). “Feeling good, that’s the main focus that I tell … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Lee, Dunn, Roddy, Morris

The NBA has announced the five-team groups for this year’s in-season tournament, now renamed the Emirates NBA Cup, the league announced in a release on Friday (Twitter link). Like last year, there are six groups — three each from the Western Conference and Eastern Conference — and each conference was split into five groups based on last year’s standings. One team was selected … [Read more...] about Groups Revealed For 2024 NBA Cup