Hoops Rumors

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic received his second straight DNP-CD in today’s win over Utah, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Nurkic started the first 23 games he appeared in, but he lost that job when coach Mike Budenholzer decided to shake up his starting lineup earlier this week. He played 14 and 19 minutes in the next two games, but now appears to be out of the … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Nurkic, Plumlee, Ighodaro, T. Jones, Dunn, Beal

Speaking on Friday to reporters, including Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, Suns star Kevin Durant was asked about the team’s roster-building philosophy under new team owner Mat Ishbia. A series of aggressive roster moves since Ishbia’s arrival, starting with the acquisition of Durant in 2023, has left Phoenix with few draft assets and a limited ability to seek out … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Durant, Kawhi, Kings, Warriors Injuries

Star forward Jimmy Butler has tried to apply pressure on the Heat to trade him sooner rather than later, but team sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic that Miami won’t be rushed into making a deal it doesn’t like. According to Amick, Heat officials told players after Butler received a seven-game suspension that the “most likely next step” would be Butler rejoining the team … [Read more...] about Heat Rumors: Butler, Suns, Suspension, 2026, Love

Over the past two weeks, Jusuf Nurkic has been suspended, lost his starting role and heard his name mentioned in trade talks, but the veteran center is taking it all in stride, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Nurkic discussed the chaotic experience as he returned to the Suns‘ lineup Monday in Philadelphia, coming off the bench for the first time since the … [Read more...] about Jusuf Nurkic Vows To “Be A Pro” No Matter What Happens

Big man John Collins is having a strong season for the Jazz, averaging 17.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, with career highs in assists (2.5) and steals (1.1) per game, as well as three-point percentage (43.8%). While Collins’ contract – which includes a $26.58MM salary this season and a 2025/26 player option worth the same amount, will limit his value on the trade market, … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Collins, Hachimura, Knecht, Johnson, Kings, Nets