Hoops Rumors

The Suns were heavily rumored to be pursuing Hornets forward Miles Bridges, but general manager James Jones declined to confirm those trade talks, preferring to concentrate on the deals he actually made (video link from Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic). “We explored everything,” Jones said, “but at the end of the day, we’re talking about Royce O’Neale and David Roddy. Two … [Read more...] about James Jones Discusses Trade Acquisitions, Possible Extension With Grayson Allen

A forearm strike to the head of Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in December earned Draymond Green a suspension that ultimately cost him 16 games, but it was the Warriors forward/center who got the last laugh in a 113-112 win over Phoenix on Saturday. As Kendra Andrews of ESPN writes, Nurkic and Green exchanged words a few minutes into the fourth quarter after a foul was called on … [Read more...] about Draymond Green, Jusuf Nurkic Exchange Barbs During, After Warriors Win

The Mavericks and Rockets spoke recently about Houston forward Jae’Sean Tate, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. However, league sources tell Iko that Dallas only offered a pair of second-round picks and Houston insisted on three, so the two sides didn’t reach a deal. As Iko writes, if they do trade Tate, the Rockets would prefer to get a player who could contribute right … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Tate, Mavs, Rockets, Suns, Porter, Raptors

Team USA head coach Steve Kerr, who texted Sixers center Joel Embiid this week to say hello and wish him well in his recovery from knee surgery, remains hopeful that the reigning MVP will be able to play in this summer’s Olympics, writes Dan Gelston of The Associated Press. “Our fingers are crossed he’ll be healthy this summer and able to play,” Kerr said. “He’s an amazing … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Embiid, NBA Cup, Taxpayers, Sochan, Rising Stars, More

The Nets are finalized a trade to send forward Royce O’Neale to the Suns for matching salaries and three second-round picks, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets. More to come… … [Read more...] about Suns To Acquire Royce O’Neale From Nets