The Jazz likely won’t be buyers at the trade deadline, league sources tell Tony Jones of The Athletic, but the team could very well be active, with Kelly Olynyk, Jordan Clarkson, and Simone Fontecchio among the top candidates to be dealt. Jones classifies Clarkson as the least likely player in that trio to be on the move by Thursday’s trade deadline, writing that Olynyk has … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Olynyk, Fontecchio, Celtics, Suns, Sixers, Lakers, More
Trade Rumors: Bucks, Wright, Suns, Mavs, Hornets, Knicks, Magic, Bulls
The Bucks remain committed to upgrading their roster in the hopes of contending for a championship this season and are “shopping hard for help,” one league source tells Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Milwaukee doesn’t have a ton of trade assets on hand to offer, so the team’s most likely outgoing package would consist of Pat Connaughton, Cameron Payne, and Portland’s 2024 … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Bucks, Wright, Suns, Mavs, Hornets, Knicks, Magic, Bulls
Bulls Rumors: DeRozan, Drummond, Caruso, Williams
With Zach LaVine out for the rest of the season after opting for foot surgery, the Bulls‘ most important decision at the trade deadline will involve DeMar DeRozan, writes Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. Mayberry believes the organization should think twice about committing big money to the 34-year-old forward, who will be a free agent this summer. DeRozan and the team haven’t … [Read more...] about Bulls Rumors: DeRozan, Drummond, Caruso, Williams
Pacific Notes: LeBron, AD, Westbrook, Harden, Little, Beal
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Lakers superstar LeBron James declined to elaborate on what he meant by sending out an hourglass emoji after Tuesday’s loss to Atlanta, writes Jovan Buha of The Athletic. On Friday, Rich Paul, James’ agent, publicly said his most famous client won’t seek a trade and won’t be dealt ahead of the February 8 deadline. There was no reputable … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: LeBron, AD, Westbrook, Harden, Little, Beal
Cavs’ Mitchell, Suns’ Booker Named Players Of The Month
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Suns guard Devin Booker have been named Players of the Month for games played in January, the league announced on Thursday (Twitter link). Mitchell, the Eastern Conference winner, averaged 28.6 PPG, 7.6 APG, 5.2 RPG and 2.1 SPG on .473/.357/.812 shooting last month. He helped lead Cleveland to an 11-2 record in January, despite missing … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Mitchell, Suns’ Booker Named Players Of The Month