The banged-up Nets, who have seven players listed as out for Saturday’s matchup with Houston, provided updates on a handful of their injured regulars on Friday, as Michael Scotto of HoopsHype relays (via Twitter). Guard Cam Thomas, who has been unavailable since January 2 due to a left hamstring strain, is expected to make his return shortly after February’s All-Star break, per … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Nets, Quickley, Craig, Wolves, Davis
Knicks May Dangle Mitchell Robinson In Trade Talks
The Knicks haven’t yet made a move ahead of next week’s trade deadline, but James L. Edwards III of The Athletic suspects that will change. New York is third in the East, just a game back of the No. 2 Celtics. According to Edwards, the Knicks appear to be open to moving Mitchell Robinson via trade. Trading their long-tenured center would be one way to improve the roster without … [Read more...] about Knicks May Dangle Mitchell Robinson In Trade Talks
Trade Rumors: Butler, Suns, Turner, Johnson, Mathurin, Lakers
Although the Heat have lowered their asking price for Jimmy Butler, they have yet to find a trade package they like, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald (Twitter links), who hears from a source that the Suns remain the most “aggressive” team in pursuit of the six-time All-Star. However, Miami still has no interest in taking on Bradley Beal and his no … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Butler, Suns, Turner, Johnson, Mathurin, Lakers
Atlantic Notes: George, McCain, Towns, Barnes, Raptors Trade Outlook
Sixers forward Paul George underwent an MRI and ultrasound which revealed an injury to the extensor tendon in his left fifth finger, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps relays (Twitter link) via a team press release. George’s return to play will be determined in the coming days. He played just 13 minutes against Chicago on Saturday before exiting with the finger injury. Sixers coach Nick Nurse … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: George, McCain, Towns, Barnes, Raptors Trade Outlook
Trade Rumors: Nets, Fox, Butler, Bucks, LaVine, Lakers, Turner
The Nets have interest in Kings guard De’Aaron Fox and view him as a potential trade target, but they haven’t given up on the idea of eventually landing Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post, who describes the Bucks star as Brooklyn’s “white whale.” A desire to preserve their most valuable trade assets for Antetokounmpo if there’s even the … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Nets, Fox, Butler, Bucks, LaVine, Lakers, Turner