Confirming recent reporting from ESPN, Jake Fischer writes at The Stein Line (Substack link) that Brooklyn’s asking price for forward Cameron Johnson is indeed high and that the team doesn’t feel compelled to move him by February 6. According to Fischer, in their conversations with certain teams about Johnson, the Nets have sought as many as two first-round picks to go along … [Read more...] about Latest On Cameron Johnson
Eastern Notes: Butler, Harper, Achiuwa, Raptors
Jimmy Butler returned to the Heat from his team-issued suspension amid his trade request, but nothing has really changed for the star, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald writes. The Heat haven’t gained any momentum in their trade discussions so far, but will continue to try to fulfill Butler’s request before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Butler scored 18 points in a 20-point loss … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Butler, Harper, Achiuwa, Raptors
Cavaliers Interested In Nets’ Cameron Johnson
The Cavaliers have expressed interest in acquiring forward Cameron Johnson from the Nets, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports. Cleveland’s front office has at least discussed Johnson as a potential target and inquired about his availability. Some rival team officials believe Cleveland will make a serious run at acquiring Johnson, Vardon adds. The Nets have already dealt away … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Interested In Nets’ Cameron Johnson
Atlantic Notes: Edwards, George, Celtics, Hart, Nets
Sixers two-way rookie wing Justin Edwards is emerging for a team in need of silver linings, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes. The Philadelphia native scored 25 points on four three-pointers made, along with six rebounds and four assists on Tuesday against the Thunder. Edwards’ role increased with eight players out for Philadelphia, leading to a career high in … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Edwards, George, Celtics, Hart, Nets
New York Notes: Towns, Hart, Embiid, Nets, Johnson
Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns missed Wednesday’s overtime victory over Philadelphia due to a thumb injury. He has a bone chip in the thumb, which he injured during a loss to Detroit on Monday, but plans to play through it, Peter Botte and Stefan Bondy of the New York Post report. The thumb is also sprained but surgery isn’t necessary or anticipated, either during or after … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Towns, Hart, Embiid, Nets, Johnson