The Spurs did call Cleveland on Darius Garland last June, sources said, when San Antonio still had the Nos. 4 and 8 picks in the 2024 NBA Draft available to trade. The Cavaliers did not show much interest in those conversations. Another name that’s always lingered as a potential franchise point guard of Spurs interest: Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball. The Hornets have never welcomed trade inquiries for their eccentric ball handler. And yet the Spurs, sources said, have tried to register their interest in Ball during previous transaction cycles. Chicago’s Josh Giddey has likewise been a young guard that San Antonio has envisioned possibly pairing with Wembanyama down the road.
Source: marcstein.substack.com
Source: marcstein.substack.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Some of the trade rumors covered in here: open.substack.com/pub/thespotups…
– Kings have interest in Castle according to the Athletic
– Spurs have checked in on LaMelo according to The Stein Line
– Teams have interest in Keldon and SA checked in on Brandon Ingram per HoopsHype – 10:15 PM
Some of the trade rumors covered in here: open.substack.com/pub/thespotups…
– Kings have interest in Castle according to the Athletic
– Spurs have checked in on LaMelo according to The Stein Line
– Teams have interest in Keldon and SA checked in on Brandon Ingram per HoopsHype – 10:15 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Cavs’ All-Star duo combine for 50 points to carry Cleveland over the Hawks 🔥
Darius Garland: 26 PTS | 7 AST
Donovan Mitchell: 24 PTS | 6 AST pic.x.com/VqRhHdlDNd – 9:22 PM
The Cavs’ All-Star duo combine for 50 points to carry Cleveland over the Hawks 🔥
Darius Garland: 26 PTS | 7 AST
Donovan Mitchell: 24 PTS | 6 AST pic.x.com/VqRhHdlDNd – 9:22 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Victor Wembanyama, Damian Lillard headline NBA All-Star Game reserves.
No LaMelo Ball. James Harden is in. No Kings, no Mavericks. There were some interesting decisions by the coaches, to put it kindly.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/victo… – 8:07 PM
Victor Wembanyama, Damian Lillard headline NBA All-Star Game reserves.
No LaMelo Ball. James Harden is in. No Kings, no Mavericks. There were some interesting decisions by the coaches, to put it kindly.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/victo… – 8:07 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs lead Atlanta 71-63 at halftime. They led by as many as 14 points but the Hawks made frequent trips to the free throw line in the 2nd quarter after Cleveland was called for nine fouls that resulted in 16 FTAs for Atlanta. Garland has 16, Mobley has 14 and Mitchell has 10. – 8:04 PM
#Cavs lead Atlanta 71-63 at halftime. They led by as many as 14 points but the Hawks made frequent trips to the free throw line in the 2nd quarter after Cleveland was called for nine fouls that resulted in 16 FTAs for Atlanta. Garland has 16, Mobley has 14 and Mitchell has 10. – 8:04 PM
Cleveland Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
BOOM! Darius Garland and Evan Mobley have joined Donovan Mitchell as Eastern Conference All-Stars. More: l.cleveland.com/bsbfdh?utm_cam… Photos: clevelanddotcom pic.x.com/UTOXQ1cd5c – 7:32 PM
BOOM! Darius Garland and Evan Mobley have joined Donovan Mitchell as Eastern Conference All-Stars. More: l.cleveland.com/bsbfdh?utm_cam… Photos: clevelanddotcom pic.x.com/UTOXQ1cd5c – 7:32 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs lead the Hawks 39-29 after the first quarter. Pretty strong start for the Cavs on the second night of a back-to-back. Newly announced All-Star Darius Garland has 10 points, first-time All-Star Evan Mobley has six and All-Star starter Donovan Mitchell has six as well. – 7:32 PM
#Cavs lead the Hawks 39-29 after the first quarter. Pretty strong start for the Cavs on the second night of a back-to-back. Newly announced All-Star Darius Garland has 10 points, first-time All-Star Evan Mobley has six and All-Star starter Donovan Mitchell has six as well. – 7:32 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
All-Star East reserves
Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
Pascal Siakam (Indianapolis Pacers)
Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks)
Tyler Herro (Miami Heat). – 6:42 PM
All-Star East reserves
Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
Pascal Siakam (Indianapolis Pacers)
Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks)
Tyler Herro (Miami Heat). – 6:42 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls shut out of All-Star reserves.
Tyler Herro, Damian Lillard, Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, Darius Garland, Pascal Siakam, Jaylen Brown.
Three first-timers in Mobley, Cunningham and Herro. – 6:41 PM
Bulls shut out of All-Star reserves.
Tyler Herro, Damian Lillard, Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, Darius Garland, Pascal Siakam, Jaylen Brown.
Three first-timers in Mobley, Cunningham and Herro. – 6:41 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs guard Darius Garland and forward Evan Mobley have both been named to the All-Star team. It is the second career All-Star appearance for Garland and first for Mobley. – 6:40 PM
#Cavs guard Darius Garland and forward Evan Mobley have both been named to the All-Star team. It is the second career All-Star appearance for Garland and first for Mobley. – 6:40 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Darius Garland told me he had a trip to Cabo booked just in case things didn’t go his way tonight. He can cancel Cabo. He is headed to the Bay Area as a second-time All-Star reserve — and Evan Mobley is joining him
cleveland.com/cavs/2025/01/c… – 6:39 PM
#Cavs Darius Garland told me he had a trip to Cabo booked just in case things didn’t go his way tonight. He can cancel Cabo. He is headed to the Bay Area as a second-time All-Star reserve — and Evan Mobley is joining him
cleveland.com/cavs/2025/01/c… – 6:39 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Eastern Conference All Star reserves:
Jaylen Brown
Pascal Siakam
Cade Cunningham
Evan Mobley
Tyler Herro
Damian Lillard
Darius Garland – 6:38 PM
Eastern Conference All Star reserves:
Jaylen Brown
Pascal Siakam
Cade Cunningham
Evan Mobley
Tyler Herro
Damian Lillard
Darius Garland – 6:38 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
2025 NBA All-Star Eastern Conference reserves
– Jaylen Brown
– Cade Cunningham (first time)
– Darius Garland
– Tyler Herro (first time)
– Damian Lillard
– Evan Mobley (first time)
– Pascal Siakam – 6:38 PM
2025 NBA All-Star Eastern Conference reserves
– Jaylen Brown
– Cade Cunningham (first time)
– Darius Garland
– Tyler Herro (first time)
– Damian Lillard
– Evan Mobley (first time)
– Pascal Siakam – 6:38 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Eastern Conference All-Star Reserves:
– Darius Garland
– Damian Lillard
– Jaylen Brown
– Evan Mobley
– Tyler Herro
– Cade Cunningham
– Pascal Siakam – 6:37 PM
Eastern Conference All-Star Reserves:
– Darius Garland
– Damian Lillard
– Jaylen Brown
– Evan Mobley
– Tyler Herro
– Cade Cunningham
– Pascal Siakam – 6:37 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
2025 NBA East All-Star reserves: Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam, Darius Garland, Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Damian Lillard, Tyler Herro. – 6:37 PM
2025 NBA East All-Star reserves: Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam, Darius Garland, Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Damian Lillard, Tyler Herro. – 6:37 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LaMelo Ball averages more PPG + RPG + APG than every single Eastern Conference All-Star reserve.
He was not named an All-Star. pic.x.com/0b5ZnYMtxn – 6:37 PM
LaMelo Ball averages more PPG + RPG + APG than every single Eastern Conference All-Star reserve.
He was not named an All-Star. pic.x.com/0b5ZnYMtxn – 6:37 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
7 East reserves for All-Star 2025:
Pascal Siakam
Darius Garland
Damian Lillard
Tyler Herro
Jaylen Brown
Cade Cunningham
Evan Mobley – 6:37 PM
7 East reserves for All-Star 2025:
Pascal Siakam
Darius Garland
Damian Lillard
Tyler Herro
Jaylen Brown
Cade Cunningham
Evan Mobley – 6:37 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
East All-Star Reserves in the order they were announced on @NBAonTNT:
Boston’s Jaylen Brown
Indiana’s Pascal Siakam
Cleveland’s Darius Garland
Detroit’s Cade Cunningham
Cleveland’s Evan Mobley
Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard
Miami’s Tyler Herro
More: tinyurl.com/yrmzrx83 – 6:37 PM
East All-Star Reserves in the order they were announced on @NBAonTNT:
Boston’s Jaylen Brown
Indiana’s Pascal Siakam
Cleveland’s Darius Garland
Detroit’s Cade Cunningham
Cleveland’s Evan Mobley
Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard
Miami’s Tyler Herro
More: tinyurl.com/yrmzrx83 – 6:37 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Eastern Conference All-Star reserves:
Garland
Brown
Siakam
Cade
Mobley
Dame
Herro
Who got snubbed? pic.x.com/iPtPlDPhU4 – 6:37 PM
Eastern Conference All-Star reserves:
Garland
Brown
Siakam
Cade
Mobley
Dame
Herro
Who got snubbed? pic.x.com/iPtPlDPhU4 – 6:37 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Charlotte Hornets report that Josh Green has been upgraded to probable for Friday night vs LA Clippers
LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams are out, along with Tre Mann and Cody Martin
Brandon Miller and Grant Williams out for season
#RevengeGame for Moussa Diabaté – 5:05 PM
The Charlotte Hornets report that Josh Green has been upgraded to probable for Friday night vs LA Clippers
LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams are out, along with Tre Mann and Cody Martin
Brandon Miller and Grant Williams out for season
#RevengeGame for Moussa Diabaté – 5:05 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“I have LaMelo Ball … you got to give the people what they want.” 😤
@chiney and @KendrickPerkins pick their 2025 NBA All-Star reserves for the East 👀 pic.x.com/KhF3aMnp1o – 4:08 PM
“I have LaMelo Ball … you got to give the people what they want.” 😤
@chiney and @KendrickPerkins pick their 2025 NBA All-Star reserves for the East 👀 pic.x.com/KhF3aMnp1o – 4:08 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs rookie Jaylon Tyson doesn’t get butterflies. But he got them last night when hearing he would start in place of a resting Darius Garland. He knows, given how his rookie season has gone, those opportunities are precious. He took advantage. Again.
cleveland.com/cavs/2025/01/i… – 11:33 AM
#Cavs rookie Jaylon Tyson doesn’t get butterflies. But he got them last night when hearing he would start in place of a resting Darius Garland. He knows, given how his rookie season has gone, those opportunities are precious. He took advantage. Again.
cleveland.com/cavs/2025/01/i… – 11:33 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
LaMelo Ball to Be Re-Evaluated in One Week with Ankle Sprain sportando.basketball/en/lamelo-ball… – 8:02 AM
LaMelo Ball to Be Re-Evaluated in One Week with Ankle Sprain sportando.basketball/en/lamelo-ball… – 8:02 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Very aggressive Josh Giddey to start. Giddey has four straight double-doubles entering tonight and 8 in last 10 games. – 7:56 PM
Very aggressive Josh Giddey to start. Giddey has four straight double-doubles entering tonight and 8 in last 10 games. – 7:56 PM
More on this storyline
Shams Charania: 2025 NBA East All-Star reserves: Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam, Darius Garland, Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Damian Lillard, Tyler Herro. -via x.com / January 30, 2025
Anthony Chiang: Darius Garland (rest) out for Cavs tonight vs. Heat. -via Twitter @Anthony_Chiang / January 29, 2025
Like Curry, Garland started his journey as an undersized, often-injured guard with uncertainty hanging over his future. Both have defied the odds. “He’s one of the greatest players to ever play this game, especially at the position that I am and a smaller guard,” Garland told cleveland.com after the Cavs’ win over the Raptors on Jan. 9. “So, it’s super cool just having that comparison from [Atkinson]. “I watch so much film on Steph, so I try to implement some of the stuff that he does into my game and try to do it my way.” -via Cleveland Plain Dealer / January 27, 2025
Shams Charania: Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will be re-evaluated in one week with a left ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN. Ball, averaging 28.2 points and 7.3 assists this season, suffered the injury on Monday. -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / January 29, 2025
Rod Boone: LaMelo (left ankle sprain) is out for tomorrow’s game against Brooklyn. As are: Josh Green (right foot soreness), Cody Martin (sports hernia) and Mark Williams (injury management). -via Twitter @rodboone / January 28, 2025
LaMelo Ball left the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night with an apparent ankle injury. The Charlotte Hornets confirmed he would not be returning to the game. Ball suffered the injury just three minutes into the second quarter. As he backpedaled after hitting a three-pointer, Ball accidentally landed on Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt’s foot and tweaked his left ankle. -via Basketball Insiders / January 28, 2025
Giddey is a restricted free agent, so the Bulls can match any offer if they do allow him to test the market, but he would love nothing more than to make their minds up for them before it reaches that point. “I’m very happy here,” Giddey said. “I love the players, the coaches, everyone has been great here. I’d be lying if I said I never think about it. Every player in the country thinks about it, but you can’t let it impact the way you play. It’s a business. “The contract will be taken care of at the end of the year, whatever it is, how long it is, where it is? It’s kind of out of my hands by then, so just play the season and do my best.” -via Chicago Sun-Times / January 23, 2025
KC Johnson: Giddey upgraded to probable. -via x.com / January 17, 2025
KC Johnson: Pelicans 119, Bulls 113 LaVine 25 pts, 7 rebs, 5 assists (6-game, 30-pt game streak ends) Vucevic 22 pts, 15 rebs (1 shot in 4th) White 22 pts, 1-8 3PT Giddey 7 pts, 13 rebs, 12 assists Murphy III 32 pts Williamson 21 pts, 9 assists, 7 rebs -via Twitter @KCJHoop / January 14, 2025