The Pelicans are rebuffing trade inquiries on forwards Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, and Trey Murphy III, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link), who reports that New Orleans is telling teams that those players will remain in New Orleans through the February 5 trade deadline. Haynes adds that forward Derik Queen and guard Jeremiah Fears are also considered … [Read more...] about Pelicans Telling Teams They Won’t Trade Zion, Jones, Murphy
Injury Notes: Morant, Holiday, Nance, H. Jones, Leonard
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant will miss his fourth straight game on Friday vs. Oklahoma City due to a right calf contusion, the team announced (via Twitter). As Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal tweets, Morant had been listed as questionable before being downgraded to out over the three previous games. Rookie wing Cedric Coward, who sprained his right ankle on … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Morant, Holiday, Nance, H. Jones, Leonard
Southwest Notes: Davis, Murray, Jones, Wemby
As trade rumors continue to swirl around Anthony Davis, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said during an appearance on NBA Today on Monday that the Mavericks big man isn’t actively seeking a trade out of Dallas despite the team’s struggles in the past year. “AD’s preference would be to stay in Dallas and to get that extension this summer,” MacMahon said (Twitter video link). “Now, does that … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Davis, Murray, Jones, Wemby
Jonathan Kuminga Unlikely To Play Again For Warriors During Trade Talks
There’s a general consensus in the Warriors organization that Jonathan Kuminga has played his final game in their uniform and will be traded before the February deadline, Brett Siegel of Clutch Points reports. Kuminga has not played over the last nine games, including seven DNP-CDs during that stretch. Part of the reason why is that Kuminga’s representatives don’t want to risk … [Read more...] about Jonathan Kuminga Unlikely To Play Again For Warriors During Trade Talks
Scotto’s Latest: Trae, Risacher, AD, Zubac, Pacers, Celtics, Cavs
The Bucks, Timberwolves, and Clippers are among the teams that are monitoring Trae Young‘s situation along with Washington, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. While Dallas doesn’t appear to have any interest in the Hawks‘ point guard, the Mavericks are among the clubs that have called to inquire about former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, league sources tell Scotto. … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Trae, Risacher, AD, Zubac, Pacers, Celtics, Cavs