Hoops Rumors

The Knicks reportedly spoke to the Bucks about a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade last offseason after the two-time MVP identified New York as a preferred landing spot, but those talks didn’t go anywhere. That could be partly because Karl-Anthony Towns was rumored to be the Knicks’ outgoing salary, and some people around the league don’t value the former No. 1 overall … [Read more...] about Knicks Rumors: KAT, Giannis, Yabusele, Targets, Bridges

Thunder forward Luguentz Dort and Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears have been fined $25K apiece for their roles in an altercation at the end of Tuesday’s game between the two teams, the NBA announced today in a press release (Twitter link). With the Pelicans trailing the Thunder by a score of 104-95, Fears grabbed an offensive rebound on a missed three-point attempt in the game’s … [Read more...] about Thunder’s Dort, Pelicans’ Fears Fined By NBA

Acquiring a 2026 first-round pick is a priority for the Pelicans as the trade deadline approaches, Will Guillory of The Athletic writes, confirming reporting from ClutchPoints and The Stein Line. New Orleans would like to continue adding to its young core but no longer controls a ’26 first-rounder after trading its own pick to Atlanta last June for Derik Queen. With the … [Read more...] about Pelicans Rumors: Draft, Missi, Morant, Murray, Alvarado, More

Pelicans center Yves Missi is among the potential targets on the Raptors‘ radar as they seek frontcourt help at the trade deadline, reports Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. With starting center Jakob Poeltl having battled back problems all season long, Toronto is believed to be looking to fortify its depth chart at the five while also ducking below the luxury tax line. The team, … [Read more...] about Raptors Among Teams Eyeing Yves Missi

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura and his expiring $18.3MM contract are considered available as Los Angeles scours the market for help on the wing, according to reports from Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The team has also dangled Gabe Vincent ($11.5MM) and Maxi Kleber ($11MM) on the trade … [Read more...] about Pacific Rumors: Lakers, Clippers, Kings, Sabonis, Suns