The Rockets are missing two key regulars for tonight’s game against Chicago. Tari Eason (right ankle sprain) and Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle injury management) are sitting out, Will Guillory of The Athletic tweets. Eason also missed Houston’s loss to Sacramento on Sunday after suffering the sprain against Portland on Friday. Finney-Smith has been eased back into action … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Eason, Finney-Smith, Rockets Trip, Bey, Morant
Trade Notes: Cavs, Nets, MPJ, Grizzlies, More
The Cavaliers acquired forward De’Andre Hunter in their only in-season trade in 2024/25, but Hunter’s disappointing performance so far in ’25/26 may necessitate another in-season move a year later, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). Sources tell Fedor that the Cavaliers haven’t engaged in any meaningful trade talks with teams inquiring on their players … [Read more...] about Trade Notes: Cavs, Nets, MPJ, Grizzlies, More
Siegel’s Latest: Pistons, Suns, Raptors, Pelicans, Thunder
Although there has been some speculation that the Pistons could try to make a major win-now move to fortify their roster ahead of the playoffs, multiple sources tell Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints that Detroit is unlikely to deal away any of its core players, a group that includes Tobias Harris, Jaden Ivey and Isaiah Stewart. It’s a little strange to see Harris, who is currently … [Read more...] about Siegel’s Latest: Pistons, Suns, Raptors, Pelicans, Thunder
Warriors Reportedly Targeting MPJ, Murphy, H. Jones
There have been mixed reports about whether the Nets are open to trading Michael Porter Jr. ahead of the February 5 deadline, and one report said the Pelicans are shutting down trade inquiries on Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones, among others. However, those three players currently sit atop the Warriors‘ trade wishlist, sources tell Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. While he … [Read more...] about Warriors Reportedly Targeting MPJ, Murphy, H. Jones
Pelicans Telling Teams They Won’t Trade Zion, Jones, Murphy
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

