Hoops Rumors

The Knicks are embracing a “bunker mentality” as the trade deadline approaches, coach Mike Brown said. New York has been mentioned prominently as a possible destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo. “We understand that we have no control over the noise out there, so we have to have a bunker mentality. Not just at the trade deadline but all the time because there is a lot of noise … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Knicks’ Mentality, Bitadze, Towns, Demin

While there have been no indications to this point that the Cavaliers are considering making an offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the possibility can’t be ruled out, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscriber link). “It’s Giannis,” a rival NBA executive told Fedor. “Nothing more needs to be said.” As Fedor writes, the Cleveland’s pathway to a potential deal for the … [Read more...] about Cavs Rumors: Giannis, Hunter, Ball, Lakers, Ellis, More

Although the Warriors appear willing to move several future first-round picks – and either Jimmy Butler or Draymond Green – in a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, there are no other players on the trade market at the moment who would prompt the team to act with that level of aggression, writes Anthony Slater of ESPN. As Slater notes, Golden State has continually been linked to … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Trade Options, Kuminga, Curry, Horford

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