Hoops Rumors

Anthony Davis‘ early-season injury is bringing back memories of the events that led to last season’s Luka Doncic trade, writes Christian Clark of The Athletic. Like Doncic, Davis reported to training camp weighing more than usual with a plan to work himself back into shape once the season began. Davis weighed in at 268 pounds for the start of camp, about 15 pounds heavier than … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Davis, Morant, W. Green, Edey, Bassey

He says it “isn’t a permanent thing,” but Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd moved struggling wing Klay Thompson to the bench ahead of Wednesday’s game against New Orleans, writes Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News. “I don’t mind,” Thompson said of not starting. “I’m going to play. I’m gonna do great things. That’s coming. I know it is.” As Townsend observes, Thompson had … [Read more...] about Mavs Notes: Thompson, Flagg, Davis, Lively, Gafford

Warriors forward Jimmy Butler exited Tuesday’s win over Phoenix in the second quarter due to lower back soreness and is listed as questionable to play in the second end of the team’s back-to-back set on Wednesday, writes Anthony Slater of ESPN. Golden State could be missing multiple stars against Sacramento tonight. Stephen Curry has already been ruled out due to an illness … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Warriors, Mavs, Achiuwa, Pelicans, Reaves

Draymond Green learned earlier this year that he has a legitimate chance to add his name to a short list of NBA legends with 10 All-Defensive seasons, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, who notes that the opportunity has become a major source of motivation for the Warriors forward. Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, Scottie Pippen, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are the only … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Draymond, Edwards, N. Smith, Kyrie

Trade speculation regarding Ja Morant has perked up following his confrontation with the coaching staff and subsequent one-game suspension, but the idea of the Grizzlies moving Morant isn’t a new concept, Marc Stein of The Stein Line writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Rival teams have been monitoring Morant’s situation in Memphis since this summer, … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Morant, W. Green, Borrego, Vucevic, Irving, Davis