Hoops Rumors

Mavericks legend Nowitzki said in an interview with Sports Illustrated Germany that he’s not interested in becoming the team’s general manager, as Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com relays. The Mavericks currently have Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi operating as co-interim GMs after firing Nico Harrison. They’re expected to hire a permanent replacement for Harrison as … [Read more...] about Dirk Says He’s Not Interested In Becoming Mavs’ GM

The Suns are rolling, winning 11 of their past 16 games, including two victories over the Knicks in just over a week. They’re currently fighting for a top-six seed in the Western Conference and boast a 25-17 record, despite having spent most of the season playing without Jalen Green, a key offseason addition. “We miss Jalen,” Booker said after Phoenix’s latest win over New York … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Green, Herro, Lakers, Knicks

The Celtics have their first meeting of the season with the Hawks tonight, but they won’t be facing former teammate Kristaps Porzingis, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. Porzingis, who was sent to Atlanta in a three-team trade last summer, is sidelined with left Achilles tendinitis and will miss his fourth straight game. He battled an illness earlier in the season and has only … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Porzingis, Simons, Gafford, JJJ, Tatum

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported a few days ago that Anthony Davis is still a trade candidate despite dealing with a hand injury that will keep him sidelined for at least six weeks. A subsequent report from his ESPN colleague Tim MacMahon stated that Davis’ agent Rich Paul hopes the 10-time All-Star is traded by the Mavericks prior to the February 5 deadline, but the team doesn’t … [Read more...] about Mavericks Rumors: Davis, Marshall, Gafford, Klay, Russell

Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson exited Wednesday’s loss to Sacramento after just five minutes of action due to a sprained right ankle, writes Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. According to Bondy, Brunson wasn’t using crutches or wearing a walking boot when he left the arena, which is a positive sign. Still, the team figures to be careful with the two-time All-Star, who missed … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Brunson, Garland, Flagg, Gafford, Avdija