Hoops Rumors

After missing 14 games in November and December, Tari Eason‘s return has allowed the Rockets to try a new-look starting five. Eason replaced Josh Okogie in Houston’s new, jumbo-sized lineup in the last two games and has made an impact on both ends of the floor in the back-to-back wins over the Lakers and Cavaliers, amassing six steals and three blocks while shooting 3-for-8 … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Eason, Fox, Bey, Flagg

The Hawks remain “very intrigued” by the possibility of acquiring Mavericks big man Anthony Davis in a trade, insider Chris Haynes reported during an ‘NBA on Prime’ broadcast (hat tip to Real GM). Haynes indicated that a potential deal involving the Hawks would not include Trae Young, who could become a free agent after the season if he declines his $48,967,380 option. Instead, … [Read more...] about Hawks ‘Intrigued’ By Possibility Of Acquiring Anthony Davis

NBA on Prime insider Chris Haynes hears the Warriors are considering putting together a trade package to try and acquire Anthony Davis (Twitter video link). However, Haynes says the Mavericks aren’t enamored with the assets Golden State could offer for Davis, so if the Warriors do try to make a run at the star big man, a third team might have to be involved. If it isn’t Davis, … [Read more...] about Latest On Anthony Davis

Hornets wing Kon Knueppel, one of the early frontrunners for Rookie of the Year, suffered a right ankle injury late in the second quarter of Friday’s game in Orlando and was ruled out for the second half of the eventual win, the team announced (via Twitter). Knueppel appeared to come down on Desmond Bane‘s foot after contesting a floater near the basket, causing him to roll his … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Knueppel, Sengun, Fox, Davis, Adebayo

Mavericks big man Anthony Davis experienced right groin spasms early in the second quarter of Thursday’s contest at Golden State and will not return, the team announced (via Twitter). Davis’ injury may not be serious, as the Mavericks reportedly told ESPN’s Malika Andrews (Twitter link) that the 10-time All-Star is being held out due to an “abundance of caution.” The spasms … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Suffers Groin Injury Thursday