Hoops Rumors

After losing 22 of their first 25 games, the Pelicans are 2-0 since Jordan Poole returned from a quad strain. Poole, whose 18-game injury absence was the longest of his NBA career, admitted it was difficult to be patient during his recovery and rehab process, per Rod Walker of NOLA.com (subscription required). “It’s one of those things where no matter what I did or no matter … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Poole, Flagg, Wembanyama, Spurs

As the only NBA team with cap room, the Nets figure to be active on the in-season trade market and will be open to taking on unwanted salary if it comes attached to a more valuable asset. However, as Brian Lewis of The New York Post writes (subscription required), there will be over-the-cap teams around the NBA with the ability to accommodate salary dumps using various … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Nets, Thomas, Mavs, Suns, Sabonis, Pacers, More

The Raptors are one of only seven NBA teams that fully control all of their own future first-round picks, which is why they can’t be ruled out as a potential suitor for Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mavericks big man Anthony Davis, or any other star who comes available in the future, according to Eric Koreen of The Athletic. However, Koreen argues Toronto should avoid … [Read more...] about Raptors Notes: Giannis, AD, Trade Options, Barrett, Battle

Although the Mavericks didn’t find much success using Cooper Flagg as their starting point guard to open the season, both the rookie forward and head coach Jason Kidd believe the experience will benefit the No. 1 overall pick in the long term, per Eddie Sefko of Mavs.com. “For sure, I think it definitely helped me to grow,” Flagg said of those games as the lead guard. “I … [Read more...] about Mavericks Notes: Flagg, AD, Latest Win, Nembhard

Although Dallas’ front office is open to listening to offers on Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford and D’Angelo Russell, the Mavericks aren’t “aggressively shopping” any of those four veterans, sources tell Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com. As Afseth details, rival teams have gotten the impression that the Mavericks are currently evaluating not only their play … [Read more...] about Afseth’s Latest: Mavs, AD, Klay, Giannis, Morant, Kessler, More