The Hornets’ G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, has traded for the rights to center Ibou Badji in a deal with the Bucks’ NBAGL squad, the Wisconsin Herd, Greensboro announced via Twitter. In the exchange, Wisconsin is bringing back the No. 31 pick in the 2025 G League draft and the rights to center Jeremiah Tilmon and guard Lindell Wigginton. Badji, 22, led the G League … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Badji, Young, Riley, Arison
Rockets’ GM Says Bucks Weren’t Willing To Discuss Major Deal
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the target of trade speculation ever since the Bucks were ousted in the first round of the playoffs, but a rival general manager indicated that Milwaukee hasn’t been willing to discuss deals involving the two-time MVP. Appearing Friday on ESPN Radio’s Houston affiliate (YouTube link, hat tip to Ben DuBose of Rockets Wire), Rockets GM Rafael Stone … [Read more...] about Rockets’ GM Says Bucks Weren’t Willing To Discuss Major Deal
And-Ones: Award Predictions, Top Forwards, Free Agency, Cui
Will Nikola Jokic win a fourth Most Valuable Player award in 2025/26? He’s the top choice among a panel of ESPN Insiders to capture the league’s top individual honor next season. Luka Doncic ranks as the second pick, with reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting the third-most votes. The panel also offers their predictions on five other major awards, including Rookie of the … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Award Predictions, Top Forwards, Free Agency, Cui
28 Current NBA Players Competing In FIBA EuroBasket 2025
On the heels of the FIBA World Cup in 2023 and the Paris Olympics in 2024, the 2025 NBA offseason doesn’t feature a major international tournament in which the United States’ top stars are competing. However, several of the league’s biggest names – including three-time Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, and five-time All-NBA first-teamer Luka … [Read more...] about 28 Current NBA Players Competing In FIBA EuroBasket 2025
Pacific Notes: LeBron, Warriors, Marciulionis, Booker, Dwyer
The Warriors haven’t given up hope of trading for LeBron James and teaming him with Stephen Curry, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (subscription required). Sources tell Fischer that Golden State has reached out to the Lakers on multiple occasions over the past 18 months to work out a deal, but has come up empty. James and Curry played together at the Paris Olympics … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: LeBron, Warriors, Marciulionis, Booker, Dwyer