Hoops Rumors

Giannis Antetokounmpo distanced himself on Thursday from a report earlier this month that he and his agent Alex Saratsis have held discussions with the Bucks regarding his future. “If my agent is talking to the Bucks about it, he is his own person,” Antetokounmpo said, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “He can have any conversation he wants about it. At the end of the day, I don’t … [Read more...] about Giannis Downplays Trade Talk, Claims He’s ‘Locked In’ With Bucks

The Bucks are likely to have their superstar back on the court on Saturday. Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to suit up for their game against the Bulls, The Athletic’s Eric Nehm reports. Antetokounmpo, who has been sidelined eight games due to a right calf strain, will still need to clear the pregame tests required by the Bucks’ training staff to gain final clearance. … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected To Play on Saturday

The Spurs have flashed tantalizing potential this season with a 21-7 start and a run to the NBA Cup championship game, but league sources who spoke to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal don’t expect San Antonio to make the sort of significant in-season trade that would compromise the club’s future flexibility. “They’re not going to sit around being satisfied, but I don’t see … [Read more...] about Afseth’s Latest: Spurs, Giannis, J. Johnson, Jazz, Bey

Michael Porter Jr. might be too good to keep on the roster if the Nets intend to tank, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Porter, who has been an offensive force since he was acquired in an offseason trade with Denver, poured in 28 points in Tuesday’s win at Philadelphia. It was the latest in a string of impressive performances by Porter, but it’s not what Brooklyn needs … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Porter, Trade Possibilities, Demin, Traore

While no one in the Cavaliers‘ organization is thrilled by the fact that the team has already lost nearly as many games this season (14) as it did last season (18), Kenny Atkinson‘s job is in no imminent danger, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. One recent report cited “rumbles in coaching circles” that Atkinson’s job was becoming less safe, while another suggested there … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Atkinson, Cavs, I. Jackson, P. Williams, Rollins