ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Friday that the Grizzlies are listening to trade offers for Ja Morant, but also said the team is open to keeping him on the roster past the February 5 deadline. John Hollinger of The Athletic, a former high-ranking Grizzlies executive, confirms the team is fielding offers for Morant but is dubious Memphis will retain the 26-year-old beyond Feb. … [Read more...] about Latest On Ja Morant
Ja Morant Notes: Trade Ideas, Possible Suitors, Injury
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Friday that the Grizzlies are entertaining trade offers for Ja Morant and will consider moving the two-time All-Star point guard prior to the February 5 deadline. Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com hears from sources who say the 26-year-old still feels miffed about the team-issued one-game suspension he received at the beginning of the season. In … [Read more...] about Ja Morant Notes: Trade Ideas, Possible Suitors, Injury
Central Notes: Kawamura, J. Smith, Pistons, Turner
The medical condition that prompted the Bulls to waive two-way guard Yuki Kawamura in October was a blood clot in his lower right leg, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network (Twitter links). The team re-signed Kawamura earlier this week. As Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune (subscription required) writes, head coach Billy Donovan explained on Wednesday that the Bulls … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Kawamura, J. Smith, Pistons, Turner
NBA’s Future With Main Street Sports Group In Doubt After Missed Payments
The future of the NBA’s relationship with Main Street Sports Group is uncertain after the company failed to make its January payments to several teams, sources tell Tom Friend of Sports Business Journal. Main Street, which is in the process of being sold to DAZN, also missed a payment to Major League Baseball’s St. Louis Cardinals last month. According to Friend, that prompted … [Read more...] about NBA’s Future With Main Street Sports Group In Doubt After Missed Payments
Central Notes: Buzelis, White, Mathurin, Feigin
The Bulls may still be wallowing in mediocrity but second-year forward Matas Buzelis continues to show improvement. He’s averaging 21.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in three games this month. He scored 26 points in a loss to the Celtics on Monday, making 9-of-12 field goal attempts. ‘‘I think the biggest thing with him that I’ve been the most pleased with … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Buzelis, White, Mathurin, Feigin