Hoops Rumors

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

The expectation around the NBA is that the Bucks are looking to make an impactful in-season trade in the hopes of upgrading their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner, reports Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. According to Siegel, Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant – rumored to be a potential Milwaukee target – was the name linked to the Bucks most frequently by … [Read more...] about Central Rumors: Bucks, Grant, Kispert, Cavs, White, Duren

Jonathan Kuminga is expected to be available on Monday after missing the Warriors‘ win over the Suns on Saturdaydue to an illness, reports The Athletic’s Nick Friedell (Twitter link). Friedell notes that Kuminga was at Golden State’s film session on Sunday. The 23-year-old forward has only played in one of the Warriors’ previous five games, as he has been in and out of coach … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Warriors, Antetokounmpo, Suggs, Flagg, Lively

There’s reportedly a sense that the Spurs won’t seriously pursue a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade even if the Bucks make the two-time MVP available this season. While San Antonio seemingly has the assets necessary to make a compelling offer for a star-level trade candidate like Antetokounmpo, the team is very high on its young core and isn’t eager to break it up to go all-in on an … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Castle, Suns, Raptors, Davis, Kings