Hoops Rumors

The Knicks are a long shot to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo if the Bucks superstar requests a trade, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. The Knicks’ acquisition of Mikal Bridges prior to last season, in which they gave up five first-round picks to the Nets, left them without the necessary draft capital that other suitors could offer. The only way Giannis would wind … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Giannis, Anunoby, Hart, Kolek

The Pelicans have long signaled that forward Herbert Jones is off limits in trade talks, and that stance didn’t change when Joe Dumars was hired to run the front office in the spring, writes Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. However, according to Siegel, with the Pelicans off to a miserable 3-20 start to the season and Dumars seemingly becoming more open to the idea of major … [Read more...] about Siegel’s Latest: H. Jones, Poole, Pacers, Warriors, Cavs, Heat

Speaking after Wednesday’s win over the Pistons, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said he believed the team had ruled out an Achilles injury for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who sustained an injury initially diagnosed as a calf strain, tweets Eric Nehm of The Athletic. “I didn’t know what it was,” Rivers said (ESPN YouTube link). “I just wanted the trainers to attend to … [Read more...] about Doc Rivers Believes Bucks Ruled Out Achilles Injury For Antetokounmpo

December 4: Antetokounmpo is expected to be sidelined for two-to-four weeks as a result of his calf strain, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). December 3: Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Bucks‘ game against the Pistons on Wednesday after slipping and suffering a non-contact injury. The team ruled Antetokounmpo for the rest of the contest and referred to … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected To Miss 2-4 Weeks With Calf Strain

In the wake of a Shams Charania report stating that star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has reopened conversations with the Bucks about his future, head coach Doc Rivers – who dismissed Antetokounmpo-related trade speculation in October – reacted with exasperation when asked about the latest rumors. “So, here we go again. There’s been no conversations,” Rivers told reporters, … [Read more...] about Latest On Giannis Antetokounmpo