Hoops Rumors

Cavaliers forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin is likely to be promoted from his two-way deal to a standard contract but not right away, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in his latest mailbag (subsciber-only story). Teammates and coaches are lobbying for it and he has the support of the front office but the organization is in no hurry to do so. The cap-strapped franchise will likely keep … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Tomlin, Cunningham, Bucks Trades, Jackson

Jonathan Kuminga‘s best chance to move on from the Warriors by the trade deadline is to keep taking advantage of his new-found opportunity, Sam Gordon of The San Francisco Chronicle writes in a subscriber-only story. A season-ending ACL injury to Jimmy Butler has enabled Kuminga to rejoin the rotation, and he responded Tuesday with 20 points and five rebounds in 21 … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Kuminga, Clippers, Lakers, Leonard, Ayton

All signs point to Cam Thomas‘ days in Brooklyn being numbered, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post (subscription required), who says most league observers he spoke to about the subject expect Thomas and the Nets to go their separate ways either at the trade deadline or in the offseason. While a midseason trade remains possible, Thomas owns a de facto no-trade clause … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Thomas, Bulls, Tatum, Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks officials have both attempted to quash speculation about a potential trade over the past two weeks, but teams around the league continue to closely monitor the situation, according to two prominent NBA observers. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said during a recent appearance on NBA Countdown (YouTube link) that numerous deals are on hold because rival … [Read more...] about Teams Holding Onto Assets For Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

Following a six-game absence due to a right calf injury, Ja Morant returned to action on Sunday and delivered one of his best performances of the season in the Grizzlies‘ 126-109 victory over the Magic in London. According to Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Morant became the first player in franchise history to record 20 points and 10 assists in the first half … [Read more...] about Latest On Ja Morant