NBA rumors

Denver Nuggets forward JaMychal Green has entered health and safety protocols, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania

Green is averaging 5.7 ppg and 3.4 rpg this season

The Toronto Raptors have interest in trading for Jakob Poeltl, reports Marc Stein

Raptors traded Poeltl to the San Antonio Spurs in 2019 as part of the Kawhi Leonard. Austrian center re-signed with the Spurs during the 2020 offseason on a three-year, $27 million deal.

Former All Star guard John Wall has expressed “zero inclination to accept any type of buyout” with the Houston Rockets, sources told Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report.

Wall has $91.7 million remaining on his contract through next season.

There is a “rising belief” within the NBA, according to Marc Stein, that the Sacramento Kings will trade Harrison Barnes and Buddy Hield by the upcoming trade deadline

Both players are under contract for next season, with Hield expiring in June 2024

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for using profane language during a media interview and failing to comply with an NBA Security interview as part of the review process.

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing guard Dakota Mathias of NBA G League’s Texas Legends to a 10-day hardship contract, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania

Mathias has played four games for the Grizzlies this season averaging 1.5 ppg

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reports that Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and forward Rudy Gay have both cleared the NBA Covid protocol and are back with the team

The Jazz went 1-4 with a 120.8 defensive rating in the games played without Gobert

The Cleveland Cavaliers have hired José Calderón as Special Advisor to the Front Office, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts.

Calderón joins the Cavaliers from the National Basketball Players Association where he served as the Special Assistant to the Executive Director, working closely with NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts and the NBPA’s senior management team on union strategy and specific issues relevant to current NBA players. In his role with the Cavaliers, Calderón will assist the front office achieve their goals both on and off the court in a variety of engagements.

“We are thrilled to add someone of José Calderón’s background and experience to our front office,” said Altman. “His accomplishments as a basketball player and familiarity with our organization will be invaluable. We look forward to his insights and perspective on how we can continue moving this team forward and enhancing our efforts towards sustainable and long-term success here in Cleveland.”

Calderón spent 14 seasons in the NBA, playing for seven different teams, including the Cavaliers’ NBA Finals run during the 2017-18 season. He posted career averages of 8.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 26.4 minutes over 895 career games. A native of Villanueva de la Serena, Spain, Calderón played six seasons in the Spanish professional leagues before beginning his NBA career in 2005 with the Toronto Raptors. Calderón also represented his home country at four Olympic Games (2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016), earning silver medals in 2008 and 2012 and a bronze medal in 2016.

Russell Westbrook is happy to be at the Lakers and has no regrets for his trade happened last offseason.

Per The Athletic, So while the Lakers may have had second thoughts about this pairing, in other words, he has not. “No,” he said when asked if he had any regrets about the move. “Nah. I mean, not at all, because — like I told you — it’s bigger than basketball for me.” .

“I never worry,” he fired back. “Do the job. Be professional. Every year, my name is in trade (rumors). It never, never, never seeps into how I approach what I do. It’s kind of what I was mentioning back there (during the press conference). I see this game so different (in terms of) how to use it to be able to impact things. “Regardless of if (a trade) did happen or if it didn’t happen, nothing’s going to change my mentality or my purpose. I feel like I have a purpose that’s bigger than basketball and I always keep that as my forefront regardless of what happens inside of pro sports.” –

The Chicago Bulls have reached an agreement with Malcolm Hill.

The Illinois product, who will sign a 10-day deal, made his NBA debut with the Atlanta Hawks this year, scoring 17 total points in 3 games.

The Chicago Bulls are signing forward Malcolm Hill to a 10-day contract, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 13, 2022

Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report points to Myles Turner as the Indiana Pacers player with the most chance of changing teams before the trade deadline.
According to the reporter, teams interested in the big man include Dallas, Minnesota, New York, Sacramento, Charlotte, Portland and Toronto.

Turner is averaging 13 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.8 blocks  per game.

The Atlanta Hawks are trading Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks for Kevin Knox and a protected 2022 first-round pick via Charlotte.
The Knicks also acquire Solomon Hill and a 2025 second-round pick via Brooklyn in trade.

New York is including Kevin Knox in trade to Atlanta, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 13, 2022

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris underwent an MRI yesterday on his right shoulder and it was revealed he’s dealing with tendinitis, league sources tell Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes

Harris, however, is not expected to miss time

Agent for Ben Simmons – Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul – met today with Sixers’ Daryl Morey and Elton Brand to discuss status of stalemate, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Stances are still unchanged: Simmons no closer to playing this season – and Sixers determined to bring back a significant player in a trade. Sixers continue to want Simmons to return to the floor, but there’s no movement on that front nor traction on a trade now. Trade deadline is Feb. 10

According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Philadelphia 76ers and Daryl Morey have “zero interest” in the prospect of a Ben Simmons per Russell Westbrook deal with the Los Angeles Lakers

According to Michael Scotto of Hoopshype, Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari is available for a first-round pick on the trade market or could be packaged in a bigger trade

A possibility could see, according to Scotto, Gallinari packaged with John Collins as part of a potential Ben Simmons trade package

According to Michael Scotto of Hoopshype, the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr.

The Duke product, who signed a three-year deal worth about 54 million with the Canadian team in the last offseason, is producing 16.4 points, 2.1 assists and 1.9 steals per game, shooting 37% from long distance.

The Utah Jazz are signing Zylan Cheatham to a 10 day hardship-contract.

The forward this year averaged over 14 points and 10 rebounds per game in G League.

The Utah Jazz are signing G/F Zylan Cheatham to a 10-day hardship deal, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 12, 2022

The Oklahoma City Thunder signed forward Mamadi Diakite to a 10-day contract.

Diakite played two preseason games for the Thunder this season and averaged 4.5 points, 2.0 rebounds.

A trade or buyout of John Wall by the Houston Rockets remains unlikely, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Wall is not currently playing after the two sides discussed a return to game action in November. If Wall becomes a free agent, there will be a number of teams interested in signing him.

The Denver Nuggets are planning to sign free agent wing James Ennis to a 10-day hardship deal, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Ennis is expected to be available vs. his former team, the Clippers, on Tuesday in LA