NBA rumors

3 February 2021

03/02/2021 11:10

Warriors’ Kevon Looney out at least the “next couple games” with ankle sprain

Kevin Looney of the Golden State Warriors will miss the next couple of games with an ankle sprain.

Per ESPN, Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney will miss at least the “next couple games” after spraining his left ankle during the first half of Tuesday’s 111-107 loss to the Boston Celtics, head coach Steve Kerr said.

An MRI late Tuesday confirmed the sprain, according to the Warriors.

“I don’t expect him to play the next couple of games,” Kerr said in a video conference with reporters after the game. “It was a significant enough sprain where it looks like he’ll be out for a little bit.”
The Warriors are already playing short-handed without rookie center James Wiseman, who sprained his left wrist in Saturday’s home win over the Detroit Pistons. Wiseman had an MRI on Sunday that revealed the sprain, and he is scheduled to be reevaluated in a week.

Fonte: ESPN.

3 February 2021

2 February 2021

1 February 2021

1 February 2021

1 February 2021

01/02/2021 19:27

NBA discussing addition of Slam Dunk, 3-Point Contest to proposed All-Star Game

The NBA and the NBPA are discussing the addition of a Slam Dunk Contest and a 3-Point Contest to the proposed All-Star Game in Atlanta on the weekend of March 6-7, according to Marc Stein.

The idea of having an All-Star Game in Atlanta is gaining momentum, Stein reports.

31 January 2021

31/01/2021 19:21

Pelicans reportedly focused on 76ers, Nets and Celtics as potential trade destinations for Redick

JJ Redick is on the trade block in New Orleans and three teams are considered the front runners to sign him: Nets, 76ers and Celtics.

Per The Athletic, the New Orleans Pelicans have focused on the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics as potential trade destinations for JJ Redick, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Redick, whose family resides in Brooklyn, is believed to have a strong preference to return to the northeast area. No deal is imminent yet, sources said.
Redick, 34, is averaging 7.9 points this season. He has been a “Did Not Play-Coach’s Decision” in the Pelicans’ past two games.

31 January 2021

31 January 2021

31 January 2021

30 January 2021

30 January 2021

30 January 2021

30/01/2021 20:33

Wizards coach Scott Brooks says team is not interested in trading Bradley Beal

Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks has weighed on speculations around Bradley Beal: “Of course every team would want him, but the good part about it, the team that he’s on wants him the most. …We’re not interested. We’re not interested. I think I might tell Tommy to block all the 29 other GM’s numbers. We’re not answering”.

30 January 2021

30 January 2021

30/01/2021 18:07

Adrian Wojnarowski says Bradley Beal has not expressed he’s ready to move on from Wizards

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said on The Countdown that Bradley Beal is still loyal to the Washington Wizards despite the slow start that the team has had this season.

“He is not going to be on the trade market here in the near future and he’s not expressed, really at all yet, that he’s ready to move on,” Wojnarowski said. “He has loved that city, that organization, and he’s fought through a lot there. And he’s fighting through a lot right now.”

Beal is leading the entire NBA in scoring with 34.7 points per game but the Wizards are 3-12 and last in the Eastern Conference.

Fonte: ESPN.

29 January 2021

29/01/2021 22:16

Knicks, Nets monitoring Zach LaVine’s situation

According to SNY, both the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets have been monitoring Zach LaVine’s situation in Chicago to be prepared for the possibility that the Bulls ends up listening for trade offers.

LaVine is averaging 27.0 ppg and 5.3 apg this season. He’s under contract with Chicago until the end of next season at $19.5M per season.

29 January 2021

29/01/2021 20:35

Clippers’ Leonard, George cleared to return from COVID-19 protocols

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have been cleared from the NBA’s health and safety protocols and will return on Friday when the Los Angeles Clippers play the Orlando Magic.

Leonard and George missed the first two games of the Clippers’ six-game road trip.

Leonard is averaging 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 2.0 steals this season. George is enjoying a bounce-back season, averaging 23.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.2 steals.

29 January 2021

29/01/2021 11:47

Woj: There’s not a team in the league who wouldn’t love to find a way to add Bradley Beal

Adrian Wojnarowski discussed the Beal situation on ESPN’s “The Jump”: «There’s not a team in the league who wouldn’t love to find a way to add Bradley Beal… I think for teams like Golden State or the Denvers, teams who have assets who are contenders when they’re healthy, but also, let’s say if you’re Golden State, you’ve got that Minnesota draft pick, if you’re Denver, you’ve got a great young player in Michael Porter Jr., you’ve got an All-Star in Jamal Murray in the backcourt. Now I’m not saying they’re going to do it, but you look at those teams and say ‘they have enough to get in the conversation».

Fonte: hoopshype.com.

28 January 2021

28 January 2021

28 January 2021

28/01/2021 15:04

Pelicans making Ball, Redick and Bledsoe available?

The New Orleans Pelicans are making Eric Bledsoe available.
The Pelicans had a disappoint first half of the season and are ready to trade also Lonzo Ball and JJ Redick for the right offers.
Ball and Redick will be free agents after the season while Bledsoe has three years remaining on his contract.

2020/21 $16,875,000
2021/22 $18,125,000
2022/23 $19,375,000

 

27 January 2021

27 January 2021

26 January 2021

26/01/2021 22:07

Pelicans reportedly receiving trade calls on Lonzo Ball, JJ Redick

According to Shams Charania the New Orleans Pelicans are receiving trade calls from teams interested in Lonzo Ball and JJ Redick.

The team, who has just 5 wins after 15 games, could decide to trade the two players to open minutes for young talents Kira Lewis and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

Ball is averaging 12 points, 4.7 assist and 1.3 steals per game, while Redick is producing 8.1 points but shooting just 33% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc.

Fonte: The Athletic.

26 January 2021

26/01/2021 12:17

NBA, NBPA in talks about organizing All Star Game in March

The NBA and NBPA are discussing scenarios to hold an All-Star Game in March, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The game could be possibly held in Atlanta with the game providing support for historically black colleges and universities and COVID-19 relief. Chris Paul has been a proponent of the idea.

The 2021 All-Star Game was scheduled to take place in Indianapolis, whom agreed to reschedule its organization to 2024. The league will have a mid-season break between March 5th and 10th, as schedule from March 11th is still TBD.

26 January 2021

26 January 2021

25 January 2021

25/01/2021 18:21

Brooklyn Nets reportedly interested in JaVale McGee

Brooklyn Nets interested in JaVale McGee. Also have interest in Kevin Love.

The Cavaliers will look to flip a number of their bigs for draft capital. Andre Drummond & Kevin Love could both be moved, per source. I’m told Jarrett Allen is off the table.

24 January 2021

24/01/2021 21:42

J.J. Barea has an NBA out in his deal with Estudiantes

J.J. Barea’s deal with Estudiantes includes an NBA out as reported by Tim MacMahon.

Puerto Rican point guard is determined to play in NBA this season.

23 January 2021