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Fischer’s Latest: Bucks, Mavs, Hawks, Kings, Sabonis
In addition to creating the impression that they’ll have an additional first-round pick beyond their own 10th overall selection in the draft later this month, the Bucks have some rival front offices believing they want to trade up from No. 10, writes Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Milwaukee has met with Mikel […]
Giannis Rumors: Heat, Blazers, Celtics, Wolves, Warriors, More
Even though the Heat and Trail Blazers are the only two teams that Jake Fischer of The Stein Line has been able to confirm are in active pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, that doesn’t mean they’re the only two clubs still interested in acquiring the Bucks star, as Fischer writes in his latest subscriber-only story at […]
Hoops Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat: 6/11/2026
Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill held a live chat today exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Topics included whether the Spurs should trade De'Aaron Fox, the wealth of guard prospects in this year's draft, the Bucks' next moves if they send Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, the Bulls' chances of landing another lottery pick and more! Unlock […]
2026 NBA Offseason Preview: Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets were widely lauded for the moves they made last offseason. The first domino to fall was a cost-cutting maneuver, as Denver traded Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2031 first-round pick to the Nets for Cameron Johnson. Swapping out Porter's $38.3MM cap hit for Johnson's $21.6MM saved the Nuggets a significant amount of […]
Draft Workouts: Lendeborg, Warriors, Brown, Kings, Wolves
The Warriors will host six prospects on Thursday for a pre-draft workout, the team announced (via Twitter). According to Golden State, that group will feature Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg. Lendeborg is coming off a memorable 2025/26 season in which he was named the Big Ten’s Player of the Year, was named a consensus first-time All-American, […]
Knicks Notes: Anunoby, Hart, Alvarado, Towns
Even after erasing a 29-point deficit against the Spurs on Wednesday, the Knicks were one possession away from their historic comeback effort falling short, having given up their lead in the final minute of the fourth quarter of Game 4. However, OG Anunoby sealed the victory with an incredible tip-in off a missed Jalen Brunson […]
Mavericks Notes: Irving, Finances, Marshall, Lively, Thompson
In the latest step in his recovery from a torn ACL that forced him to miss the entire season, Kyrie Irving put his skills on display Tuesday at the NBPA Top 100 Camp in Rock Hill, South Carolina, according to BasketNews. The Mavericks guard offered advice and motivation to the top 100 high school players […]
Southwest Notes: Castle, Ejiofor, Grizzlies’ Draft, Pelicans
Stephon Castle used some strategy to maneuver his way to the Spurs in the 2024 draft, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. San Antonio held the No. 4 pick, and Castle was intrigued by the chance to team his perimeter defensive skills with an elite rim protector like Victor Wembanyama, “I was just looking on […]
And-Ones: Rozier, Payton, Clarke, Silver
The trial for Terry Rozier and three other defendants in a federal gambling case is scheduled to begin on February 8, 2027, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. The former Heat guard pleaded not guilty in December to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Rozier’s attorney, Jim Trusty, claims that the […]
NBA Finals Notes: K. Johnson, Wembanyama, LeBron, Ratings
One of the overlooked reasons for the Spurs‘ victory in Game 3 was the job that forward Keldon Johnson did defensively against Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News writes in a subscriber-only piece. Despite being six inches shorter and 28 pounds lighter, Johnson was able to use his physicality to […]
Knicks Notes: Towns, Brunson, Brown, Rose, Lin
Coach Mike Brown was upset with the free throw disparity in Monday’s Game 3 loss, but Knicks players don’t believe that’s what caused their 13-game playoff winning streak to end, Steve Popper of Newsday writes in a subscriber-only story. Karl-Anthony Towns blamed an uncharacteristic sloppiness with the ball as New York committed 13 turnovers, several […]
Central Rumors: Portis, Bulls, Quinn, Niang, Pistons
There’s a “growing belief in some corners” that if the Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, the deal will also include Bobby Portis, reports Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press (Twitter link). Portis, who has played with Antetokounmpo for the past six seasons and won a title with Milwaukee in 2021, has provided consistent production […]
Scotto’s Latest: MPJ, Mann, Wade, Mamukelashvili, Dick
While veteran forward Michael Porter Jr. will be eligible to sign a contract extension with the Nets this offseason, teams around the NBA are also keeping an eye on him as a potential trade candidate, writes Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Porter will turn 28 this month and is entering his ninth year in the NBA, […]
Pelicans Trying To Acquire Lottery Pick?
The Pelicans are making an effort to acquire a lottery pick in this month’s draft, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports that the team is believed to have its eye on a specific player in the neighborhood of the top 10. New Orleans finished the 2025/26 season with a 26-56 record, but the […]
Kings, Hornets Have Discussed Domantas Sabonis
1:23 pm: Confirming Amick’s reporting, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype says the Kings and Hornets explored a possible framework that would’ve sent Bridges, Green, and a first-round pick to Sacramento in exchange for Sabonis. However, as Amick noted, Charlotte has resisted including either of its 2026 first-rounders in a deal. The Hornets are considering pursuing a […]
AJ Dybantsa To Visit Wizards In Coming Days
Potential No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa will travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with Wizards officials at some point within the next few days, multiple league sources tell David Aldridge and Josh Robbins of The Athletic. According to Aldridge and Robbins, Dybantsa’s visit with the team could happen as early as Thursday. The Wizards […]
Latest On LeBron James’ Upcoming Free Agency
TIME Magazine’s newly minted “Athlete of the Century” and cover star LeBron James is headed for unrestricted free agency in a matter of weeks, and while it remains difficult to project his next move, there’s a widespread belief around the NBA that sticking with the Lakers would be his first choice, according to Jake Fischer […]
2026 NBA Offseason Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves
After making back-to-back appearances in the Western Conference finals in 2024 and 2025, the Timberwolves faced a cap crunch last summer. The team had three key free agents it hoped to retain, but - not wanting to operate above the second tax apron for a second straight year - ultimately decided it was prudent to […]
Hornets’ Miles Bridges Back On Trade Block?
The Hornets are expected to make forward Miles Bridges available in trade discussions in conjunction with this month’s draft, report Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). [RELATED: Kings, Hornets Have Discussed Domantas Sabonis] A 2018 lottery pick who has spent his entire NBA career in Charlotte, Bridges averaged 17.1 points, […]
Nori, Splitter, Schmidt Among Bulls’ Coaching Finalists
After interviewing many candidates virtually, the Bulls have started to conduct in-person meetings this week with the top contenders for their head coaching job, league sources tell Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). According to Stein, the finalists for the head coaching position in Chicago include Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Considered Increasingly Likely?
It appears more and more likely that a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade will happen in the coming weeks, according to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). As Fischer and Stein explain, virtually every team they talk to increasingly believes that the Bucks intend to make a deal involving the two-time Most […]
Northwest Notes: Presti, Nuggets, Towns, Wolves
While Thunder general manager Sam Presti covered a wide range of topics in his end-of-season exit interview, he spent more time defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander than he did on any other subject, according to Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman, who notes that Presti strongly pushed back on the notion – pushed in some corners of social media […]
NBA Won’t Upgrade Victor Wembanyama’s Uncalled Foul To Flagrant
The physicality between the Spurs and Knicks in Game 3 has been a prominent topic of discussion among fans and coaches alike following Monday’s hard-fought contest, a 115-111 San Antonio win. A first quarter play involving Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson was a particular point of contention, as Brunson took exception after the Spurs star […]
Southeast Notes: Antetokounmpo, Adebayo, Salaun, Hawks
The Heat have been pegged as the “team to watch” this summer when it comes to a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, but such a move would have sweeping effects on the rest of the roster, write Anthony Chiang and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. One player who could be impacted by the move is […]
Knicks Notes: Towns, Brunson, Anunoby, Alvarado
Following the Knicks‘ Game 3 loss to the Spurs, Karl-Anthony Towns‘s lack of fourth-quarter offense has become a topic of concern. Towns has yet to score in a fourth quarter this series, despite playing some of the best basketball of his career and being the best player on the floor for large stretches of the […]
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