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1 day ago · Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is happy to have Landry Shamet back on his roster after the veteran wing recovered from the dislocated shoulder he suffered during preseason with the team. Praising Shamet for his leadership and ability to play multiple positions, Thibodeau said the 27-year-old had a “great” training camp and …
Dru Smith Diagnosed With Torn Achilles Tendon | Hoops Rumors
1 day ago · Heat guard Dru Smith has been diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that the injury will end Smith’s season.. Smith exited Monday’s game due to a lower left leg injury that was immediately feared to be significant. His wife joined him as he headed off the court to the locker room, according to Ira Winderman of The South ...
Nuggets' Malone, Porter Address Trade Rumors | Hoops Rumors
2 days ago · The Nuggets and forward Michael Porter Jr. have been at the center of one of the biggest trade rumors so far this season, with reports indicating that Denver is exploring the possibility of making a deal for Bulls guard Zach LaVine.Porter’s cap hit of nearly $36MM would be necessary for matching purposes in a trade for LaVine or any other trade target earning a significant salary.
Alex Caruso Signs Four-Year Extension With Thunder
3 days ago · Veteran guard Alex Caruso and the Thunder have agreed to a four-year, $81MM contract extension, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. The team has officially announced the deal in a press release.. Caruso became eligible for the $81,096,960 extension on Saturday. Because it has been six months since he was traded to the Thunder, he was allowed to sign for up to 140% of this season’s estimated ...
Boston Celtics Rumors | Hoops Rumors
4 days ago · Celtics star Jayson Tatum grew up as a huge admirer of Kobe Bryant, so he was excited about the chance to join the Lakers in the 2017 draft, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe.However, Tatum never got a tryout with L.A., which held the second overall pick, even though he was one considered one of the draft’s top prospects following a stellar freshman season at Duke.
Alex Caruso Newly Eligible For Four-Year Extension
4 days ago · It has been exactly six months since Alex Caruso was traded from Chicago to Oklahoma City, meaning the extend-and-trade restrictions imposed on the veteran guard during that half-year window have lifted.. Caruso is now eligible to sign an extension with the Thunder worth up to $81,096,960 over four years. Prior to Saturday, his maximum extension would have been worth $48,875,400 over three years.
Celtics Notes: Mazzulla, Brown, Springer, Horford | Hoops Rumors
6 days ago · Head coach Joe Mazzulla had to be restrained from approaching official Justin Van Duyne after the Celtics lost to Chicago on Thursday night, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe.Mazzulla was angry about being whistled for a technical foul for coming onto the court after a jump ball was called following a loose-ball battle between Payton Pritchard and Ayo Dosunmu.
Warriors, Rockets Viewed As Two Teams Most Likely To Make Big …
Nov 16, 2024 · The Warriors and Rockets have been tabbed by scouts and executives as the two teams most likely to make a significant in-season trade, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps (Insider link).After big deals across the league dried up assets for most teams, not many have the combination of young players, draft picks and movable …
Heat Notes: Riley, Butler, Adebayo, Herro, Rozier | Hoops Rumors
Oct 18, 2024 · Speaking on Thursday to a small group of reporters, including Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, Heat president Pat Riley said 2024/25 is a critical campaign for the core trio of Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, who are entering their sixth season together. “Six years, yeah, this is a telling year for the team.It should be,” …
Pacific Notes: Powell, Russell, Lakers, Durant, Huerter
Nov 9, 2024 · The Clippers‘ replacement for Paul George appears to be Norman Powell through the early part of the 2024/25 season, The Athletic’s Law Murray writes.In a recent win over George’s Sixers, Powell hit six threes en route to 26 points. Having never averaged more than 19.0 points per game in a season entering 2024/25, Powell is putting up 25.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists on a ...