The Bulls have been receiving interest in point guard Tre Jones and forward/center Jalen Smith over the past few weeks, writes Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune. While Jones seems to be available, Poe suggests the Bulls are unlikely to trade Smith unless they get an appealing offer. Both Jones and Smith have guaranteed contracts for next season. Jones’ deal also features a $8MM … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Jones, Smith, Bulls, Kings, Cavs, Sharpe
Trade Rumors: AD, Mavs, Bridges, Sabonis, Pistons, More
In their initial trade discussions with teams earlier this season about big man Anthony Davis, the Mavericks were seeking multiple first-round picks or an impact player, sources tell ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. However, there were no takers at that price, even prior to Davis’ most recent injury, a hand issue that will keep him sidelined through the deadline. While a pre-deadline … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: AD, Mavs, Bridges, Sabonis, Pistons, More
Luka Doncic, Jaylen Brown Named Players Of The Month
Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been named the NBA’s Player of the Month for the Western Conference, while Celtics wing Jaylen Brown has won the award in the East, the league announced today (Twitter link). The Lakers were 9-6 in games Doncic played in January, and the All-Star guard increased his league-leading scoring average by racking up 34.0 points per game in those 15 … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic, Jaylen Brown Named Players Of The Month
Celtics, Bulls To Swap Anfernee Simons, Nikola Vucevic
3:52 pm: The Celtics will acquire Denver’s 2027 second-round pick in the trade, while Chicago will receive the “most favorable” of four teams’ 2026 second-rounders, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. That pick headed to the Bulls will likely be New Orleans’ 2026 second-rounder. 2:46 pm: The Celtics and Bulls have reached an agreement on a trade that will send guard Anfernee Simons … [Read more...] about Celtics, Bulls To Swap Anfernee Simons, Nikola Vucevic
Domantas Sabonis Likely To Remain With Kings Through Deadline
1:42 pm: The Kings view their Sabonis talks with Toronto as having “flat-lined,” according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. With the caveat that there’s still 24 hours for the situation to evolve, Amick says it now appears highly likely that the big man will remain in Sacramento through the trade deadline. 10:53 am: Talks between the Raptors and Kings have paused for now, … [Read more...] about Domantas Sabonis Likely To Remain With Kings Through Deadline
And-Ones: Ott, Lee, No. 1 Pick, Graham, Dort
The Suns’ Jordan Ott and Hornets’ Charles Lee have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in January, according to the league (Twitter links). Phoenix went 11-5 last month, while Charlotte posted an 11-6 record. David Adelman (Nuggets), Chris Finch (Timberwolves) and Tyronn Lue (Clippers) were the other Western … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Ott, Lee, No. 1 Pick, Graham, Dort
Siegel’s Latest: Bitadze, Spurs, Celtics, Drummond, Nuggets
Of the three players (Tyus Jones, Goga Bitadze and Jonathan Isaac) the Magic have made available in an effort to dip below the luxury tax line, Bitadze has drawn the most trade interest, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Citing league sources, Siegel says the Spurs are one of the teams intrigued by the 26-year-old center, who has been repeatedly linked to Toronto in … [Read more...] about Siegel’s Latest: Bitadze, Spurs, Celtics, Drummond, Nuggets
Atlantic Notes: Simons, Porter Jr., Towns, Sixers Rebounding
Considered a clear-cut trade chip for a Celtics team expected to bottom out coming into the season, Anfernee Simons has instead emerged as a Sixth Man of the Year candidate on a team looking to cement itself as the league’s most unexpected contender, writes Gary Washburn for the Boston Globe. Simons has always been a scorer, but there were questions coming into the year about … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Simons, Porter Jr., Towns, Sixers Rebounding
Trade Rumors: Ellis, Hunter, Ball, Bucks, Sochan, Deadline
In addition to the Cavaliers, the Lakers, Pacers, Spurs and Celtics are among the many suitors for Kings guard Keon Ellis, sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). The Timberwolves and Knicks have also been mentioned as teams interested in Ellis. The 26-year-old is an intriguing trade candidate because his $2.3MM expiring contract makes him an … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Ellis, Hunter, Ball, Bucks, Sochan, Deadline