Hoops Rumors

Guerschon Yabusele is “excited” to see how his free agency plays out and plans to remain in the NBA, he told Cyro Asseo de Choch of Hoops Hype. The Sixers big man was one of the few bright spots for the franchise this season after playing in Europe from 2020-24. He posted averages of 11.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 27.1 minutes per game while appearing in 70 … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Yabusele, Sixers Arena, Hawks Workouts, Mazzulla

Acquiring a point guard is one of the top priorities for the Mavericks in the 2025 offseason, writes Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News. With star Kyrie Irving recovering from ACL surgery and not expected to get back on the court until at least January, the team will need help at the position this fall. In a mailbag for the Morning News, Curtis discusses how Chris Paul will … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Mavs, DSJ, Brown, Spurs, Pelicans

With the NBA’s Board of Governors set to vote on the Celtics sale later this month, there don’t appear to be any reasons that it might be rejected, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. New majority owner William Chisholm finalized the funding for the $6.1 billion purchase in May, with Robert Hale, Bruce A. Beal Jr. and Sixth Street among the other notable investors. The group will … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Sale, Porzingis, Holiday, Hauser, White, Tatum

The Raptors are considered by “numerous NBA figures” to be a potential suitor for Suns star Kevin Durant, Jake Fischer reports for The Stein Line (Substack link), especially if their well-documented interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t come to fruition. Fischer writes that the pieces the Raptors have assembled would make for a more realistic trade package for Durant, who … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Durant, Hauser, Nets, Sixers

As we outlined last month when we passed along the list of prospects invited to the NBA’s draft combine, a player who is invited to the combine and declines to attend without an excused absence becomes ineligible to be drafted. Many of the prospects who were granted excused absences from the combine in Chicago were international players whose teams were still playing. According … [Read more...] about And-Ones: European Prospects, Extension Candidates, Dynasties

Executives around the NBA generally view Kristaps Porzingis as the Celtics‘ top trade candidate this offseason as the team looks to reduce its salary, says Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Porzingis has played a limited role during Boston’s last two playoff runs due to health issues and will be on an expiring $30.7MM contract in 2025/26. However, the general consensus is that the … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Porzingis, Celtics, Reid, NAW, Magic, Kings

According to a Toronto Star story, there’s mutual interest between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Raptors. So what would it take to acquire the Bucks superstar? Josh Lewenberg of TSN tackles that subject with the biggest unknown being whether Toronto would be willing to part with its biggest star, Scottie Barnes. Thus far, the Raptors’ front office has been unwilling to discuss … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Raptors, Giannis, Porzingis, Sixers Stars, Murry

Jazz owner Ryan Smith declared during a Monday press conference that his new president of basketball operations, Austin Ainge, will have final say on personnel decisions. “This is Austin’s show,” Smith said, per Sarah Todd of the Deseret News. After spending 17 years with the Celtics, Ainge was chosen to head the Utah front office. His father, Danny Ainge,  has been the … [Read more...] about Jazz Owner: Austin Ainge Will Run “Show”

The Celtics are expected to reduce salary and possibly move away from being title contenders next season in the wake of Jayson Tatum‘s ACL tear, but ESPN’s Brian Windhorst suggests a more aggressive strategy, relays Brian Robb of MassLive. In a Thursday morning appearance on Get Up, Windhorst stated that Boston could still be in a good position to trade for Giannis … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Giannis, Tate, Prince, Holiday, Trade Market