Hoops Rumors

Forward Paolo Banchero, who will be eligible for a rookie scale extension this summer, is optimistic the Magic can capitalize on the NBA’s parity, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. After Boston was eliminated in the second round, the league will crown its seventh champion in as many years, the first time that has ever occurred. “You don’t know how excited I am … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Banchero, Magic, Pistons, Bulls, J. Holiday

Although he had a limited role after signing with the Celtics, Torrey Craig is interested in staying with the team next season, according to Souichi Terada of MassLive. The veteran forward started the season in Chicago, but was sidelined for weeks by an ankle injury and only got into nine games. The Bulls waived him on February 3, and Boston signed him five days later to fill … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Craig, Luxury Tax, Brown, Pritchard

The Heat must be aggressive this offseason and willing to remain in luxury tax territory to improve the roster, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald writes. If Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant and/or Zion Williamson become available at the right price, the Heat should pursue those opportunities. That also includes looking into the possibility of making a deal with the Celtics, who … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Heat Offseason Approach, Heat Draft Pick, Howard, Sarr, Carrington

Karl-Anthony Towns gave the Pacers fits this season and the Knicks hope that continues over the next two weeks. He averaged 30.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 46.7 percent from 3-point range in 36.5 minutes per contest, Zach Braziller of the New York Post notes, with the Knicks winning two of three regular-season matchups between the Eastern Conference finalists. Towns … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Towns, Knicks Training Staff, Holiday, Porzingis, Sixers’ Pick

The early speculation regarding the Celtics’ offseason is that Jrue Holiday is more likely to be moved than backcourt partner Derrick White, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack post. Holiday has three years remaining on a four-year, $134MM contract, which includes a $37.2MM player option in the final year of the deal.  White’s four-year, $118MM extension, which kicks in … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Holiday, White, Porzingis, Williamson, Mavs’ Pick, Dumont

Even before Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles tendon, the Celtics were contemplating “significant offseason changes” due to a payroll (including luxury tax) that is projected to surpass $500MM in 2025/26, confirms Jay King of The Athletic. But with Tatum likely to miss most — if not all — of next season, a more “drastic shakeup” could be in the works. Although Jrue Holiday … [Read more...] about Celtics Rumors: Holiday, Porzingis, Tatum, Brown, More

Surgery may be the next step for Jaylen Brown now that the Celtics have been eliminated from the playoffs, writes Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Sources tell Shelburne that the nagging knee pain Brown has been experiencing over the past few weeks is caused by a partially torn right meniscus. Brown will be evaluated this week to see if surgery or rest is the best course of action, … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown May Need Surgery For Partially Torn Meniscus