Hoops Rumors

Fans in San Antonio, where Derrick White spent the first four-and-a-half seasons of his NBA career, are on board with the campaign to get the Celtics guard to his first All-Star Game this season. As Brian Robb of MassLive details, Sunday’s broadcast of Boston’s blowout victory over the Spurs picked up multiple “White’s an All-Star!’ chants from the San Antonio crowd. “I’m just … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: White, ’18/19 Team, Holiday, Horford

Merry Christmas from the Hoops Rumors staff! As usual, the NBA has an impressive slate of five games on tap for Christmas Day, with many of the league’s top teams and biggest stars in action on December 25. Here’s today’s schedule: 11:00 am CT: Milwaukee Bucks (22-7) at New York Knicks (16-12) 1:30 pm CT: Golden State Warriors (15-14) at Denver Nuggets (21-10) 4:00 pm CT: … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Christmas Day Games

The Knicks will remain active on the trade market after acquiring OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn from Toronto on Saturday, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Having previously named Dejounte Murray as a possible Knicks trade target, Scotto reports that New York is still interested in Murray following this weekend’s deal. However, the team would no … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Anunoby Trade, Murray, Barrett, Quickley

With two Bulls starters and one reserve sidelined due to long-term injuries, All-Star Chicago small forward DeMar DeRozan has assumed a bigger responsibility offensively, writes K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Star shooting guard Zach LaVine, center Nikola Vucevic and reserve forward Torrey Craig are all on the shelf, which has compelled DeRozan to play an average of 38.7 … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: DeRozan, White, LaVine

Luke Kornet looked comfortable in the Celtics‘ starting lineup Friday, even though he was making his first start in two and a half years, writes Jay King of The Athletic. With Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford both sitting out the second night of a back-to-back, Kornet played 30 minutes and delivered a season-high 20 points and eight rebounds while shooting 9-of-11 from the … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Kornet, Trade Deadline, Title Odds, Porzingis

The Celtics are shorthanded for Friday’s game against Toronto, with Al Horford (rest), Kristaps Porzingis (left calf — injury management) and Jayson Tatum (left ankle sprain — injury management) all out, relays Jared Weiss of The Athletic (via Twitter). It’s the second of back-to-back for Boston, which defeated Detroit in overtime on Thursday.Jay King of The Athletic considers … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Friday; King Considers Deadline Options

Celtics wing Jaylen Brown has been ruled out of Thursday’s game against Detroit due to a lower back contusion, per Jared Weiss of The Athletic (Twitter link). Brown sustained the injury on Monday against the Lakers after being accidentally kneed in the back by LeBron James. Both players were down in pain for a few minutes, but were able to return later in the contest. Brown, … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Brown, Doncic, Payton, Vincent, Nance, Heat

Celtics guard Derrick White has become one of the most valuable players on a team filled with stars, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. White did a little bit of everything in the Christmas Day showdown with the Lakers, delivering 18 points, 11 assists, two steals and two blocks. He also helped to steady Boston’s offense after losing an 18-point lead in the first half. “I didn’t … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: White, Trade Assets, Tatum, Holiday

The Celtics made a controversial move by trading for Kristaps Porzingis during the offseason. Jayson Tatum says the team is reaping the benefits of having his large presence in the lineup, Jared Weiss of The Athletic tweets. “We haven’t had a low post presence like that since I’ve been on the Celtics and it creates so many problems. Are you gonna switch us? Are you in drop?…I’m … [Read more...] about Tatum: Porzingis’ Presence Creates Problems For Foes