Hoops Rumors

There has been more buzz in recent days about restricted free agents Grant Williams and Matisse Thybulle – who reportedly intends to sign an offer sheet with Dallas – than Hornets RFA P.J. Washington, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack article. As Stein explains, there are a couple reasons for that. For one, the Hornets are in a better position to a match a rival offer … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: RFAs, Washington, Mavs, Bol, JVG, Bojan

The Celtics still have at least two major pieces of business to deal with in the coming days, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic, who hears that team and league sources anticipate resolution on Grant Williams‘ restricted free agency before Jaylen Brown‘s contract extension. The Hawks, Hornets, Mavericks, Knicks, and Wizards all remain contenders for Williams, says Weiss, … [Read more...] about Celtics Rumors: G. Williams, Brown, Porzingis, Brogdon

A handful of players have agreed to contract extensions since the new league year began on Saturday, but Celtics wing Jaylen Brown isn’t among them — yet. Appearing on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Monday (YouTube video link), Brian Windhorst said the Celtics and Brown have mutual interest in getting something done and that he expects things to “head in that direction.” However, he … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: J. Brown, Embiid, Knicks, Raptors

In addition to their previously reported interest in Grant Williams, the Mavericks have their eye on another restricted free agent, Matisse Thybulle of the Trail Blazers, league sources tell veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein (Substack story). It’s unclear if Dallas has a real shot at either player — according to Stein, the Celtics and Blazers have been sending “behind-the-scenes … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Mavs, Thybulle, J. Allen, Maxey, D. Powell

As we enter the first day of the NBA’s 2023/24 league year, two Southwest rivals – the Spurs and Rockets – are the teams with the most projected cap room still available, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Twitter links) and Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). San Antonio and Houston were active on Friday night. The Spurs reached agreements to re-sign restricted free agents … [Read more...] about Spurs, Rockets Have Most Remaining Cap Room

Multiple NBA clubs are awaiting word on the future of unrestricted free agent center Brook Lopez, who has spent his past five seasons with the Bucks, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). Fischer reports that “increasing word” on Friday suggests the Rockets may bid in excess of the two-year, $40MM deal that has been floated as a possibility. Lopez, 35, has enjoyed a … [Read more...] about Free Agent Rumors: Lopez, Banton, T. Davis, Strus

Nets guard Ben Simmons will not partake in this year’s World Cup, Basketball Australia has announced in an official statement (Twitter link). According to Basketball Australia, Brooklyn and Simmons have opted to withhold the former No. 1 overall pick so that he can continue to rehabilitate his ailing back ahead of the 2023/24 NBA season. Net Income of Nets Daily writes that the … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Simmons, Porzingis, Hawks, Fernando, Sixers

JUNE 28: The trade has been finalized, the Kings announced (via Twitter). JUNE 23: The future second-round pick the Celtics are acquiring from the Kings will be Dallas’ 2024 second-rounder, according to a press release. JUNE 22: The Celtics continue to acquire future assets while moving down in the draft. Their latest deal sends Xavier guard Colby Jones, selected at No. 34, … [Read more...] about Celtics Trade No. 34 Pick Colby Jones To Kings