Nets forward Cameron Johnson is considered one of the most players most likely to be moved at this year’s trade deadline, and people around the NBA believe Brooklyn will be open to listening on center Nic Claxton as well, according to Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst of ESPN. However, at least one league executive who spoke to ESPN pointed out that Johnson’s and Claxton’s … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Johnson, Claxton, Butler, Suns, Raptors, Sixers
Trade Rumors: Bigs, Hornets, Raptors, Cavaliers
Of the four in-season trades already completed in 2024/25, two largely revolved around centers. More big men could be on the move prior to the February 6 trade deadline. According to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer (Substack link), the Jazz are “actively exploring the market” for forward/center John Collins. The same is true of the Wizards and Jonas Valanciunas, though … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Bigs, Hornets, Raptors, Cavaliers
Southeast Notes: Herro, Bitadze, Williams, Wizards
After being referred to as “fragile” by Heat president Pat Riley last spring, Tyler Herro has responded in impressive fashion to Riley’s public challenge to improve his availability, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Acknowledging during his end-of-season press conference last year that Herro had dealt with some major injuries, Riley said he hoped to see the veteran … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Herro, Bitadze, Williams, Wizards
Details On Wizards’ Asking Price For Jonas Valanciunas
The Wizards will consider trading center Jonas Valanciunas ahead of the February 6 deadline, but won’t simply sell him to the highest bidder, according to Josh Robbins and David Aldridge of The Athletic. As Robbins and Aldridge explain, the Wizards will be seeking the right kind of offer for Valanciunas, which means one that could “appreciably” move their rebuild forward. In … [Read more...] about Details On Wizards’ Asking Price For Jonas Valanciunas
Brian Keefe Upset Over OKC Blowout: Brogdon Dealing With Plantar Fascia Contusion
Wizards coach Brian Keefe spoke for less than a minute after Sunday’s 41-point loss to Oklahoma City, per Varun Shankar of The Washington Post. Keefe, who only took one question from reporters, was upset that his players didn’t respond to the challenge of facing one of the NBA’s best teams. “We deserve to be criticized by [Keefe],” Corey Kispert said. “… This one is definitely … [Read more...] about Brian Keefe Upset Over OKC Blowout: Brogdon Dealing With Plantar Fascia Contusion