Hoops Rumors

Rival executives believe Pascal Siakam is more likely to be traded than OG Anunoby if the Raptors decide to shake up their roster, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. In fact, teams looking for help on the wing think Toronto “will do whatever it takes” to retain Anunoby as a free agent in 2024 — he’s widely expected to decline his $19.9MM player option for next … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Raptors, Pacers, Hawks, Markkanen, Hornets, More

With the Pistons looking to avoid becoming the first team in NBA history to ever lose 27 consecutive games in a single season, starting center Jalen Duren appears poised to make his return from an eight-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. He’s listed as probable to play vs. Brooklyn on Tuesday, tweets James L. Edwards of The Athletic. While no player on the Pistons has … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Duren, Jazz, Wright, Len, B. Brown

It’s been difficult for Wizards guard Jordan Poole to adjust to Washington on the court, as he’s averaging 17.5 points on 40.8% shooting from the floor while taking 15.1 field-goal attempts per game. However, as Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes, he’s been an excellent fit off the court for his new team. “He’s always got a smile on his face,” teammate Corey Kispert said. “He … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Poole, Kispert, Shamet, Kuzma

Suns guard Bradley Beal doesn’t want to see his former team move forward with relocation plans to northern Virginia. Beal, who spent 11 seasons with the Wizards before being traded this summer, appealed to owner Ted Leonsis to reconsider last week’s announcement (video link). “D.C, there is no moving to Virginia, like what is that?” Beal said. “Ted, we love you to death. We … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Wants Wizards To Stay In Downtown D.C.

The Warriors appear to have gotten a major steal late in this year’s draft, writes Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Golden State was able to trade Patrick Baldwin Jr. and cash to Washington for the 57th pick, which it used to select Indiana center Trayce Jackson-Davis, who has been indispensable, especially since Draymond Green‘s latest suspension. Jackson-Davis reminded the … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Jackson-Davis, Green, Wiggins, Payton