Hoops Rumors

Hawks two-way player Eli Ndiaye has suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will undergo season-ending surgery in early January, the team announced (via Twitter). The injury occurred during a December 9 G League game while Ndiaye was playing for Atlanta’s College Park affiliate. The 21-year-old power forward signed a two-way deal in July after spending the past four … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Eli Ndiaye To Have Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Raptors center Jakob Poeltl, who has been dealing with a back issue this season, will miss a second straight game on Saturday as Toronto hosts the Celtics, tweets Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. “We have a long-term plan for him,” head coach Darko Rajakovic said, “which consists of managing this injury and which consists of building his strength, which consists of him playing … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Poeltl, Barrett, Dante, Sixers, Bradley, Brown

Raptors center Jakob Poeltl, who has been dealing with a back issue this season, will miss a second straight game on Saturday as Toronto hosts the Celtics, tweets Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. “We have a long-term plan for him,” head coach Darko Rajakovic said, “which consists of managing this injury and which consists of building his strength, which consists of him playing … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Poeltl, Barrett, Dante, Sixers, Bradley, Brown

Multiple reporters have indicated that the Bucks are looking to add win-now help in the coming weeks despite an 11-17 start to the season. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints has heard similarly, writing that people around the NBA are wondering if Myles Turner could be a trade candidate after signing a four-year, $108.8MM contract with Milwaukee over the summer. As Siegel explains, … [Read more...] about Siegel’s Latest: Turner, Bucks, Pacers, Nets, Cavs, Alvarado

Rival executives who have spoken to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype believe that Hawks guard Trae Young may end up having to exercise his $49MM player option for the 2026/27 season. Young has the ability to reach unrestricted free agency by declining that option next summer. He could also sign an extension with the Hawks at any time that eliminates the option and replaces it with a … [Read more...] about Hawks Notes: Young, Porzingis, Draft, Jones