Hoops Rumors

The Hawks have rebuffed inquiries from rival teams on center Onyeka Okongwu, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who says Atlanta isn’t looking to move Okongwu and would prefer to add more frontcourt depth around him. Indiana was said earlier this month to have interest in Okongwu. While Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kennard are viewed as trade candidates and could be … [Read more...] about Southeast Rumors: Okongwu, Hawks, Hornets, Wizards, Magic

Confirming reporting from ESPN’s Shams Charania, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) say the Timberwolves should be included among the group of teams considered serious suitors for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Minnesota doesn’t currently have a tradable first-round pick, but Stein and Fischer hear that Antetokounmpo has “quietly had the … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Intrigued By Wolves, Sixers?

Franz Wagner doesn’t appear close to returning from the left ankle injury that has kept him on the sidelines for 20 of the Magic‘s past 22 games, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. The fifth-year forward was limited to riding a stationary bike during Wednesday’s shootaround in Miami and was scheduled to do standstill shooting after his teammates left the court. Wagner … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: F. Wagner, Okongwu, Giddey, Kawamura, T. Johnson

Avoiding the luxury tax this season isn’t necessarily a top priority for the Celtics, who have conveyed to rival teams that they’re not looking to attach a first-round pick to Anfernee Simons‘ expiring $27.7MM contract in a cost-cutting move, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Presumably, the Celtics would remain open to the idea of moving Simons and draft compensation for a … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Celtics, Simons, Boucher, Wolves, Knicks, More

Pelle Larsson has thrived in a starting role for the Heat this season, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald notes. The second-year player has made 26 starts this season and the Heat are 16-10 in those contests. “We trust Pelle,” Heat center Bam Adebayo said. “Pelle is the guy that we can incorporate him in our starting lineup, and you instantly see the difference. For … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Larsson, Young, Bane, Johnson