Hoops Rumors

As they weigh their options on the trade market in the next few weeks, the Pacers will be seeking shooting and players who fit head coach Rick Carlisle‘s system, sources tell Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. As Pincus observes, this could make the Mavericks an intriguing trade partner for the Pacers. Reports have indicated that Dallas has interest in Myles Turner, and Carlisle … [Read more...] about Pincus’ Latest: Pacers, Mavs, Cavs, Blazers, Hawks, Avdija

David Aldridge, John Hollinger, and Sam Amick of The Athletic, participating in a roundtable discussion on Ben Simmons, all say they believe the Sixers are more likely than not to move the three-time All-Star by the February 10 trade deadline. Over the weekend, big man Joel Embiid publicly backed the idea of the team waiting as long as it needs to maximize the return for … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Simmons, Kings, Blazers, Rockets, THT, Jazz

The reduced role that Cam Reddish had with the Hawks before being traded to New York came about because he expressed a desire to be dealt over the offseason, head coach Nate McMillan told reporters, including Sarah K. Spencer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Twitter link), before tonight’s game. Even though the team was beset by injuries and players in the league’s health … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Reddish, Knox, Suggs, Kuzma

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau met with newly acquired Cam Reddish on Saturday and told him that playing time will have to be earned, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post. The Knicks didn’t part with any rotation pieces in the Thursday trade that brought Reddish to New York, sending out only Kevin Knox and a draft pick, so Reddish will have to supplant someone else to get his … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Reddish, Brunson, Randle, Walker

The Hawks dealt young forward Cam Reddish nearly a month before the trade deadline. Atlanta’s GM, Travis Schlenk, said that by making this trade now, he can better assess what to do at the deadline, as he told Sarah Spencer of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “I’ve seen some people say why wouldn’t they wait. We wanted to see if just a little tweak would have an impact,” … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Schlenk: Reddish Trade Sets Up Deadline Strategy

Former NBA big man Deyonta Davis has signed with a Taiwanese team, the Taoyuan Leopards, according to Sportando. Davis, an early second-round selection in the 2016 draft, last appeared in the NBA during the 2018/19 season, when he saw action in nine games with Atlanta. We have more from around the basketball world: Former NBA forward Marcus Georges-Hunt has signed a G League … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Davis, Georges-Hunt, All-Star Selections, Mock Draft

The Hawks traded Cam Reddish, Solomon Hill and 2025 second-round pick to the Knicks in exchange for Kevin Knox and a protected first-round pick on Thursday. According to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, the Hawks were interested in acquiring Quentin Grimes, but the Knicks were reluctant to part with the rookie, who was the 25th overall pick of the 2021 draft. The Knicks are likely to … [Read more...] about Reddish Trade Notes: Other Offers, Details, Grades, More

Following up on Michael Scotto’s report that stated teams around the NBA are eyeing Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report says Rick Carlisle was considered Finney-Smith’s “biggest advocate” in Dallas, adding that the Pacers are considered a possible suitor for that reason. According to veteran reporter Marc Stein, the Mavericks have been trying … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Finney-Smith, Pacers, Mavs, Grant, Howard, Lillard, Harris

The protected first-round pick the Hawks received in exchange for Cam Reddish was the primary motivator to make the trade, but Kevin Knox may not have just been a salary throw-in. Sources tell Fred Katz and Chris Kirschner of The Athletic that Atlanta has no plans to trade or release Knox right now.According to Bobby Marks of ESPN (Twitter link), The Hawks sent the Knicks … [Read more...] about Hawks Not Looking To Move Knox, Sent $835K To Knicks In Reddish Deal