Basketball

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

The Atlanta Hawks are more open to discussing trades for Trae Young than ever before, but league sources indicate his market is widely considered minimal, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. Atlanta went 13-9 without Young after he sprained his right MCL in late October but is 0-5 since his return. The Hawks have lost 10 of their past 12 games and seven straight … [Read more...] about Trae Young’s Trade Market Minimal Despite Hawks’ Increased Openness To Deal

The Atlanta Hawks are passing the ball at a historic rate, and it's due to their new style of play. … [Read more...] about Hawks are making history despite midseason adversity thanks to new playstyle

The Atlanta Hawks drafted Asa Newell 23rd overall in the 2025 NBA Draft after trading down with the New Orleans Pelicans. Atlanta received the better of the Pelicans’ or the Milwaukee Bucks’ selection in the upcoming loaded 2026 draft class. The rookie started the season outside of head coach Quin Snyder’s rotation, but Newell’s offensive versatility and surprising three-point … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks Rookie Falls Out Of Frontcourt Rotation

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