The fact that Ja Morant wasn’t traded at last week’s deadline came as a bit of a surprise to him, according to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, who says the Grizzlies weren’t willing to accept a package similar to what Atlanta got for Trae Young. The Grizzlies talked to the Heat, Timberwolves, and Bucks about Morant, but didn’t come close to making a deal, Azarly writes. League … [Read more...] about Post-Deadline Rumors: Morant, JJJ, Bulls, Missi, Celtics
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Pacers Also Had Trade Interest In Jarrett Allen, Onyeka Okongwu
In addition to Ivica Zubac, the Indiana Pacers also targeted centers Jarrett Allen and Onyeka Okongwu ahead of the trade deadline. The Pacers acquired Zubac from the Los Angeles Clippers as they hope to return title contention next season when Tyrese Haliburton returns from his Achilles injury. Allen is signed through the 2029 offseason with the Cleveland Cavaliers on his … [Read more...] about Pacers Also Had Trade Interest In Jarrett Allen, Onyeka Okongwu
Dyson Daniels’ offense shining leaves team with more uncertainty than promise
Daniels was Atlanta's best offensive player on Wednesday night, something that shouldn't ever happen. … [Read more...] about Dyson Daniels’ offense shining leaves team with more uncertainty than promise
Cooper Flagg To Miss Rising Stars Game, Potential Replacements
Recovering from “a left midfoot sprain” that he sustained against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday (h/t Mavs PR on X), Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg will miss this season’s Rising Stars Game, an All-Star event that spotlights the best first-year and second-year players in the NBA. Cooper Flagg To Miss Rising Stars Game, Potential Replacements In spite of Flagg’s impending … [Read more...] about Cooper Flagg To Miss Rising Stars Game, Potential Replacements
And-Ones: Bediako, Risacher, Expansion, Hayes-Davis
A Tuscaloosa circuit court judge had denied Charles Bediako‘s motion for a preliminary injunction that would allow him to continue playing college basketball for Alabama, according to reports from Nick Kelly of AL.com and Myron Medcalf of ESPN. Bediako, who went undrafted in 2023 and has since signed three Exhibit 10 contracts with NBA teams (including one that was converted … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Bediako, Risacher, Expansion, Hayes-Davis