Monday’s initial reports that the Cavaliers and Clippers are exploring the possibility of a trade involving James Harden and Darius Garland have since been confirmed by several outlets, though discussions between the two teams have yet to reach an “advanced stage,” according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). The Cavaliers’ interest in Harden is … [Read more...] about Cavs Rumors: Garland, Harden, Allen, Ball
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Kristaps Porzingis’ Return Postponed Due To Illness
5:19 pm: Porzingis has been downgraded to out due to an illness and will miss his 13th consecutive game, tweets Rowland. 2:42 pm: After missing the past 12 games due to left Achilles tendinitis, Hawks big man Kristaps Porzingis has been upgraded to available for Tuesday’s contest in Miami, tweets Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks. Porzingis, 30, arrived in Atlanta in an … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis’ Return Postponed Due To Illness
Wembanyama, Thompson Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama has been named the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for January, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). After missing a pair of games to open the month, Wembanyama suited up for San Antonio’s next 13 contests and averaged 8.2 defensive rebounds and 2.2 blocks per night — both of those figures ranked second in the Western … [Read more...] about Wembanyama, Thompson Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Hawks’ looming Kristaps Porzingis decision became much easier after statement win
As the trade deadline approaches, the Hawks parting ways with their All-Star big man just became much more likely. … [Read more...] about Hawks’ looming Kristaps Porzingis decision became much easier after statement win
Vit Krejci Trade Signals Another Move for the Hawks
The Vit Krejci trade did not make much noise on its own. It was not a headline grabber or a move that shifted the balance of the league. But that is often how meaningful deadline activity begins. Small, calculated deals can act as signals, and the Krejci trade feels like one of those moments. Atlanta has spent weeks linked to bigger conversations. Rumors have swirled around … [Read more...] about Vit Krejci Trade Signals Another Move for the Hawks

