Hoops Rumors

Jrue Holiday‘s season began with a shocking trade to Portland and is ending with a trip to the NBA Finals. Brian Windhorst of ESPN retraces the steps of the deals that turned a player who described himself as a “Buck for life” into an indispensable part of the Celtics‘ quest for a title. Milwaukee was looking for a roster upgrade to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to sign an … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Holiday, Porzingis, Horford, Tatum

Having already taken one big swing this year by trading for Pascal Siakam in January, the Pacers aren’t opposed to having a relatively quiet offseason and running it back with a similar group to the one that made this year’s Eastern Conference finals, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star (subscription required). “You always gotta look and see what’s out there on the … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Defense, Toppin, McConnell, Workouts

Lakers star LeBron James is the top name on a list of possible free agents compiled by Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Even as he nears age 40, James has the potential to shake up the league if he turns down his $51.4MM player option and decides to test the market this summer. Pincus acknowledges that James is likely to remain in L.A. no matter what he does with the option. He … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Top Free Agents, Cousins, Ayayi, Barkley

Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin, who missed Indiana’s entire playoff run due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder, struggled with having to watch the team advance all the way to the East Finals from the sidelines, according to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. “It was hard,” Mathurin said. “It was harder than expected, honestly. Watching the playoffs, watching the guys … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mathurin, Pacers, Atkinson, Borrego, Bucks

After using a lottery pick last year to add Bilal Coulibaly, the Wizards may draft another Frenchman early in the 2024 event, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who hears from league sources that the team expects to choose between big man Alexandre Sarr and forward Zaccharie Risacher. Those prospects sit atop most 2024 big boards and mock drafts, so Washington may not … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Wizards, DeRozan, Hunter, Jazz, Magic, Thunder, More