Hoops Rumors

11:30am: Johnson’s new 10-day contract is official, the Pacers announced (via Twitter). 9:26am: The Pacers will sign veteran forward James Johnson to another 10-day contract, tweets ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The signing was confirmed to Wojnarowski by Johnson’s agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. Johnson didn’t see any game action during his first 10-day deal, which … [Read more...] about James Johnson Signs Second 10-Day Contract With Pacers

The Pacers are optimistic that Tyrese Haliburton will be available Tuesday night against Boston after missing 10 of the last 11 games with a left hamstring injury, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton May Be Ready To Return Tuesday

Asked on Saturday what compelled him to return to the NBA’s head coaching ranks less that one year after being let go by Philadelphia and just a few months after joining ESPN as an analyst, Doc Rivers pointed to the Bucks‘ two superstars as a primary motivating factor. “You know the answer. Giannis (Antetokounmpo), Dame (Lillard). Really, that’s the answer,” Rivers said at an … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Rivers, Bucks, Haliburton, Sheppard, Cavs

After Charlotte was able to secure a first-round pick from Miami in this week’s deal for Terry Rozier, teams with quality guards available are expected to use that return as a benchmark, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, who suggests that the Wizards, Trail Blazers, and Raptors want “at least a first-round pick” for Tyus Jones, Malcolm Brogdon, and Bruce Brown, … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Point Guard Rumors, Sixers, Rockets, More

The NBA revealed the 2024 All-Star Game starters on Thursday night, with Lakers forward LeBron James leading the pack with his record-breaking 20th straight selection. James has been a starter since 2005, his second season in the league, and broke his tie with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most selections in league history (Twitter link via NBA PR). James and Bucks forward … [Read more...] about 2024 All-Star Starters Revealed; LeBron Sets Selection Record