Hoops Rumors

Mason Plumlee will be sidelined for “multiple months” with an MCL sprain in his left knee, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (video link). The Clippers are optimistic that Plumlee will be able to return sometime before the end of the season, Charania adds. The team is considering several veteran big men as potential replacements, Charania hears, including Pacers … [Read more...] about Mason Plumlee To Miss “Multiple Months;” Clippers Interested In Daniel Theis

Daniel Theis, who expressed displeasure with his lack of minutes, hasn’t been able to crack the Pacers’ rotation and coach Rick Carlisle explained his reasoning, Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star tweets. “Jalen Smith has really won the (backup center) position. … Daniel is a very good player, no question about it, and he’s working really hard to stay ready. I know he … [Read more...] about Theis Stuck Behind Smith In Rotation

The NBA has selected the Warriors and the San Francisco Bay Area to host All-Star weekend in 2025, NBA Communications tweets. The All-Star Game next season will take place at Chase Center, Golden State’s arena, on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. The Chase Center opened in 2019. The Warriors previously hosted NBA All-Star in the Bay Area in 2000 at Oakland Arena and in 1967 at the Cow … [Read more...] about Warriors To Host 2025 All-Star Game

The Celtics are the NBA’s only unbeaten team and Kristaps Porzingis believes they’re just scratching the surface of how good they can become, writes Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe. Boston underwent major roster changes during the offseason, but the adjustment has gone smoothly with several dominant performances on the way to a 4-0 start. Himmelsbach notes that the new Big … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Porzingis, Tournament, TPE, Queta

Bulls guard Zach LaVine refuted the idea that the team hosted a players-only meeting following last week’s season opener, as detailed by Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill. LaVine said the players didn’t have a team meeting, as suggested by head coach Billy Donovan, but instead had “a basketball conversation.” “We’re having conversations from top to bottom,” LaVine said. “If we … [Read more...] about Central Notes: LaVine, Williams, Craig, Nesmith, Bucks