East Notes: Heat, Bam Adebayo, Cavs, Raptors
Heat
Center/forward Bam Adebayo is the best defender in the NBA. Just ask Adebayo.
“I feel like I’ve been the best defender in the last two...
Raptors Signing Joe Wieskamp to 10-Day Deal
The Raptors are signing shooting Joe Wieskamp to a 10-day contract, his agents told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Wieskamp, 23, is 6-foot-6 and was waived by...
Atlantic Notes: Nets, Ben Simmons, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Raptors
Nets
Center Nic Claxton indicated the Nets were just waiting to get healthy to leave their somewhat dramatic early season in the dust. Entering Monday,...
East Notes: Pacers, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Raptors
Pacers
A hot night from the perimeter was all it took for the Pacers to take the Cavaliers on Thursday. How how? Try 19-of-31 on...
East Notes: Bulls, DeMar DeRozan, Raptors, Hawks
Bulls
Small forward DeMar DeRozan refuted a report that indicated he could ask for a trade if things don't improve for the Bulls.
“I take my...
East Rumors: Hawks, Trae Young, Wizards, Bradley Beal, Raptors
Hawks
Rival executives believe guard Trae Young could be the next NBA star to seek a trade, especially if the Hawks don't have an impressive...
Rival Execs: Gary Trent Jr. Raptors Most Likely Trade Candidate
Multiple executives view Raptors shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. as the team's most likely trade candidate ahead of the February deadline, per Michael Scotto...
Jeff Phelps: Examining the East’s Contenders, and Pretenders
It’s December 9, we’re almost a third of the way through the NBA season, and the top 12 teams in the Eastern Conference are...
East Notes: Nets, TJ Warren, Raptors, Cavs
Nets
Guard/forward T.J. Warren is targeting Dec. 2 to make his season debut, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Warren progressed to participating in 3-on-3 drills...
East Notes: Celtics, Robert Williams, Raptors, Knicks
Celtics
Center Robert Williams III is hoping to return from a knee injury by Christmas, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Williams has started to take part...
East Notes: Raptors, Pascal Siakam, Celtics, Hornets
Raptors
Forward/center Pascal Siakam took part in the non-contact portion of practice for the second straight day, with the Raptors hoping for a return of...
East Notes: Nets, Kyrie Irving, Knicks, Evan Fournier, Raptors
Nets
Star point guard Kyrie Irving is set to return and discussed his journey toward reinstatement with Ian Begley of SNY.tv.
“It was a lot of...
Raptors’ Precious Achiuwa Out Indefinitely With Ankle Injury
Raptors power forward Precious Achiuwa is out indefinitely after suffering partial ligament tears in his right ankle, the team announced in a press release.
It's...
East Notes: Cavs, Bucks, Raptors
Cavaliers
The Cavs are the only team in the NBA in the top four in both offensive and defensive rating, as...
