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Cavs receiving heavy volume of trade calls amid rough stretch
From the outside, the vibes around the Cavaliers are not great.
The losses are piling up, the consistency still isn’t there, and Cleveland is slipping...
Thunder return to looking unstoppable
For a team that rarely stumbles, Saturday’s loss to San Antonio felt loud. Oklahoma City answered it quietly and decisively.
The Thunder looked very much...
Talkin’ Cavs and lacking little things needed to win
I joined Jeff Phelps and Dan Menningen of 92.3 The Fan to talk all things Cavaliers and what I’m seeing during the ongoing ugly...
Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s locked in on Bucks, hopes trade rumors end
Giannis Antetokounmpo made it clear Thursday that speculation about his future has taken on a life of its own.
Speaking publicly for the first time...
Cavs’ Darius Garland still seems off, and not surprisingly, so is the team
This isn’t how anyone drew it up.
Through 28 games, the Cavaliers are 15-13 and sitting ninth in the Eastern Conference. That’s a jolt when...
NBA Rumors: Clippers, James Harden, Kings, Zach LaVine, Pacers
Clippers
James Harden is a name to keep an eye on.
Multiple teams are monitoring the Clippers guard, a source tells Marc Stein of The Stein...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Chris Finch, Celtics, Spurs, Elfrid Payton
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves keep flirting with the idea of being an elite West team, but the consistency has not been there. Not yet, anyway.
Wednesday’s home...
Lakers seeking perimeter defense, eye Pelicans’ Herbert Jones
The Lakers are winning, but they are still looking.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Los Angeles is actively monitoring the trade market for a...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Heat
Celtics
Jaylen Brown scored 34 points Monday against Detroit, but the box score didn’t tell the whole story.
Brown missed seven free throws in a seven-point...
NBA Rumors: Raptors, Anthony Davis, Hawks, Kristaps Porzingis, Warriors
Raptors
If there’s real traction anywhere on the Anthony Davis front, it appears to be in Toronto.
Appearing on the DLLS Mavs podcast, NBA insider Marc...
NBA Notes: Hawks, Trae Young, Warriors, Steve Kerr, Malik Beasley
Hawks
Rival executives speaking with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype believe Trae Young may ultimately have little choice but to exercise his $49 million player option...
Mavs’ Klay Thompson hasn’t closed door on Warriors reunion despite awkward departure
Klay Thompson’s exit from Golden State didn’t happen overnight, and it wasn’t just about basketball.
According to Anthony Slater and Tim MacMahon of ESPN, lingering...
Timberwolves hire Kevin Garnett, set to retire jersey after sides patch up past
Kevin Garnett is officially coming home.
The Timberwolves announced that Garnett has been hired as a team ambassador and that his iconic No. 21 jersey...
NBA Trade Rumors: Hornets, Brandon Miller, Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Trey Murphy III, Pacers
Charlotte would like nothing more than to finally see what this roster looks like with everyone on the floor. LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Kon...
Rich Paul seeking clarity on Mavericks’ plans for Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis’ future in Dallas is already under discussion, even with the trade deadline still weeks away.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Klutch Sports...
Report: Spurs never viewed Chris Paul reunion as a priority
Chris Paul’s return to San Antonio was never really on the table.
According to NBA reporter Justin Russo of Russo Writes, the Spurs did not...
Jazz staying course as offers for Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler likely to roll in
Utah’s position in the standings is starting to raise eyebrows around the league.
As Michael Scotto of HoopsHype notes, the Jazz would owe their 2026...
Lakers’ Gabe Vincent expected to miss at least one week
The Lakers will be without Gabe Vincent again, and yes, it is starting to feel familiar.
Los Angeles announced that Vincent has been diagnosed with...
Cavs keep uneasy feelings flowing as loss to Bulls all too familiar
There’s a certain familiar feeling that creeps in when you watch this Cavaliers team right now. Not panic. Not even frustration, really.
More like that...
2025 NBA Free Agent List
Here is the Hoops Wire running list of 2025 NBA free agents by position. We make daily updates during the summer and regular season...
Brad Stevens leaves door open for Celtics buying at trade deadline
The Celtics were not supposed to look like this.
Boston sits with the 10th-best record in the league through its first 26 games, a result...
Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, JJ Redick, Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt
The Lakers have one of the best records in the league. JJ Redick still isn’t satisfied.
According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Redick has made defense...
Report: Clippers turning away trade calls on Kawhi Leonard, James Harden
The Clippers may be struggling, but they are not selling. Not yet.
According to NBA sources who spoke with Ashish Mathur of DallasHoopsJournal, Los Angeles...
Doc Rivers: Bucks not feeling the need to ‘blow it all up’
Doc Rivers is not panicking. Not even after a loss like that.
The Bucks coach made it clear Wednesday that Milwaukee is not about to...
Warriors’ Steve Kerr: Jonathan Kuminga to return to regular rotation
Jonathan Kuminga appears set to reenter the Warriors’ rotation.
Coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday that Kuminga is expected to play when Golden State resumes action...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Spurs, Dylan Harper, Nuggets
Pelicans
Jordan Poole is back, and the Pelicans are suddenly winning games.
New Orleans has gone 2-0 since Poole returned from a quad strain after missing...
Hawks’ Trae Young could make return vs. Hornets
Trae Young is getting close.
The Hawks have listed Young as questionable for Thursday’s game in Charlotte, giving the All-Star guard a chance to return...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Kelly Oubre Jr, Magic, Tyus Jones, Thunder
76ers
Philadelphia is operating about $1 million below the first apron, and the question is whether depth matters more than savings.
ESPN's Bobby Marks points to...
Lakers searching for perimeter answers under tight cap rules
The Lakers have options. The problem is deciding which ones actually help.
According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Los Angeles is operating just $1.1 million below...
NBA Rumors: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Pistons, Trey Murphy III, Timberwolves
Rockets
The Rockets have quietly answered one of the bigger questions hanging over their season.
With Fred VanVleet sidelined since September due to a torn ACL,...
Knicks balancing contention, cap limits and superstar temptation
Fresh off an NBA Cup title, the Knicks are walking a very thin financial line — and Bobby Marks of ESPN suggests that reality...
