Knicks guard Alec Burks has been placed on the league’s health and safety protocols list, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Burks is coming off a 21-point outing against New Orleans on Wednesday. Burks has exceeded all expectations since the team signed him to a one-year, $6MM contract. Burks is averaging 12.6 PPG on 40.8% shooting beyond the arc in 25.8 MPG. He’ll … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Burks, Brunson, James, Nets Roster
Free Agent Stock Watch: Atlantic Division
Throughout the season, Hoops Rumors takes a closer look at players who will be free agents or could become free agents this off-season. We examine if their stock is rising or falling due to performance and other factors. This week, we take a look at players from the Atlantic Division: Blake Griffin, Nets, 32, PF (Down) – Signed to a one-year, $1.23MM deal in 2021 Well, Griffin … [Read more...] about Free Agent Stock Watch: Atlantic Division
LaMarcus Aldridge Announces Retirement Following Health Scare
Nets big man LaMarcus Aldridge has retired as an NBA player, announcing his decision in a statement on Twitter. As Aldridge explains, he made the decision after experiencing an irregular heartbeat during his most recent game. “Though I’m better now, what I felt with my heart that night was still one of the scariest things I’ve experienced,” Aldridge said in his statement. “With … [Read more...] about LaMarcus Aldridge Announces Retirement Following Health Scare
Knicks Notes: Henson, Robinson, Noel, Thibodeau
John Henson‘s 10-day contract with the Knicks expired overnight and the team doesn’t plan to sign him for another 10-day stint, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post, who notes (via Twitter) that the big man injured his calf on the second day of his deal and didn’t get a chance to play at all. With Henson no longer under contract, the Knicks have an open spot on their … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Henson, Robinson, Noel, Thibodeau
Atlantic Notes: Nets, Raptors, Knicks, Faried, Chiozza
Though the Nets certainly wouldn’t mind being the top seed in the Eastern Conference, what matters most to them is player health, writes Brian Lewis of the New York Post. The Nets are currently the second seed in the East with a 37-18 record, one game behind the 38-17 Sixers and 2.5 games ahead of the Bucks. All-Stars Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving have appeared … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Nets, Raptors, Knicks, Faried, Chiozza
Chris Chiozza Undergoes Right Hand Surgery
Point guard Chris Chiozza, who is on a two-way contract with the Nets, underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a fractured third metacarpal of his right hand, the team announced in a press release. Brooklyn didn’t set a specific timeline for Chiozza’s recovery, stating that more information on his status will be provided as it becomes available. However, it sounds like he’ll … [Read more...] about Chris Chiozza Undergoes Right Hand Surgery
Checking In On Traded 2021 First-Round Picks
It’s been nearly two months since we checked in on the status of 2021’s traded first-round picks, and there have been plenty of shifts in the NBA standings since then. Those changes have an impact on where in the draft certain traded picks will land, as well as whether or not some protected picks will change hands at all. With just over a month left in the 2020/21 regular … [Read more...] about Checking In On Traded 2021 First-Round Picks
Knicks Considered Tolliver Before He Joined Sixers
The Knicks had internal discussions last week about the possibility of adding Anthony Tolliver, per Marc Berman of The New York Post. As Berman explains, New York was looking for a player who could play the center position, and Tolliver – who ended up signing with Philadelphia – is more of a forward. … [Read more...] about Knicks Considered Tolliver Before He Joined Sixers
Bulls Notes: Roster Turnover, LaVine, Markkanen, Ball
The Bulls were among the most active teams at the trade deadline, adding five new players to their roster, but so far the changes haven’t worked out the way they hoped, writes K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports. Chicago has gone just 3-7 since then while playing a difficult schedule that featured nine road games and seven against playoff contenders. “Every night we have one category I … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Roster Turnover, LaVine, Markkanen, Ball