After a day of mock trades and jersey swaps, it seems reports of De’Andre Hunter coming to the Lakers were greatly exaggerated. Lakers Fans Can Breathe Sigh of Relief Over De’Andre Hunter Rumors Marc Stein Cools Heat on Lakers, Hunter Talk In his “Saturday Morning Confidential” on Substack, NBA insider Marc Stein confirmed the Lakers’ interest in Hunter was … [Read more...] about Lakers Fans Can Breathe Sigh of Relief Over De’Andre Hunter Rumors
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Trade Rumors: Ellis, Hunter, Ball, Bucks, Sochan, Deadline
In addition to the Cavaliers, the Lakers, Pacers, Spurs and Celtics are among the many suitors for Kings guard Keon Ellis, sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). The Timberwolves and Knicks have also been mentioned as teams interested in Ellis. The 26-year-old is an intriguing trade candidate because his $2.3MM expiring contract makes him an … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Ellis, Hunter, Ball, Bucks, Sochan, Deadline
Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. set to learn All-Star Game fate: ‘Would be a dream come true’
Michael Porter Jr.’s red-hot season comes to a head on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. set to learn All-Star Game fate: ‘Would be a dream come true’
Eastern Notes: Raptors, MPJ, Nuggets, J. Smith, Enaruna
While the Raptors have primarily been linked to centers on the trade market, Eric Koreen of The Athletic believes they could use additional shooting around Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram more than a big man. As Koreen writes, Toronto has looked particularly overmatched this season against New York, which has multiple wing defenders capable of slowing down Ingram and Barnes. … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Raptors, MPJ, Nuggets, J. Smith, Enaruna
Egor Demin dazzles with first NBA double-double as Nets snap skid with win over Jazz
Nets teenager Egor Dëmin’s Utah homecoming was a victorious one. … [Read more...] about Egor Demin dazzles with first NBA double-double as Nets snap skid with win over Jazz
