While there have been no indications to this point that the Cavaliers are considering making an offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the possibility can’t be ruled out, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscriber link). “It’s Giannis,” a rival NBA executive told Fedor. “Nothing more needs to be said.” As Fedor writes, the Cleveland’s pathway to a potential deal for the … [Read more...] about Cavs Rumors: Giannis, Hunter, Ball, Lakers, Ellis, More
Pacific Notes: LeBron, Sabonis, Suns, Clippers
Lakers star LeBron James was moved to tears watching a tribute video during the first quarter of Wednesday’s blowout loss in Cleveland, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The video showed highlights of James’ performance with the Cavaliers during Game 5 of the 2007 Eastern Conference finals, when he scored 48 points — including the team’s final 25 — in a double overtime victory. “I … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: LeBron, Sabonis, Suns, Clippers
Central Notes: Haliburton, Bradley, Collins, White, Cavs
Tyrese Haliburton is back on the court and playing full-contact basketball again, Dustin Dopirak writes for The Indianapolis Star. Seven months after tearing his Achilles in the Pacers‘ Game 7 loss to the Thunder, Haliburton is participating in in three-on-three and four-on-four scrimmages. “I’m approaching week 31 here, so almost going on eight months,” Haliburton said in a … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Haliburton, Bradley, Collins, White, Cavs
Austin Reaves Questionable To Play Friday For Lakers
Fifth-year guard Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for Friday’s contest at Washington, the Lakers announced on their injury report (Twitter link via Brad Turner of The Los Angeles Times). Reaves, who is expected to become a free agent this summer, has been out since December 25 after sustaining a Grade 2 left gastrocnemius strain. The gastrocnemius is the largest … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves Questionable To Play Friday For Lakers
Cavs’ De’Andre Hunter Likely To Be Traded?
After reporting on Wednesday that the Cavaliers‘ front office was hesitant to trade De’Andre Hunter for less than it gave up to acquire him a year ago (Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks, and two pick swaps), Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints now hears the veteran forward is likely to be moved prior to the February 5 deadline (Twitter links). The Lakers and a … [Read more...] about Cavs’ De’Andre Hunter Likely To Be Traded?