The Rockets, Mavericks and Warriors are the teams most often linked to a potential Jimmy Butler trade, but none of them are considered certain to make a strong bid to acquire the Heat star, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Stein views Golden State as the most serious contender among the group, with sources telling him that the Warriors … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Butler, Wizards, Jazz, Nets, H. Jones, Sixers, Cavaliers
Raptors To Sign A.J. Lawson To Two-Way Contract
The Raptors have agreed to a two-way deal with A.J. Lawson, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Lawson had an eventful training camp with the Mavericks. Dallas waived Lawson and his non-guaranteed standard contract, then brought him back on a two-way deal after he cleared waivers. The Mavericks waived Lawson once again before the regular season and he then joined the NBA G … [Read more...] about Raptors To Sign A.J. Lawson To Two-Way Contract
Raptors Star Scottie Barnes Suffers Right Ankle Injury
Raptors star Scottie Barnes exited their game against the Knicks on Monday night with what the team called a right ankle sprain, according to ESPN’s News Services. However, there is concern that the injury to his right ankle and foot could be more severe. Barnes was helped off the court by teammates before hopping to the locker room, unable to put weight on his right foot. The … [Read more...] about Raptors Star Scottie Barnes Suffers Right Ankle Injury
Raptors Notes: Olynyk, Brown, Quickley, Mogbo, Rhoden
After missing the first 21 games of the season with a back injury, Raptors big man Kelly Olynyk made his season debut in Saturday’s loss to Dallas, writes Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. Olynyk explained that his back unexpectedly tightened up after a training camp practice, and it took six weeks for him to recover. “Playing basketball is what I love to do,” Olynyk said of … [Read more...] about Raptors Notes: Olynyk, Brown, Quickley, Mogbo, Rhoden
And-Ones: Team USA, Practice Facility, Trade Deadline, Panic Meter
With Steve Kerr not expected to return as Team USA’s head coach for the upcoming international basketball cycle that includes the 2027 FIBA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, USA Basketball and managing director Grant Hill will be tasked with selecting Kerr’s successor. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Hill has yet to begin the process of selecting the next … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Team USA, Practice Facility, Trade Deadline, Panic Meter