The expectation around the NBA is that the Bucks are looking to make an impactful in-season trade in the hopes of upgrading their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner, reports Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. According to Siegel, Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant – rumored to be a potential Milwaukee target – was the name linked to the Bucks most frequently by … [Read more...] about Central Rumors: Bucks, Grant, Kispert, Cavs, White, Duren
Heat Notes: Jakucionis, Guard Depth, Adebayo, Ware, Rozier
Friday’s loss at Boston was the sixth in the last seven games for the Heat, but they got an encouraging performance from rookie guard Kasparas Jakucionis, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (subscription required). Pressed into duty because of the team’s lengthy injured list, the 20th pick in this year’s draft got his first career start and responded with 17 points in … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Jakucionis, Guard Depth, Adebayo, Ware, Rozier
Heat Notes: Adebayo, Ware, Jakucionis, Wiggins
Bam Adebayo admitted on Friday that he needs to be more efficient. As Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald points out, the Heat big man is shooting just 10 of 23 (43.5 percent) from inside the arc and 0 of 3 from three-point range in the Heat’s first two games of their current three-game road trip. He also had three of his shot attempts blocked. “I got to figure it out,” he said. … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Adebayo, Ware, Jakucionis, Wiggins
Evaluators Split On Keon Ellis’ Value
Within a look at potential Lakers trade targets, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports that league sources believe the current asking price for Kings guard Keon Ellis is a protected first-round pick. Ellis, who will turn 26 next month, has a reputation as a solid defender, is a career 41.8% three-point shooter, and is earning just $2.3MM in 2025/26, making him an appealing option … [Read more...] about Evaluators Split On Keon Ellis’ Value
Heat Notes: Powell, Rozier, Smith, Offense
Heat forward Norman Powell was on the injury report due to calf discomfort but played against the Nets on Thursday. Powell won’t let nagging injuries stop him from suiting up, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel. “I think it’s not too much of a concern with me. I mean, every place that I’ve been, every organization knows what type of player I am, my mentality, … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Powell, Rozier, Smith, Offense