After rebuffing trade interest in former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin earlier in the offseason, the Hawks became more open to the idea of moving him after the Las Vegas Summer League concluded, according to Grant Afseth of RG.org. While Bufkin posted strong averages of 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game in four Vegas outings, he struggled to score efficiently, … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Bufkin, NAW, Tanenbaum, Nets, Wiggins
NBA 2025 Offseason Check-In: Miami Heat
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2025 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Miami Heat. Free agent signings Davion Mitchell: Two years, … [Read more...] about NBA 2025 Offseason Check-In: Miami Heat
Pacific Notes: Harris, Wiggins, Hayes-Davis, Aspiration
Zach Harris has been named GM of the Warriors’ NBA G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors, according to a team press release. Additionally, Noah Robotham has been promoted to assistant GM. Harris is entering his second season with the Santa Cruz Warriors after serving as an assistant GM last year. Harris joined the Warriors organization with four years of G League … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Harris, Wiggins, Hayes-Davis, Aspiration
Heat Notes: 2026, Rozier, Achiuwa, Settle, Young
While the idea of opening up cap room in 2026 was once a goal for the Heat, that’s no longer the case, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, who notes that several potential marquee ’26 free agents have signed contract extensions that will keep them off the market. The Heat still want to maintain flexibility going forward, but that will likely be more about having … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: 2026, Rozier, Achiuwa, Settle, Young
Pacific Notes: Lakers, Kuminga, DJJ, Suns, Micic
After stating in mid-July that he was “pretty confident” the Lakers weren’t interested in Heat forward Andrew Wiggins, Dan Woike of The Athletic confirms reporting from Marc Stein, writing that the Lakers appear more inclined to pursue an upgrade on the wing – including a player like Wiggins – in the wake of Luka Doncic‘s long-term commitment to the team. Doncic signed a … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Lakers, Kuminga, DJJ, Suns, Micic
