Hoops Rumors

In addition to sharing the latest updates on Nets guard Cam Thomas, NBA insider Jake Fischer checked in on the other three most notable remaining restricted free agents during his Bleacher Report live stream on Thursday, discussing Bulls guard Josh Giddey, Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, and Sixers guard Quentin Grimes. Fischer stated that he doesn’t expect there to be … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: RFAs, Smart, Vucevic, Brogdon

Do the Heat need to add another center? Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel believes so. While they have Kel’el Ware and Bam Adebayo to play that position, the Heat’s options are limited if either has to miss a game or gets in foul trouble. Nikola Jovic would be playing out of position if he’s utilized as the third option and rookie Vladislav Goldin, who is on a … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Center Spot, Rozier, Goldin, Johnson

Negotiations between restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors remain at a stalemate, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (video link). “It’s a staring contest between these two sides that could continue much longer than just this month,” Charania said. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported last week that Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner , has held numerous discussions with … [Read more...] about Restricted Free Agent Kuminga, Warriors Remain At Impasse

Magic forwards Tristan Da Silva and Franz Wagner have been named to Germany’s preliminary roster for this summer’s EuroBasket, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. Wagner is one of the top players for Germany, which finished third at the competition in 2022. NBA veterans Dennis Schroder and Daniel Theis are also on the 16-man roster, which must be cut down to 12 … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Da Silva, Wagner, Bitadze, Knueppel, McNeeley, Heat Two-Way Candidates

The Heat haven’t had as active an offseason as some teams, but their moves have opened up some interesting options for head coach Erik Spoelstra, Ira Winderman writes for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Winderman speculates that the opening night starting lineup will likely feature Tyler Herro and Norman Powell in the backcourt alongside Andrew Wiggins, Kel’el Ware, and Bam … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Lineups, Jakucionis, Summer League, Askins