The Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat are believed to still be in the running to trade for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of the NBA deadline at 3:00 PM ET on Thursday. However, like where the Golden State Warriors landed when they moved on to trade for Kristaps Porzingis, there is widespread belief that the Bucks will not trade Antetokounmpo before … [Read more...] about Wolves, Heat In Play For Giannis Antetokounmpo; Bucks Looking At Ja Morant Trade
Heat Two-Way Player Jahmir Young Earns January G League Player Of Month Honors
Miami Heat Two-Way player Jahmir Young was named NBA G League Player of the Month for January following his exceptional performance with the Sioux Falls Skyforce. The league announced the honor Thursday. Young appeared in 11 games during January, averaging 29.5 points, 9.7 assists, and 4.9 rebounds in 39.9 minutes per contest. He shot 50.2 percent from the field and 40.2 … [Read more...] about Heat Two-Way Player Jahmir Young Earns January G League Player Of Month Honors
Nets Waive Haywood Highsmith
The Brooklyn Nets have waived Haywood Highsmith in order to complete their trade with the Toronto Raptors. Highsmith tore his meniscus in the offseason and hasn't played in a game this season with the Nets following his trade from the Miami Heat. Highsmith was on a $5.6 million contract for the 2025-26 season that the Nets were able to absorb using their cap space. During 74 … [Read more...] about Nets Waive Haywood Highsmith
Grizzlies Ready To Accelerate Ja Morant Trade Talks, Open To Being Facilitator In Giannis Trade
After trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, the Memphis Grizzlies are expected to accelerate their efforts to also deal away Ja Morant and are prepared to come off their previous asking price, sources tell Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. The Grizzlies are resigned to the reality that Morant, a former franchise player and true superstar, won't bring back anywhere close to the … [Read more...] about Grizzlies Ready To Accelerate Ja Morant Trade Talks, Open To Being Facilitator In Giannis Trade
Terry Rozier Wins Arbitrator Decision, $26.6M Salary Released From Escrow
An arbitrator ruled Monday in favor of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in a salary dispute with the NBA that arose following his federal indictment in a gambling investigation. The decision means Rozier's salary will be released from escrow, sources told ESPN. The arbitrator determined that under Collective Bargaining Agreement terms, players cannot be placed on unpaid leave … [Read more...] about Terry Rozier Wins Arbitrator Decision, $26.6M Salary Released From Escrow