There are no indications that the Mavericks are seriously considering shutting down Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II or Daniel Gafford for the rest of the season, according to Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News. If any or all of the three currently injured big men are able to return while the Mavericks are mathematically in the play-in/postseason hunt, they’ll play, says … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Davis, Lively, Gafford, JJJ, Sabonis, Lakers, Walker
Scotto’s Latest: Dunleavy, Butler, Looney, Post, Finney-Smith
Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. delivered a strong message to his team after completing a trade for Jimmy Butler at last month’s deadline, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The complex five-team deal finally gave Golden State the additional star that Dunleavy had been seeking since last summer. “I told them, ‘It’s time to win,’” Dunleavy said. “Whatever … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Dunleavy, Butler, Looney, Post, Finney-Smith
Former NBA Center Oliver Miller Dies At 54
Longtime NBA center Oliver Miller has sadly passed away at just 54, according to the National Basketball Retired Players Association (Twitter link). No official cause of death has been revealed, but Miller tweeted late last month that he had been diagnosed with cancer. Miller was selected with the No. 22 overall pick out of Arkansas by the Suns in 1992. As a rookie, he became … [Read more...] about Former NBA Center Oliver Miller Dies At 54
Contract Details: Two-Ways, Springer, Champagnie, Miller, Spencer, More
A flurry of two-way signings occurred prior to Tuesday’s deadline and many of those players who received two-way contracts in the week leading up to March 4 agreed to two-year deals. Hoops Rumors has confirmed that Patrick Baldwin and Seth Lundy of the Clippers, Pete Nance and Jamaree Bouyea of the Bucks, Lester Quinones of the Pelicans, David Roddy of the Rockets, Miles Norris … [Read more...] about Contract Details: Two-Ways, Springer, Champagnie, Miller, Spencer, More
Pacific Notes: Durant, Booker, Kings, Lakers, D. Green
If the Suns trade Kevin Durant this offseason, the “most ideal” return would be three first-round picks and a young player, as well as enough salary relief to move below the second tax apron, sources tell Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Rankin’s wording leaves some room for interpretation. It’s not clear if his sources believe that’s the sort of return the Suns would be … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Durant, Booker, Kings, Lakers, D. Green