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
Warriors Forward Jonathan Kuminga Expected To Play On Thursday
The streaking Warriors will get a key piece back in their rotation this week. Forward Jonathan Kuminga is expected to be active on Thursday night when Golden State hosts the Kings, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reports. Kuminga has missed the last 31 games because of a significant lateral right ankle sprain he suffered on Jan. 4. Kuminga will have a few more hurdles to clear, … [Read more...] about Warriors Forward Jonathan Kuminga Expected To Play On Thursday
Injury Notes: Martin, Gobert, Jackson, Monk, Thompson, Heat
Caleb Martin is close to making his Mavericks debut. He was upgraded to questionable for Dallas’ Friday game against the Grizzlies, according to The Dallas Morning News’ Mike Curtis (Twitter link). Martin hasn’t played since Jan. 10, when he was a member of the Sixers. The Mavericks acquired Martin at the trade deadline in exchange for Quentin Grimes. It was an interesting move … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Martin, Gobert, Jackson, Monk, Thompson, Heat
Draymond Green Among Those With Questions About OKC As A Legitimate Contender
Warriors forward Draymond Green is among those who have expressed doubt about the Thunder as true title contenders, per Zach Kram of ESPN. “There’s a certain seriousness that it takes to win in this league, and there’s a certain fear you have to instill in teams in order to win,” Green said on his podcast earlier this season. “I just don’t know if they’re instilling that fear … [Read more...] about Draymond Green Among Those With Questions About OKC As A Legitimate Contender
And-Ones: Ellis, Butler Jr., Stretch-Run Goals, Harper, Bailey
The Indiana Mad Ants, the Pacers’ NBA G League affiliate, acquired the rights to Boogie Ellis from the Stockton Kings in a three-team trade, Sacramento radio reporter Sean Cunningham tweets. The rookie guard out of USC has made 19 G League appearances this season, including three starts. Ellis averaged 10.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 21.7 minutes per game for … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Ellis, Butler Jr., Stretch-Run Goals, Harper, Bailey