The Houston Rockets entered the season with heightened expectations after stockpiling all their draft picks over the years, signing Fred VanVleet as a big free agent and trading for Dillon Brooks this summer. Houston Rockets Expected To Be Active At Trade Deadline, Seeking Rim-Protector, Per Insider While Houston is improved and on-pace to increase their win total from a year ago by double-digits, the Rockets are no locks to make the Western Conference play-in tournament. Let alone the playoffs. This is why Jonathan Feigan of the Houston Chronicle believes the Rockets won’t stand pat at the trade deadline. But Feigan…
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The Brooklyn Nets got off to a surprisingly good start. But the Nets have struggled since opening the campaign with a 13-10 record. Now, they appear to be one of the NBA’s sellers, as the NBA trade deadline is fast approaching. NBA Rumors: Nets Shopping Three Players As Trade Deadline Nears It is not like Brooklyn had any designs of competing in the East this season. However, the Nets’ start gave them at least hope that they could be competitive. Brooklyn’s recent funk has taken care of any of those hopes. However, the Nets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 130-112…
While the New York Knicks were the first team to strike as the NBA Trade deadline approaches, the Indiana Pacers may have one-upped them yesterday. Indiana worked out a three-team trade to acquire Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors. The Pacers also received a future second-round draft from New Orleans. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1747706380231078013 a The Pacers sent Bruce Brown, Kira Lewis (via New Orleans), Jordan Nwora, two 2024 first-round selections, and a 2026 first-rounder (top-4 protected) to Toronto. They sent cash to the Pelicans for Lewis. Indiana Pacers Rumors: What Is Next For the Pacers After 3-Way Blockbuster Trade Indiana is looking…
The New York Knicks are in flux as the NBA trade deadline approaches. New York is 23-17 on the season and is on pace for 47 victories, the same number of wins last year when they finished fifth in the Eastern Conference. However, the Knicks are currently seventh in the conference this season. While there is still half a season remaining, so there is a lot that could change. But right now, five teams look poised to battle for No. 4-No. 6 seeds, as each time has between 22 and 24 victories. New York certainly could be the team that…
The Detroit Pistons already made one trade in what is expected to be a busy NBA trade deadline season for the downtrodden franchise. Alec Burks is one of the Pistons who could be the next player moving on from Motown. And he has undoubtedly helped his trade stock recently. NBA Trade Rumors: Detroit Pistons Rumors: Alec Burks Rising Stock & Potential Landing Spots; Pistons Targeting LaVine & Mitchell Burks tied his career-high 34 points to lead Detroit past the Washington Wizards 129-117 on Martin Luther King Day. Burks was 11 of 17 from the field, 8 of 12 from the…
The Dallas Mavericks were without Luka Doncic for a third straight game due to a sprained ankle. But the Mavericks were able to bounce back to avenge their Saturday loss to the New Orleans Pelicans earlier today. Thanks to a historic performance from Kyrie Irving and Tim Hardaway Jr. Dallas Mavericks: Duo Make History Without Luka Doncic and Trade Notes Trailing by seven points midway through the fourth quarter, Dallas outscored New Orleans 19-9 over the last 5:46 to pick up a 125-120 comeback victory. Hardaway drilled two 3-pointers, including one that put the Mavs up for good with 4:16,…
The Chicago Bulls had some tough decisions, and many pundits thought they made a mistake by not going into a full rebuild. That noise got even louder when the Bulls began the season by losing 14 of their first 19 games. Zach LaVine’s representation even said he was willing to be traded, and then the 28-year-old guard went down with an injury at the end of November. Then, the Bulls started to play better. As a result, Joe Crowley of the Chicago Sun-Times believes that NBA Rumors: Bulls Reportedly Changing Direction on Trade Front and How Many Players Who Recently…
The Washington Wizards and the Detroit Pistons will be shorthanded when they square off at Capital One Arena this afternoon. Part of the reason both teams won’t have a full complement of players is due to a trade that the Pistons (3-36) and Wizards (7-31) consummated on Sunday morning. Washington sent veterans Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari to Detroit for Isaiah Livers, Marvin Bagley III, and two-second picks (2025 &2026). https://twitter.com/johnhollinger/status/1746560874771350008 Since the trade is not official, Muscala and Gallinari are out for the Wizards. Johnny Davis is also questionable on the injury report due to a non-Covid illness. Simararly, Livers and Bagley are…
Here is a roundup of news and rumors happening around the NBA. This edition will look at when Draymond Green will return to the court, Luka Doncic’s lingering injury, Desmond Bane’s being out for an extended period, and Jaime Jaquez’s injury. NBA Rumors and News Roundup: Dray Green Set To Return, Luka Doncic Lingering & Nikola Jokic Historic Night Draymond Green Set To Return Tomorrow Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will return to the floor on Monday when the Golden State Warriors continue their four-game road trip at the Memphis Grizzlies (14-25) on Monday at 6 p.m. (ET), according to…
The Detroit Pistons made their first of what could be a busy NBA trade deadline season for the worst team in the league. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Detroit sent Isaiah Livers, Marvin Bagley III, and two-second picks (2025 &2026) to the Washington Wizards for Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1746553761655583201 https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1746557559862169914 Detroit Pistons Rumors: What Is Next For The Pistons After Trade With Wizards This trade between Detroit and Washington is a little bit surprising. Neither team will make the playoffs as the Pistons sit at 3-36 and the Wizards at 7-31. Plus, the trade was a minor deal.…
