4 months ago

Austin Reaves' Agent Approached Rich Paul During Lakers' Half-Time After Podcast Comments

One of Reaves’ agents, Reggie Berry, approached Paul near half court at halftime of Tuesday’s Lakers-Hawks game, sources told ESPN. The conversation lasted more than five minutes on the sideline. ESPN reported the topic was Paul’s public trade scenario involving Reaves. The moment added fresh heat to the debate after Paul’s comments drew attention around Los Angeles in the arena.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Miami-Memphis Ja Morant Talks: Heat Weigh Expirings, Sweeteners Before Feb. 5

Barry Jackson reported Miami has discussed Morant with Memphis, but a deal is unlikely without major concessions. The Grizzlies would need to slash the roughly $90M-plus left on his contract by Feb. 5, or accept expiring deals. Decision-makers must weigh offers built around Rozier, Simons, or other expirings, plus a small sweetener like a pick swap in the coming days.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Ja Morant’s Trade Deadline Answer in Berlin: “Next Question.”

Asked in Berlin if he expects to still be with Memphis after the trade deadline, Morant turned it back on the reporter. “I’m the only one you asked that question to?” he said, then pressed, “Who else you asked?” When the reporter said others around the team, Morant asked, “What they said?” and then replied, “Next Question.”

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Nikola Jokic Back on Court in Rehab, Eyeing Late-January Return

Shams Charania: Jokic has resumed on-court workouts as he rehabs a knee injury and is “right on schedule, if not a little bit ahead of schedule,” to return by the end of January. The Nuggets are optimistic he’ll be back around the four-week timetable. Charania added late-January return would also keep Jokic eligible for postseason awards like MVP and All-NBA.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Chris Haynes Thinks Playing for the Heat Would Benefit Ja Morant “As a Man”

Haynes wants to see Morant play in Miami because of the structure they can provide. "Pat Riley being there, he's never been shy to bring on guys who may have questionable pasts," Haynes said. He added that Riley has shown he can reshape troubled players. Haynes believes playing in the Miami system would benefit Morant as a man and player.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Nets Seeking Two First Round Picks From Warriors in a Potential Michael Porter Jr. Trade

Evan Sidery reported that the Nets are looking to get 2 first round picks, from 2026 and 2028, from the Warriors in a deal for MPJ. Golden State could match salaries by including a package of Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield and Moses Moody. Porter Jr. has greatly improved his value, averaging a career-high 25.9ppg and 7.5rpg.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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