4 months ago

Jonathan Kuminga Trade Request Has Paul Pierce Seeing “Red Flags”

Pierce questioned why Kuminga, after 14 straight DNPs, can’t crack Golden State’s rotation. “There’s definitely red flags here for me,” he said, suggesting “something in between the ears” isn’t clicking. Kuminga became trade-eligible Jan. 15 on a two-year, $46.8M deal with a team option, and has requested a move. He noted today’s game is mostly pick-and-roll and ISO.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Clippers Explored DeMar DeRozan, John Collins Swap Before 11-of-13 Surge

Mike Scotto reported Clippers and Kings held exploratory talks on a deal sending DeRozan and Ellis to L.A. in exchange for John Collins plus a small-salary filler. Talks cooled once Clippers ripped off wins in 11 of 13. Sacramento continues weighing roster tweaks, but no agreement was described as imminent. Sources said the concept surfaced before that hot stretch.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Andrew Wiggins Emerges as Bucks Target In Big Swing To Keep Giannis

Collier reported rival executives see Milwaukee’s “biggest chance” in taking on multiyear money another team wants off. Wiggins, who has a $30M player option for next season, was cited as a possible fit. The same lane could include Charlotte’s Bridges, owed $22.8M in 2026-27, if the Bucks decide to swap flexibility for talent in a win-now push.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Kendrick Perkins: Lakers “Not a Team,” Just “A Bunch of Individuals”

Perkins ripped the Lakers’ chemistry on ESPN, saying, “That’s not a team. That’s a bunch of individuals.” He added he’d “bet everything” there’s no group chat and “no team dinners on the road,” calling it “showing up to work” and splitting up. Perkins said disjointed defense reflects their off-court disconnect. Los Angeles entered the stretch needing wins, but looking fractured.

By Raahib Singh

4 months ago

Rich Paul Says Jonathan Kuminga Can Play on Most Teams Amid Trade Buzz

Paul believes that despite Kuminga not playing for the Warriors, he can fit on almost any other team with his talent. "I imagine that given where things seem to be, maybe it’s just not a fit there," Paul said of Kuminga's Warriors situation. However, he added that while Kuminga has the talent, he still has to fit a teams playstyle.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Brian Windhorst Reports That Trade Deals Are on Hold as Teams Await Giannis’ Future

Windhorst said that there are deals and talks on hold because teams want to see what will happen with Giannis Antetokounmpo. "The last few games have made them even stutter some more," Windhorst said of teams awaiting Giannis' decision. He highlighted how the Bucks have had 2 miserable performances in their most recent games, sending Giannis the wrong message.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Never miss an update! Download our app now.