The Wizards view Kyle Kuzma as a team leader who can help the team stay competitive and assist in the development of some of the young players on the roster, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. But Scotto says teams around the NBA view Kuzma as a potential trade candidate due to his skill set, the team-friendly declining structure of his contract, and the fact that he … [Read more...] about Wizards Rumors: Kuzma, Valanciunas, Brogdon, Davis, Baldwin, Coulibaly
Western Rumors: Kings, Grant, Kessler, Moody, Looney, Rockets, A. Mitchell
The Kings are off to a disappointing 9-12 start this season, already 2.5 games back of a play-in spot in the Western Conference, prompting executives around the NBA to keep an eye on the situation in Sacramento to see if the front office will make another move to try to upgrade its roster, writes Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Citing a “heightened sense of urgency” in Sacramento, … [Read more...] about Western Rumors: Kings, Grant, Kessler, Moody, Looney, Rockets, A. Mitchell
Pacific Notes: Harden, Nurkic, Durant, Ighodaro, Dunn, Green, Monk
The Clippers re-signed James Harden on a two-year deal over the summer. It has turned into a wise move, as Harden has dominated games in Kawhi Leonard‘s absence. Harden had 39 points in a 126-122 win against the Nuggets. Last week, he erupted for a season-high 43 points in a road win against the Wizards. “I’m feeling a lot better,” Harden told The Athletic’s Law Murray. “My … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Harden, Nurkic, Durant, Ighodaro, Dunn, Green, Monk
Pacific Notes: DeRozan, Huerter, Crowder, Reaves, Booker
The Kings are optimistic that DeMar DeRozan will be back on the court for Sunday’s game against San Antonio, writes Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. After missing the past two games with lower back muscle inflammation, DeRozan was a full participant at today’s practice and is listed as probable on the team’s injury report. Anderson points out that DeRozan’s early-season … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: DeRozan, Huerter, Crowder, Reaves, Booker
Warriors Notes: Curry, Moody, Kuminga, Waters, TJD, Looney
After returning to action on Saturday following his Wednesday absence due to tendinitis in his knees, star guard Stephen Curry explained that he and the Warriors are trying to stay ahead of his knee soreness to ensure that it doesn’t become an ongoing issue, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. “(It) has the potential (to be) like a nagging type thing if you don’t take care of it,” … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Curry, Moody, Kuminga, Waters, TJD, Looney