Confirming recent reporting from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack story that the messaging out of Houston suggests the Rockets are unlikely to make a major in-season trade in 2024/25. Still, Stein has spoken to multiple rival teams who are “hesitant to dismiss Houston’s trade ambitions so readily.” Those clubs believe the Rockets’ front office … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Rockets, KD, Butler, LeBron, Nuggets, Kings
Pacific Notes: Curry, K. Anderson, Zubac, Huerter, Kessler
Stephen Curry‘s sprained left ankle represents the first bit of adversity for a Warriors team that had been on an upward swing since training camp, writes Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic. Curry underwent an MRI Sunday night to determine the severity of the sprain, but Thompson notes that Rick Celebrini, the team’s vice president of player health and performance, tends to be … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Curry, K. Anderson, Zubac, Huerter, Kessler
Hornets’ Charlie Brown Jr. Among Latest NBA Cuts
The Hornets have waived Charlie Brown Jr., Harry Giles and Keyontae Johnson, the team confirmed in a press release. Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer was first to report the moves (Twitter link). Brown has appeared in 49 regular season games with Atlanta, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Philadelphia and New York over the course of his four NBA seasons. The 27-year-old was … [Read more...] about Hornets’ Charlie Brown Jr. Among Latest NBA Cuts
Pacific Notes: Hield, Wiggins, Powell, LeBron
Buddy Hield has been one of the best acquisitions of the summer, providing instant offense for a Warriors team that hasn’t lost since the preseason started, writes Anthony Slater of The Athletic. After scoring 22 points in Golden State’s opener, Hield singed the Jazz for 24 points in the first half Friday night and now has 49 points in 35 minutes while shooting 12-of-16 from … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Hield, Wiggins, Powell, LeBron
Rookie Scale Option Decisions Due On Thursday
The NBA’s transaction wire has been pretty quiet since the regular season got underway on Tuesday, but we can still expect one last flurry of moves in October. The deadline for teams to exercise their 2025/26 team options on rookie scale contracts arrives on Thursday (October 31), and several of those decisions have yet to be reported or announced. Unlike player or team options … [Read more...] about Rookie Scale Option Decisions Due On Thursday