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• Brian Windhorst gets brutally honest about where he expects healthy Lakers to stack upDespite all the injuries and some inconsistent stretches throughout the season, the Los Angeles Lakers arrive at the All-Star break in fifth-place in the Western Conference and right in the thick of the playoff race....2026See also Los Angeles Lakers -
• James Harden, Darius Garland Bracing For Trade Amid Negotiations Over Draft CompensationThe Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers are discussing a James Harden for Darius Garland trade with both players anticipating a deal being completed by the trade deadline. Because Harden is able to veto any trade, he is expected to get a new contract as part of the trade. The Cavaliers are also seeking draft compensation from the Clippers as part of the deal. "People I'm talking to say t...2026See also James Harden -
• Trade Rumors: AD, Mavs, Bridges, Sabonis, Pistons, More
In their initial trade discussions with teams earlier this season about big man Anthony Davis, the Mavericks were seeking multiple first-round picks or an impact player, sources tell ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. However, there were no takers at that price, even prior to Davis’ most recent injury, a hand issue that will keep him sidelined through […]...2026Visit the page Anthony Davis
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• Cavaliers Surface In Trade Talks With Potentially 'Major Move'Despite their second round exit against the Indiana Pacers last May, the Cleveland Cavaliers entered the 2025-26 season with high expectations after winning 64 games. But the Cavaliers have dealt with injuries to Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen and Max Strus this season and have generally disappointed. Entering the trade deadline, the Cavaliers have surfaced with the potential of a maj...2026See also Indiana Pacers -
• Ja Morant Would 'Love' Trade To HeatSince it became clear that the Memphis Grizzlies were prepared to listen to trade offers for Ja Morant, the Miami Heat emerged as his preferred destination. However, the Heat will not make a move for Morant if there's still a possibility to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo who has been linked with the Heat since at least 2020 before he signed his initial supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. M...2026See also Memphis Grizzlies -
• NBA Insiders Believe Bucks Tanking Could Open Window To Keep Giannis AntetokounmpoThe latest calf injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo will force him to miss at least four to six weeks and could bury the Milwaukee Bucks from even qualifying for the Eastern Conference play-in, but it could create a scenario that gives them an unforeseen opportunity to keep Antetokounmpo with the franchise long-term. While the Bucks have run out of ways to build a championship-caliber roster around An...2026Click for news about Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• NBA insider: Bucks should lean into full tank after Giannis Antetokounmpo injuryGiannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee feels more uncertain by the day, and now even ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is basically telling the Bucks to look ahead to June. Whether Milwaukee trades Giannis before next week’s deadline or holds onto him for now, Windhorst believes the smarter play is shifting focus toward draft position, not chasing a […] The post NBA insider: Bucks should lean into...2026Visit the page Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Buzz Was Intensifying Around NBA Before Calf InjuryNumerous NBA front offices began operating under the belief in recent days that a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade before the league's February 5 trade deadline at 3 PM ET had become somewhat more possible. The speculation intensified despite Antetokounmpo insisting on January 8 that he would never ask for a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks. But Antetokounmpo suddenly sustained another worrisome calf inj...2026Click for news about Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Ja Morant Considered 'Buy Low' Trade Candidate By Rival ExecsJa Morant is on the trade block for the first time in his career and his trade value is believed to be considerably lower than it would have been a few years ago when he was the franchise player for a Memphis Grizzlies team that was one of the best in the Western Conference. "In talking to executives around the league, I just have to report that I don't think Ja's value is very high right now," sa...2026Click for news about Memphis Grizzlies -
• NBA Teams Prioritizing Depth, Flexibility More Than Sub-Superstar Talent In Apron EraThe perspective of NBA front offices on second- and third-tier stars has changed dramatically following the implementation of its current collective bargaining agreement with a more punitive set of penalties for teams who are above the first and second apron. The calculus has changed on what teams are prepared to give up in trade for players beyond the likes of Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmp...2025Continue with Luka Doncic
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• NBA GMs Have Become More Reluctant To Trade Multiple First Rounders For Star In Apron EraThe appetite of NBA front offices to send out a large collection of future first round picks in a trade for star players has decreased dramatically following the introduction of the current collective bargaining agreement due to the restrictive nature of the apron system. While Anthony Davis, Paul George, Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert and Mikal Bridges were traded for significant fu...2025Read about Mitchell Rudy Gobert -
• Ja Morant Trade Rumors: Grizzlies Not Looking To Move All-Star
The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly not interested in trading star guard Ja Morant, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Memphis, however, could potentially make Morant available amid coaching drama, a calf strain injury, and 4-10 start to its season. Grizzlies Have Yet To Make Ja Morant Available For Trade The Grizzlies announced Monday that Morant will […] The post Ja Morant Trade R...2025Visit the page Memphis Grizzlies
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• Some around NBA think aging Clippers may already be ‘cooked’The Clippers wanted to lean into experience. Instead, it’s starting to look like they leaned too far. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst reported that some around the league believe the Clippers may already be “cooked,” pointing to a 3-8 start, an aging roster and a wave of early injuries. Bradley Beal is done for […] The post Some around NBA think aging Clippers may already be ‘c...2025Check it out Tim Bontemps -
• Zion Williamson’s Trade Value Has Dropped Amid Hamstring Injury
Another injury has sidelined Zion Williamson after not even 10 games into the season, and opposing teams reportedly aren’t lining up to negotiate any trade deals with the New Orleans Pelicans for the two-time All-Star. NBA Teams Are Not Interested In Zion Williamson Trade Per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps, Williamson’s trade value across […] The post Zion Williams...2025See more Zion Williamson
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• NBA Rumors: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Hornets, LaMelo Ball, BucksPelicans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is hurt again and the trade market has basically shrugged. Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN reported there is little interest in a Williamson deal right now. He’s out with another hamstring strain. It’s the fifth hamstring injury of his career. Teams don’t trust the durability and don’t want […] The post NBA Rumors: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Ho...2025Continue with Zion Williamson -
• Ja Morant remains skeptical of Tuomas Iisalo approach, but Grizzlies not pushing tradeJa Morant’s frustration with Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo’s system was the driving force behind the locker room incident that led to his one-game suspension last week. Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN reported that Morant remains skeptical of Iisalo’s mass-substitution approach. Iisalo used that rotation pattern in Europe — line changes every three or […] The post Ja Morant remains ...2025Click for news about Tuomas Iisalo -
• Latest On Ja MorantJa Morant‘s skepticism about the unique strategy favored by head coach Tuomas Iisalo was behind the locker room confrontation that led to a one-game suspension last week, Brian Windhorst of ESPN writes in a piece co-authored by Tim Bontemps. Iisalo, who took over the team late last season when Taylor Jenkins was fired, had success […]...2025Click for news about Tuomas Iisalo -
• NBA Denies Claim They Shadow Suspended Terry Rozier In 2023The NBA has denied that they were responsible for Terry Rozier ending his season following a March 23, 2023 game with the Charlotte Hornets in which he exited after just 10 minutes. The game in question is central to his arrest due to a federal investigation about gambling. ESPN's Brian Windhorst asserted that Rozier faked the injury and that he missed the final eight games of the season due to t...2025Check it out Terry Rozier -
• Rockets Offered Tari Eason Over $100M On Extension With Injury Guarantees Possible Sticking PointTari Eason and the Houston Rockets were unable to agree to terms on a contract extension before Monday's deadline, but there was mutual interest and may have come down to how much of the contract was guaranteed for injury. Eason played in 82 games as a rookie, but just 22 in 2023-24 and 57 in 2024-25. "From what I understand, they made Eason a strong offer," said Brian Windhorst. "It was in exces...2025Click for news about Tari Eason -
• 76ers Optimistic About Joel Embiid’s Knee Injury Recovery
The Philadelphia 76ers are still hoping superstar center Joel Embiid will make a full recovery from knee surgery and go back to posting consistent numbers as a former NBA MVP and five-time All-NBA member. 76ers Have Not Given Up On Joel Embiid ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported Monday on his Hoop Collective podcast the Sixers are […] The post 76ers Optimistic About Joel Embiid’s Kne...2025See also Joel Embiid
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• Brian Windhorst said 76ers’ Paul George could be out for ‘quite a while’
In 2024-25, the Philadelphia 76ers finished 24-58, their worst record since 2015-16. Additionally, the 76ers missed the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons. Last year, the team had several star players miss significant time due to injury. One was nine-time all-star Paul George. He played in 41 games last season for Philadelphia. George […] The post Brian Windhorst said 76ers’...2025Click for news about Paul George
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• Celtics Continue To Explore Trading Anfernee SimonsThe Boston Celtics are continuing to be active in trade talks as they are evaluating their options on moving Anfernee Simons to another team after acquiring him from the Portland Trail Blazers as part of the Jrue Holiday deal. Simons, who is represented by Bill Duffy, is on an expiring contract worth $27.7 million. "I have talked to other teams who have said they are actively trying to trade Anfe...2025Visit the page Anfernee Simons -
• Bucks' Financial Logic Behind Damian Lillard Waive-and-Stretch Move ExplainedJon Horst and the Milwaukee Bucks took the unprecedented move to use the waive-and-stretch provision on the remaining $113 million on Damian Lillard's contract. Lillard is not expected to play next season due to his Achilles injury, leaving the Bucks with $54.1 million in dead money. ESPN's Brian Windhorst explained the financial strategy behind Milwaukee's decision on Wednesday's Hoop Collective ...2025Continue with Jon Horst -
• Suns, Magic Inquired With Cavaliers On Darius Garland Trade
As the Phoenix Suns canvassed the league in search for a Kevin Durant trade, they inquired with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a trade for Darius Garland. The Cavaliers wanted other assets along with Durant from the Suns in exchange for Garland. Phoenix eventually moved forward with a trade sending Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick and five second round pick...2025See more Phoenix Suns
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• Thunder Making Calls To Trade Up From No. 15, No. 24The Oklahoma City Thunder were making calls on Tuesday trying to move up as they currently own the No. 15 and No. 24 selections in Wednesday's draft. The Thunder have a surplus of future picks and have traded up in the past to target specific players. "Do you know that yesterday the Thunder were making calls to move up in the draft? " said Brian Windhorst on First Take. "On the parade day. They ha...2025See more articles Oklahoma City Thunder -
• Report: Cavaliers’ Darius Garland To Miss Start Of Next Season
According to Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland will miss the start of next season. Garland had surgery Monday to repair the left big toe injury that troubled him during the 2025 playoffs and is expected to miss four to five months. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland underwent successful […] The post Report: Cavaliers&#...2025Continue with Shams Charania
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• Raptors Making Noise About Pursuing Major TradeThe Toronto Raptors have emerged in league circles as a team with ambitions to make a major move this offseason. This maneuvering comes on the heels of their trade for Brandon Ingram at the deadline along with the Boston Celtics expected to take a step back next season due to the Jayson Tatum injury and luxury tax concerns, along with the potential availability of Giannis Antetokounmpo. "I don't ...2025Visit the page Toronto Raptors -
• Celtics' Brown, Horford Led Crucial Team Meeting Before Game 5; Tatum Also Sent Encouraging MessageThe Boston Celtics responded to both the loss of Jayson Tatum and the challenge of facing a 3-1 deficit by defeating the New York Knicks by a final score of 127-102 in Game 5. After losing Tatum to a ruptured Achilles in Game 4 on Monday, the Celtics held a team meeting between games on Tuesday. "They had a team meeting on Tuesday," said Brian Windhorst on Wednesday evening's Sports Center. "Befor...2025See more articles Boston Celtics -
• Stephen Curry Injures Hamstring After Running Career-High 1.99 Miles In Houston Game 7Stephen Curry has never missed a game in his NBA career due to a hamstring injury, but is likely to miss his first on Thursday when the Golden State Warriors play the Minnesota Timberwolves. The wear and tear of the Warriors needing a Game 7 to close out the Houston Rockets after going up 3-1 in the series may have potentially led to his hamstring injury in the first half of Game 1. "I am not any ...2025Visit the page Stephen Curry -
• Spurs, Rockets Could Improve Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Odds If They Move Up In Lottery
Giannis Antetokounmpo will likely address his future with the Milwaukee Bucks in the coming weeks as the team faces a challenging road ahead after the Damian Lillard injury. "I don't think Giannis wants to leave Milwaukee, but he might have to," said Brian Windhorst on Get Up. "Because of the Dame Lillard injury. The fact the Bucks have a whole bunch of free agents in their thirties. They're in th...2025Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo