Howard Beck rumors, news

Breaking news and rumors

Injuries and suspensions

Lifestyle

Trade rumors, contract, salary

Stats and scores

Family

Top stories

Fantasy rankings and news

Schedules and games

Rumors and scandals

• Report: Heat Now Expected To Trade Jimmy Butler

According to NBA insider Howard Beck of The Ringer, the Miami Heat are now expected to trade Jimmy Butler. Butler is extension-eligible this offseason, and according to NBA reporter Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, Butler is expected to seek a two-year extension worth around $113 million. It appears the Heat don’t want to pay […] The post Report: Heat Now Expected To Trade Jim...2024
Continue with Jimmy Butler
• PJ Carlesimo Says He Thinks Dan Hurley ‘Great Coach,’ Would Be Good Hire For Lakers

The idea that a college coach won’t work in the NBA “feels woefully outdated,” wrote Howard Beck of The Ringer. It comes on the heels of the news that the Lakers are set to offer a job to UConn coach Dan Hurley, whose team has won back-to-back NCAA championships. Hurley never played in the NBA […] The post PJ Carlesimo Says He Thinks Dan Hurley ‘Great Coach,’ Wo...2024
See more Dan Hurley latest news
• Jokic’s legacy, Wembanyama’s future with Spurs & concerns for Suns & Clippers | Good Word with Goodwill

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill is joined by Howard Beck from The Ringer to talk about the new All-NBA voting system, Jokic’s legacy (when he wins MVP #3), Wembanyama’s future with the Spurs and which playoff teams they’re worried about....2024
Read about Vincent Goodwill
• DeMarcus Cousins Hopes Trae Young Gets Traded By Hawks To Spurs This Summer

Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins hopes Trae Young gets traded by the Atlanta Hawks to the San Antonio Spurs this summer. According to NBA reporter Howard Beck of The Ringer, the Hawks discussed a Young trade with the Spurs before this year’s trade deadline. Has Trae Young played his last game for Atlanta? @BoogieCousins: "I […] The post DeMarcus Cousins Hopes Trae Young...2024
See more articles DeMarcus Cousins news
• NBA Exec Says Suns’ Kevin Durant ‘Always Has A Wandering Eye’

An Eastern Conference executive told NBA reporter Howard Beck of The Ringer that Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant always has a wandering eye. Durant left the Golden State Warriors for the Brooklyn Nets in the summer of 2019. The NBA legend played 129 games with the Nets before requesting a trade last season and getting […] The post NBA Exec Says Suns’ Kevin Durant ‘Always Has ...2024
Read about Eastern Conference news and rumors
• Bulls ‘Worked Hard’ To Trade Zach LaVine Before He Got Hurt

According to NBA insider Howard Beck of The Ringer, the Chicago Bulls “worked hard” to trade Zach LaVine before the shooting guard got hurt. No teams were seriously interested in acquiring LaVine, who underwent season-ending surgery on his right foot. LaVine signed a five-year, $215 million contract with the Bulls in July 2022. He’ll make […] The post Bulls ‘Wor...2024
Click for news about Chicago Bulls latest news

• Bulls ‘Worked Hard’ To Trade Zach LaVine Before He Got Hurt
2024

See more Chicago Bulls injury
• Draymond Green '100 percent' thought he'd be traded in 2016
Draymond Green has been one of the key players throughout the Golden State Warriors’ run of championships, but two years ago he was convinced the Warriors were going to ship him out in a trade.According to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report, Green and head coach Steve Kerr had such a rocky relationship that Green was sure he’d be traded in 2016.“He feared the relationship had been fractured, that the ...2018
Check it out Draymond Green
• Hawks suspend Dennis Schroder for one game
In a surprising move on Friday, the Atlanta Hawks have suspended starting point guard Dennis Schroder for their upcoming game against the Miami Heat on Friday night.“Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder has been suspended by the organization for one game without pay for failure to report to the team on time after the All-Star break,” the team announced on Friday, via Bleacher Report’s Howard Beck. ...2017
Visit the page Dennis Schroder injury
• Carmelo Anthony, Kyle O'Quinn Ejected During Knicks vs. Pelicans
2017

See more articles Carmelo Anthony injury
• Dwight Howard Reportedly to Sign with Hawks: Latest Contract Details, Reaction
2016

Check it out Dwight Howard injury
• After Bending NBA to Their Will, Warriors Find Basketball Magic Has Its Limits
2016

See more articles Golden State Warriors injuries
• Warriors vs. Cavaliers: Game 6 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Finals
2016

See also Golden State Warriors availability report
• Stephen Curry Ejected for Throwing Mouthpiece into Stands in NBA Finals Game 6
2016

See more Stephen Curry injuries
• Draymond Green Suspended: Twitter Reacts to NBA's Decision
2016

Read about Draymond Green injury report
• Tyronn Lue Fined for Criticizing Officials Following Game 4 of 2016 NBA Finals
2016

See more Tyronn Lue injury report

• Doncic has hilarious goals for when he becomes NBA star
Because he spent the season dominating at the professional level in Europe, many people are unfamiliar with Luka Doncic’s impressive skillset. Even less have gotten a glimpse of the star point guard’s outgoing personality, but he’s sure to endear himself to NBA fans wherever he ends up.Doncic entertained reporters this week by sharing some of his personal goals for after he is drafted by an NBA te...2018
See more articles Luka Doncic
• Knicks' Decision to Hire Hornacek a Surprise, but Just What Phil Jackson Wanted
2016

See also Phil Jackson
• The Last Days of Lob City? Inside the Clippers' Latest Playoff Demise
2016

Check it out Lob City
• Kobe's Unforgettable Finale a Perfectly Drawn Portrait of a Unique NBA Career
2016

Visit the page Kobe Bryant
• Memphis' Main Man: How Big Macs, Blues City Made Marc Gasol NBA's Top Center
2015

Continue with Memphis Grizzlies
• NBA Insider: 3 Years After Linsanity, Jeremy Lin Still in Search of NBA Home
2015

Read about Jeremy Lin
• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
2014

Read about Becky Hammon

2024
"An Eastern Conference executive told Howard Beck of The Ringer that Donovan Mitchell will leave the Cleveland Cavaliers when his contract ends."

2023
"According to Sports Illustrated’s Howard Beck, LA recently held discussions around acquiring Bojan Bogdanovic and Nerlens Noel from the Detroit Pistons."

2022
"According to the latest report from Howard Beck […] The post RUMOR: Zion Williamson a major target of NBA teams amid uncertain future with Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2021
"Via Sports Illustrated’s Howard Beck: “The fact that […] The post Kobe Bryant’s efforts to grow women’s hoops inspired Stephen Curry appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2020
"“He left Oklahoma City because he got tired of basically not being able to be himself, because of team’s uptight view of social media,” Perkins said, per Howard Beck of Bleacher Report ."

2019
"Lakers owner Jeanie Buss says reports of what her team offered to the Pelicans in an attempt to land Anthony Davis were exaggerated, tweets Howard Beck of Bleacher Report."

2018
"At least that’s the suspicion forwarded by sources quoted in a recent column from Bleacher Report’s Howard Beck."

2017
"Wojnarowski added more perspective: Bleacher Report's Howard Beck noted Rose's unexplained absence was the beginning of a rough night for New York: The 17-20 Knicks are playing better than they did a year ago."

2016
"As pointed out by Bleacher Report's Howard Beck, Walton may have some more appealing offers on the table depending upon which jobs are available: The 27-year-old Westbrook is a special player with five All-Star nods to his credit and per-game averages of 24."

2015
"Yep, after a long time bopping around the top five sellers, the Golden State Warriors shooting guard has passed LeBron James with the most popular jersey in the league, per the NBA:Bleacher Report's Howard Beck tweeted out further details regarding jersey sales during the postseason:You'll note some surprising revelations here, notably Kevin Durant falling out of the top 10, Klay Thompson outselling perennial jersey juggernaut Kobe Bryant and Matthew-freaking-Dellavedova cracking the top 15."

2014
" Howard Beck covers the NBA for Bleacher Report."

• Report: Heat Now Expected To Trade Jimmy Butler
2024

Continue with Jimmy Butler
• PJ Carlesimo Says He Thinks Dan Hurley ‘Great Coach,’ Would Be Good Hire For Lakers
2024

Continue with Dan Hurley salary
• DeMarcus Cousins Hopes Trae Young Gets Traded By Hawks To Spurs This Summer
2024

Click for news about DeMarcus Cousins trade rumors
• Bulls ‘Worked Hard’ To Trade Zach LaVine Before He Got Hurt
2024

See more Chicago Bulls salary rumors
• Clippers Expected ‘To Go All Out To Keep’ Paul George, James Harden

According to NBA insider Howard Beck of The Ringer, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to go all out to keep Paul George and James Harden regardless of how they fare in the 2024 playoffs. George can become an unrestricted free agent this summer if he declines his 2024-25 player option, while Harden will become […] The post Clippers Expected ‘To Go All Out To Keep’ Paul G...2024
See more James Harden salary rumors
• And-Ones: 2024 Offseason, Vegas, Mudiay, Forbes, More
The NBA had a busy trade deadline, but there were no blockbuster deals completed last week, with role players like Buddy Hield, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Gordon Hayward among the biggest names who were on the move. However, according to Howard Beck of The Ringer, executives around the league are expecting more fireworks during the 2024 […]...2024
Click for news about Buddy Hield
• Spurs, Hawks Discussed Trae Young Deal Before Trade Deadline

The Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs discussed a trade involving Trae Young ahead of last week's trade deadline, according to Howard Beck of The Ringer. Young has been the subject of several trade rumors, with the Lakers also reportedly interested. The Hawks also kept Dejounte Murray past the trade deadline. Beck adds that it is a "near certainty" that the Hawks will trade one or both of the pl...2024
Continue with Atlanta Hawks salary rumors
• NBA Exec: ‘There’s No Doubt’ Donovan Mitchell Leaves Cavaliers

An Eastern Conference executive told Howard Beck of The Ringer that Donovan Mitchell will leave the Cleveland Cavaliers when his contract ends. Mitchell has a player option worth $37 million for the 2025-26 season. The All-Star can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2025 if he declines that player option. “There’s no […] The post NBA Exec: ‘There’s No ...2024
See more articles Eastern Conference contract
• Hawks Discussed Trae Young Trade With Spurs Before Trade Deadline
According to Howard Beck of The Ringer, the Atlanta Hawks discussed a Trae Young trade with the San Antonio Spurs before the NBA trade deadline. Many people around the NBA believe Young could be traded by the Hawks this summer instead of Dejounte Murray. “He’s available,” an Eastern Conference exec told Beck. Young signed a […] The post Hawks Discussed Trae Young Trade With Spurs...2024
Visit the page Atlanta Hawks contract
• David Falk: NBA Created Salary System Of 'Gross Homogenization'

Out of ESPN's top-25 free agents for the 2023 offseason, only five of those changed names and all had relatively modest resumes in Fred VanVleet, Donte DiVincenzo, Bruce Brown Jr., Grant Williams and Patrick Beverley. Five of the top-25 remain unsigned and the other 15 either re-signed or declined free agency by exercising player options. David Falk, who represented Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing a...2023
See also Fred VanVleet trade rumors

• Lakers’ Trade for Sharpshooter May Implode Due to LeBron Agency Lawsuit
The Lakers desperately need to upgrade their roster but have run into an unusual complication in doing so. According to Sports Illustrated’s Howard Beck, LA recently held discussions around acquiring Bojan Bogdanovic and Nerlens Noel from the Detroit Pistons. Bogdanovic is a deadly sharpshooter who’s averaging a career-high 21.2 points per game on 41.5 percent […] The post Lakers’...2023
Read about Bojan Bogdanovic
• REPORT: Danny Ainge Could Be a Candidate for Blazers GM Position
Current Trail Blazers general manager Neil Olshey is reportedly under an internal investigation for workplace misconduct. Despite still holding his position, rumors are swirling about who his replacement could be. According to Howard Beck on the Crossover Podcast, Olshey may be fired as a result of the investigation, and his replacement could be former Boston […] The post REPORT: Danny Ainge...2021
See more Danny Ainge stats
• D’Antoni’s wife jealous of how much coach loves Harden
Mike D’Antoni has coached a lot of very good players during his years in the NBA, but it is quite clear that James Harden is his favorite. If you don’t believe us, just ask D’Antoni’s wife.Laurel D’Antoni spoke with Howard Beck for a lengthy Bleacher Report feature about the way her husband’s coaching style and offensive system have evolved, and Mrs. D’Antoni says a lot of the change is a result o...2018
Check it out D Antoni scores
• Hawks suspend Dennis Schroder for one game
2017

Read about Dennis Schroder scores
• Staff Picks: B/R's Choice for 2017 NBA All-Star Game Reserves
2017

Read about Smoothie King statistics
• Carmelo Anthony, Kyle O'Quinn Ejected During Knicks vs. Pelicans
2017

See more articles Carmelo Anthony statistics
• Knicks Reportedly Unsure Why Derrick Rose Was Not Available vs. Pelicans
2017

Click for news about New York Knicks stats
• Charles Barkley Explains Why He Dislikes the Warriors' Style of Basketball
2016

Continue with Charles Barkley statistics
• NBA to Fund Health Care for Former Players with at Least 3 Seasons' Experience
2016

See more articles Michele Roberts scores
• Frustration with Westbrook Sent Durant Fleeing, Opens Door to Trouble for NBA
2016

See also Kevin Durant

• Draymond Green '100 percent' thought he'd be traded in 2016
2018

Visit the page Draymond Green
• D’Antoni’s wife jealous of how much coach loves Harden
2018

Read about D Antoni
• Report: Derrick Rose told Knicks he had family situation
New information surrounding Derrick Rose’s disappearance on Monday night continues to emerge, with the latest report suggesting the point guard had a family situation and may have returned to Chicago. Rose was an unexpected no-show for New York’s 110-96 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at MSG on Monday night. Prior to the game, head coach Jeff Hornacek made no specific mention of Rose’s unavailabi...2017
Check it out Derrick Rose
• NBA to Fund Health Care for Former Players with at Least 3 Seasons' Experience
2016

See also Michele Roberts
• Frustration with Westbrook Sent Durant Fleeing, Opens Door to Trouble for NBA
2016

Continue with Kevin Durant
• After Bending NBA to Their Will, Warriors Find Basketball Magic Has Its Limits
2016

See more Golden State Warriors
• Warriors vs. Cavaliers: Game 6 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Finals
2016

See also Golden State Warriors
• Stephen Curry Ejected for Throwing Mouthpiece into Stands in NBA Finals Game 6
2016

See more articles Stephen Curry
• Draymond Green Suspended: Twitter Reacts to NBA's Decision
2016

See also Draymond Green
• In Need of Confidence Boost, Cavs Can Take a Few Lessons from Tyronn Lue
2016

Check it out Tyronn Lue

• LeBron James May Never Match the Feats of Michael Jordan, and That's Just Fine
2014

Visit the page LeBron James
• Stephen Curry Passes LeBron James in NBA Jersey Sales
2015

Read about Stephen Curry
• Damian Lillard Replaces Blake Griffin for 2015 NBA All-Star Game
2015

Visit the page Damian Lillard
• Russell Westbrook Reportedly Will Consider Signing with New York Knicks in 2017
2016

Read about Russell Westbrook
• NBA Insider: Mark Cuban Makes All-Too-Rare Admission in Rebuilding Mavericks
2015

Read about Mark Cuban
• Phil Jackson, NBA's Lord of the Rings, Faces Ultimate Test: Saving the Knicks
2015

See more Phil Jackson
• Kobe Bryant to Retire After 2015-16 Season: Latest Comments and Reaction
2015

Visit the page Kobe Bryant
• Why Everyone in the NBA Hates the Clippers
2015

Check it out Los Angeles Clippers

1. Cody Rhodes

2. LeBron James

3. Los Angeles Lakers

. . .

321. Howard Beck

• Could Lakers steal one of Warriors' three stars in free agency?
The Lakers could steal one of the Warriors’ three star free agents on the open market this summer, adding to a group that’s primarily been centered around LeBron James, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report writes. Golden State is currently fixated on making a lengthy playoff run this spring, but the futures of Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and DeMarcus Cousins have quietly loomed over the franchise throug...2019
See also LeBron James

• Jokic’s legacy, Wembanyama’s future with Spurs & concerns for Suns & Clippers | Good Word with Goodwill
2024

Visit the page Vincent Goodwill
• Clippers Expected ‘To Go All Out To Keep’ Paul George, James Harden
2024

Check it out James Harden
• With LeBron back, can the Lakers feel confident heading towards the playoffs? | Ball Don't Lie
Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Vincent Goodwill is joined by Howard Beck on the latest episode of “Good Word with Goodwill” on the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast to discuss L.A.'s path forward with its superstar back in the lineup and if the team can challenge anyone in the Western Conference. Subscribe to Ball Don't Lie on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen....2023
See more articles Ball Don
• Kobe Bryant’s efforts to grow women’s hoops inspired Stephen Curry
With the one-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death on Tuesday, athletes across the world are speaking out on the legendary basketball star. While commemorating Bryant’s legacy, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors shared how Bryant’s efforts to grow the WNBA and women’s hoops in general inspired him. Via Sports Illustrated’s Howard Beck: “The fact that […...2021
Visit the page Kobe Bryant
• Mark Cuban hopeful season will eventually resume
Appearing Thursday morning on ESPN’s "Get Up" (video link), Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said that the NBA remains hopeful that the 2019-20 season can resume at some point, rather than being cancelled altogether. “Hopefully, this virus runs its course over the next 60 days or so, and at that point we can start making decisions about does the NBA play games, what our schedule looks like, how we would...2020
Click for news about Mark Cuban
• Bucks GM is convincing in shooting down Eric Bledsoe trade talk
After a report this week suggested the Bucks would be willing to trade starting point guard Eric Bledsoe, Bucks GM Jon Horst told Howard Beck of Bleacher Report in no uncertain terms that’s not the case. “We have not talked to any teams about trading (Bledsoe), since the day that we traded for him,” Horst said. “And I think it’s evident, pretty strongly, in the fact that we extended Eric, what he ...2020
Click for news about Eric Bledsoe
• Bucks vehemently deny star guard Eric Bledsoe is on the trade block
The Milwaukee Bucks, who have the best record in the NBA at 39-6, seem to have the foundation for a run at multiple NBA titles over the next several seasons. This has not stopped rumors from circulating that the Bucks might look to move on from starting point guard Eric Bledsoe ahead of next month’s NBA trade deadline. Milwaukee general manager Jon Horst is now flatly denying those rumors “We have...2020
Check it out Eric Bledsoe
• Could Lakers steal one of Warriors' three stars in free agency?
2019

See more articles LeBron James
• Is there a power struggle between LeBron James and Dan Gilbert?
The Cavs’ recent flurry of trades may have been more about the team’s future, rather than surrounding LeBron James with talent this season, in the hopes of him staying with the team.The reasoning behind the moves could be viewed in either way, and time will tell what the real impetus was. Currently however, only the Cavs front office really knows what the plan for the future is.It’s no secret that...2018
See also LeBron James
• Source: Dan Gilbert won't do 'what it takes to keep' LeBron
LeBron James is by no means a lock to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers following this season. In fact, it would appear Cavs owner Dan Gilbert is prepared to effectively run James out of Cleveland. At least that’s the suspicion forwarded by sources quoted in a recent column from Bleacher Report’s Howard Beck.Reports out of Cleveland this season have indicated that the relationship between James ...2018
See more articles LeBron James

• Report: Kevin Durant to Knicks is ‘done’
There has been endless speculation about what Kevin Durant will do this summer when he becomes an NBA free agent, and many have linked him to the New York Knicks. Smoke is rising in thick billows as it concerns this rumor now. On Wednesday, Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report told Colin Cowherd that “From everything I’ve heard, it’s done. Yes, he’s leaving… If he so much as gets [the Knicks] into the Co...2019
Continue with Kevin Durant whispers
• Staff Picks: B/R's Choice for 2017 NBA All-Star Game Reserves
2017

Visit the page Smoothie King rumors
• Carmelo Anthony Says Knicks Had 'A Chance' to Sign Dwyane Wade
2016

Visit the page Carmelo Anthony scandals
• Carmelo Anthony Says Knicks Had 'A Chance' to Sign Dwyane Wade
2016

Click for news about Carmelo Anthony
• Dwight Howard: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Rockets Star's Future
2016

Click for news about Dwight Howard scandals
• Knicks' Decision to Hire Hornacek a Surprise, but Just What Phil Jackson Wanted
2016

See more Phil Jackson whispers
• The Last Days of Lob City? Inside the Clippers' Latest Playoff Demise
2016

See more articles Lob City scandal
• Kobe's Unforgettable Finale a Perfectly Drawn Portrait of a Unique NBA Career
2016

Continue with Kobe Bryant whispers
• LeBron James Comments on Warriors' Pursuit of Bulls' Regular-Season Wins Record
2016

Check it out LeBron James gossip
• Kobe Bryant to Retire After 2015-16 Season: Latest Comments and Reaction
2015

Click for news about Kobe Bryant