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• Immanuel Quickley Ruled Out For Remainer Of First Round
Immanuel Quickley has been ruled out for the rest of the Raptors‘ first-round series against the Cavaliers, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps notes (via Twitter). Quickley missed the first three games due to a right hamstring injury. The team announced on Friday that, during the course of his ramp-up process, he re-injured the muscle, per Marc Stein (Twitter […]...2026Read about Immanuel Quickley
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• Blazers Held Contract Extension Discussions With Tiago SplitterThe Portland Trail Blazers held discussions over a contract extension with head coach Tiago Splitter, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Splitter is 40-38 on the year after taking over from Chauncey Billups. Marc Stein reported on Sunday that new Blazers owner Tom Dundon is exploring the team's coaching options. The Blazers are also looking at college coaches. Fischer adds that th...2026See also Tiago Splitter -
• Warriors To Sign Omer Yurtseven To 10-Day Deal Amid Injury CrunchThe Golden State Warriors plan to sign free agent center Omer Yurtseven to a 10-day contract, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Yurtseven, 27, recently signed a G League deal and appeared in three games with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Houston Rockets’ affiliate. In those outings, he averaged 23.0 points, 13.3 […] The post Warriors To Sign Omer Yurtseven To 10-Day Deal Amid In...2026Check it out Omer Yurtseven -
• Kings’ De’Andre Hunter to undergo eye surgery, out for seasonKings forward De’Andre Hunter will miss the remainder of the season after deciding to undergo eye surgery, according to NBA insiders Chris Haynes and Marc Stein. Hunter’s Kings tenure barely had time to begin. Acquired at the trade deadline, he suffered an eye injury in just his second game with Sacramento and was diagnosed with […] The post Kings’ De’Andre Hunter to ...2026Click for news about Andre Hunter -
• De’Andre Hunter To Undergo Season-Ending Eye SurgeryThe Kings will be without De’Andre Hunter for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes and Marc Stein of The Stein Line, who report (via Twitter) that the veteran forward will undergo eye surgery. Sean Cunningham of NBC Sacramento confirms the news (Twitter link). Hunter, Sacramento’s lone acquisition ahead of […]...2026Continue with Andre Hunter -
• Southwest Notes: Flagg, Irving, Durant, Coward
Cooper Flagg appeared at Saturday’s game between Duke and Clemson with a boot on his left foot, but Marc Stein writes that league sources indicate that the Mavericks believe they’re lucky that his midfoot sprain is not a more severe injury (subscriber link). Stein adds that there’s still no specific timeline for how long Flagg […]...2026Read about Cooper Flagg
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• Wizards Looking To Sign Walker Kessler; Jazz Confident In Retaining CenterThe Utah Jazz are confident that they will be able to re-sign center Walker Kessler this offseason, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Kessler, who is currently out for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, will be a restricted free agent. The Wizards are reportedly planning to make a run at Kessler this offseason with the idea of pairing the center with Alex Sarr. The Pacers had a...2026Click for news about Utah Jazz -
• Heat Believed To Have 'Real Shot' At Trading For Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Miami Heat are believed to have a "real shot" to put together a trade package for Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Heat would likely have to include Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, and several draft picks to complete the deal. Multiple teams continue to engage the Bucks in trade discussions for Antetokounmpo despite his calf injury. Stein also adds that there is ...2026Read about Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Grizzlies Looking For At Least One-First Round Pick For Ja Morant; Pelicans Not InterestedThe Memphis Grizzlies are looking for at least one first-round pick in exchange for Ja Morant, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Stein adds that the Pelicans, who have been mentioned as a potential landing spot, are not interested in trading for Morant. Morant, who recently returned from a calf injury, is currently out for three weeks with a sprained elbow. Morant will remain sidelined pa...2026See also Memphis Grizzlies -
• NBA Rumors: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bulls, Coby White, MavericksBucks The Giannis Antetokounmpo situation remains cloudy. His injury just made it murkier. Even with Antetokounmpo expected to miss extended time due to a calf issue, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports that multiple teams are still engaging Milwaukee in trade conversations. The interest has not cooled. The questions have only multiplied. From a […] The post NBA Rumors: Bucks, Giannis Antet...2026Read about Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Marc Stein injury and suspension
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• Grizzlies remain open to trading injured Ja MorantJa Morant remains available. And Memphis is not pretending otherwise. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Grizzlies are still open to trade offers for Morant, even as he prepares to miss at least three weeks with an elbow sprain. The injury does not change the stance. If anything, it complicates the conversation. […] The post Grizzlies remain open to trading injured Ja Morant appe...2026 -
• Trade Discussions For Giannis Antetokounmpo Continue Despite Calf Injury
Multiple teams continue to engage the Milwaukee Bucks in trade discussions for Giannis Antetokounmpo despite his calf injury, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Antetokounmpo, who suffered the injury on Friday night, said that he would be out for the next 4-6 weeks with a calf strain. It was reported over the weekend that trade discussions were intensifying prior to Antetokounmpo's lates...2026See more articles Calf Injury
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• Stein’s Latest: Morant, Ellis, Marshall, Antetokounmpo, Bulls
The Grizzlies are still very open to trade offers on Ja Morant, who is slated to miss at least three weeks with an elbow sprain, Marc Stein writes in his latest column for The Stein Line (subscriber link). However, those hoping to buy low on the often-injured star point guard may have to recalibrate, as […]...2026
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• Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga still hopes to be traded, and soonJonathan Kuminga’s exit clock continues to tick in Golden State. Kuminga left Thursday’s game against Dallas after twisting his left ankle and hyperextending his left knee, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. The Warriors do not believe the injuries are serious, and he is scheduled for an MRI, according to Marc Stein of The Stein […] The post Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga still hopes to b...2026See also Jonathan Kuminga -
• Mavs’ Anthony Davis doesn’t need hand surgery, still in trade talksThe picture around Anthony Davis’ left hand became clearer Tuesday night. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Davis will not require surgery after receiving a second opinion from hand specialist Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles. Davis will instead be re-evaluated in six weeks. That update followed a day of mixed messaging. Earlier, Marc Stein reported […] The post Mavs’ Anthony Davis doesn’t n...2026Continue with Anthony Davis -
• Hawks have trade interest in Wizards’ Corey KispertThe Hawks have another name circled as they explore the Trae Young market. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Atlanta has interest in Corey Kispert and would like to land the Wizards sharpshooter if the two teams ultimately complete a deal involving Young. Kispert’s season has been stop-and-start. Thumb and hamstring injuries have […] The post Hawks have trade interest in WizardsR...2026See more articles Corey Kispert -
• Fred VanVleet Not Ruled Out For Entire SeasonThe Houston Rockets have not ruled Fred VanVleet out for the entire 2025-26 season, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. VanVleet tore his ACL and underwent surgery on September 25. VanVleet is reportedly targeting a potential late-season return as he rehabs the injury. The Rockets were granted a $12.5 million Disabled Players Exception for VanVleet. VanVleet averaged 14.1 points and 5.6 ...2026Read about Fred VanVleet -
• Mavericks Seeking Disabled Player Exceptions For Dereck Lively II, Dante ExumThe Mavericks have applied to the NBA for a disabled player exception for Dereck Lively II and Dante Exum, who both suffered season-ending injuries, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). The DPEs would provide half of each player’s salary, so they would be modest in both cases, although they could offer […]...2025Continue with Dante Exum -
• Pacers Express Interest In Walker Kessler
The Indiana Pacers have expressed trade interest in Walker Kessler, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Jazz have thus far turned down trade interest in Kessler, who had season-ending shoulder surgery in November. Kessler will be a restricted free agent this offseason. Kessler and the Jazz discussed an extension before the start of the year but never came close to an agreement. The Pa...2025Read about Walker Kessler
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• Injury Notes: Brown, Nembhard, Porzingis, MPJ, Pelicans
Star wing Jaylen Brown is questionable to suit up for the Celtics on Saturday in Minnesota, tweets Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Brown, who has appeared in all 18 of Boston’s games thus far in 2025/26, is dealing with lower back spasms. The 29-year-old has taken on an increased offensive workload with Jayson Tatum […]...2025Visit the page Jaylen Brown
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• Mavs Fear Extended Absence For Dereck LivelyThere’s concern in Dallas that the Mavericks may be without big man Dereck Lively II for an extended period, reports Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Lively, who underwent surgery on his right foot in July, appeared in the first three games of the season before missing the next nine due to a […]...2025Click for news about Dereck Lively -
• Mavericks Intend To Keep Kyrie IrvingThe Dallas Mavericks hope to keep Kyrie Irving, sources tell Marc Stein. Irving remains out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL, but he is "vibing nicely" with Cooper Flagg in practice settings. The Mavericks re-signed Irving in the offseason on a three-year, $119 million deal. Irving agreed to lower his salary for the 25-26 season from his player option in order to allow th...2025See also Kyrie Irving -
• Stein’s Latest: Davis, Cuban, Myers, Achiuwa
Anthony Davis could become the biggest name on the trade market heading into the deadline, but only if he shows he can be healthy and productive for an extended stretch, Marc Stein of The Stein Line writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Injuries have plagued Davis ever since the Mavericks acquired him last […]...2025See also Anthony Davis
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• Mavericks Reportedly Not Interested In Trading Daniel Gafford
The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly not listening to trade offers for veteran center Daniel Gafford, who signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension in the offseason, per NBA insider Marc Stein. Mavericks Want To Keep Daniel Gafford Amid Frontcourt Injuries According to Stein, the Mavericks have been reluctant to consider trading Gafford due to the […] The post Mavericks Reportedly N...2025Click for news about Daniel Gafford
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• Trade chatter around Grizzlies’ Ja Morant grows louder, againJa Morant’s one-game suspension has reignited talk about his long-term fit in Memphis. But this isn’t a brand-new storyline. Marc Stein of The Stein Line wrote that several rival teams have been monitoring Morant’s situation dating back to the offseason. That is when the Grizzlies gave Jaren Jackson Jr. a massive renegotiation-and-extension — roughly $240 […] The post Trade chatter around Gr...2025See more articles Jaren Jackson -
• 'Rumbles' In June Grizzlies May Not Build Around Ja MorantJa Morant's future with the Memphis Grizzlies has been "must-monitor" for teams around the league going back to last June, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. There were "rumbles" then that the Grizzlies would not offer Morant a contract extension when he became eligible for one, and that the team would no longer build around the point guard. Morant still has two years remaining on his cont...2025See more Memphis Grizzlies -
• Stein’s Latest: Morant, W. Green, Borrego, Vucevic, Irving, Davis
Trade speculation regarding Ja Morant has perked up following his confrontation with the coaching staff and subsequent one-game suspension, but the idea of the Grizzlies moving Morant isn’t a new concept, Marc Stein of The Stein Line writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Rival teams have been monitoring Morant’s situation in Memphis since […]...2025
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• 'Rumbles' In June That Grizzlies May Not Build Around Ja MorantJa Morant's future with the Memphis Grizzlies has been "must-monitor" for teams around the league going back to last June, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. There were "rumbles" then that the Grizzlies would not offer Morant a contract extension when he became eligible for one, and that the team would no longer build around the point guard. Morant still has two years remaining on his cont...2025Continue with Memphis Grizzlies
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• Pacers 'Optimistic' That Andrew Nembhard Shoulder Injury Isn't Long-TermThe Indiana Pacers are optimistic following an MRI on Andrew Nembhard's shoulder that the guard will not be out long-term, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Nembhard suffered the injury in the Pacers' first game of the season. The Pacers now have nine players on the injury report, with Bennedict Mathurin and Taelon Peter both leaving the game early on Saturday. Obi Toppin left the Pacers'...2025Click for news about Indiana Pacers -
• Central Notes: Nembhard, Cunningham, Jones, Allen
The Pacers have been hard-hit by injuries, but there’s at least one ray of hope on the horizon, reports Marc Stein of the Stein Line (subscriber link). Andrew Nembhard left Thursday night’s game against the Thunder early after aggravating a pre-existing shoulder injury. Stein writes that following an MRI this week, there’s optimism that the […]...2025See more articles Andrew Nembhard