Hoops Rumors

While the Knicks continue to be viewed as the frontrunners to trade for Jazz star Donovan Mitchell, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic that talks between the two teams have moved slowly so far. New York and Utah remain far from an agreement, Charania adds. As Charania explains, with three guaranteed years remaining on Mitchell’s contract and approximately two months … [Read more...] about Latest On Donovan Mitchell

Wizards guard Will Barton expressed excitement about playing with his new teammates next season, including 23-year-old center Daniel Gafford, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington writes. Barton and Monte Morris were recently traded to Washington after playing with Denver last season. “Big Gaff, I want to get out there with him, man,” Barton said. “I’m a guy that likes to get … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Barton, Gafford, Gibson, Barnes, Heat

The Wizards are coming off a disappointing season, but Taj Gibson believes his new team has the talent to contend for a playoff spot, writes Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Gibson’s assessment of the roster is one of the reasons he made the decision to join the Wizards after being waived by the Knicks. “I’ve seen they have a young and talented team,” Gibson said. “It’s a … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Gibson, Brogdon, Hachimura, Kispert

Strong showings by Trendon Watford and Jabari Walker in the Las Vegas Summer League may have eased any concerns the Trail Blazers have about front court depth, writes Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian. Watford, who signed a two-way contract with Portland last summer and was converted to a standard deal in February, was outstanding late in the season when injuries to teammates … [Read more...] about Caldwell-Pope Was Surprised Wizards Traded Him

The Wizards and James Posey are finalizing an agreement that will make the former NBA forward an assistant coach on Wes Unseld Jr.‘s staff, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). Posey played in the NBA from 1999-2011, winning titles in 2006 with the Heat and 2008 with the Celtics. Following his retirement, he joined the coaching staff of Cleveland’s G League team in … [Read more...] about Wizards Finalizing Deal To Hire James Posey As Assistant Coach