While it’s widely expected that Jonathan Kuminga will be on the move by the February 5 deadline, the Warriors don’t feel any urgency to deal him when he becomes trade-eligible on January 15, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). As Fischer writes, the market for Kuminga has shrunk since he was a restricted free agent over the summer, and it doesn’t help … [Read more...] about Kings, Bulls, Lakers Interested In Jonathan Kuminga
Stein’s Latest: Morant, Young, Knicks, Gafford, More
Ja Morant has become the name to watch in NBA trade circles following reports that the Grizzlies were open to listening to offers for their star point guard. In his latest article for The Stein Line (Substack link), Marc Stein notes that, due to their reported interest in trade targets like Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and Domantas Sabonis, there is a belief around the league … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Morant, Young, Knicks, Gafford, More
Trae Young Notes: Presser, Wizards, Future, Dawkins, Hawks
In an exclusive interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Trae Young says he first learned of the possibility of a trade to the Wizards “a few weeks ago” and is excited about the opportunity to help “revive” the franchise. “That could be another reason why I’m here. We revive each other,” Young said. “The city can revive me as much as I can revive it. That’s a big reason why I … [Read more...] about Trae Young Notes: Presser, Wizards, Future, Dawkins, Hawks
Southeast Notes: Wagner Brothers, Trae, Ball, Weaver
The Magic have been typically cagey about the return timelines for Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain) and Moritz Wagner (left ACL surgery recovery), but head coach Jamahl Mosley provided updates on both players on Friday, as Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel relays. Franz, who last played on December 7, has been doing on-court work with “a little bit of contact stuff,” … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Wagner Brothers, Trae, Ball, Weaver
Wizards Rumors: Young, Sarr, Carrington, Kispert
Although rival executives have been expecting new Wizards point guard Trae Young to exercise his $49MM player option for 2026/27, he has yet to make a decision on that option, according to David Aldridge, Sam Amick, and Josh Robbins of The Athletic, who say the four-time All-Star is also open to discussing a contract extension with his new team or even opting out in favor of … [Read more...] about Wizards Rumors: Young, Sarr, Carrington, Kispert