Hoops Rumors

Davis Bertans, who was traded to the Mavericks this week along with Spencer Dinwiddie, offered some insight into the dysfunctional situation he left behind with the Wizards, writes Jack Maloney of CBS Sports. During his introductory news conference Saturday in Dallas, Bertans described an atmosphere where each player seemed to have his own agenda. “It’s tough to have team … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Bertans, Sheppard, Porzingis, Draft Pick

The Timberwolves wanted to add size to their front line, but the closest they came to making a trade at the deadline was a proposed swap with the Wizards involving Montrezl Harrell, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Harrell could have helped a Minnesota team that has been near the bottom of the league in defensive rebounding all season, but Krawczynski states that … [Read more...] about Wolves Notes: Harrell, Trade Deadline, Gupta, Simmons, Roster Spot

With Brook Lopez sidelined indefinitely, the Bucks and center Marc Gasol, who is currently playing for Girona in Spain, had discussed the possibility of a possible late-season deal, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN (Insider link). However, Lowe suggests that a union “does not appear to be in the cards” now that Milwaukee has acquired Serge Ibaka. It’s worth noting that the Bucks … [Read more...] about Lowe’s Latest: Gasol, Bucks, Suns, Pacers, Kings, Sixers, More

Wizards guard Bradley Beal is out for the rest of the 2021/22 season after undergoing wrist surgery and can opt out of his contract this summer. However, president of basketball operations Tommy Sheppard remains confident that Beal hasn’t played his last game with the franchise. “I believe Bradley is going to be here moving forward,” Sheppard told reporters on Friday (Twitter … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Beal, Point Guard, Porzingis, Batiste

The Mavericks have made Dwight Powell available, but they remain uninterested in moving Jalen Brunson or Dorian Finney-Smith, reports Matt Moore of ActionNetwork.com. If those two players are off the table, Dallas may have a hard time finding a deal that significantly upgrades its roster. According to Moore, Tim Hardaway Jr., who is out indefinitely due to a foot injury, is the … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Mavs, R. Lopez, Hawks, Wizards, Pistons, More