Hoops Rumors

The lawsuit filed by former Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson against the franchise has been “dismissed with prejudice,” according to documents filed in Dallas County court last week, ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Tim MacMahon report. The case had been scheduled to go to trial Dec. 10. In legal terms, “dismissed with prejudice” means a case is permanently over and cannot be … [Read more...] about Former GM Donnie Nelson Withdraws Lawsuit Against Mavericks

With Gregg Popovich away from the Spurs for health reasons, reporting on Monday indicated that the head coach is “OK” and “just needs rest,” and acting head coach Mitch Johnson later told the media that Popovich is “in good spirits.” Still, Shams Charania of ESPN and Mike Finger of The San Antonio Express-News suggested on Tuesday that Popovich’s health issue shouldn’t be … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Popovich, Johnson, Mavs, Kennard, Jenkins

Ahead of the NBA’s 2025 trade deadline, it’s worth keeping in mind which teams hold traded player exceptions that could come in handy to grease the wheels on an in-season deal. As we explain in our glossary, a traded player exception allows a team to take on salary in a trade without sending out any salary in return. The amount of the exception (plus $250K for non-apron teams) … [Read more...] about Largest Trade Exceptions Available This Season

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson didn’t show any signs of suffering an injury in Friday’s win over Indiana, in which he scored a season-high 34 points. However, he was added to the team’s injury report on Sunday due to right hamstring tightness and has now missed two consecutive games, both Pelicans losses, as Christian Clark of NOLA.com details. “I don’t know exactly how it … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Zion, Sengun, Lively, Popovich

There was little doubt the Rockets would pick up the 2025/26 contract options of Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. However, both players expressed their appreciation, as The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen writes. Eason had leg surgery in March. “I’m very happy about that,” Eason said of the option decision. “I love this group, I love this city, I love this team. The fact … [Read more...] about Texas Notes: Eason, Smith, Rockets, Thompson, Dinwiddie