Hoops Rumors

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has released a statement via the team’s PR department regarding his recovery from a stroke and the support he’s received since he stepped away from the team (Twitter link). Popovich mentioned that he anticipated returning to coaching at some point. “This has certainly been an unexpected six weeks for my family and me,” Popovich said. “As we work … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Popovich, Thompson, Morant, Boston

All-Defensive Spurs center Victor Wembanyama intends to suit up for the French national team every time he gets the chance, per L’Equipe (hat tip to Eurohoops for the translation). The 7’4″ big man added that he plans to rejoin his countrymen for the EuroBasket competition next summer. “I don’t know the exact dates, but there’s always time to make it work with the French team,” … [Read more...] about Texas Notes: Wembanyama, Rockets, Washington, Exum

Although they haven’t received anything approaching a “serious offer” yet, the Heat have indeed shown a willingness to listen to inquiries on Jimmy Butler for the first time in his six seasons in Miami, league sources tell David Aldridge of The Athletic. The Heat are in the midst of a four-game winning streak, but are still just 13-10 thus far in 2024/25. Aldridge says the … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Butler, Heat, Warriors, Porter, Vucevic

Following Atlanta’s and Houston’s wins in Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal matchups, the semifinals for the NBA’s second annual in-season tournament have been set, with the Hawks, Bucks, Rockets, and Thunder advancing to the final four. Both games will be played on Saturday, December 14, and the matchups and tip-off times are as follows, per the league (Twitter link): Atlanta … [Read more...] about NBA Cup Semifinals Set; Sunday Games Scheduled For Eliminated Teams

After being called out by agent Bernie Lee, who accused him of publishing “made-up bulls–t” about his client Jimmy Butler, Shams Charania responded to Lee and doubled down on his reporting during a Thursday appearance on ESPN’s First Take (YouTube link). “I one thousand percent stand by my reporting,” Charania said. “It’s fully vetted, and as a professional, that’s what I do. … [Read more...] about Latest On Jimmy Butler