Hoops Rumors

After being inactive for two games last weekend due to a minor knee issue, Kings guard Keon Ellis has missed two more contests this week as a DNP-CD. Still, that hasn’t diminished league-wide interest in Ellis on the trade market. League and team sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic that there are approximately 10 teams in the mix for Ellis, with a deal expected to happen on … [Read more...] about Amick’s Latest: Ellis, DeRozan, Sabonis, Towns

The Warriors had internal discussions about the possibility of pursuing Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. but received indications that the asking price would be higher than they’re comfortable with, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The Lakers also aren’t expected to pursue Porter, Siegel writes, since they’re not looking to take on that sort of a big-money contract at … [Read more...] about Siegel’s Latest: MPJ, Warriors, Murphy, Giannis, Wolves, Magic

The Raptors are reportedly gauging the trade value of Immanuel Quickley, and he likely increased it with a spectacular performance in Tuesday’s win at Golden State, writes Michael Grange of SportsNet. Quickley tied his career high with 40 points — shooting 11-of-13 from the field and 7-of-8 from three-point range — and added 10 assists while sparking an offense that had looked … [Read more...] about Raptors Notes: Quickley, Barrett, Murray-Boyles, Poeltl

There have been rumblings around the NBA that Raptors general manager Bobby Webster – who is in the last year of his contract – is facing some pressure to accelerate his team’s contention timeline by making a significant in-season deal, according to Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. However, Grange hears that’s not actually the case. Multiple sources tell Sportsnet that Webster … [Read more...] about Raptors Rumors: Webster, Morant, AD, Agbaji, Sharpe

The Raptors are optimistic that forward RJ Barrett will be able to return to action soon, according to Michael Grange of Sportsnet. Barrett has missed 21 of the past 27 games due to a knee injury and a sprained ankle, but Grange states that he “showed no ill effects” after a hard workout prior to Sunday’s contest. There’s hope that he can be back on the court at some point … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Barrett, Poeltl, Brunson, Hart, Embiid, George, Hauser