Hoops Rumors

The Raptors faced some criticism last season for trading a first-round pick for injured forward Brandon Ingram and then signing him to a three-year, $120MM extension despite the fact that he wouldn’t go on to suit up for his new team at all in 2024/25. However, the organization’s investment in Ingram is paying dividends this fall, as Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca writes. While … [Read more...] about Raptors Notes: Ingram, Barnes, Mahlalela, Mamukelashvili

After a disappointing 1-4 start, the Raptors have been on a tear ever since, winning seven of their past eight games to improve to 8-5. Thursday’s win in Cleveland was the team’s most impressive victory of the season, and Scottie Barnes was the best player on the court, recording 28 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and five blocks in 35 minutes. “I know what I’m capable of, … [Read more...] about Raptors Notes: Barnes, Shead, Ingram, Record, Schedule

The Knicks and veteran center Mitchell Robinson did not engage in any advanced discussions about a potential contract extension prior to 2025/26, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter video link), who is skeptical that a deal will come together during the regular season. Still, assuming he’s healthy, Robinson should have plenty of suitors if he hits free agency next … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Robinson, Pritchard, Barnes, Poeltl

12:27pm: Isaac Jones will likely be waived if the Kings come to an agreement with Achiuwa, Brett Siegel of Clutch Points tweets. 11:31am: The Kings could soon add a veteran big man. They are looking at bringing in Precious Achiuwa, NBA insider Jake Fischer tweets. Sacramento is off to a 2-4 start and are undersized at the power forward spot. The Kings have been using smaller … [Read more...] about Kings Eyeing Free Agent Precious Achiuwa

Raptors center Jakob Poeltl was inactive on Wednesday vs. Houston and is considered day-to-day with back tightness, tweets Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca. While Wednesday’s contest was the first one Poeltl has missed this season, the injury has impacted his performance in the early going — he averaged just 6.5 points per night in his first four outings, and the Raptors were outscored … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Poeltl, Raptors, Celtics, Minott, Sixers