Hoops Rumors

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

Anfernee Simons had his best game of the season for the Celtics on Thursday night in a 119-114 win over the Heat, writes Jay King for The Athletic. He scored 18 points in the fourth quarter and ended the game with 39 points while hitting seven threes, all while coming off the bench. “I think he definitely was in that mode tonight where, let’s get him the ball and get out of the … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Simons, Barrett, Bridges, McCain

The Raptors‘ Jamal Shead has emerged as one of the top backup point guards in the league and he could be deserving of even more playing time, Michael Grange of Sportsnet writes. Shead finished with 15 points and a career-best 13 assists in a loss to the Clippers on Friday. “He’s amazing, he wants everyone to succeed,” fellow guard Gradey Dick said. “And he has our backs. He has … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Shead, Nets Streak, Traore, Shamet

Recent reporting from ESPN and The Athletic indicated that the Warriors haven’t engaged in any substantive talks with the Nets about Michael Porter Jr. Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area also hears Golden State has been “hesitant” to pursue Porter and suggests the team’s interest in the veteran forward has been overstated. According to Johnson, if the Warriors do make a run … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: MPJ, Kuminga, Raptors, Rockets, Clippers