Hoops Rumors

Starting center Jakob Poeltl is “currently completing a program of intensive rehabilitation and strengthening” for his lower back injury and will be reevaluated in one week, the Raptors announced today (Twitter link via Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca).  Poeltl has missed three straight games — and five of the past six — due to his ongoing back issue, which the team has recently … [Read more...] about Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl (Back) Out At Least One More Week

Mo Bamba is signing a one-year deal with the Raptors, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). This move comes on the precipice of Toronto getting an update on the health status of starting center Jakob Poeltl, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet (Twitter link). Murphy reports (via Twitter) that the deal is non-guaranteed. Keith Smith of Spotrac notes (via Twitter) … [Read more...] about Mo Bamba To Sign With Raptors

NBA on Prime insider Chris Haynes hears the Warriors are considering putting together a trade package to try and acquire Anthony Davis (Twitter video link). However, Haynes says the Mavericks aren’t enamored with the assets Golden State could offer for Davis, so if the Warriors do try to make a run at the star big man, a third team might have to be involved. If it isn’t Davis, … [Read more...] about Latest On Anthony Davis

5:50 pm: Lottery pick Murray-Boyles was actually a late scratch, per Murphy (Twitter link), so either his symptoms resurfaced or there was a miscommunication at some point. 5:15 pm: Raptors wing RJ Barrett has missed extended time due to a right knee sprain, but he’s inching closer to a return. Head coach Darko Rajakovic said Barrett was able to do full contact work on Friday … [Read more...] about RJ Barrett Considered Day-To-Day After Full Contact Work

Even after bouncing back with a seven-point win over Charlotte on Monday, the Cavaliers have been one of the more disappointing teams in the NBA to open the 2025/26 campaign, currently holding a 16-14 record after going 64-18 last year. Owner Dan Gilbert is said to be “very unhappy” with the state of affairs in Cleveland, and there’s a rising sense of urgency to turn things … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Rumors: Allen, Trade Candidates, Atkinson, J. Bryant