Hoops Rumors

Saturday’s game between the Timberwolves and Warriors in Minneapolis has been postponed and rescheduled for Sunday at 4:30 pm CT, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). The decision to postpone the game was made to “prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community,” per the league. The two teams will now have a back-to-back, as they’re also slated to play on … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Wolves-Warriors Game Postponed Until Sunday

Charles Bediako‘s bid to rejoin Alabama’s men’s basketball team more than two years after he was on a two-way contract with an NBA team could have major ramifications, according to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic, who notes that NBA clubs will likely be keeping a close eye on the case. As we outlined on Wednesday, Bediako is suing the NCAA in an attempt to rejoin the Crimson Tide … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Bediako, All-Stars, Rookies, Team-Friendly Deals

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

All signs point to Cam Thomas‘ days in Brooklyn being numbered, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post (subscription required), who says most league observers he spoke to about the subject expect Thomas and the Nets to go their separate ways either at the trade deadline or in the offseason. While a midseason trade remains possible, Thomas owns a de facto no-trade clause … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Thomas, Bulls, Tatum, Bucks

Bulls guard Josh Giddey was upgraded to questionable ahead of Tuesday’s contest against the Clippers before being ruled out (Twitter links via K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network). Giddey, who is working his way back from a strained left hamstring, could return to action on Thursday in Minnesota, head coach Billy Donovan said. Forward Patrick Williams is dealing with a … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Giddey, Reid, H. Jones, Whitmore