Hoops Rumors

In an NBA G League swap, the Memphis Hustle acquired a 2025 first-round pick and the returning player rights to forward Malik Fitts from the Cleveland Charge, the Grizzlies’ G League team tweets.  The Charge, the Cavaliers’ affiliate, received the returning player rights to guard Jacob Gilyard. Fitts has appeared in 18 NBA games, most recently in eight contests with Boston … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Fitts, Gilyard, NBA Schedule, Flagg, Swarm Staff

The Heat are currently operating below the second tax apron by approximately $1.2MM with 14 players on guaranteed contracts. Adding a 15th man on a minimum-salary deal would push the team’s salary above the second apron, prohibiting the front office from aggregating salaries or sending out cash in a trade. As Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel acknowledges in a … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Heat, Haliburton, Raptors, Wizards

Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is hoping to play in the 2028 Olympics, and he’s willing to represent another nation if he doesn’t land a spot with Team USA. In an interview with All-Star Magazine (YouTube link), Kuzma talked about watching the U.S. win a gold medal in Paris last month and wanting to be part of that experience. “Playing for Team USA is my number one goal, especially … [Read more...] about Kyle Kuzma Wants To Play In 2028 Olympics

Two-time All-Star Zach LaVine was one of the first players to return to the Bulls for workouts this month at their practice facility, the Advocate Center, tweets K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports Network. According to Johnson, the majority of the team’s roster has been present for workouts ahead of training camp. LaVine, who has been the subject of trade rumors for well over a … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: LaVine, Bulls, Heat, Wizards

Each year, a handful of teams prefer to bring in players to battle it out for the last remaining spots on a given roster. Let’s take a look at a few training camp battles that are already brewing ahead of October. Chicago Bulls The Bulls have been busy in recent weeks, filling out their training camp roster with proven talent. The Bulls have 15 players on standard contracts, … [Read more...] about Checking In On Early 2024/25 Roster Battles