Hoops Rumors

The Timberwolves were disappointed by Thursday’s loss at Toronto, but an in-game dispute involving their players was even more troubling, writes Chris Hine of The Star-Tribune. Tensions began to rise in the fourth quarter when Rudy Gobert posted up Scottie Barnes, but Julius Randle failed to throw him the ball to take advantage of the mismatch. According to Hine, Gobert was … [Read more...] about Wolves Respond To Rudy Gobert-Julius Randle Dispute

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards racked up 36 points in an overtime win over the Kings on Friday. He also racked up a fine, according to NBA Communications (Twitter link). He was docked $35K by the league for making an obscene gesture on the playing court, The incident occurred during the first quarter. We have more from the Northwest Division: Chet Holmgren‘s pelvic injury … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Edwards, Thunder Small Ball, Hartenstein, Ayton

With Robert Williams sitting out and Deandre Ayton sidelined by a finger injury, Trail Blazers lottery pick Donovan Clingan had his best outing of the season in a win over Minnesota on Wednesday. In 31 minutes, Clingan racked up 17 points, 12 rebounds and eight blocks. “I love defense,” Clingan told Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report. “It brings energy to the team. That’s … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Clingan, Sharpe, Avdija, Gobert, Kessler

With Chet Holmgren sidelined until sometime in 2025 and Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams still not ready to return, expect the Thunder to fully lean into small-ball lineups, writes Joel Lorenzi of The Oklahoman. The team has the roster flexibility to add a veteran center via free agency if it so chooses, but head coach Mark Daigneault seems to enjoy playing small, Lorenzi … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Thunder, SGA, Jazz, Nuggets, Wolves

Mavericks second-year big man Dereck Lively could return to action on Tuesday, Tim MacMahon of ESPN tweets. Lively had missed last four games due to sprained right shoulder. He told MacMahon he had a “good practice” on Monday in San Francisco and hopes to play against the Warriors. “Just got to see how I feel when I wake up, but it’s been steady progress and I’m feeling good,” … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Lively, Timberwolves’ Ownership Dispute, Williamson, Finch