Hoops Rumors

In addition to being the reigning Sixth Man of the Year and a key part of a Timberwolves team that looks like a perennial title contender, Naz Reid has become somewhat of a folk hero in Minnesota, writes Jared Ebanks of Slam Online. There’s a fan culture that has sprung up around Reid that includes $20 tattoos of his name, a beach towel giveaway night and a sign outside a pizza … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Reid, Billups, Moran, Thunder

Reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert was on the court for just 3:41 in France’s upset win over Canada in Tuesday’s Olympic quarterfinal showdown. Matchup and health concerns were both factors in that decision, according to post-game quotes from Gobert and French head coach Vincent Collet. Speaking to reporters, including Sam Amick of The Athletic and Jeff … [Read more...] about Rudy Gobert Dealing With Finger Injury

Veteran forward Marcus Morris remains unsigned over a month into free agency, but it sounds like he has no shortage of options. Sources tell Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer that the Sixers, Cavaliers, Hornets, Pistons, Heat, Pelicans, and Timberwolves have all shown some level of interest in Morris. According to Pompey, Philadelphia and Cleveland appear to be the most … [Read more...] about Sixers, Cavs Among Teams In Mix For Marcus Morris

Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant only made nine appearances last season after missing the first 25 games of the year due to a suspension and then his final 48 with a shoulder injury. Speaking to reporters on Thursday (Twitter link via WPSD’s Logan Whaley), Morant asserted he was about 75% healthy ahead of next season and sent a warning to the rest of the league. “I feel like … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Morant, Clark, Stackhouse, Suns

The Timberwolves’ ownership dispute will stretch into next season. An arbitration hearing that would essentially settle the dispute between minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez and principal owner Glen Taylor will begin early November, Nick Williams of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. The dispute has been ongoing since the tail end of the regular season. Taylor … [Read more...] about Arbitration Hearing For Timberwolves’ Ownership Dispute Slated For November