Hoops Rumors

The Timberwolves’ Jaylen Clark has been cleared to play in the Summer League after recovering last season from a ruptured left Achilles tendon, the team announced in a press release. Minnesota drafted Clark in the second round last year despite Clark’s injury, which he suffered while playing for UCLA. Clark told Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star Tribune he can be a defensive … [Read more...] about Jaylen Clark Returns After Long Injury Recovery

Asked on ESPN’s broadcast on Tuesday about what holes still need to be filled on the Nuggets‘ roster, head coach Michael Malone pointed to the backup point guard spot, saying that Denver could use “somebody to play behind Jamal Murray,” according to Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports (Twitter link). Malone added that general manager Calvin Booth is “all over it.” The point guard who … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Nuggets, Westbrook, Hendricks, Dozier

The Canadian national team has formally announced its 12-man roster for the Paris Olympics, making its final cuts ahead of Wednesday’s exhibition games against Team USA. Team Canada’s 12-man squad is as follows: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G (Thunder) Jamal Murray, G (Nuggets) Nickeil Alexander-Walker, G (Timberwolves) Andrew Nembhard, G (Pacers) RJ Barrett, G/F … [Read more...] about Team Canada Finalizes 2024 Olympic Roster

Donovan Clingan didn’t do much offensively in his Trail Blazers Summer League debut but the former UConn center showed off his defensive prowess, Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report notes. Clingan had 13 rebounds and five blocks while altering numerous other San Antonio shots. “I thought he was awesome,” Portland Summer League coach Jonah Herscu said. “I thought he protected the … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Clingan, Shannon, Juzang, Braun

The Clippers are showing interest in free agent guard Tyus Jones in sign-and-trade scenarios, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports in his latest around-the-league notebook. While this is just speculation on Scotto’s part, the Clippers could look to use some combination of the expiring contracts of P.J. Tucker and Russell Westbrook or draft compensation and Bones Hyland in … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Jones, Kennard, Martin, Okogie, Knicks, Shamet, Klintman