Hoops Rumors

Tennessee star Dalton Knecht had a solo pre-draft workout with the Trail Blazers on Thursday, tweets Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report. The 23-year-old wing is ranked No. 8 on ESPN’s big board, while Portland controls a pair of lottery picks (Nos. 7 and 14) and two second-rounders (Nos. 34 and 40). ESPN recently reported that each team in the 6-10 range holds “strong interest” … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Knecht, Bjorkgren, Blazers, Jazz, Wolves

Michael Rand of the Star Tribune examines the debate over whether the Timberwolves should keep the core of their current roster together or try to shake things up with an offseason trade. … [Read more...] about Should The Wolves Make A Major Offseason Deal?

The Spurs and Trail Blazers were among the winners on last month’s draft lottery day, with the results on May 12 ensuring that both teams would have a pair of lottery picks in 2024. San Antonio received Toronto’s top-six protected first-rounder when it dropped to No. 8, while Portland was assured of receiving Golden State’s top-four protected first-rounder when it remained at … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Draft Picks By Team

Michael Bloomberg, a billionaire businessman and former three-term mayor of New York City, is joining the Timberwolves‘ ownership group led by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, sources tell Jon Krawczynski and Shams Charania of The Athletic. Bloomberg has a net worth of over $100 billion, according to Forbes, making him one of the wealthiest people in the world. Longtime Wolves … [Read more...] about Bloomberg To Join Wolves’ Ownership Group Led By Lore, A-Rod

Alexandre Sarr holds the top spot in the latest mock draft from Sam Vecenie of The Athletic, but he cautions that the Hawks are a long way from deciding what they’re going to do with the No. 1 pick. Atlanta faced long odds for landing the first selection before moving up nine spots in the lottery, so its scouts weren’t as informed about the top prospects as some rival teams. … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Sarr, Risacher, Clingan, Withdrawals