The Nets have no interest in rebuilding as Thursday’s trade deadline approaches, which means any rumored deals involving Mikal Bridges are off the table, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto’s sources confirm that Brooklyn’s front office refused to discuss Bridges when the Rockets offered to return some of the draft assets they own from the James Harden deal in … [Read more...] about Nets Rumors: Bridges, Finney-Smith, O’Neale, Murray, Claxton
Scotto’s Latest: Jones, Wright, Hayes, Grizzlies, Okoro, More
He may not be a splashy name, but veteran point guard Tyus Jones is drawing interest from a variety of teams on the trade market, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Lakers and Timberwolves have previously been linked to Jones, which Scotto confirms. However, he also adds three new possible suitors to the list: the Magic, Spurs and Nets. As Scotto previously reported, the … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Jones, Wright, Hayes, Grizzlies, Okoro, More
Timberwolves, Pistons Finalizing Monte Morris Trade
The Timberwolves and Pistons are finalizing a trade that will send point guard Monte Morris to Minnesota, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). According to Charania (Twitter link), Detroit will receive Shake Milton, Troy Brown, and a second-round pick in the swap. The pick will be Minnesota’s own 2030 second-rounder, per Chris Hine of The Star Tribune (Twitter … [Read more...] about Timberwolves, Pistons Finalizing Monte Morris Trade
Western Notes: Wolves, Graham, Suns, VanVleet, Rockets
The Timberwolves‘ front office has been scouring the trade market in the hopes of addressing a couple areas of concern on the bench and better positioning the team for a deep postseason run, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. According to Krawczynski, Minnesota would like to bolster its second unit by adding another ball-handler and/or a scorer or shooter. Krawczynski … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Wolves, Graham, Suns, VanVleet, Rockets
Wolves Notes: Finch, Film Session, Towns, Gobert, Edwards
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch will coach the Western Conference All-Stars, the team announced in a press release. Finch and his staff clinched the coaching honor with Sunday’s 111-90 victory over the Rockets. This marks the first time in Finch’s career been an All-Star head coach and the second time in Timberwolves history a head coach has been named to the All-Star Game. Flip … [Read more...] about Wolves Notes: Finch, Film Session, Towns, Gobert, Edwards