Hoops Rumors

With Zach LaVine out for the season, Sixers forward Tobias Harris may be the Pistons‘ top trade target, James L. Edwards of The Athletic writes in an overview of the team’s options ahead of Thursday’s deadline. Edwards has stated since December that the Pistons have interest in Harris, who spent time in Detroit early in his career and has connections with members of the front … [Read more...] about Pistons Rumors: Harris, LaVine, Morris, Bogdanovic, Burks

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has received a $40K fine from the NBA for “repeatedly publicly criticizing the officiating,” the league announced today in a press release (via Twitter). As we previously relayed, Edwards was highly critical of the referees’ performance in Minnesota’s victory over Oklahoma City. Although the Wolves came away with the win, Shai … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards Fined $40K By NBA

Bucks guard Damian Lillard expects to have a positive reception from fans when he plays in Portland on Wednesday for the first time as a visitor, writes Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian (subscriber link). The longtime Trail Blazers star is the franchise’s all-time leading scorer, spending his first 11 NBA seasons with the club. “I think it will be emotional because I care,” … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Lillard, Brogdon, NAW, Micic, Jokic

The Timberwolves are exploring the point guard market and considering making a trade for a player who could back up Mike Conley, reports Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. While Fischer suggests that a reunion with Tyus Jones may be an option for Minnesota, he hears from league sources that the team is also eyeing a pair of guards who have connections to president of basketball … [Read more...] about Western Trade Rumors: Wolves, Kings, Mavs, Vincent, Suns, Tillman