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NBA Intel: Ja Morant, Timberwolves, Kings, Celtics
HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on the trade market for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, the Timberwolves, Kings, and Celtics
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Story: Reporting on Ja Morant trade talks, Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels and their point guard search, new trade talk updates on Kings players Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Keon Ellis, plus Celtics and Nets intel.
Story: Reporting on Ja Morant trade talks, Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels and their point guard search, new trade talk updates on Kings players Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Keon Ellis, plus Celtics and Nets intel.
NBA Intel: Ja Morant, Timberwolves, Kings, Celtics
HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on the trade market for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, the Timberwolves, Kings, and Celtics
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November 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Story: Reporting on Ja Morant trade talks, Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels and their point guard search, new trade talk updates on Kings players Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Keon Ellis, plus Celtics and Nets intel.
Thankful to the @prohoopswriters.bsky.social for recognizing my @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social story on the Pacers and their coaching staff’s lives behind the scenes as a top-five magazine-length feature story from last season 🙏🏼
Congrats to fellow writers whose work was also recognized by the PBWA!
Congrats to fellow writers whose work was also recognized by the PBWA!
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November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Thankful to the @prohoopswriters.bsky.social for recognizing my @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social story on the Pacers and their coaching staff’s lives behind the scenes as a top-five magazine-length feature story from last season 🙏🏼
Congrats to fellow writers whose work was also recognized by the PBWA!
Congrats to fellow writers whose work was also recognized by the PBWA!
New Orleans Pelicans say forward Herb Jones has been diagnosed with a mild right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.
November 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
New Orleans Pelicans say forward Herb Jones has been diagnosed with a mild right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.
Update: Washington Wizards rookie guard Tre Johnson is expected to miss a handful of weeks with a strained left hip flexor, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. The 19-year-old rookie guard has been one of the top shooters in this year’s draft class shooting 40% from 3-point range.
November 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Update: Washington Wizards rookie guard Tre Johnson is expected to miss a handful of weeks with a strained left hip flexor, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. The 19-year-old rookie guard has been one of the top shooters in this year’s draft class shooting 40% from 3-point range.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome is expected to return to play in 6-9 weeks from a high-grade right calf strain.
November 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome is expected to return to play in 6-9 weeks from a high-grade right calf strain.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson will be re-evaluated in 2–4 weeks as he continues to progress through his rehabilitation for a left hamstring injury, team says.
Blazers guard Jrue Holiday will also be re-evaluated in 1–2 weeks with a right calf strain.
Blazers guard Jrue Holiday will also be re-evaluated in 1–2 weeks with a right calf strain.
November 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson will be re-evaluated in 2–4 weeks as he continues to progress through his rehabilitation for a left hamstring injury, team says.
Blazers guard Jrue Holiday will also be re-evaluated in 1–2 weeks with a right calf strain.
Blazers guard Jrue Holiday will also be re-evaluated in 1–2 weeks with a right calf strain.
JUST IN: Dallas Mavericks guard Danté Exum will miss the remainder of the season. Exum has continued to deal with complications from a right knee procedure in the offseason, and it has been determined that a follow-up surgery will be necessary.
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
JUST IN: Dallas Mavericks guard Danté Exum will miss the remainder of the season. Exum has continued to deal with complications from a right knee procedure in the offseason, and it has been determined that a follow-up surgery will be necessary.
The Indiana Pacers plan to sign Garrison Mathews with a hardship exception, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Matthews has averaged 6.5 points and shot 38.2% from 3-point range in his career with the Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets, and Atlanta Hawks.
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The Indiana Pacers plan to sign Garrison Mathews with a hardship exception, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Matthews has averaged 6.5 points and shot 38.2% from 3-point range in his career with the Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets, and Atlanta Hawks.
The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $100,000 for violating the league’s Player Participation Policy. The violation occurred when the Cavs held Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, who are both star players under the Policy, out of the team’s game against the Miami Heat on November 12th for rest.
November 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $100,000 for violating the league’s Player Participation Policy. The violation occurred when the Cavs held Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, who are both star players under the Policy, out of the team’s game against the Miami Heat on November 12th for rest.
Update: The Memphis Grizzlies signed Jahmai Mashack to a two-year, two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.
November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Update: The Memphis Grizzlies signed Jahmai Mashack to a two-year, two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.
Victor Wembanyama will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks after suffering a left calf strain, league sources said. The San Antonio Spurs want to be cautious with their franchise superstar.
November 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Victor Wembanyama will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks after suffering a left calf strain, league sources said. The San Antonio Spurs want to be cautious with their franchise superstar.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had an MRI, which revealed a left calf strain, team says.
November 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama had an MRI, which revealed a left calf strain, team says.
The Phoenix Suns plan to waive two-way forward CJ Huntley to make room for the addition of guard Jamaree Bouyea on a two-way contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.
November 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Phoenix Suns plan to waive two-way forward CJ Huntley to make room for the addition of guard Jamaree Bouyea on a two-way contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.
Ja Morant will be re-evaluated in two weeks after suffering a Grade 1 right calf strain, Grizzlies say.
November 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Ja Morant will be re-evaluated in two weeks after suffering a Grade 1 right calf strain, Grizzlies say.
Story: Reporting behind the scenes on the firing of former Pelicans coach Willie Green and promoting James Borrego, the rocky start of the Joe Dumars era, Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, Jordan Poole, Gayle Benson, and what’s next for the franchise. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
NBA Intel: Willie Green's firing, Joe Dumars' rough stretch and what's next for Pelicans
HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel behind the scenes on the firing of former Pelicans coach Willie Green, and the start of the Joe Dumars era.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Story: Reporting behind the scenes on the firing of former Pelicans coach Willie Green and promoting James Borrego, the rocky start of the Joe Dumars era, Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, Jordan Poole, Gayle Benson, and what’s next for the franchise. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen has been inserted into the starting lineup for the first time this season under new interim head coach James Borrego.
November 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen has been inserted into the starting lineup for the first time this season under new interim head coach James Borrego.
Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis will be re-assessed in 7-10 days. Davis, who has missed the last eight games due to a left calf strain, is making good progress with his recovery, team says.
November 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis will be re-assessed in 7-10 days. Davis, who has missed the last eight games due to a left calf strain, is making good progress with his recovery, team says.
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason has a strained oblique and will miss 4-6 weeks, coach Ime Udoka told reporters after practice. Eason, who'll be a 2026 restricted free agent, is averaging 11.5 points on a career-high 49.5% from the field and 50.9% from 3-point range in 11 games.
November 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason has a strained oblique and will miss 4-6 weeks, coach Ime Udoka told reporters after practice. Eason, who'll be a 2026 restricted free agent, is averaging 11.5 points on a career-high 49.5% from the field and 50.9% from 3-point range in 11 games.
Russell Westbrook is the eighth player in NBA history with 10,000+ assists. He joins John Stockton, Chris Paul, Jason Kidd, LeBron James, Steve Nash, Mark Jackson, and Magic Johnson.
Westbrook and LeBron James are the only two NBA players with 25,000+ points and 10,000+ assists.
Westbrook and LeBron James are the only two NBA players with 25,000+ points and 10,000+ assists.
November 15, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Russell Westbrook is the eighth player in NBA history with 10,000+ assists. He joins John Stockton, Chris Paul, Jason Kidd, LeBron James, Steve Nash, Mark Jackson, and Magic Johnson.
Westbrook and LeBron James are the only two NBA players with 25,000+ points and 10,000+ assists.
Westbrook and LeBron James are the only two NBA players with 25,000+ points and 10,000+ assists.
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby suffered a left hamstring strain and is out for the remainder of tonight’s game versus the Miami Heat.
November 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby suffered a left hamstring strain and is out for the remainder of tonight’s game versus the Miami Heat.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. will be re-evaluated in one week after an MRI revealed a left foot fifth metatarsal bone bruise, team says.
November 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. will be re-evaluated in one week after an MRI revealed a left foot fifth metatarsal bone bruise, team says.
Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang will be re-evaluated in one week after entering a return to play protocol on the court. Niang has been out with a left foot fourth metatarsal stress reaction.
November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang will be re-evaluated in one week after entering a return to play protocol on the court. Niang has been out with a left foot fourth metatarsal stress reaction.
Sneaker News: Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner and center Moe Wagner have each signed multi-year, multi-million dollar deals with Adidas, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Sneaker News: Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner and center Moe Wagner have each signed multi-year, multi-million dollar deals with Adidas, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson suffered a Grade 1 right ankle sprain and is out for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Brunson will be evaluated daily.
November 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson suffered a Grade 1 right ankle sprain and is out for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Brunson will be evaluated daily.
Luka Doncic on whether he could return to the Dallas Mavericks one day now that Nico Harrison is no longer general manager: “Right now, I’m just focused on the Lakers. No further comments.”
November 13, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Luka Doncic on whether he could return to the Dallas Mavericks one day now that Nico Harrison is no longer general manager: “Right now, I’m just focused on the Lakers. No further comments.”