Hoops Rumors

Bulls guard Josh Giddey was upgraded to questionable ahead of Tuesday’s contest against the Clippers before being ruled out (Twitter links via K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network). Giddey, who is working his way back from a strained left hamstring, could return to action on Thursday in Minnesota, head coach Billy Donovan said. Forward Patrick Williams is dealing with a … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Giddey, Reid, H. Jones, Whitmore

All signs point to Cam Thomas‘ days in Brooklyn being numbered, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post (subscription required), who says most league observers he spoke to about the subject expect Thomas and the Nets to go their separate ways either at the trade deadline or in the offseason. While a midseason trade remains possible, Thomas owns a de facto no-trade clause … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Thomas, Bulls, Tatum, Bucks

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Heat big man Bam Adebayo have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). Oklahoma City had a 2-1 record last week with the reigning Most Valuable Player averaging 31 points and four assists while shooting 54.7 percent from the field. Adebayo posted … [Read more...] about Gilgeous-Alexander, Adebayo Named Players Of Week

Big man Naz Reid, who was starting in place of Rudy Gobert, was ruled out after playing just five minutes in Saturday’s loss at San Antonio due to soreness in his left shoulder, the Timberwolves announced (via Twitter). It’s unclear if Reid, the 2024 Sixth Man of the Year, will miss additional time as a result of the shoulder injury. The 26-year-old forward/center had been … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Reid, Giddey, M. Wagner, Alvarado, H. Jones

Bulls guard Josh Giddey, who has been sidelined since December 29 with a strained left hamstring, has been upgraded from “out” to “doubtful” for Sunday’s game against Brooklyn, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network (Twitter link). Giddey isn’t expected to play, according to Johnson, but it’s a sign that he could return to action soon. … [Read more...] about Josh Giddey Doubtful For Sunday, But Return Could Happen Soon