Discussing Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s potential trade value during the latest episode of The Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link), ESPN’s Brian Windhorst expressed some skepticism that the Bucks would be able to extract a massive package of future draft picks for their star forward if he asks out of Milwaukee. “What I’m telling you is when I talk to executives – and these … [Read more...] about Trade Notes: Giannis, Rockets, Vucevic, Middleton
Knicks Notes: Giannis, Paul, Backup PG, Hart, More
Although the Knicks made a “real offer” for Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason, an in-season trade looks unlikely at this juncture, reports Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter video link). As Begley explains, Antetokounmpo would likely have to try and force his way to New York for a deal to happen, and even if that were to occur, Milwaukee would be under no … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Giannis, Paul, Backup PG, Hart, More
Central Notes: Bulls Injuries, Cavs, Mathews, Furphy
The Bulls got good news on guard Coby White on Wednesday after he experienced some tightness in his left calf earlier in the week. White missed Wednesday’s game vs. Brooklyn, but said his MRI results were clean and that he’s considered day-to-day, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network (Twitter link). White hopes to return to action on Friday vs. Indiana, Johnson adds, … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bulls Injuries, Cavs, Mathews, Furphy
Noa Essengue Out For Season With Shoulder Injury
Bulls rookie Noa Essengue will require surgery to address a left shoulder injury and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network (Twitter link). The update comes from head coach Billy Donovan, who had previously noted that Essengue suffered the injury, which was initially diagnosed as a shoulder contusion, in a G … [Read more...] about Noa Essengue Out For Season With Shoulder Injury
Central Notes: Holland, Sasser, Cavs, Bulls, Thompson
After starting each of the Pistons‘ first 20 games of the Season, sharpshooter Duncan Robinson sat out on Monday vs. Atlanta due to a right ankle sprain. As Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press relays (via Twitter), head coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed confidence before the game that “other guys (would) step up” in Robinson’s absence, and reserve forward Ron Holland made … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Holland, Sasser, Cavs, Bulls, Thompson