Hoops Rumors

Although the Warriors would love to find a second star to pair with Stephen Curry, that player is unlikely to be Jimmy Butler, team and league sources tell Anthony Slater, Marcus Thompson II and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Warriors were previously identified as a team high on Butler’s list of preferred destinations, though ESPN recently reported that the 35-year-old is open … [Read more...] about Warriors Unlikely To Pursue Jimmy Butler Before Deadline

The Bulls will retire Derrick Rose‘s No. 1 jersey during the 2025/26 season, the team announced in a press release. The news came ahead of Saturday’s “Derrick Rose Night” in Chicago. “Derrick is both a hometown hero and a symbol of an entire era of Bulls basketball,” said chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. “Retiring a jersey recognizes a player’s impact beyond on-court achievements. It … [Read more...] about Bulls To Retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 Jersey In 2025/26

Donovan Mitchell‘s points per game (23.7), assists per game (4.6), shot attempts per game (18.3), and usage rate (30.1%) are all down from where they were last year, but the Cavaliers certainly haven’t missed that production from the star guard, winning 29 of their first 33 games this season. As Brian Windhorst of ESPN details, Mitchell’s willingness to take a step back and … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mitchell, Pistons, Pacers, Bulls

As he watches he role with the Cavaliers change this season, one-time All-Star Cleveland center Jarrett Allen remains a key part of the best team in the league by record in 2024/25, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Allen has ceded some touches and minutes to rising forward Evan Mobley this season, in an effort to help the All-Defensive Teamer take the next step in his own … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Allen, Cavs Win Streak, Giannis, Buzelis

Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu are among the Bulls players who could be moved by the trade deadline, according to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. While most trade rumors involving the team tend to focus on Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic and Lonzo Ball, Cowley notes that Chicago will be spending a lot of money on its backcourt next season if the current roster stays … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: White, Donsunmu, LaVine, Ball