Hoops Rumors

After initially being listed as out last week due to calf soreness, Damian Lillard was experiencing discomfort and pain inconsistent with a typical calf strain, according to Eric Nehm and Sam Amick of The Athletic, who hear from a source that the Bucks guard sought clarity on the cause. That prompted a “rigorous discovery process” that ultimately involved Lillard meeting with … [Read more...] about Injury/Health Notes: Lillard, Tatum, Jokic, Sheppard

After trading DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso during the 2024 offseason and Zach LaVine at last month’s trade deadline, the Bulls – who had a 21-29 record at the time of the LaVine deal and had reacquired full control of their 2025 first-round pick – were considered likely to tank the rest of the season. Instead, the club has played some of its best basketball of the season in … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bulls, Vucevic, Giannis, Rivers, Bickerstaff

Knicks All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson, who is expected to miss another week as he continues to recover from a sprained right ankle, has missed New York’s last eight games as a result of the injury. According to Ryan Dunleavy of The New York Post, one benefit of Brunson’s absence has been extended run for some the club’s younger backcourt options and role players. “You are … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Brunson, Kolek, McBride, Playoffs

New Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma is adjusting to life on a competitive club after his years with the rebuilding Wizards, as he tells Mark Medina of Sportskeeda in a new interview. “I haven’t found my total offensive groove,” Kuzma said. “But I’ve been able to be competitive. Defense and rebounding is something that I do really, really well. So that’s what made an impact. It’s just … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Kuzma, Hardaway, Haliburton, White

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is owning responsibility for Cleveland’s current losing streak, which extended to four games on Friday in Phoenix, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes (subscription required). “Put this on me,” Mitchell said. “When your leader ain’t doing [expletive], this is what happens. If I’m not being who I need to be then we’re not going to get to where we … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mitchell, Slumping Cavs, Cunningham, Lillard