Hoops Rumors

Confirming a recent report that stated the Sixers have talked to the Spurs about the possibility about the No. 2 overall pick, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that moving up to draft Dylan Harper would give Philadelphia the sort of point guard the team has long coveted. Harper would pair nicely with Tyrese Maxey while Jared McCain and Quentin Grimes could split … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Sixers’ Plans, Heat Workouts, Sorber, Mock

Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. feels energized by watching this year’s NBA Finals matchup between a pair of small-market franchises, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. “It shows that anything is possible,” Carter said. “It’s very possible. We’ve just got to be even more locked in, be in better shape [and] take care of our bodies even more so that we can … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Carter, Lowry, Porzingis, Cavaliers

The Celtics won’t be actively looking to move Jaylen Brown or Derrick White this offseason, but they also don’t necessarily view either player as untouchable, ESPN’s Shams Charania said on Wednesday during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show (YouTube link). “The primary focus, from my understanding, with the Celtics’ offseason has been Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, (and) … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Celtics, Durant, Knicks, Pelicans, Spurs, Magic

While there was speculation around the combine that rival teams would likely seek some sort of assets from Boston along with Kristaps Porzingis ($30.7MM expiring contract) or Jrue Holiday ($104.4MM over the next three years), the Celtics have been operating as though they’re confident those former All-Stars will return positive value on the trade market, reports Jake Fischer of … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Celtics, Sixers, Hawks, Capela, Draft