The Hawks‘ return for a four-time All-Star like Trae Young may look awfully modest, but a scout who spoke to Sam Amick of The Athletic suggests it may be equally difficult for other teams with defensively limited point guards to extract real value for them. That group includes the Grizzlies with Ja Morant and the Hornets with LaMelo Ball. “Ja, Trae and LaMelo don’t have that … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Morant, Ball, Bucks, Kings, Kuminga
Latest On Ja Morant
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Friday that the Grizzlies are listening to trade offers for Ja Morant, but also said the team is open to keeping him on the roster past the February 5 deadline. John Hollinger of The Athletic, a former high-ranking Grizzlies executive, confirms the team is fielding offers for Morant but is dubious Memphis will retain the 26-year-old beyond Feb. … [Read more...] about Latest On Ja Morant
Grant Williams Expected To Make Season Debut Saturday
Grant Williams is expected to make his season debut tomorrow at Utah, according to the Hornets (Twitter link), who have officially listed the 27-year-old as probable to suit up against the Jazz. Williams, who is in his seventh NBA season after being selected No. 22 overall in the 2019 draft, has been sidelined since November 23, 2024, when he tore the anterior cruciate ligament … [Read more...] about Grant Williams Expected To Make Season Debut Saturday
Southeast Notes: Wagner Brothers, Trae, Ball, Weaver
The Magic have been typically cagey about the return timelines for Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain) and Moritz Wagner (left ACL surgery recovery), but head coach Jamahl Mosley provided updates on both players on Friday, as Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel relays. Franz, who last played on December 7, has been doing on-court work with “a little bit of contact stuff,” … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Wagner Brothers, Trae, Ball, Weaver
Hornets Notes: Knueppel, LaMelo, Miller, Kalkbrenner, Williams
Hornets wing Kon Knueppel has been one of the top rookies in 2025/26, but he’s far from content. The 20-year-old tells Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer he’s always looking for ways to level up his game on both ends of the court. “I think an area to grow is definitely being more disruptive defensively,” Knueppel said. “I tend to be where I’m supposed to be, tend to keep … [Read more...] about Hornets Notes: Knueppel, LaMelo, Miller, Kalkbrenner, Williams


