The Rockets have been engaged in trade discussions this week involving Cam Whitmore, sources tell Kelly Iko of The Athletic (Twitter link), who describes the situation as “fluid.” The 20-year-old small forward has seen limited playing time during his first two NBA seasons and has been unable to claim a regular role amidst Houston’s collection of young talent. He appeared in 51 … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Cam Whitmore Involved In Trade Talks
Rockets Plan To Re-Sign Aaron Holiday, Jae’Sean Tate, Jeff Green
2:43 pm: Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle (subscription required) confirms that the Rockets will decline Holiday’s option and have tentative agreements in place to retain Holiday, Tate, and Green. She adds that the team expects to have its full non-taxpayer mid-level exception available, which points toward Landale being waived before his $8MM salary becomes guaranteed, … [Read more...] about Rockets Plan To Re-Sign Aaron Holiday, Jae’Sean Tate, Jeff Green
Southwest Notes: Flagg, Wells, Rockets, Tanke
Most No. 1 picks go to teams that are completely reliant on their transcendent play, but that’s not the case for Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks. That’s something Flagg is excited to take advantage of, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, who notes that the former Duke star referred to it as a “blessing” not to be the immediate centerpiece of a rebuilding franchise. In his … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Flagg, Wells, Rockets, Tanke
Charania’s Latest: Durant, Celtics, Giannis
Kevin Durant will become eligible to sign an extension in July and there’s an expectation that he and the Rockets are going to explore that possibility once the trade sending him from Phoenix to Houston is official, ESPN’s Shams Charania said on Thursday’s episode of First Take (YouTube link). “The goal right now for Kevin Durant and the Rockets is for him to retire in … [Read more...] about Charania’s Latest: Durant, Celtics, Giannis
Fischer’s Latest: Porzingis, Spurs, Bulls, Suns, Thunder, Rockets
After agreeing on Monday night to trade Jrue Holiday to Portland, Boston continues to explore potential Kristaps Porzingis trades, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who says the Celtics are determined to get positive value for Porzingis and get younger in the process, like they did with the Holiday deal. In addition to reiterating that the Suns have … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Porzingis, Spurs, Bulls, Suns, Thunder, Rockets