Hoops Rumors

A meeting has been set up between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks management that could affect the future of the franchise and possibly set off one of the hottest NBA trade sweepstakes in years. NBA insider Chris Haynes reports (Twitter video link) that Bucks officials contacted Antetokounmpo and his representatives Saturday morning, and the parties will get together “mid next … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo To Meet With Bucks Next Week

The Cavaliers avoided the luxury tax this season when they sent Caris LeVert and Georges Niang to Atlanta at the trade deadline in a deal for De’Andre Hunter, which allowed them to duck below the tax threshold by less than $1MM. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), that move was widely viewed as one intended to create financial flexibility for the Cavs … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Cavs, Rockets, Hawks, Blazers, Draft

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Monday that Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has become “open-minded” about the possibility of leaving Milwaukee for the first time in his career. Subsequent reports indicated that San Antonio and Houston were two teams to monitor if Antetokounmpo requests a trade — he’s under contract through at least 2026/27, with a player option for … [Read more...] about Rockets Open To Trading Alperen Sengun?

Giannis Antetokounmpo has yet to make any decisions about his future with the Bucks, as Shams Charania of ESPN reported today and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) confirms. But with Charania suggesting that Antetokounmpo is becoming more “open-minded” about considering opportunities outside of Milwaukee and executives converging on Chicago this week for the NBA … [Read more...] about Spurs, Rockets In Best Position To Pursue Giannis?