A torn ACL, a hard cap and an implied no-trade clause have boxed Houston into an uncomfortable reality. … [Read more...] about The Rockets can’t simply trade Fred VanVleet even if they want to
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Stein’s Latest: Sochan, Knecht, Pelicans, Kessler, Towns, Ellis, Dinwiddie
The Spurs have given Jeremy Sochan and his representatives permission to explore a potential trade, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (subscription required). Sochan was selected with the ninth pick in the 2022 draft and was a consistent starter during his first two seasons in San Antonio. He has been pushed out of the rotation as the team has improved and has … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Sochan, Knecht, Pelicans, Kessler, Towns, Ellis, Dinwiddie
Bulls More Likely To Trade White Than Dosunmu
Bulls guards Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, and Tre Jones have all drawn interest from potential trade partners leading up to next Thursday’s deadline, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, one of those players appears more likely to be dealt than the others. Fischer identifies White as the Bulls guard who is the best bet to be on the move in the next … [Read more...] about Bulls More Likely To Trade White Than Dosunmu
Steven Adams Undergoes Season-Ending Ankle Surgery
Rockets center Steven Adams has undergone surgery on his left ankle and will miss the rest of the 2025/26 season, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Adams injured his ankle in a January 18 win over New Orleans, landing awkwardly after contesting a Zion Williamson shot attempt. He was diagnosed last week with a Grade 3 sprain and was ruled out … [Read more...] about Steven Adams Undergoes Season-Ending Ankle Surgery
Spencer Jones Among Two-Way Players Nearing Active-Game Limit
Second-year forward Spencer Jones has emerged as a key part of the Nuggets‘ rotation this season, starting 31 games and averaging 23.5 minutes per night for the Western Conference’s No. 3 team. However, Jones’ two-way contract only allows him to be eligible for up to 50 regular season games and he’s just three away from that limit — he has appeared in 43 contests and was a … [Read more...] about Spencer Jones Among Two-Way Players Nearing Active-Game Limit