The injuries that will sideline Darius Garland and Evan Mobley well into the new year aren’t expected to significantly impact the Cavaliers‘ plans for this season, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, who says the franchise remains committed to its core of Garland, Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, and Jarrett Allen. As Fischer writes, there has been “incessant chatter” among … [Read more...] about Cavs Rumors: Mitchell, Rubio, Allen, Bickerstaff
Cavs, Ricky Rubio Discuss Possible Parting Of Ways
12:40pm: Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com confirms that the Cavaliers and Rubio are discussing options, but says they’re not close to reaching a resolution at this time. A trade would be Cleveland’s preferred path, Fedor adds. 12:15pm: The Cavaliers and Ricky Rubio have begun to discuss the possibility of a parting of ways, sources tell Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The … [Read more...] about Cavs, Ricky Rubio Discuss Possible Parting Of Ways
Checking In On NBA’s Open Roster Spots
Nearly two months into the NBA’s 2023/24 season, there are only eight open roster spots available across the league. Each team is permitted to carry up to 15 players on standard contracts and three on two-way deals, so that means 532 of 540 total roster spots are occupied. All 90 two-way contract slots are currently filled, which means that each of the eight remaining openings … [Read more...] about Checking In On NBA’s Open Roster Spots
Central Notes: Merrill, Craig, LaVine, Nembhard, Pistons
In the midst of his best stretch of the season, Cavaliers wing Sam Merrill woke up on Thursday morning with a sore right wrist after falling on it on Wednesday, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). Not wanting to miss out on the opportunity to continue playing an increased role for the banged-up Cavs, Merrill attempted to fight through the pain, but was … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Merrill, Craig, LaVine, Nembhard, Pistons
Trade Notes: Sixers, LaVine, Anunoby, Harris, Mitchell, OKC, Heat
Bulls guard Zach LaVine and Raptors forward OG Anunoby continue to be two names to watch as possible trade targets for the Sixers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who said during an appearance on FanDuel’s Run it Back (Twitter video link) that Philadelphia has monitored both players and has “a level of interest” in them. The Sixers have several expiring contracts … [Read more...] about Trade Notes: Sixers, LaVine, Anunoby, Harris, Mitchell, OKC, Heat