Hoops Rumors

There’s no indication that the Cavaliers are considering trading Donovan Mitchell, and the star guard shut down that topic of conversation following injuries to teammates Darius Garland and Evan Mobley. However, in an Insider-only story for ESPN.com, Kevin Pelton argues that it’s something the team should think about, given that Cleveland doesn’t appear to be a legitimate title … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Mitchell, Grant, Hawks, Clarkson

Donovan Mitchell didn’t want to discuss his future on Saturday after leading the Cavaliers to a win in their first game since long-term injuries knocked Darius Garland and Evan Mobley out of the lineup, writes Joe Vardon of The Athletic. There is already speculation that Mitchell, who has a $37MM player option for 2025/26, will end up somewhere else if he turns down an … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mitchell, Stewart, Giannis, Beachamp, A. Jackson

Less than an hour after it was reported on Friday that Darius Garland is expected to miss at least a month due to a fractured jaw, word broke that Evan Mobley would undergo knee surgery, which will sideline him for roughly six-to-eight weeks. It was a crushing one-two blow for the Cavaliers, as Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required) writes. Head coach J.B. … [Read more...] about Cavs Notes: Injuries, New Lineup, Mitchell, Roster

It has been difficult to sift through the noise in the rumor mill to determine which teams might actually be legitimate suitors for Zach LaVine, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, who notes that while the Sixers and Lakers have frequently been mentioned as possibilities, their level of interest in the Bulls guard is unclear. Teams like the 76ers, Knicks, and Heat … [Read more...] about Eastern Rumors: LaVine, Bulls, Raptors, Pacers, Sixers

Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has sustained a fractured jaw, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who reports (via Twitter) that Garland is expected to be sidelined for several weeks as a result of the injury. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst (Twitter link), who says Garland is scheduled to undergo surgery next week, estimates that the 23-year-old will be out for about a … [Read more...] about Darius Garland Expected To Miss Several Weeks With Broken Jaw