After rebuffing trade interest in former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin earlier in the offseason, the Hawks became more open to the idea of moving him after the Las Vegas Summer League concluded, according to Grant Afseth of RG.org. While Bufkin posted strong averages of 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game in four Vegas outings, he struggled to score efficiently, … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Bufkin, NAW, Tanenbaum, Nets, Wiggins
Stein’s Latest: Banton, Love, Warriors, NBA Europe, Bonga
Free agent guard Dalano Banton has received interest from teams overseas but continues to seek an NBA opportunity after spending the past season-and-a-half in Portland, Marc Stein writes for The Stein Line (Substack link). According to Stein, Banton has recently auditioned for multiple NBA teams, including the Warriors and Pacers, though Indiana decided to pass on him. Banton, … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Banton, Love, Warriors, NBA Europe, Bonga
Pacers Add Jalen Slawson On Training Camp Deal
The Pacers have signed forward Jalen Slawson to an Exhibit 10 deal, the team announced in a press release. Indiana’s G League affiliate acquired Slawson’s returning rights from the Birmingham Squadron last month. Slawson was a late second-round selection for the Kings in 2023. He appeared in 12 games off the bench for Sacramento as a rookie on a two-way deal. After not being … [Read more...] about Pacers Add Jalen Slawson On Training Camp Deal
Community Shootaround: Breakout Candidates
In an article for HoopsHype, Mike Shearer lists seven players who could be primed for breakout seasons in 2025/26. Here’s his full list: Shaedon Sharpe (Trail Blazers) Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers) Andrew Nembhard (Pacers) Sam Hauser (Celtics) Brandon Miller (Hornets) Jake LaRavia (Lakers) Terrence Shannon Jr. (Timberwolves) Shearer acknowledges that Sharpe’s inclusion is a … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Breakout Candidates
And-Ones: Top Wings, Expectations, Hughes, G League Trade
LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard stand atop The Bounce’s Top 40 Wings rankings, according to The Athletic’s Zach Harper, classifying them as all-time legends who are still elite. The second tier, comprised of All-NBA level performers, includes Jimmy Butler, Jaylen Brown, Paul George and Jalen Williams. We have more from the basketball world: Which NBA teams will … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Top Wings, Expectations, Hughes, G League Trade