NBA Rumors

Smith could see his two-way deal converted into a standard one after the trade that will send Thomas Bryant to the Pacers gets completed, Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

James is away from the Lakers due to an excused absence for personal reasons, and head coach JJ Redick doesn't know when the star forward will return to the team, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. "I don't know," Redick said when asked about it.

Kuminga is averaging 21.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game in five December appearances and is getting every opportunity to break out for good, Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com reports.

Kaminsky is expected to join the Raptors 905 in advance of the NBA G League's Winter Showcase in Orlando, according to NBA writer Marc Stein.

Melton is expected to be included in the potential trade that would send Dennis Schroder to the Warriors, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

The Warriors are in advanced discussions to acquire Schroder via trade, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Wembanyama is making history in his second year in the NBA by averaging at least 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 3.0 blocks per game, according to StatMuse.

Teams around the league are looking at Bogdanovic as a potential trade option, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports.

There aren't many teams interested in trading for Vucevic roughly two months away from the trade deadline, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.

There aren't many teams interested in trading for LaVine roughly two months away from the trade deadline, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.

Reaves is dealing with a pelvis injury but is likely to return Friday against the Timberwolves, James Herbert of CBS Sports reports.

The Pelicans have no interest in fielding trade offers for Jones, according to Marc Stein of Substack.

Wiseman could be included in the deal that would send Thomas Bryant to the Pacers, according to Ian Begley of SportsNet New York.

The Wizards will listen to offers for Kuzma, according to Marc Stein of Substack.

The Wizards are "increasingly likely" to pursue trades involving Valanciunas, according to Marc Stein of Substack.

The Wizards are "increasingly likely" to pursue trades involving Brogdon, according to Marc Stein of Substack.

The Nets are going to ask for a first-round pick in any trade centered around Finney-Smith, according to Marc Stein of Substack.

The Nets are a top candidate to land Kuminga if the Warriors trade him before the deadline, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.

Johnson appears to be the Warriors' top target in trade talks with the Nets, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.

The Lakers are open to trading Russell before the deadline, potentially in a deal with the Wizards for Jonas Valanciunas, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

The Lakers are open to moving Vincent before the trade deadline, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

The Nets are expected to ask for a first-round pick in order to trade Schroder, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post.

Paul isn't expected to retire once his current contract with the Spurs expires at the end of the 2024-25 season, he stated in a recent interview with former San Antonio point guard Tony Parker. "I'm still trying to feel it out," Paul said. "I think the hardest part is like, I love this, like practice today, I love hooping, I love all of that. The hardest part is when I get home and I've gotta watch my kids' games on my iPad or whatnot, so that's the tug of war right now."

Durant is dealing with a left ankle sprain but is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Jazz, according to Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com.

Murray is dealing with hamstring irritation, and his status for Friday's game against the Clippers is uncertain, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. "He got some good work in terms of treatment and player development Wednesday. And then we'll see how he feels from his work today. I'd say for Friday night, he's still going to be listed as questionable," head coach Mike Malone told Durando.