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The Sixers made their second move ahead of the NBA trade deadline, this time salary dumping veteran guard Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies for 2032 second-round pick swap. ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to report the news. The Sixers keeping pointing to the fact that Dominick Barlow needs to be converted from a […]
The Celtics have traded Josh Minott to the Brooklyn Nets, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Thursday. Minott started 10 games for the Celtics, and at times appeared to have become an integral part of the rotation. On the season, he averaged 5.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, shooting 50.7% from the field and 44.2% […]
Brad Stevens is getting busy again. After salary-dumping Chris Boucher to the Utah Jazz, the Celtics wasted no time converting Amari Williams from his two-way contract. Williams, 24, was the 46th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He has appeared in 13 games for the Celtics this year, making two starts. But it’s his […]
When the Knicks pulled off the trade for Jose Alvarado, the general consensus online was that the trade was a big success. Still, some lingering detractors were concerned that adding another small guard could not only take playing time from second-year true point guard Tyler Kolek but also eat into Deuce McBride’s minutes when he […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have stayed relatively quiet at the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline so far. As the proceedings wind into their final hours, let’s treat this like Christmas Eve, 10:00 PM. If the Blazers are going to make a last-second move, who would be on your wishlist of ideal players? You can stay practical […]
The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline is here! Below are all the deals that have been rumored or confirmed on the Big Day. If the Portland Trail Blazers make moves, we’ll have them (and analysis) in separate posts. Otherwise, enjoy the hustle and bustle of the day! Here are the headline-grabbing deals that have gone down […]
Yesterday, The Washington Post laid off about one third of its newsroom. All departments were affected, but some sections were eliminated entirely. The sports department, which includes beat reporters for the Washington Wizards, Capitals, Mystics, Commanders, Nationals, Spirit, DC United — you get the picture, was eliminated entirely as we know it. If the local […]
Welcome back ladies and gentlemen, friends and foes, avid Loopians and those unaware of the In The Loopus brand identity. It has been a long time, too long in fact. For those unaware, In The Loopus was a column I ran for the entirety of the 2023-24 NBA season, producing 3,000 word article full of […]
After more and more reports came out in the last 24 hours that the Bucks were increasingly likely to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo through the deadline, the most recent intel from ESPN’s Shams Charania also indicated they were going to move on to other trades. Almost immediately after, we got notification that Milwaukee had completed their […]
The Boston Celtics used the closing hours of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline to finalize a trade sending center Chris Boucher to the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Update: Reports indicate that the Jazz are also getting a Denver 2027 2nd round pick for taking on Boucher’s salary, and the organization plans to waive […]
Jose Alvarado is no Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Jose Alvarado is a New York Knick. Alvarado might have been the most rumored target not named Giannis for the Knicks all season long, and unlike their attempt at prying Antetokounmpo, the Knicks had enough to trade for Alvarado, finally pulling the trigger hours before the trade deadline. […]
We’re now living in a timeline where Artemi Panarin is in the Pacific Division, after the Los Angeles Kings acquired him from the New York Rangers and signed him to a contract extension. It was only 10 years ago when he and Connor McDavid were battling it out for the Calder Trophy, but in the…
What a game from the short handed Celtics!!! I'm very surprised to see all the Ime Udoka hate from Rockets fans. I thought he was a decent coach. I'm very happy with Joe Mazzulla as coach and Brad Stevens as GM. The Celtics are in good hands. It's crazy how it seems like half the league has been traded over the past couple of days. It's amazing how many fans hate most of their players, their coach and GM. My favorites are in bold. Wha...
After gauging offers for several days for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks have indicated to teams that they are keeping their two-time MVP through today’s trade deadline. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the news today, with several others following up to confirm the story. This has been the prevailing sentiment over the past couple of […]
The Lakers just moved to the front of the line for Giannis Antetokounmpo. After a week of deliberations and trade discussions, the Bucks are reportedly holding onto Giannis Antetokounmpo through the deadline, which means things will carry over into the offseason…where the Lakers will be waiting. Ahead of the trade deadline, the Lakers could not […]
After weeks, scratch that, months, of reporters updating fans on the ongoing Giannis Antetokounmpo story, we all get to take a collective exhale of both annoyance and relief as the sweepstakes for the Greek superstar will be put on a temporary hold. While the Warriors, Heat, Timberwolves, and the Knicks were all linked to the […]
With three hours left until the 2025-26 NBA Trade deadline, we now have a Giannis Antetokounmpo resolution. He will not be a member of the Miami Heat by the time the 3 p.m. EST deadline arrives, with the Bucks deciding to keep him, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported Thursday. The Heat and Timberwolves […] The post Bucks will not take Heat offer, will keep Giannis Antetokounmpo through deadline appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
With the trade deadline just hours away, the Lakers made a deal, sending Gabe Vincent to the Atlanta Hawks for Luke Kennard. The move gives LA another elite shooter, but it cost them their lone remaining second round pick. With only a first round pick left to trade — and one that would complicate their […]
The Hawks remained busy on deadline day. After getting a strong last month from their offseason guard acquisition, Luke Kennard is now on the move to the Western Conference. This from Shams Charania of ESPN: Kennard is shooting a league-leading 49.7% from three after taking criticism for his passivity to begin his stint with the […]
The Lakers finally made a move at the trade deadline on Thursday morning, joining the madness that began earlier in the week. A host of big name free agents have been moved, all in fairly surprising deals, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is still on the board. As we count down the final hours until the deadline, […]
We know that’s not very edifying on trade deadline day, but as of Thursday morning with four hours or so to go, it’s where we’re at. The front office has finalized the trade they worked out with the the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers and created the roster space needed for Ochai Agbaji by […]
The Celtics began trade deadline week by sending Anfernee Simons to the Bulls in exchange for Nikola Vučević in a significant move for the short term and potentially setting up long-term flexibility for the franchise as they attempt to return to contention. The move, or any others that happen ahead of 3 p.m. on Thursday, will all face an […]
Coming off a win against the Orlando Magic, the Spurs faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder for the fifth time this season. Before the game, it was announced that OKC’s starting five, plus some key rotation players, would be out due to their respective injuries. Stephon Castle returned after missing Sunday’s win versus Orlando, […]
For better or for worse, it seems as though the Minnesota Timberwolves have pivoted their focus from the Giannis Antetokuonmpo sweepstakes and filled an immediate need. Tim Connelly and company have struck a deal with the Chicago Bulls to bring in Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and four second round […]
It has already been an eventful few days leading up to the NBA trade deadline. Will the Boston Celtics be making any additional moves today? What other moves will reshape the landscape across the NBA? This is an open thread to share your ideas, pass along rumors, and most importantly to react to the news […]