Kanter: Political Views Barred Me From National Team

“2015 FIBA ​​Men’s European Basketball Championship in the decision against selecting me to the national team will leave me struggling for the homeland due to their worries of my democratic values. The last two years everywhere I’ve been I continued to always expressed a desire to be with the (Turkey) National Team, the reason they revealed today […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Legendary NBA Statistician Harvey Pollack Passes Away 

NBA legend statistician Harvey Pollack, the Sixers’ Director of Statistical Information & longest tenured NBA employee, passed today at 93. Source: Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Pelicans, Clippers Trying to Acquire Picks

The Pelicans may try to buy a first-rounder. The Clippers want to acquire a pick [likely in the second round]. via Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Celtics, Hawks, Bucks Want to Move Up

I’ve heard the Celtics, Bucks and Hawks are considering moving up. via Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Pacers, Hawks Discuss Swapping First-Rounders

League sources say Pacers and Hawks had exploratory talks about swapping #11 pick and #15 pick. I’m not sure what else would be included. via Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sixers Trying to Acquire Blazers’ First-Rounder

Sources say 76ers and Blazers have discussed a deal that would give Philly #23 pick in exchange for #35 and #37 picks (and possibly more). via Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
OKC Thunder Shopping Lamb, Jones, Novak?

OKC has shopped Perry Jones, Jeremy Lamb and Steve Novak the last few days, per league sources. Financially motivated, but looking for pick. Source: Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Van Gundy: No Jennings-for-Hardaway Talks

Lots of Qs about rumors of (Brandon) Jennings-(Tim) Hardaway deal. SVG shot that one down with a bazooka today. Never talked to NYK about it. Source: Keith Langlois of Pistons.com on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Lakers Determined to Acquire DeMarcus Cousins

The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as one of the most determined trade suitors for Sacramento Kings All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN that the Lakers have been actively pursuing trade scenarios in recent weeks in attempt to construct a deal that would convince the Kings to part with Cousins. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021