Five talent evaluators from around the NBA spoke to Josh Robbins of The Athletic about what to expect from Wizards big man Alex Sarr and none of those sources expect the former No. 2 overall pick to develop into the best or second-best player on a contender, according to Robbins. One scout questioned whether Sarr will become a reliable enough outside shooter to qualify as a … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Sarr, Vukcevic, McCollum, Watkins
2025/26 NBA Over/Unders: Southeast Division
With the 2025/26 NBA regular season tipping off later this month, we’re getting serious about predictions for the upcoming campaign and continuing an annual Hoops Rumors tradition. With the help of the lines from a series of sports betting sites – including BetMGM and BetOnline – we’re running through the predicted win totals for each of the NBA’s 30 teams, by division. In a … [Read more...] about 2025/26 NBA Over/Unders: Southeast Division
And-Ones: Westbrook, Durant, WNBA Coaches, Caboclo, Fournier, More
Russell Westbrook remains an unsigned free agent and Rockets forward Kevin Durant wouldn’t mind a reunion with his former teammate, he said on the “Up & Adams” show (video link). “Russ is a legend. He deserves to be in the NBA right now,” Durant said. “I think he deserves to walk out of the NBA on his terms. That would be dope.” If Westbrook is signed in the short term, it … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Westbrook, Durant, WNBA Coaches, Caboclo, Fournier, More
Wizards Sign Skal Labissiere, Waive Akoldah Gak
The Wizards have signed Skal Labissiere to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced (via Twitter). Forward Akoldah Gak was waived to make room on the training camp roster. Labissiere’s expected signing was first reported in August, and Washington’s G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go, acquired his rights later that month in a four-team trade. The 29-year-old big man … [Read more...] about Wizards Sign Skal Labissiere, Waive Akoldah Gak
Injury Notes: K. Jones, Sheppard, Sarr, Gafford, Suns
Pacers rookie Kam Jones, the 38th overall pick in this year’s draft, will be sidelined for several weeks due to a back injury, head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters on Monday (Twitter link via Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star). Carlisle added that third-year wing Ben Sheppard will miss Tuesday’s preseason opener due to an undisclosed injury. While Carlisle indicated … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: K. Jones, Sheppard, Sarr, Gafford, Suns