Hoops Rumors

Kevin Durant‘s relationship with Suns coach Mike Budenholzer has been an ongoing storyline for several weeks, and Durant offered some insight after this morning’s shootaround, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. The topic arose again after Durant snapped at Budenholzer during a timeout in Sunday’s game at Los Angeles (Twitter video link). “I don’t say, ‘Coach, we’ve … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Durant, Budenholzer, Plumlee, Booker

Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has been playing some of his best basketball of the season this month, averaging 31.3 points per game on 52.4% shooting in his past six outings. However, the two-time All-Star continues to be bothered by nagging injuries. After missing Saturday’s win over Miami due to right shoulder soreness, which has been a recurring issue this season, Morant … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Morant, Hardy, Jones, Rockets, Spurs

Rockets wing Amen Thompson is making progress in his recovery from an ankle sprain and could return to action as soon as this Friday, head coach Ime Udoka said on Monday, per Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required). According to Udoka, Thompson will travel with the team on its two-game road trip to Orlando on Wednesday and Miami on Friday and has “one … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Thompson, Popovich, Grizzlies, Jensen

De’Aaron Fox has been playing this season with a dislocated left pinky finger, according to Mike Monroe of The Athletic, who says that the Spurs guard is expected to undergo surgery sooner or later to address the injury. With San Antonio falling out of play-in contention, that procedure could even happen before the end of the season so that the recovery process doesn’t extend … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Fox, Rockets, Jackson, Jensen