NBA Rumors: Forwards

Kuminga is expected to be a popular trade candidate ahead of the deadline, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

James is not expected to play the entire 82-game schedule during the 2024-25 regular season, head coach JJ Redick told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. "I don't know that's in the best interest of him and us if he does that, but if he's feeling well and feeling good, then he should play," Redick said, per McMenamin. "But we obviously want to ... manage that as best we can."

Gordon played off the bench in Sunday's loss to the Clippers but is expected to return to the starting lineup sooner rather than later, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Stewart, who is coming off the bench for the first time since his rookie season, could be expendable ahead of the trade deadline, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

Hardaway could draw interest around the NBA if the Pistons decide to shop him ahead of the trade deadline, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

Prosper could be moved ahead of the trade deadline if the Mavericks are able to upgrade their roster, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

LaVine is available ahead of the trade deadline, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

Williams is increasingly expected to be part of Brooklyn's future, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

Wilson's strong play to open the season could make him a valuable part of Brooklyn's future, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

Bogdanovic, who has yet to play this season while rehabbing from foot surgery, could be showcased by the Nets ahead of the trade deadline, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

Johnson, who is reportedly drawing interest from around the NBA, told Michael Scotto of Hoopshype that he prefers to stay with the Nets.

Finney-Smith has been linked to several playoff teams ahead of the trade deadline, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

Hunter is unlikely to draw much interest before the trade deadline, Michael Scotto of Hoopshype reports.

Boucher's play this season could make him a trade candidate, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Middleton took part in a 5-on-5 scrimmage Monday, and the Bucks anticipate the veteran forward making his season debut after Thanksgiving, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Jackson's 0.47 assist-to-turnover ratio is the worst among all players with at least 100 possessions this season.

Harris is averaging 7.5 rebounds per game, narrowly trailing the 7.9 rebounds per game he averaged across the 2018-19 season.

Porter's defensive rebounding rate has declined from 17.1 percent last year to 14.4 percent through 13 contests this season, per CleaningTheGlass.

Murray ranks in the 86th percentile for crash rate on rebounding opportunities this season, per Second Spectrum.

Stewart ranks in the 91st percentile for offensive rebounding rate and 88th percentile for total rebounding rate this season. He is 31st league-wide with 110 total rebounds through 16 appearances.

Randle is posting a 13.0 percent defensive rebounding rate this season, marking a sizable decline from the 17.9 percent mark that he posted last season in New York, per CleaningTheGlass.

Battle is connecting on 41.3 percent of 3.3 three-point attempts per game across 14 appearances this season, representing the only undrafted player from the 2024 class to be posting a 40.0 percent clip on such volume.

Banchero isn't expected to be re-evaluated until the end of November at the earliest as he recovers from an oblique injury, but the third-year star thinks he can be back in the Magic lineup before Christmas, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports. "This isn't from the medical team or anything, but the way I feel and I've been feeling, I think before Christmas," Banchero said Monday. "Maybe that's a week before, a couple days before. I think I can get back before Christmas."

Bogdanovic has yet to play a game this season while recovering from foot surgery, but the veteran wing remains one of the most likely players to be traded by the Nets, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports.

Suns owner Mat Ishbia is confident that Durant will sign an extension to remain with the team, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. "We hope he finishes his career here in Phoenix. That's what we expect," Ishbia said earlier this week.