NBA Rumors: Centers

Valanciunas is expected to participate in the EuroBasket this summer, Linas Kleiza, the manager of the Lithuanian national team, stated.

Sabonis is not expected to participate in the EuroBasket this summer due to personal reasons, Linas Kleiza, the manager of the Lithuanian national team, stated.

Edey has been crashing the boards at a high level of late and is averaging 17.3 boards per game in four games since the beginning of April, Michael Wallace of Grind City Media reports.

Brooklyn's head coach Jordi Fernandez praised Timme's recent performances, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post. "Yeah he's been very good. Like again he connected with his teammates right away," Fernandez said. "He fits in, his personality and his game. ... So very happy with him. But not just the production. Sometimes the ball's going to go in, sometimes it's not going to go in. But his intentions, how good of a teammate he is. He comes in and works every day. So I'm very happy with Drew."

Jokic is quietly becoming an elite defender based on advanced metrics, according to Chris Herring and Tim MacMahon of ESPN.

Sabonis is currently leading the NBA in double-doubles with only eight days left in the regular season.

Green has been named the Defensive Player of March in the Western Conference.

Lively is close to returning to action and is expected to return to the court before the end of the regular season, according to Greg Riddle of The Dallas Morning News.

Jokic is expected to play Sunday against the Thunder despite dealing with an ankle injury.

Bitadze is one of the players who could experience a more established role as a playmaker in the Magic roster in the coming weeks, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.

Carter is one of the players who could experience a more established role as a playmaker in the Magic roster in the coming weeks, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.

Drummond posted one of his best performances of the season in Monday's loss to the Trail Blazers and said he's aiming to show he can still be effective in this league, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. "I mean, that's what I set out to do on a nightly basis - [show] that I still am effective," he said. "Regardless of whatever minutes you give me and whatever chance that I get, I'm going to do what I'm supposed to do."

Gafford will discuss a potential extension with the Mavericks during the offseason, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Olynyk was praised by Pelicans head coach Willie Green following the veteran's 26-point performance in a win over the Jazz on Sunday, according to John Coon of The Associated Press. "It's rare," Green said about Olynyk's skill set. "He's 7 feet. Can shoot the ball. Put it on the floor. Can post. Can rebound. Can pass. He's smart defensively. He knows when to switch. He's good with angles. He's a great addition to our group."

Valanciunas is expected to have a bigger role in the rotation if Domantas Sabonis is forced to miss time due to a hamstring injury, Arthur Hill of Hoops Rumors speculates.

Sabonis suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's win over the Rockets and might be forced to spend some time on the sidelines, though a timeline hasn't been established yet, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Nance is expected to sign a two-way contract with the Bucks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

The Pelicans don't intend to move Olynyk this offseason, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Jokic was named the Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday.

Embiid may need offseason surgery to address the soreness in his left knee, ESPN's Lisa Salters reports.

Capela could be dealt ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Vucevic would like to get a first-round pick back in any Vucevic trade, but they may have to settle for multiple second-round picks instead, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

The NBA announced Tuesday that Wembanyama was selected to the Rising Stars Game.

The NBA announced Tuesday that Lively was selected to the Rising Stars Game.

The NBA announced Tuesday that Jackson-Davis was named to the Rising Stars Game.