NBA Rumors: Guards

Monk is dealing with a calf injury but will aim to return during the first round of the playoffs if the Kings advance to that stage, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Nunn signed a contract extension with Panathinaikos, and that new three-year deal doesn't include an NBA clause, according to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.

The Heat are expected to extend Mitchell a qualifying offer, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald.

Paul doesn't know if he'll continue playing once the 2024-25 season ends, according to Mike Monroe of The Athletic.

Exum is recovering from left hand surgery but could return earlier than expected after being listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, according to Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News.

Beekman is the latest young player to enjoy a bigger role in the Nets' rotation this season, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post.

Huerter has experienced a remarkable uptick in his shooting numbers since being traded from Sacramento to Chicago, Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune details.

Ball is aiming to return from his wrist injury before the end of the 2024-25 regular season, writes Brian Sandow of The Chicago Sun-Times.

Edwards recorded his 27th road game with at least four three-pointers made in Saturday's matchup against the 76ers, tying a record established by Stephen Curry, according to Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Wright won't continue as a starter once Jalen Brunson returns Sunday against the Suns, but he might remain part of the rotation as a second-unit member, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. "[Wright has] shown everyone he's more than capable," Tom Thibodeau said. "We like the job that he's done."

Brunson is set to return from a 15-game absence due to an ankle injury Sunday against the Suns, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

Pickett is averaging 30.3 minutes per game in Denver's first three games of April and seems to be getting more and more confidence from the coaching staff, head coach Michael Malone told Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. "He's proven himself to be trustworthy," Malone said.

McCain wants the 76ers to win the lottery so they can select Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, according to DJ Siddiqi of RG.org. "It'd be amazing," McCain said. "It'd be super cool to have him. He makes every team that he's on better, so it'd be really cool to just have him on the team. It's always nice to have someone from Duke by my side. I got a lot of Kentucky people with me, you know what I'm saying? I need some more Duke guys."

Morant is not expected to be suspended after his gestures against the Warriors on Monday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Beal is dealing with a hamstring injury but hopes to return to action for the Suns during the team's current road trip, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.

Booker doesn't have to leave the Suns and is keen on staying with the franchise for his entire career, according to Logan Murdock of The Ringer.

Castle was named the Rookie of the Month in March in the Western Conference on Tuesday.

White was named the Player of the Month in March in the Eastern Conference on Tuesday.

Gilgeous-Alexander was named the Player of the Month in March in the Western Conference on Tuesday.

Daniels was named the Defensive Player of March in the Eastern Conference on Tuesday.

Green has been named the Player of the Week for the Western Conference for the week of March 24-30.

Jones has yet to return from a sprained left foot, and it seems his recovery process has experienced a setback, according to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times.

Pritchard is a strong favorite to win the 2024-25 Sixth Man of the Year award, according to Dana Gauruder of Hoops Rumors.

Beasley is among the favorites to win the 2024-25 Sixth Man of the Year award, according to Dana Gauruder of Hoops Rumors.

White averaged 27.7 points per game across 15 March appearances.