NBA Rumors: Forwards

Banchero has been named the Player of the Week for the Eastern Conference for the week of March 24-30.

Banchero is averaging 30.9 points per game over his last 10 games.

Tillman was praised by head coach Joe Mazzulla after earning a start in Monday's win over the Grizzlies, according to Jonah Dylan of The Memphis Commercial Appeal. "He can still impact winning," Mazzulla said of Tillman. "I just appreciate who he is as a person and I think you've got to validate the roster at times. I know that he can still help us, and there may be an opportunity where he does. I was grateful that we were able to give him that opportunity to be able to do that."

Thybulle is expected to make his season debut Wednesday against the Knicks as he completes his recovery from knee and ankle injuries, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

Kuminga could return from his ankle injury for Thursday's game against the Kings, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Gordon is expected to play Sunday against the Thunder after being tabbed as probable on the official injury report due to a sprained left ankle.

Isaac 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.

James became the first player in NBA history to record 50,000 total points between the regular season and the playoffs during Tuesday's win over the Pelicans.

Towns missed Tuesday's loss to the Warriors due to personal reasons and his status for the team's upcoming two road games in Los Angeles is uncertain, Ian Begley of SNY TV reports.

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

Okogie has begun individual on-court workouts but doesn't have a clear timetable to return as he works his way back from a left hamstring strain, the team announced Monday.

Randle has missed the last 13 games with a groin injury but is expected to return to action Sunday against the Suns, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

Randle, who has missed the past 11 games with a groin injury, could return for Minnesota during their current road trip, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Draymond Green said Butler is the missing piece Golden State needed to compete for a championship, Marcus Thompson and Sam Amick of The Athletic reports.

James said during All-Star Weekend that the chance to play alongside Luka Doncic was definitely exciting, but he stopped short of saying he might extend his career as a result of the trade, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.

Watford might take on a bigger role for the Nets with Ben Simmons no longer on the roster, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

There's been no discussion about a potential buyout between the Raptors and Boucher, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports.

Barrett is a candidate to be moved during the offseason, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.

Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said Tuesday that the plan is to continue to build the team around Williamson, Brett Martel of the Associated Press reports.

Durant is likely going to be traded during the offseason, ESPN's Brian Windhorst said on the Get Up ESPN show.

Despite the arrival of Jimmy Butler, Warriors owner Joe Lacob said the franchise intends to keep Kuminga around, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Smith, who is recovering from a fractured left hand, is targeting a return to action Feb. 21 against the Timberwolves, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes.

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

Hart, who has been playing through right knee soreness for the Knicks, said he hasn't ruled out an offseason procedure, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports.

Kuzma, who was recently acquired from the Wizards, said he was excited to join a winning organization in Milwaukee, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.