NBA Rumors: Centers

Davis will have an input in the Lakers' upcoming search for a new head coach, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Jokic hasn't played at an MVP level during the Western Conference Semifinals against the Timberwolves, and that's one of the reasons why the Nuggets are down 0-2 in the series, Michael Pina of The Ringer opines.

Achiuwa could move into the starting lineup due to OG Anunoby's hamstring injury, Peter Botte of The New York Post speculates.

Sims could be in line to enter the rotation due to OG Anunoby's hamstring injury, Peter Botte of The New York Post speculates.

The Knicks should make an effort to re-sign Hartenstein once he reaches free agency in the summer, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports.

Jokic won the 2023-24 MVP award and became the ninth player in NBA history to have won the award at least three times.

Reed had the best regular season of his career, and the 76ers want to bring him back for the 2024-25 season, Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic reports. However, Reed struggled mightily on both ends of the court in the team's first-round loss to New York, and his short-term future with the club might be in question, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. "This definitely adds a little extra pressure, but I'm going to go out there and put my best foot forward every day like I always do," Reed said. "I always perform my best under pressure, so everything is for a reason. And maybe this is in God's plans. So it is what it is."

The Nets are confident in their chances of re-signing Claxton this summer, according to Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily.

Davis finished in fourth place in the voting for the 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year Award. He received four first-place votes and earned 83 total points.

Adebayo finished in third place in the voting for the 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year Award. He received three first-place votes and earned 91 points.

Wembanyama finished second in the voting for the 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year Award, though he received 19 first-place votes and earned 245 points.

Gobert made history after winning the Defensive Player of the Year Award for a record-tying fourth time in his career, Tim Reynolds of The Washington Post reports.

Head coach Tom Thibodeau hinted the Knicks could expand their rotation beyond seven players when they face the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, according to Peter Botte of The New York Post, and that could open the door for Achiuwa to see a bigger role off the bench.

The Clippers are considering the idea of extending Zubac's contract, according to Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast.

Gobert, who missed Game 2 against the Nuggets on Monday due to the birth of his first child, is expected to be available for Game 3 on Friday, Dave McMenamin reports.

Re-signing Claxton is a priority for the Nets this offseason, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports.

Reid has been selected among the three finalists for the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.

Holmgren has been selected among the three finalists for the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Jokic has been selected among the three finalists for the 2023-24 NBA MVP award.

Sengun has been selected among the three finalists for the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award.

Gobert has been selected among the three finalists for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

Wembanyama has been selected among the three finalists for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He has also been selected as a finalist for the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Adebayo has been selected among the three finalists for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

Queta was converted to a standard contract on Boston's 15-man roster Monday, but he remains eligible to play for the Maine Celtics during the team's ongoing run in the G League Playoffs, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Jokic has been dealing with some pain in his right wrist and left hip as of late, but the star center is not expected to rest in the final stretch of the regular season, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports. "My goal is to play every game, and that's my mindset," Jokic said Tuesday after matching his season-high mark of 42 points in a tight win over the Spurs.