NBA Rumors: Latest Buzz Surrounding Chris Bosh, Donatas Motiejunas and More

The NBA world is active nearly every month of the year with rumors of transactions that could shake up the league’s landscape. Whether the rumored transactions are related to injuries, potential trades or free-agent prospects, there’s almost always some important buzz out there.

Even in early December, three separate situations regarding high-quality NBA players have risen to the forefront. Let’s check in with Chris Bosh, Donatas Motiejunas and Otto Porter.

Chris Bosh

Miami Heat president Pat Riley announced heading into training camp this season that the team was not planning for Bosh to ever return to the court in a Heat uniform due to his persistent blood-clotting issues. The 11-time All-Star forward has yet to be linked to any other teams as he remains on Miami’s payroll.

However, the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson reported that Bosh is more likely to make a return next season than this one. He also added some significant context relating to the importance of the veteran’s decision for the Heat:

The Heat eventually needs clarity on that, because if Miami goes through the process of removing his salary from its cap in February (it cannot happen before Feb. 9) instead of, say, April, it would leave Miami at risk if Bosh makes a comeback elsewhere this season because his salary would go back on the Heat’s cap if he plays 25 games with another team (regular season and/or playoffs).

Bosh’s situation definitely bears monitoring, because the 7-14 Heat could be major buyers at the trade deadline if they can clear his salary from their payroll.

Donatas Motiejunas

The Houston Rockets’ …

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