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Cavs rookie Meleek Thomas has their attention. Now comes the next opportunity
CLEVELAND — Meleek Thomas wanted people to leave the arena knowing his name. After Monday night, that probably won’t be an issue around here.
The...
Lakers adding center Lawson Lovering, waive AK Okereke
The Lakers are changing the makeup of one of their two-way spots, adding size in the middle and moving on from a rookie wing.
Los...
Mavericks CEO Rick Welts to retire, Ethan Casson named successor
The Mavericks are making a change at the top of their business operation, with the succession plan already in place.
Rick Welts will retire at...
Wizards’ Justin Champagnie undergoes foot surgery, faces lengthy absence
The Wizards are getting their No. 1 pick on the floor Wednesday. They’re also losing a productive reserve for a considerable stretch.
Justin Champagnie underwent...
Cavs’ DAZN rollout raises bigger questions about NBA streaming plans
As you know, the Cavaliers have added another way to watch their games. Whether the NBA can eventually make the entire process easier is...
Ernie Johnson announces this will be his final ‘Inside the NBA’ season
Ernie Johnson is leaving Inside the NBA after this season. He wants to make one thing clear, though.
“Just to be clear, I’m not retiring,”...
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton sidelined again after promising return
Tyrese Haliburton waited 16 months to get back on the floor. Four games into his return, the Pacers are facing another stretch without him.
Haliburton...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Mavericks, Zaccharie Risacher, Rockets
Raptors
The Raptors didn’t bring back Kawhi Leonard expecting perfect attendance. Still, having to adjust without him before October ends probably wasn’t the preferred introduction.
Leonard...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Pistons
Lakers
Walker Kessler isn’t leaving the Lakers’ defensive problems for somebody else to explain.
“I got to personally be better on the defensive side,” Kessler said...
Warriors Notes: Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Yaxel Lendeborg
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green know they won’t be doing this together forever. Curry says that makes the games in front of them more...
Warriors reportedly doubt Kristaps Porzingis will play for them again
The Warriors would prefer to turn Kristaps Porzingis’ contract into somebody who can help. Getting to that point is proving considerably harder than identifying...
Timberwolves officially re-sign Enrique Freeman
Enrique Freeman is officially back with the Timberwolves. The Cleveland native and former Akron standout re-signed on a two-way contract Tuesday, according to NBA.com’s...
No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa to make NBA debut against Cavs
The Cavaliers already had Trae Young and Anthony Davis to account for Wednesday night. Now Washington is adding the No. 1 overall pick to...
Ja Morant, Damian Lillard giving Blazers a different kind of finish
The Trail Blazers brought in Ja Morant to give Damian Lillard some help. Three games into their partnership, opponents are getting a look at...
Lakers’ first loss exposes the limits of simply outscoring everybody
Luka Doncic followed a 52-point game with 41 more Tuesday. Austin Reaves added 26.
The Lakers still lost. That should tell you where this conversation...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cavs, Peyton Watson, Hawks
Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already has two straight MVP awards. The Thunder’s injury report is giving him plenty of opportunities to demonstrate why.
Oklahoma City improved to...
