NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Pelicans, Jeremiah Fears, Hawks

Trail Blazers Micah Nori can live with the Trail Blazers missing good shots. Forgetting to rebound because those shots aren’t falling? That’s another discussion. Portland went...
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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...
Kyrie Irving, Mavericks, NBA

NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Magic

Mavericks Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days to play another regular-season game. The Rockets welcomed him back with double teams. Irving finished with 15 points, four...
Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Hawks, NBA

Hawks announce Amazon streaming deal at no extra cost to Prime members

The Hawks are giving local fans another way to watch their games, and those who already pay for Amazon Prime won’t need another subscription. The...
Caleb Wilson, NBA, Bulls

NBA Notes: Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Hawks, Aaron Wiggins, Pistons

Bulls The Bulls won’t have to convince Caleb Wilson to embrace the moment when he makes his NBA debut Wednesday against the Raptors. The No....
Hawks, NBA, logo

Hawks waive two players

The Hawks have waived forward Cameron Corhen and guard Kobe Johnson, the team announced Saturday, leaving their expected regular-season roster in place. Atlanta is carrying...
Seattle SuperSonics, NBA

NBA needs to quit playing games and bring back the Sonics

The NBA apparently needs more money before it can bring basketball back to Seattle. Of course it does. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the bids...
Jazz logo, NBA

NBA Moves: Jazz waive two; Nets, Hawks trim rosters

The Jazz have waived forwards Taylor Funk and Chance Moore, the team announced, as another round of preseason cuts points players toward the G...
Peyton Watson, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Heat, Bam Adebayo, Hawks

Cavaliers Peyton Watson’s first preseason with the Cavs offered a little of what they wanted and a little of what they’ll need to work through. The...
Kings, logo, NBA

NBA Moves: Kings, Hawks, Spurs, Nuggets

Aaron Nkrumah and Damari Monsanto’s stay on the Kings’ preseason roster was brief. Their time in the organization could last considerably longer. Sacramento waived both...
Quin Snyder, Hawks

Hawks’ Quin Snyder: ‘We’ve got depth, and that’s good’

The Hawks spent their first week of camp in Nashville getting acquainted with a deeper roster. Quin Snyder likes what he has seen. He...
Jalen Johnson, Hawks, NBA

NBA Notes: Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Hornets, Celtics, Jayson Tatum

Hawks ESPN revealed its one pressing question for every team last season, and the biggie for the Hawks is ... well, if last season was...
Lu Dort, Hawks, NBA

Hawks believe Lu Dort will make Jalen Johnson better, whether he likes it or not

The Hawks didn't acquire Luguentz Dort just to make life miserable for opposing scorers. Apparently, Jalen Johnson gets to deal with him, too. Atlanta president...
James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, NBA, Cavaliers, Cavs

NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Nuggets, Hawks, frontcourt

Cavaliers James Harden and Donovan Mitchell have already shown they can play together. Now they get a full season to find out how good they...
Jalen Johnson, Hawks, NBA

NBA Notes: Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Cavs

Hawks The Hawks haven't forgotten how last season ended. It'd be difficult even if they tried. Atlanta led the Knicks 2-1 in the first round before...
Ryan Nembhard, Mavericks, NBA

Hornets expected to waive Ryan Nembhard after Hawks trade

The Hornets are expected to waive guard Ryan Nembhard after acquiring him from the Hawks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Charlotte completed the trade...