NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Clippers, Gradey Dick, Nets
Cavaliers
James Harden sounds impressed with Mario Hezonja, and the Cavs could use what their new forward brings.
“He brings something to our team that we...
NBA Notes: Heat, Klay Thompson, Knicks, James Wiseman, Nets, Keon Ellis
Heat
Nikola Jovic received his money from the Heat. By his own admission, he didn't handle what came next particularly well.
Jovic told Miami radio host...
Nolan Traore showed up to Nets camp bigger. Literally.
Nolan Traore showed up for Nets training camp looking different. That's because he is.
The young Brooklyn guard has grown roughly an inch and added...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Nuggets, Aaron Gordon, Nets
Mavericks
Cooper Flagg is the reigning Rookie of the Year. Does he build on that or will it be one of those Sophomore Slumps type...
NBA Notes: Heat, Dennis Smith Jr, Nets, Jordi Fernandez, Warriors
Heat
Dennis Smith Jr. has another agreement with an NBA team, though his next stop appears likely to be back in the G League.
The Heat...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Nets, D’Angelo Russell, Darryn Peterson, Jazz
Mavericks
There's plenty of talk about Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg heading into the season, and rightfully so. They're the Mavericks' anchors.
But Naji Marshall sounds...
NBA Preview: Nets turn to Julius Randle, young core for signs of progress
The Nets won 20 games last season. The Knicks won the NBA championship.
That pretty much summarizes the current basketball arrangement in New York.
Brooklyn isn’t...
Michael Porter Jr. predicts Nets will win more than 50 games
The Nets won 20 games last season. Michael Porter Jr. thinks they’ll win more than 50 this season.
Nobody can accuse the man of managing...
Nets’ Julius Randle likes fit with Michael Porter Jr., but questions remain
Julius Randle believes playing alongside Michael Porter Jr. will be great. Offensively, it certainly makes sense.
“You know, we’re two completely different players, as far...
Nets bringing back Grant Nelson on two-way deal
Grant Nelson is headed back to the Nets, as the 7-foot forward has agreed to a two-way contract, agent Max Wiepking told Michael Scotto...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Norman Powell, Nets, Julius Randle, Kings
Bulls
The Bulls finally appear serious about rebuilding. That means some familiar roles may not look so familiar anymore.
Elias Schuster of NBA on SI pointed...
NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Warriors
Nets
Nets coach Jordi Fernández isn't merely hoping Michael Porter Jr. becomes an All-Star. He sounds like he's expecting it.
“I believe that this year he's...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Josh Hart, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Nets
Knicks
The Knicks and Josh Hart appear headed toward another contract discussion, though the price could be interesting.
Hart became eligible Aug. 10 for an extension...
Nets owner Joe Tsai calls Knicks championship ‘embarrassing’
Nets governor Joe Tsai isn’t pretending he enjoyed watching the Knicks win an NBA championship.
In fact, he used a stronger word for it: embarrassing.
Speaking...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Nets, DeMar DeRozan, Clippers
Mavericks
The Mavericks still prefer to trade Klay Thompson rather than buy him out, but communication has opened between the veteran guard and Dallas' new...
NBA Notes: Hornets, Dennis Schroder, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Nets
Hornets
The Hornets’ acquisition of Dennis Schroder gives them something they badly needed after trading LaMelo Ball. Namely, an experienced point guard behind Coby White.
Schroder...
Four-team NBA trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers
Jonathan Kuminga to the Lakers has been floating around all summer. Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report came up with perhaps the most elaborate way...
NBA trade proposal sends Michael Porter Jr. to Warriors
The Warriors could use another proven scorer. The Nets could use more future flexibility.
So naturally, somebody has connected the dots.
Sai Mohan of Heavy floated...
NBA Notes: Celtics, depth, Nets, Mikel Brown Jr, Sixers, roster
Celtics
The Celtics no longer look much like the team that won the 2024 championship. That doesn’t necessarily mean they lack depth.
Jay King of The...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Nets, Julius Randle, Timberwolves
Rockets
Kevin Durant played 78 games last season at age 37. The Rockets may not want him doing that again.
Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds...
