NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Heat, Hornets, Ibou Badji
Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he won’t be chasing a farewell tour into his 40s.
In a GQ Sports cover story with Yang-Yi Goh, the reigning MVP...
NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Kings, Keegan Murray, Nuggets
Hornets
Not everyone around the league is convinced LaMelo Ball can be the long-term face of a winning franchise.
That’s according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, who...
East Notes: Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Hornets, Mason Plumlee, Nets
Pistons
The Pistons are still shaping what life looks like around Cade Cunningham — and one of the preseason’s biggest experiments has been putting the...
NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, Magic, Hornets, Brandon Miller
Kings
Keegan Murray’s preseason hit a brief snag Friday night after he exited with a left thumb injury against the Trail Blazers, as The Sacramento...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Hornets, Pelicans
Jazz
Utah appears ready to listen on Lauri Markkanen.
According to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, the Jazz are now “very open” to trading the 28-year-old forward....
East Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Nets, Danny Wolf, Hornets
76ers
Veteran guard Eric Gordon is entering his 18th NBA season with a new role in mind. Specifically, Gordon told Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Wizards
Grizzlies
Ja Morant has suffered another setback. The star guard sprained his left ankle during Sunday’s practice and is considered week-to-week, a team spokesperson told...
East Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Pistons, Hornets, Brandon Miller
Celtics
With Jayson Tatum sidelined and several veterans gone, Jaylen Brown has stepped into a bigger leadership role in Boston, Gary Washburn of The Boston...
NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Bulls, Kevin Huerter, Nuggets
Hornets
Per Bobby Marks of ESPN, the buzzwords in Charlotte’s camp will be “availability” and “player development.”
Injuries wrecked last season, as the Hornets used 36...
East Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Hornets
Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t physically present at media day on Monday -- a case of COVID kept him in Greece -- but that didn’t stop...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Mavericks, Anthony Davis, Hornets
Rockets
Kevin Durant doesn’t plan on going anywhere.
Nearly three months after being traded from the Suns to the Rockets, the 37-year-old forward made it clear...
NBA Notes: Magic, Desmond Bane, Pacers, Hornets
Magic
New Magic guard Desmond Bane says he likes what he sees in Orlando -- and what he sees in himself next to Paolo Banchero...
Suns’ Mark Williams vows to make Hornets regret trade
Mark Williams isn’t hiding his motivation.
Traded from the Hornets to the Suns this offseason, the 24-year-old center made it clear at Phoenix’s media day...
LaMelo Ball, Collin Sexton have been inseperable as Hornets aim to take next steps
The Hornets are looking for more than highlights from LaMelo Ball this season. They want leadership.
Ball, the face of the franchise and its highest-paid...
