West Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Spurs
Lakers
LeBron James’ future may be murky, but ESPN suggests that the Lakers are suddenly looking pretty secure.
Why? Because they swung big, trading for Luka...
Thunder remain West favorite, while Rockets and Nuggets expected to make push
Get ready to hear this a lot: the Thunder are the team to beat in the West. They just became the youngest NBA champion...
West Notes: Mavericks, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, trade rumors, Timberwolves, Nikola Jokic
The Mavericks are still trying to make good on their July agreement to bring back free agent guard Dante Exum.
And according to Marc Stein...
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Clippers
In the event you thought Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has nothing left to accomplish ... well, you may not be totally right.
Per ESPN’s Zach...
Sources: Sixers, Nuggets show interest in Celtics’ Anfernee Simons
The 76ers and Nuggets are among the teams that have expressed interest in a possible trade for Celtics guard Anfernee Simons, NBA sources told...
Nikola Jokic leads loaded Serbia roster into EuroBasket
Serbia is bringing its best to EuroBasket, and that means Nikola Jokic is back in national team colors.
The three-time NBA MVP and 2023 Finals...
NBA Notes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, FIBA, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Nuggets
Bucks
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is finally set to join Team Greece ahead of this summer’s EuroBasket tournament.
While it has long been confirmed that Antetokounmpo...
Nuggets mascot Rocky sues team, citing disability discrimination
Rocky the Mountain Lion is back in the headlines, though this time it has nothing to do with high-flying dunks or entertaining NBA fans.
Drake...
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Chris Jent, Nuggets
The Celtics have trimmed payroll this offseason, moving out Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis and most recently Georges Niang. But Payton Pritchard isn’t backing off...
Rumor: LeBron James Won’t Leave Lakers For Nuggets Next NBA Offseason
NBA legend LeBron James won't leave the Los Angeles Lakers for the Denver Nuggets next offseason, according to Nick Wright of First Things First.
LeBron...
LeBron James And Nuggets? Agent’s St. Tropez Photo Generates Plenty Of Buzz
A boat ride in St. Tropez may have just added some serious NBA fuel to the fire that LeBron James could one day team...
Nuggets Exec Gets Honest About Nikola Jokic Declining Extension
NBA superstar Nikola Jokic informed the Denver Nuggets on July 8 that he wouldn't sign an extension this offseason.
Jokic can make more money next...
Jonas Valanciunas Puts Rumors To Rest, Commits To Nuggets
Jonas Valanciunas has heard the noise. Now, he’s making his position clear.
After weeks of speculation about a possible jump to Europe, the veteran center...
Nuggets GM: Jonas Valanciunas Excited To Play For Denver
Denver Nuggets executive VP of basketball operations Ben Tenzer said Friday the team expects newly acquired center Jonas Valanciunas to be in training camp...
Nuggets Giving No Indication They Will Buy Out Jonas Valanciunas
Jonas Valanciunas appears to be staying put. Despite receiving what has been described as a significant offer from Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos, the veteran center...
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, Lakers, LeBron James
The Jayson Tatum NBA recruitment tour is in full swing. And this time, it’s aimed at a future Hall of Famer.
According to Gary Washburn...
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Not Signing Extension Yet, But Future In Denver Still Solid
Nikola Jokic isn’t planning to leave the Denver Nuggets. At least, not right now. But his decision to pass on a contract extension this...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Tim Hardaway Jr, Clippers, Wizards, Cam Whitmore
The Nuggets have officially signed veteran wing Tim Hardaway Jr. to a one-year deal, the team announced, adding another rotation option to a roster...
Fully Recovered, Nuggets’ DaRon Holmes II Returns To Summer League With Fresh Start
A year after tearing his right Achilles tendon in his first taste of Summer League action, Nuggets forward DaRon Holmes II is back in...
Nets Newcomer Michael Porter Jr: My Ceiling Had Plateaued With Nuggets
It's the end of the road for Michael Porter Jr. with the Denver Nuggets. And from the sounds of things, Porter is OK with...
