West Notes: Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Spurs, Rockets, Ime Udoka
Mavericks
Mavs coach Jason Kidd wanted a look at something different Saturday, and got it. Klay Thompson drew the defensive assignment on Hornets guard LaMelo...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Lonzo Ball, Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Rockets
Cavaliers
Lonzo Ball is still finding his rhythm — and his fit — in Cleveland.
The veteran guard, acquired from the Bulls in July, said he’s...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Ace Bailey, Knicks, Mike Brown, Rockets
Jazz
The final score didn’t matter much in Utah’s preseason opener, not when Ace Bailey looked like the best player on the floor.
The No. 5...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Patrick Williams, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Nets
Bulls
The Bulls have waited years for Patrick Williams to take off, writes Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.
They’ve cleared the runway, rebuilt the hangar,...
Tip-Ins: Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Rockets, Erik Spoelstra, Team USA
Kevin Durant is hoping his longtime teammate finds one more NBA home. Appearing on Up & Adams, the Rockets forward said he believes Russell...
Rockets confident extension with Kevin Durant will get done this month
There’s growing optimism in Houston that Kevin Durant will have a new deal in place before the regular season begins Oct. 21, per ESPN’s...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Rockets
Lakers
LeBron James won’t be suiting up for any preseason games.
James, 40, didn’t practice during the first week of camp and was only a “modified”...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Rockets, Clippers, Bradley Beal
Cavaliers
Sam Merrill was on the golf course when his agent called with life-changing news -- the Cavaliers were offering him a four-year, $38 million...
NBA Rumors: Knicks, Pacome Dadiet, Rockets, Tari Eason, Hawks
Knicks
The Knicks are exploring the trade market for second-year wing Pacome Dadiet, according to The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer.
Multiple sources believe New York started...
NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Rockets, Dorian Finney-Smith, Spurs
Raptors
RJ Barrett heard the trade chatter this summer, and he even seems to understand it.
With two years and $57 million left on his deal,...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Walker Kessler, Heat, Tyler Herro, Rockets
Jazz
Walker Kessler’s contract situation remains unresolved as the regular season approaches.
Apparently, the Jazz and their fourth-year center have held multiple meetings this summer but...
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: Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Nets, Kobe Bufkin, Rockets
Knicks
Mitchell Robinson is heading into the final year of his deal -- worth just under $13 million --but the Knicks center isn’t sweating whether...
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet sidelined: 10 possible replacements
Talk about a gut punch. The Rockets had just pushed themselves into the NBA contender conversation by trading for Kevin Durant and signing Dorian...
