NBA Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Timberwolves, Joe Ingles, Heat
Cavaliers
There’s no denying the frontcourt pairing of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley has worked, but hey, that's not about to stop the speculation.
Sports Illustrated’s...
Cavs show polish where it matters, even if preseason results say otherwise
The Cavaliers still haven’t notched a preseason victory under Kenny Atkinson, but that’s about the only thing missing right now.
Cleveland fell to the host...
Inside the NBA’s sign-and-waive game, and why it actually makes sense
Every October, you’ll see it all over the NBA’s transaction wire -- players being signed and waived on the same day. It happens so...
LeBron James sidelined 3–4 weeks with sciatica, out for start of Lakers season
The Lakers announced Wednesday that LeBron James will miss the start of the season with sciatica on his right side, sidelining him for three...
NBA GMs pick Thunder to repeat, with Cavs and Nuggets in running
NBA general managers see little doubt about who sits atop the league heading into 2025-26, and it’s the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In the 24th annual...
NBA Notes: Pacers, TJ McConnell, Kings, Bulls, Coby White
Pacers
The Pacers will be without veteran guard T.J. McConnell for at least a month after he suffered a left hamstring strain, coach Rick Carlisle...
West Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Lakers, Mavericks, Kyrie Irving
Clippers
ESPN’s Kevin Pelton sees the Clippers outperforming their betting line with 49.7 wins, thanks in large part to a positive outlook on Kawhi Leonard’s...
East Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Knicks, Pacers, projections
Magic
According to ESPN’s Kevin Pelton, the Magic may not quite reach their lofty Vegas projection — but that doesn’t mean he’s down on them....
Cavs projected to finish with fewer wins, but East’s top seed
Kevin Pelton of ESPN came out with his latest round of win projections, and to no one's surprise (except maybe the folks in New...
NBA Moves: Pacers, Cameron Payne, Bulls, Kevin Knox, Pelicans
Pacers
The Pacers have signed Cameron Payne and waived Delon Wright, the team announced. Payne, a veteran guard who played 72 games for the Knicks...
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...
Cavaliers signing Darius Brown II to camp deal
The Cavaliers are signing guard Darius Brown II, sources told Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Brown spent last season as a rookie with the Cleveland...
Isaac Okoro calls trade from Cavs ‘a blessing,’ eager to rebrand with Bulls
Isaac Okoro isn’t bitter about leaving Cleveland. In fact, he sounds relieved.
The former Cavaliers wing, traded to the Bulls over the summer for veteran...
NBA Notes: Magic, Desmond Bane, Timberwolves, Johnny Juzang, Wizards
Magic
The Magic went all-in on offense this summer, landing Desmond Bane in a blockbuster deal that sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four unprotected...
