LeBron James, Lakers, NBA

Cavs, Warriors, Knicks emerge as possible LeBron James landing spots

Any summer involving LeBron James is going to invite speculation. This one will be no different. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the prevailing...
Nolan Traore, Nets, NBA

Nets quietly building leverage with cap space and draft capital

The Nets aren’t winning many games, but the bigger picture is starting to come into focus. Brooklyn sits at 15-41 with a projected finish near...
NBA, Lakers, Rob Pelinka

Lakers exec makes it clear Rob Pelinka is staying in charge

The Lakers introduced Lon Rosen as their new president of business operations on Tuesday, and the message was clear right away. This isn’t a...
Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Kings, NBA

Kings staring at reset button yet again as season collapses

This season has officially gone down the tubes in Sacramento. The Kings own the league’s worst record at 13-46, and things have only unraveled further...
Jonathan Kuminga, Hawks, NBA

Hawks Notes: Kuminga shines in debut, Young returns, Johnson exits early

Jonathan Kuminga couldn’t have asked for a much better first impression. Making his Hawks debut Tuesday night, Kuminga came off the bench to score...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, Knicks, NBA

Cavs indicate recent surge coming as result of renewed belief

The Cavaliers are playing their best basketball of the season, and coach Kenny Atkinson doesn’t think that’s a coincidence. Since adding James Harden at the...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, NBA

Kawhi Leonard buzz loud, but clarity still missing as Lakers loom

The Kawhi Leonard noise is getting louder, but that doesn’t mean it’s getting clearer. Jovan Buha of The Athletic cautioned this week that much of...
Khris Middleton, Mavericks, Mavs, Pacers, NBA

Pistons among teams monitoring potential Khris Middleton buyout

The Pistons are at least kicking the tires on a familiar veteran name. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Detroit is among a...
James Harden, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson: James Harden ‘settles everybody down’

CLEVELAND -- Everything about the Cavaliers right now feels settled. Purposeful. Under control. That’s not an accident. The Cavs (37-22) have won 13 of their past...
Kenny Atkinson, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Kenny Atkinson notices others in Cavs’ orbit, but potential playoff matchups can wait

CLEVELAND -- Kenny Atkinson has been around long enough to know how fast playoff plans can blow up. That’s why the Cavaliers coach isn’t getting...
Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Dribbles: Cavs show some muscle and necessary hustle, take down Knicks

CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 109-94 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. 1. You can talk about Donovan Mitchell's 23 points....
Shaedon Sharpe, Trail Blazers, NBA

NBA Notes: Sharpe injury blow for Blazers, Nuggets face cap squeeze, Beverley cleared

Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his left fibula and will be reevaluated in four to six...
Max Strus, Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson: Max Strus ‘trending positive toward season debut

CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers are still playing the long game with Max Strus, but the tone around his recovery continues to improve. Coach Kenny Atkinson...
Darryn Peterson, Kansas, NBA Draft

Should Darryn Peterson shut it down? One NBA scout says yes

The spotlight on Darryn Peterson isn’t fading. If anything, it’s sharpening, and not just because of the box scores. Peterson arrived at Kansas as one...

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