Hawks believe Lu Dort will make Jalen Johnson better, whether he likes it or not
The Hawks didn't acquire Luguentz Dort just to make life miserable for opposing scorers. Apparently, Jalen Johnson gets to deal with him, too.
Atlanta president...
Jalen Duren contract situation with Pistons officially a holdout
The Jalen Duren situation isn't just an uncomfortable contract negotiation anymore. It's a holdout.
Duren skipped Pistons Media Day on Monday and isn't participating in...
Nikola Jokic says he intends to re-sign with Nuggets, ‘if they want me’
Nuggets fans wondering whether Nikola Jokic plans to stick around can probably relax. Probably.
Asked about his contract situation at Media Day, Jokic offered about...
Report: JR Smith arrested on family assault charge
Former Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith was arrested Monday in Texas on a family violence assault charge, according to TMZ Sports.
Smith was booked into the...
Ben Simmons ready to ‘dominate’ when on court with Kings
A year away from basketball apparently did Ben Simmons some good. Just don't suggest he took the year off because he doesn't care about...
Kawhi Leonard shuts down investigation talk in Raptors return
There was a rather large elephant waiting for Kawhi Leonard at Raptors Media Day.
So Leonard dealt with it before anyone could ask.
“I know why...
Bronny James now that LeBron has left Lakers: I have my own path
For the first time in his NBA career, Bronny James walked into Lakers Media Day without his father somewhere in the building.
He noticed.
“Feels like...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hornets
Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton apparently wanted to save everyone some time at media day.
Before taking questions Monday, the Pacers star announced that he is fully recovered...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Kings, Ben Simmons
Jazz
Lauri Markkanen finds himself in a position he isn't entirely accustomed to. He's the old guy.
Markkanen, 29, said Monday that taking on a mentoring...
Warriors’ Jimmy Butler vows he’ll return from torn ACL as even better player
Jimmy Butler is 37 years old, recovering from a torn ACL and won’t be ready when the Warriors open the season.
He also sounds very...
Cavs have heard the doubts. Jarrett Allen wants to end them
CLEVELAND -- Jarrett Allen knows the Cavaliers have earned some respect. He also knows they haven’t earned all of it.
“I feel like believes...
Hot mic catches voices ripping Ben Simmons, Zach LaVine at Kings media day
The Kings held media day Monday, which meant players answering questions about the season ahead. In between press conferences, a live microphone apparently picked...
Donovan Mitchell wanted to stay with Cavs. Now comes the hard part
CLEVELAND -- Donovan Mitchell didn’t need a sales pitch from the Cavaliers before signing his contract extension.
“I told Koby , ‘Listen, you ain’t really...
Sixers have four stars and one question: Who gives up what?
Jaylen Brown was asked Monday who the “alpha” will be on a 76ers team featuring LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
“Next question,” Brown...
LeBron James says he pictured finishing career with Knicks
LeBron James joined the 76ers this summer. He says there was a time when he pictured himself finishing his career with the Knicks.
“I had...
Damian Lillard says Blazers’ crowded backcourt can work
The Trail Blazers have Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Scoot Henderson and Jrue Holiday in the same backcourt. Lillard isn’t worried about how they’ll divide...
