NBA Notes: Cavs, Kawhi Leonard, Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh, Pelicans
Cavaliers
Just as the Cavaliers finished reshaping themselves for another run through the Eastern Conference, Toronto added Kawhi Leonard. That qualifies as an inconvenience.
As NBA...
Former Mavericks assistant calls Jason Kidd ‘worst guy in the NBA’
If Jason Kidd ever needs a reference from Igor Kokoskov, he should probably keep looking.
Kokoskov, a Mavericks assistant during Kidd’s first season as coach...
Steve Kerr admits he intended to leave Warriors before changing mind
Steve Kerr returned to coach the Warriors this season, but only after privately deciding he wouldn’t.
“I had decided I was leaving with a week...
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors finally official
Kawhi Leonard is officially a Raptor again. We checked. This time, no qualifiers.
Toronto announced Monday night that its long-delayed trade with the Clippers has...
Cavs have three candidates for backup point guard job
For once, the Cavaliers don’t need training camp to determine their starting lineup. The more interesting competition will take place behind it.
Craig Porter Jr.,...
Clippers, Raptors agree to complete Kawhi Leonard trade
So much for “in the coming days.” It took only a few hours.
The Clippers and Raptors have agreed to complete their long-delayed trade sending...
Steve Ballmer had little to gain and plenty to lose by suing NBA
Steve Ballmer’s sudden surrender to the NBA looked surprising.
Legally, it may have been the first sensible move the Clippers made in weeks.
Michael McCann of...
Celtics add former lottery pick Devin Carter on Exhibit 10 deal
A few days after the Celtics emerged as a possible landing spot for Devin Carter, they got their man. Or at least they got...
Charlotte Observer eliminates Hornets beat writer position
For the first time in franchise history, the Charlotte Observer will enter a Hornets season without a reporter dedicated to covering the team.
Rod Boone...
NBA Notes: Devin Booker, Warriors, Kyrie Irving, Dyson Daniels
Warriors
If Suns star Devin Booker ever becomes available, the Warriors reportedly plan to be standing near the front of the line with their draft...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jazz
Raptors
The Kawhi Leonard trade remains unofficial, which is becoming more than just an offseason inconvenience for the Raptors.
Rocco Moschella of NBA on SI noted...
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors expected to be completed ‘in coming days’
The Kawhi Leonard trade may finally be approaching the finish line.
A source close to Leonard expects the Clippers and Raptors to complete the long-delayed...
Clippers still not ready to complete Kawhi Leonard trade despite Ballmer reversal
Steve Ballmer has surrendered his fight against the NBA. That apparently does not mean the Clippers are ready to finish their Kawhi Leonard trade...
Steve Ballmer backs down, Clippers won’t sue NBA over cap penalties
The Clippers’ legal fight against the NBA has ended before it ever began.
Owner Steve Ballmer has informed the league that the franchise will comply...
