NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga, Cavs, Tristan Enaruna, Thunder
Timberwolves
Jonathan Kuminga said his early conversations with Timberwolves coach Chris Finch have centered on two responsibilities.
“Rebound and defend,” Kuminga said during his introductory press...
Celtics showing interest in former lottery pick Devin Carter
The Celtics may be looking to take a low-cost swing on a former lottery pick.
Specifically, Boston has expressed interest in signing guard Devin Carter...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Pelicans, Derik Queen, Mavericks
Lakers
Luka Doncic needed only one word to describe the Lakers’ revamped roster: “Happy.”
As Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI relayed, Doncic offered that assessment...
Stephen Curry still headed toward Warrior-for-life status: ‘He isn’t going anywhere’
Stephen Curry has spent his entire NBA career with the Warriors. The expectation is that he will keep it that way.
“Steph is re-signing. Steph...
NBA not holding up Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors
If Kawhi Leonard remains with the Clippers, don’t blame the NBA.
The Clippers and Raptors are free to submit their agreed-upon trade for league approval...
NBA owners could vote on Seattle, Las Vegas expansion next week
The NBA may be getting closer to doing what everyone has expected it to do for years. Namely, expand to Seattle and Las Vegas.
According...
Clippers fallout, NBA Europe on agenda for next week’s owners meetings
The NBA’s team owners will gather in New York on Monday and Tuesday, and this particular Board of Governors meeting could involve considerably more...
Lakers hire longtime Heat executive Eric Amsler as assistant GM
The Lakers have added another experienced voice beneath longtime head of basketball operations Rob Pelinka. Whether that eventually means anything for Pelinka is a...
Celtics to introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley on Tuesday
The Celtics’ remodeled roster will get its official photo opportunity Tuesday.
Boston will introduce Paul George, Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley at the Auerbach Center,...
Pistons reportedly offering Jalen Duren about $190 million
The Pistons may be closer to Jalen Duren’s asking price than previously believed. Whether they’re close enough is another matter.
Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson...
ESPN sees Pacers bouncing back, but questions bench and Ivica Zubac fit
The Pacers won 19 games last season. They also reached the NBA Finals the last time Tyrese Haliburton was healthy.
So, yeah, predicting Indiana may...
Suns’ Mark Williams likely to miss five months after shoulder surgery
The Suns will be without starting center Mark Williams for a while. A fairly long while.
Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum...
Why do NBA teams build fancy practice facilities, then leave for camp?
The Hawks announced they’re holding training camp at Vanderbilt University in Nashville.
Which raises a question: Why do NBA teams build state-of-the-art practice facilities, then...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Jazz
Cavaliers
Preseason basketball isn’t designed to provide many answers. But for the Cavaliers, it should at least provide a few useful first looks.
Zach Weiss of...
