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...
Anthony Edwards happy to hand point guard duties to LaMelo Ball
Anthony Edwards can score. He can handle the ball, too. But if you ask him, he’s a shooting guard, and he’s glad the Timberwolves...
Victor Wembanyama still feels Finals loss, but Spurs are ‘ready’
Victor Wembanyama hasn’t shaken the Spurs’ loss to the Knicks in the NBA Finals. Some nights, it has followed him to bed.
“I’ve had a...
Clippers’ Brandon Ingram to miss start of season after heel, Achilles surgery
Brandon Ingram won’t be ready for the start of the season with the Clippers.
Interim president of basketball operations Trent Redden said Monday that doctors...
Pistons’ Jalen Duren reportedly feeling ‘disrespected,’ to miss start of camp
Jalen Duren’s absence from Pistons media day won’t be a one-day matter. The restricted free agent also plans to miss the start of training...
Kristaps Porzingis to miss Warriors camp with health issue
The Warriors will open training camp without Kristaps Porzingis, who is dealing with an unspecified health issue and will not travel with the team...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Knicks
Timberwolves
Chris Finch doesn’t need much time to explain what he wants from Anthony Edwards this season. It starts on defense.
“Easy, he’s got to bring...
NBA Notes: Heat, Dennis Smith Jr, Nets, Jordi Fernandez, Warriors
Heat
Dennis Smith Jr. has another agreement with an NBA team, though his next stop appears likely to be back in the G League.
The Heat...
NBA Notes: Suns, Miles Bridges, Pistons, Gary Harris, Jazz
Suns
The Suns filled a need by acquiring Miles Bridges. Now comes figuring out how much more he can give them.
Bridges’ fit is among the...
