NBA pushes back on report linking Cup schedule to injury spike
The NBA pushed back this week against a column by The Athletic’s John Hollinger, who questioned whether the league’s early-season schedule, reshaped in recent...
Report: Timberwolves express interest in Bulls’ Coby White
The Timberwolves have explored the possibility of trading for Bulls guard Coby White, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Minnesota has been searching...
Pelicans not entertaining trade offers for Herbert Jones
The Pelicans aren’t entertaining offers for Herbert Jones, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic, cooling off a storyline that has circulated around the...
Pistons not likely to try to trade for Mavericks’ Anthony Davis
The Pistons haven’t had any trade conversations with the Mavericks about Anthony Davis, per Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press (via Ashish...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Evan Mobley, Magic, Desmond Bane, Kings
Cavaliers
This time last year, the Cavaliers were sitting at 21-4 and looking like the class of the league. Twenty-five games into this season, they’re...
Warriors Notes: Jonathan Kuminga, Stephen Curry, De’Anthony Melton
Jonathan Kuminga becomes trade-eligible on January 15, and the chatter hasn’t slowed after his DNP in Sunday’s loss at Chicago.
Coach Steve Kerr acknowledged Kuminga’s...
NBA Standings for Dec. 11
Eastern Conference
Detroit Pistons — 19-5
New York Knicks — 17-7 — 2.0
Boston Celtics...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Tyronn Lue, Nets, Noah Clowney, Thunder
Clippers
The Clippers sit at 6-18 and tied for 13th in the West, but coach Tyronn Lue isn’t viewing the season as a lost cause.
As...
NBA execs wonder if Clippers will consider trading James Harden or Kawhi Leonard
With the Clippers sitting at 6-18 and facing uncertainty on multiple fronts, NBA observers are already wondering whether Los Angeles will be forced into...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Knicks, Tyler Kolek, Monte Morris
76ers
The Sixers are looking for more stability in the middle. Joel Embiid had one of the roughest shooting nights of his career in Sunday’s...
Celtics surging as Jayson Tatum progresses, but timetable still unclear
The Celtics have climbed to third in the East behind five straight wins, and star forward Jayson Tatum is back doing one-on-one work as...
Report: Rockets not expected to pursue deal for Grizzlies’ Ja Morant
The Rockets already made their big swing when they landed Kevin Durant over the summer, and it doesn’t sound like another is coming anytime...
Klay Thompson would prefer contender if Mavericks explore trade
Klay Thompson joined the Mavericks to chase another deep postseason run next to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. That vision has shifted, and according...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Myles Turner, Heat, Pelle Larsson, Pacers
Bucks
After losing 10 of their last 12 games, the Bucks finally had a chance to breathe.
Four full days between games gave Milwaukee time to...
