Kevin Durant says Rockets frustrated after 0–2 start, but sees fire as positive
The Rockets are winless and frustrated, and according to Kevin Durant, that’s exactly how they should feel.
“Coaching staff is pissed off, players are pissed...
Report: No extension talks between Mavericks, GM Nico Harrison amid fan backlash
The Mavericks have not held any contract extension discussions with general manager Nico Harrison, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
Harrison still has two years...
West Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Trail Blazers, Chauncey Billups, Suns
Lakers
Luka Doncic is already giving Lakers fans plenty to chant about. After all, MVP chants filled the arena Friday night as the star guard...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Hawks, Trae Young, Magic
Mavericks
Jason Kidd joked that the Mavericks’ coaching staff “burned the tape” after their season-opening loss to the Spurs.
But as Mike Curtis of The Dallas...
Dribbles: Cavs net first win but make it interesting
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 131-124 road win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. ...
1. Well, safe to say that was a lot closer...
Adam Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by NBA gambling allegations
NBA commissioner Adam Silver didn’t hold back when asked about the league’s growing gambling scandal Friday night on Amazon Prime’s broadcast of Celtics-Knicks.
“My initial...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Bradley Beal, Lakers, sale, Knicks
Clippers
Bradley Beal already feels like he’s been a Clipper for years.
The veteran guard indicated that his transition from Phoenix to Los Angeles has been...
East Notes: Nets, Noah Clowney, Pacers, injuries, Heat
Nets
Noah Clowney has a little more job security and seemingly a lot more confidence.
The Nets exercised the fourth-year option on his rookie deal this...
NBA Notes: Michael Malone, Warriors, Al Horford, David Duke Jr
NBA Media
Former Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has traded his clipboard for a camera. At least for now.
Malone, who was dismissed by the Nuggets...
NBA Notes: Heat, Terry Rozier, Suns, Jalen Green, Jazz
Heat
The Heat held a team meeting Thursday in the wake of Terry Rozier’s arrest, head coach Erik Spoelstra confirmed Friday.
Spoelstra said that the discussion...
Four pressing Heat questions with Tommy Tighe of the Heat Radio Network
I had a chance to catch up with a former colleague of mine, Tommy Tighe, who enters his 14th season with the HEAT Radio...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Nuggets, Aaron Gordon, Bucks
Rockets
Alperen Sengun showed a glimpse of what could be a new dimension in his game. The Rockets big man — who made just 21...
Charles Barkley, Shaq sound off on NBA gambling scandal: ‘Greed and stupidity’
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal didn’t hold back Thursday night when discussing the NBA’s gambling scandal.
During ESPN’s Inside the NBA broadcast before the Nuggets–Warriors...
Pelicans officially add DeAndre Jordan amid early injury woes
The Pelicans have turned to a familiar name to bolster their battered frontcourt.
New Orleans has agreed to a one-year, minimum-salary deal with veteran center...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Evan Mobley, Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Warriors
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers can’t dwell on Madison Square Garden for long. After a somewhat disjointed opener against the Knicks, Cleveland’s focus now shifts inward more...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Andrew Nembhard, Mavericks, D’Angelo Russell, Bulls
Pacers
The Pacers can’t catch a break at point guard.
Andrew Nembhard left Thursday’s opener against Oklahoma City with left shoulder soreness and didn’t return —...
Chauncey Billups disputes charges, Terry Rozier released on bond as federal probe widens
Chauncey Billups’ legal situation grew clearer and more complicated on Thursday.
While not indicted in the same insider-betting case that led to Terry Rozier’s arrest,...
NBA Notes: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Bulls, Matas Buzelis, Blazers
Kings
Domantas Sabonis might be back sooner than expected.
The Kings’ All-Star center, who missed the opener in Phoenix with a right hamstring strain, has been...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Pelicans, Jaden Springer, Jared Butler
76ers
Joel Embiid knows his reality has changed. The Sixers’ superstar has always been a force, but at 30 and coming off multiple injuries, he’s...
NBA Notes: Adam Silver, contract trends, Amazon Prime
Commissioner Adam Silver made his usual preseason media rounds this week, and timing is everything.
Hours before the league’s gambling scandal dominated headlines, Silver told...
