NBA Notes: Mavericks, P.J. Washington, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Thunder
Mavericks
P.J. Washington has heard the trade talk. He also says Mavericks president Masai Ujiri told him something quite different.
“He told me I wasn’t going...
Thunder aren’t building their team just to beat the Spurs
The Spurs ended the Thunder’s season. They’re not going to consume their offseason, too.
Oklahoma City lost Game 7 of the Western Conference finals to...
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 Moves: Grizzlies, Kira Lewis Jr, Kings, Leaky Black, Bulls, Thunder
The NBA transaction wire is spinning at full speed with training camps right around the corner, and teams are shuffling the deck on a...
Sam Presti believes reshaped Thunder can be even better
The Thunder traded away three important rotation players this offseason. Sam Presti still believes they have a chance to be better.
Oklahoma City’s longtime basketball...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Timberwolves, Joan Beringer, Thunder
Cavaliers
Peyton Watson may give the Cavaliers more than another versatile defender. He could help change how they play.
Mack Perry of Cavs On SI made...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Knicks, James Wiseman, Magic
Thunder
Jalen Williams does nearly everything the Thunder need from a star wing. Grayson Buchanan of NBA On SI believes consistent three-point shooting is the...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Thunder, Cason Wallace, Spurs
Mavericks
The Mavericks have Cooper Flagg. Apparently, that alone was not enough to convince ESPN that their immediate future belongs among the NBA’s brightest.
ESPN ranked...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s biggest MVP obstacle may be history
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the statistics. He has the victories. He has two consecutive MVP awards.
Getting a third may require voters to place him in...
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...
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...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have another way to make life difficult for NBA
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already scores plenty. Perhaps the next step is simply figuring out where some of those points come from.
As Ivan White of NBA...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Thunder
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers changed quite a bit around the edges this summer. Some players should benefit more than others.
Zach Weiss of NBA on SI identified...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Thunder, Nikola Topic, Bulls
Pistons
The Pistons won 60 games last season, so naturally we’ve reached the point where people are deciding which players Detroit should refuse to trade...
The Ringer ranks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander No. 1 in NBA; Donovan Mitchell 11th
The Ringer has released its latest ranking of the NBA’s top players, and there’s no shortage of material for debate.
Start at the very top.
Shai...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Mavericks, Tarik Biberovic, Thunder
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers certainly didn't want clarity in their crowded backcourt to arrive this way.
Shaedon Sharpe is expected to miss at least six...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Jerami Grant, Heat, Klay Thompson, Thunder
Grizzlies
Jerami Grant arrived in Memphis as part of the trade that sent Ja Morant to Portland. Now the Grizzlies have to determine exactly where...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Pacers
Pelicans
Dejounte Murray could have taken the safer route last season. Instead, the Pelicans guard wanted back on the floor.
Murray returned from a torn Achilles...
NBA Notes: Kings, Cameron Payne, Jae Crowder, Thunder, lineup
Kings
The Kings are taking a look at some familiar names as they consider how to fill out their roster.
Sacramento will begin a series of...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein, Magic
Nuggets
The Nuggets still have Nikola Jokic. That alone gives them a chance.
But Logan Struck of NBA On SI argues Denver shouldn’t confuse having Jokic...
