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...
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...
Trail Blazers confirm Tiago Splitter as interim head coach
The Trail Blazers made it official Thursday, naming assistant Tiago Splitter as interim head coach following Chauncey Billups’ arrest.
“We are aware of the allegations...
FBI calls NBA gambling probe ‘insider trading saga for the league’
The FBI made it official Thursday. The league’s latest gambling scandal isn’t just serious — it’s sprawling.
At a press conference in New York, FBI...
Federal indictments reveal details behind arrests of Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones
The federal indictments released Thursday outline a detailed web of insider betting allegations involving Heat guard Terry Rozier, Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and...
Trail Blazers to name Tiago Splitter acting head coach
The Trail Blazers are turning to Tiago Splitter to lead the team while Chauncey Billups remains on leave.
Splitter, a former NBA big man and...
NBA puts Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups on leave after arrests in gambling probe
The NBA wasted no time addressing Thursday’s stunning wave of arrests.
“We are in the process of reviewing the federal indictments announced today,” the league...
Trail Blazers have options for acting coach after Chauncey Billups arrest
The Trail Blazers will need a new voice on the sideline, at least for now.
Head coach Chauncey Billups has been placed on leave following...
West Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Thunder
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards has made it clear he’s not content with back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals.
In a detailed feature by The Athletic’s Jon...
West Notes: Blazers, Jerami Grant, Grizzlies, Rockets, Tari Eason
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers will roll with a new look when their season tips off Wednesday against the Timberwolves.
Per Sean Highkin of The Rose...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Brad Stevens, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, cap situations
Celtics
Even before Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in the second round of last year’s playoffs, the Celtics were planning a reset.
President of basketball operations...
West Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Blazers
Thunder
Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams won’t play in Tuesday’s season opener against the Rockets as he continues to recover from offseason wrist surgery, per ESPN’s...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Lakers, Jaxson Hayes, Heat
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers locked in their young core with a pair of major extensions over the weekend.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Portland agreed...
