NBA Moves: Magic, Colin Castleton, Blazers, Javonte Cook, Celtics
Magic
The Magic are promoting center Colin Castleton to a two-way contract, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Orlando had an open two-way slot, so no...
West Notes: Clippers, investigation, Warriors, Jimmy Butler, Blazers
Clippers
The NBA’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers could stretch well into 2026, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Baxter Holmes.
The league hired...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Blazers, Nuggets, Cam Johnson
Thunder
The Thunder aren’t rushing Jalen Williams back, and they’re not saying much, either.
Williams is recovering from offseason surgery to repair a torn ligament in...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Caris LeVert, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Trail Blazers
Pistons
When Caris LeVert heard that Detroit hired J.B. Bickerstaff in June 2024, his reaction was immediate. He thought it was a strong step toward...
NBA Notes: Heat, Norman Powell, Hawks, Trae Young, Blazers
Heat
Before he was traded from the Clippers to Miami this summer, Norman Powell had begun extension talks with L.A.
“To be transparent, we were talking...
West Notes: Kings, Scott Perry, Warriors, Blazers, Robert Williams
Kings
New general manager Scott Perry says his first priority in Sacramento is setting the tone. Perry told Mark Haynes of SacObserver.com that he wants...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Pistons, Warriors, Seth Curry
Trail Blazers
Shaedon Sharpe appears to be headed for a major payday.
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the high-flying guard is expected to...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Blazers, Cavs
Knicks
New coach Mike Brown shook up his starting lineup for the Knicks’ preseason opener, opting to pair Mitchell Robinson with Karl-Anthony Towns, as relayed...
West Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Suns, Jalen Green, Blazers
Warriors
Jonathan Kuminga took part in his first Warriors practice of training camp on Thursday, participating in about half of the team’s scrimmages, coach Steve...
West Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Mavericks, lineup, Blazers
Warriors
Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency situation remains unresolved as Golden State heads into training camp, but it dominated media day conversations.
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Kings
Lakers
LeBron James didn’t tip his hand on retirement at media day, but he acknowledged the obvious. And that would be that the finish line...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Grizzlies, Brandon Clarke, Mavs
Trail Blazers
Bad news for the Blazers: Scoot Henderson has gone down with a torn left hamstring, the team announced.
The third-year guard suffered the injury...
NBA Over/Unders: Are Blazers built to clear projected 34.5 wins?
NBA insider and former Grizzlies front-office man John Hollinger of The Athletic isn’t sold on the Trail Blazers hitting their projected win total of...
Damian Lillard says he ‘couldn’t be happier’ back in Portland
Damian Lillard figured he’d spend at least two more years in Milwaukee. Instead, he’s back in Portland — and if you ask him, it...
