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Cavs open new season with same old collapse, plenty of familiar questions
The Cavaliers spent an entire offseason trying to move past the way last season ended. Then they went out and opened the new one...
Report: Knicks showing interest in Dalton Knecht
The Knicks are among the teams interested in Dalton Knecht following his release by the Lakers, according to Ian Begley of SNY.
Knecht is eligible...
NBA wants more basketball, less noise from its TV coverage
The NBA’s message to its television partners is straightforward: Give fans more reasons to enjoy the basketball.
As the league enters the second season of...
Giannis Antetokounmpo challenges Heat after blowout: ‘It starts with me’
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his Heat debut. Afterward, he was more interested in discussing what he hadn’t done well enough.
Miami lost 131-106...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nets
Rockets
The Rockets want to spend less time working against the shot clock and more time attacking before the defense gets organized. Their opener offered...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen on sore knee: ‘There’s pain there,’ but plans to play
Jarrett Allen expects to play in the Cavaliers’ season opener Thursday at Philadelphia, though he acknowledges his right knee won’t be entirely pain-free.
Allen participated...
Mavericks’ Dusty May: There are going to be puzzles we’ll have to figure out
Dusty May saw enough in the Mavericks’ opener to identify both the problems and a few possible solutions.
The challenge is making those corrections before...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Magic
Mavericks
Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days to play another regular-season game. The Rockets welcomed him back with double teams.
Irving finished with 15 points, four...
John Konchar lands new two-year deal
John Konchar has found his next team.
The veteran wing signed a two-year contract with Olympiacos, the Greek club announced, taking his talents overseas for...
NBA Notes: Wizards, Anthony Davis, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Nets
Wizards
Anthony Davis was the best player on the floor in the Wizards’ opener. One of Washington’s most encouraging stretches came while he was watching...
Cleveland radio host: ‘How am I supposed to sit here and talk about the Cavs?’
The Cavaliers have a team they hope can compete for a championship. Ken Carman wants to know how many local fans will be watching.
The...
Kawhi Leonard: ‘You can’t rush greatness’ after Raptors debut
Kawhi Leonard wants to “shock the world, again.” His first game back with the Raptors offered an encouraging start.
Leonard finished with 23 points, six...
NBA refs: Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball traveled on viral stepback three
LaMelo Ball had an explanation for his viral stepback three-pointer. The NBA referees union wasn’t buying it.
The union’s official social media account confirmed Thursday...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Clippers
Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard gave the Trail Blazers a familiar performance in his return. His responsibilities, however, look different this time around, and he’s happy...
Cavs prospect Saliou Niang cleared to play at LSU
The Cavaliers will be able to follow Saliou Niang’s development much closer to home this season.
Niang has received NCAA clearance to play for LSU,...
Three hypothetical trade proposals for Lakers’ Bronny James
Bronny James is making about $2.3 million this season. So trading for him wouldn’t require tearing apart a roster. It would require believing he...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz
Lakers
The Lakers opened with a Luka Doncic lob to Walker Kessler. The Warriors spent much of the evening watching variations of the same play.
Kessler...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Bucks
Grizzlies
The Grizzlies handed Ty Jerome the starting point guard job. He opened the season by scoring a career-high 45 points.
Jerome powered Memphis to a...
Warriors contact Bucks about Kristaps Porzingis trade
The Warriors have contacted the Bucks about a potential trade involving Kristaps Porzingis, according to Sam Amick and Nick Friedell of The Athletic.
Milwaukee is...
Donovan Mitchell wants to stay with Cavs ‘forever,’ see No. 45 in rafters
Donovan Mitchell isn’t picturing his next NBA stop. He’s picturing his jersey hanging above the Cavaliers’ court.
“I don’t ever want to wear another uniform....
Mavericks, Walter Clayton Jr. agree to two-way deal
The Mavericks have agreed to a two-way contract with Walter Clayton Jr., according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, giving the former first-round pick a new...
Warriors respond to Kristaps Porzingis trade report
The Warriors issued a statement Wednesday after a report that they are exploring trades involving Kristaps Porzingis as he considers his basketball future.
The team...
Timberwolves among teams linked to Dalton Knecht
The Timberwolves are among the teams expected to pursue Dalton Knecht for a two-way contract if he clears waivers, according to reports.
Minnesota recently opened...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Pelicans, Suns, Jalen Green
The Celtics had more than enough opportunities to prevent their opening-night collapse. Too often, they helped the Pistons along.
That’s the assessment of John Karalis...
NBA futures: Pacers could be Central Division’s best bet
The Indiana Pacers are just one season removed from losing the NBA Finals in seven games to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their star point...
Blake Griffin unloads on Stephen A. Smith, Shams Charania and state of sports media
Blake Griffin spent 14 seasons in the NBA, so he's certainly familiar with sports reporters, television personalities and the occasional hot take.
Now that he's...
Cavs rank dead last in NBA for ease of watching games
The Cavaliers have championship expectations, four former All-Stars in their starting lineup and a fan base eager to see whether this is finally the...
Sixers Notes: Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey
The Sixers found another option at center in their season opener. Joel Embiid helped make the call.
With three fouls late in the first half...
Jazz making pair of roster moves
The Jazz are giving former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin another opportunity.
Utah has agreed to sign the guard to a two-way contract, according to Jake...
Lakers’ new core draws doubts about life after LeBron James
Lakers’ new core draws doubts about life after LeBron James
The Lakers have rebuilt around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, with Walker Kessler anchoring the...
LeBron James enjoys spoiling Knicks’ ring night: ‘Pretty special’
LeBron James has enjoyed plenty of big nights at Madison Square Garden. His first game with the Sixers gave him another reason to smile.
After...
