Mitchell Robinson already making impression on Celtics teammates
Mitchell Robinson spent years giving the Celtics problems as a member of the Knicks. Now Boston is hoping he can do the same thing...
Ayesha Curry says Steph giving up alcohol for Warriors season
Stephen Curry is making a change as he prepares for another season with the Warriors.
According to comments attributed to his wife, Ayesha Curry, the...
Lakers Notes: Quentin Grimes, Luka Doncic, Jaden Hardy, camp battles
Quentin Grimes is giving the Lakers reason to believe he can handle plenty of responsibility alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
The scoring has been...
Buss family’s $2.2 billion Lakers dispute pits Jeanie against five siblings
The fight over the Buss family’s remaining stake in the Lakers has moved forward, with five siblings formally opposing Jeanie Buss’ effort to block...
Lakers’ preseason uneven but ‘encouraging,’ JJ Redick says
There’s something worth watching with the Lakers beyond whether they win or lose these preseason games.
Khobi Price of the California Post points to their...
Was Kevin Durant responsible for Rockets’ ‘connectivity’ issues?
Kevin Durant gave the Rockets plenty of scoring last season. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon believes Houston also asked him to handle responsibilities that weren’t suited...
Mike Breen apologizes for LeBron James, Joel Embiid practice story
Mike Breen has apologized for sharing a story about LeBron James confronting Joel Embiid at 76ers practice, saying he accepts James’ denial that the...
Dana Altman retires from Oregon weeks before season: ‘Truly painful’
Oregon will open its basketball season with a coaching change few could have anticipated this close to tipoff.
Dana Altman announced his retirement Wednesday, ending...
Warriors’ Steve Kerr calls Kristaps Porzingis’ absence ‘definitely concerning’
The Warriors built their frontcourt with Kristaps Porzingis in mind. They’re still waiting to see when he can join it.
Porzingis remains sidelined indefinitely with...
EuroLeague clubs reject NBA merger offer, leave door open for new proposal
The NBA’s push into Europe has hit some resistance. But the conversation isn’t over.
EuroLeague’s shareholder clubs rejected the NBA’s current proposal to combine into...
Sixers’ injuries pile up as Nick Nurse considers LeBron James at center
The Sixers have plenty of star power. Finding enough healthy bodies behind those stars is becoming a project.
With Ariel Hukporti expected to miss the...
Athlon’s NBA Preview takes me back to my dad, my childhood and where it all began
My dad died almost 30 years ago, long before he got to see where this whole basketball-writing thing would take me.
But every year around...
Blazers’ Tom Dundon addresses arena future, tells fans he wants title in Portland
Blazers’ Tom Dundon tells fans his goal is to ‘bring a championship to Portland’
Tom Dundon has heard plenty of questions about his intentions for...
Clippers’ Ty Lue on losing Max Strus: ‘We are going to miss that tremendously’
Max Strus doesn’t need the ball to keep a defense occupied. That’s a big part of what the Clippers will be missing while he...
LeBron James disputes story about confronting Joel Embiid at Sixers practice
LeBron James and Joel Embiid have barely begun their first season as Sixers teammates, and already there’s a story about one getting on the...
Sixers lose Ariel Hukporti to Achilles tear, leaving thin center rotation
The Sixers have Joel Embiid. They also know they’ll need someone to play center when he’s unavailable. That’s why Ariel Hukporti’s injury hurts.
Hukporti tore...
