Cavs staying put for now despite De’Andre Hunter struggles
The Cavaliers have not met expectations in the first half of the season. That much we know. But so far, they have shown little...
Pistons expected to stay the course, not force trade
Despite some speculation that the Pistons could pursue a win-now move ahead of the playoffs, league sources told Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints that such a...
Nets could trade Michael Porter Jr., but maybe not, too
The certainty around Michael Porter Jr.’s future in Brooklyn depends on who you ask. And that alone should tell you plenty.
John Hollinger of The...
Dribbles: Cavs reach midway point with some issues and plenty to prove
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 123-112 ugly home loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday.
1. Coach Kenny Atkinson says this loss isn't...
Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen, Hornets’ LaMelo Ball likely to stay put past trade deadline
Two young standouts are expected to remain with their current teams through the Feb. 5 trade deadline, league sources told Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
According...
Lakers’ LeBron James dilemma only getting more difficult
There was a window for the Lakers to move LeBron James. That window opened the moment they acquired Luka Doncic. It may have closed...
NBA Notes: Hawks, Trae Young, free agency, Matt Young
Hawks
The Hawks’ decision to trade Trae Young during his prime without receiving draft compensation continues to resonate around the league.
Yossi Gozlan of ThirdApron.com examined...
Warriors have Nets’ Michael Porter Jr., Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones on radar
Trade chatter continues to swirl around the Warriors as the Feb. 5 deadline approaches, with wings clearly at the top of their list.
According to...
Will Fubo help rescue fledgling NBA regional sports networks?
The uncertainty surrounding regional sports networks and the NBA isn’t going away anytime soon. In fact, it may be getting louder.
According to Tom Friend...
NBA referee Bill Kennedy out indefinitely
Longtime NBA referee Bill Kennedy is out indefinitely after suffering a hamstring strain during Friday’s game in Orlando, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.
Kennedy...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Josh Hart, Grizzlies, Christian Koloko, Bulls
Knicks
The Knicks looked more like themselves with Josh Hart back on the floor.
Hart returned to the starting lineup in Sunday’s win at Portland, logging...
LeBron James to begin sporting commemorative patch to honor 23rd season
Fans watching the Lakers may notice something new on LeBron James’ jersey.
According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James is expected to wear a commemorative patch...
Grizzlies may struggle to find trade market for Ja Morant
The Grizzlies may not like what the trade market has to say about Ja Morant.
According to Zach Harper of The Athletic, Memphis is facing...
NBA Notes: Trail Blazers, Deni Avdija, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Timberwolves
Trail Blazers
Portland is holding its breath after Deni Avdija exited Sunday’s game late in the fourth quarter with a lower-back injury.
Avdija went down with...
