Cavs, six others still have available two-way slots
The Cavaliers are one of seven NBA teams still carrying an open two-way contract slot as preseason play gets underway, leaving room for one...
NBA Notes: Heat, Andrew Wiggins, Spurs, Thunder, Jalen Williams
Heat
After arriving from Golden State at the trade deadline, Andrew Wiggins spent the final stretch of last season trying to find his footing in...
NBA Rumors: Knicks, Pacome Dadiet, Rockets, Tari Eason, Hawks
Knicks
The Knicks are exploring the trade market for second-year wing Pacome Dadiet, according to The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer.
Multiple sources believe New York started...
West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Warriors, Nuggets, lineup
Pelicans
It was a strong start to the preseason for Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy, both of whom missed significant time last year.
Williamson scored 15...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Bronny James, Hawks, Dyson Daniels, Celtics
Lakers
It wasn’t the prettiest night for Bronny James, who shot just 1-of-12 from the field on Friday in the Lakers’ ugly preseason opener.
But coach...
NBA insider: Bucks ‘not a contender’ despite Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Bucks have a new look — Myles Turner arrived in free agency’s biggest surprise, Kyle Kuzma came over at the deadline, and Kevin...
Giannis Antetokounmpo talks legacy, title goals, and longevity
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has already stacked up plenty of accomplishments — two MVPs, a championship, a Finals MVP, a Defensive Player of the...
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla pushes back on ‘Mazzulla Ball’ label
The Celtics’ three-point attack has become known as “Mazzulla Ball” in recent seasons. That could change this year.
With Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņgis and Al...
NBA Notes: Hawks, Jalen Johnson, Knicks, Magic, Tyus Jones
Hawks
Jalen Johnson may have been on his way to an All-Star berth last season before a torn labrum in his left shoulder ended things...
East Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Pistons, Hornets, Brandon Miller
Celtics
With Jayson Tatum sidelined and several veterans gone, Jaylen Brown has stepped into a bigger leadership role in Boston, Gary Washburn of The Boston...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Deandre Ayton, Suns, Mark Williams, Heat
Lakers
Deandre Ayton didn’t light up the scoreboard in his Lakers debut — scoring just one point in 18 minutes — but he preferred to...
Adam Silver floats idea of European teams playing in NBA games
NBA commissioner Adam Silver suggested this week that teams from other continents could eventually participate in official NBA competitions.
Speaking at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Knicks, Wizards, Khris Middleton
Mavericks
Klay Thompson is already talking championship in Dallas.
According to Christian Clark of The Athletic, the veteran sharpshooter believes the Mavericks can win it all...
Suns hiring Ed Stefanski, father of Browns coach Kevin Stefanski
The Phoenix–Cleveland connection is alive and well.
Not long after the Suns hired former Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as their new head coach, they added...
