Dribbles: Cavs top Bulls, but ‘we gotta be more professional’
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 115-110 road win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.
1. Donovan Mitchell didn't play because of his eye injury, and...
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton focused on health, not timelines
Tyrese Haliburton isn’t rushing anything. Not the recovery. Not the expectations.
The Pacers star is working his way back from a torn Achilles and keeping...
Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. likely done for season with hamstring injury
The Nets will be without their top scorer, possibly for the rest of the year.
Michael Porter Jr. has been diagnosed with a left hamstring...
Lakers rolling, but any first-round matchup won’t be easy
The Lakers have found something.
Seven straight wins. Ten of their last 11, and not against lightweights. This has come against playoff-level competition, the kind...
Report: Giannis, Bucks ‘not connected’ as tension builds
There’s a disconnect in Milwaukee. It’s not subtle.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are “not connected” right now, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. That tracks...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Pelicans
Spurs
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama isn’t just coming. He’s here.
The MVP race has mostly been framed around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Fair enough. But...
Trade Idea: Cavs move Donovan Mitchell this summer? Let’s slow down
It’s March. The Cavs are in fourth. The playoffs haven’t even started.
And somehow, we’re already trading Donovan Mitchell?
Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz floated an offseason...
Cade Cunningham injury throws East playoff race into chaos
Cade Cunningham’s injury didn’t just hit Detroit. It shook the entire Eastern Conference.
And yeah, timing is everything. This wasn’t December. This is March. Less...
Heat expected to move on from Terry Rozier before playoffs
Terry Rozier has been on the roster. He hasn’t really been part of the team. That may be changing soon.
The Heat are expected to...
LeBron downplays ownership plans as Vegas expansion looms
eBron James has talked about ownership for years. Especially Las Vegas.
Now? Not so much. Asked about it Wednesday, James didn’t hesitate.
“No, I’m not. Not at...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Luka Garza, Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Sixers
Celtics
Luka Garza didn’t come into the NBA as a sure thing. He’s turning into one anyway.
A college star at Iowa, Garza had to reshape...
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham diagnosed with collapsed lung, out indefinitely
Star guard Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and will be reevaluated in two weeks, the Pistons announced. ESPN’s Shams Charania...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Max Strus, Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Bulls
Cavaliers
Max Strus has been back two games. Kenny Atkinson already trusts him.
That part is clear. Strus closed Tuesday’s win over Milwaukee and figures to stay...
Jazz eliminated from playoffs, focus remains the lottery
It’s official. The Jazz are done.
Utah was eliminated from playoff contention after a 147-111 loss to Minnesota, dropping to 20-49. Even a late push...
