Donovan Mitchell wanted to stay with Cavs. Now comes the hard part
CLEVELAND -- Donovan Mitchell didn’t need a sales pitch from the Cavaliers before signing his contract extension.
“I told Koby , ‘Listen, you ain’t really...
Sixers have four stars and one question: Who gives up what?
Jaylen Brown was asked Monday who the “alpha” will be on a 76ers team featuring LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
“Next question,” Brown...
LeBron James says he pictured finishing career with Knicks
LeBron James joined the 76ers this summer. He says there was a time when he pictured himself finishing his career with the Knicks.
“I had...
Damian Lillard says Blazers’ crowded backcourt can work
The Trail Blazers have Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Scoot Henderson and Jrue Holiday in the same backcourt. Lillard isn’t worried about how they’ll divide...
Anthony Edwards happy to hand point guard duties to LaMelo Ball
Anthony Edwards can score. He can handle the ball, too. But if you ask him, he’s a shooting guard, and he’s glad the Timberwolves...
Victor Wembanyama still feels Finals loss, but Spurs are ‘ready’
Victor Wembanyama hasn’t shaken the Spurs’ loss to the Knicks in the NBA Finals. Some nights, it has followed him to bed.
“I’ve had a...
Clippers’ Brandon Ingram to miss start of season after heel, Achilles surgery
Brandon Ingram won’t be ready for the start of the season with the Clippers.
Interim president of basketball operations Trent Redden said Monday that doctors...
Pistons’ Jalen Duren reportedly feeling ‘disrespected,’ to miss start of camp
Jalen Duren’s absence from Pistons media day won’t be a one-day matter. The restricted free agent also plans to miss the start of training...
Kristaps Porzingis to miss Warriors camp with health issue
The Warriors will open training camp without Kristaps Porzingis, who is dealing with an unspecified health issue and will not travel with the team...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Knicks
Timberwolves
Chris Finch doesn’t need much time to explain what he wants from Anthony Edwards this season. It starts on defense.
“Easy, he’s got to bring...
NBA Notes: Heat, Dennis Smith Jr, Nets, Jordi Fernandez, Warriors
Heat
Dennis Smith Jr. has another agreement with an NBA team, though his next stop appears likely to be back in the G League.
The Heat...
NBA Notes: Suns, Miles Bridges, Pistons, Gary Harris, Jazz
Suns
The Suns filled a need by acquiring Miles Bridges. Now comes figuring out how much more he can give them.
Bridges’ fit is among the...
Jalen Duren expected to skip Pistons media day
Jalen Duren is expected to miss the Pistons’ media day Monday as his contract standoff with the team continues, Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson...
Report: NBA sends EuroLeague proposal for possible partnership
Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA are looking to expand ... to Europe. That's not exactly breaking news, but it appears the league has...
Knicks sign Kevin McCullar Jr., Tyler Nickel to two-way deals
The Knicks have filled two of their three open two-way spots, signing Kevin McCullar Jr. and rookie Tyler Nickel, the team announced Sunday.
McCullar is...
Kenny Atkinson’s comments on Cavs’ starters actually make sense
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson says the starting lineup isn't set. So why do we know more about the Cavaliers than the coach?
That's a joke...
