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Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, NBA, Mavericks

Nuggets’ biggest test around bend after friction between ex-coach, GM resolved

Nuggets coaches could feel the divide between former coach Michael Malone and ex-general manager Calvin Booth, and that was among the many reasons both...
Darius Garland, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

Cavs didn’t need a gritty road win over Knicks, but they sure wanted it

The Cavaliers rolled into Madison Square Garden on Friday night with a skeleton crew and zero reason for urgency. The New York Knicks, on...
Chauncey Billups, Deni Avdija, Blazers, NBA

Blazers expected to hold on to coach Chauncey Billups after team’s obvious strides

The Portland Trail Blazers dropped their next-to-last game of the regular season Friday night, falling 103-86 to the Golden State Warriors in a largely...
LeBron James, NBA, Lakers

NBA scout thinks LeBron James ‘could be exposed on defense in the playoffs’

An NBA scout thinks Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James "could be exposed on defense in the playoffs." James, 40, is the oldest player in...
Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Kings, NBA

Kings want to make sure ‘spirit is right,’ aim to become postseason surprise

The Sacramento Kings remain in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament mix, though mostly because of the Phoenix Suns' recent slide -- rather than any...
Tyrese Haliburton, NBA, Pacers

Pacers surging, own NBA’s fourth-best record since early December

Based on recent history, this is when the Indiana Pacers come to life. After all, we're talking about a team that reached the Eastern...
NBA, LaMelo Ball, Hornets, Magic

Offseason trade proposal sends LaMelo Ball to Magic: ‘They need an offensive jolt badly’

One NBA analyst proposed the Orlando Magic trade for Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball this offseason.  Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade...
NBA, Nikola Jokic, Nuggets, Michael Malone

Nuggets source on Nikola Jokic: ‘He’s really good at letting you know how he feels without saying anything’

According to NBA insiders Tim MacMahon and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic wasn't happy about all the dysfunction he was...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets, Lakers, NBA

Nuggets still have shot to make noise in playoffs, West scout says

The Denver Nuggets are still viewed as a viable NBA playoff threat, it seems, despite the abrupt and stunning dismissals of coach Michael Malone...
Cade Cunningham, Dyson Daniels, Pistons, Hawks, NBA

NBA Playoff Picture: How things are shaping up with two games left for everyone

A look at how the NBA playoff picture is shaping up, with two games left for every team (as of Friday): NBA Overview In the Eastern...
De'Andre Hunter, Cavaliers, Cavs. NBA

Hoops Wire Live: Cavs have two more scrimmages, er, games, and then real thing begins

It's almost that time again. That's right. The NBA playoffs. And the Cavaliers are entering as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. That...
Dariq Whitehead, NBA, Nets

Nets using final games to evaluate which players will be part of their future

As the Brooklyn Nets approach a pivotal offseason focused on rebuilding, the front office faces decisions about which young players could serve as cornerstones...
Orlando Magic, NBA, Jamahl Mosley

Magic Coach Jamahl Mosley: ‘Extremely proud of this group’

Some may not realize this, but the Orlando Magic clinched home-court advantage for all potential play-in tournament games with their victory over the Boston...
NBA, Nikola Jokic, Nuggets, Michael Malone

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic: ‘I listened and accepted’ when told of decision to fire coach, GM

The Denver Nuggets announced the parting of ways with coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth earlier this week, a surprising move that...

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