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Lonnie Walker, Sixers, 76ers, Tyler Herro, Heat, NBA

Nuggets waive veteran guard Lonnie Walker IV

The Nuggets have waived veteran guard Lonnie Walker IV, according to the NBA’s official transaction log. Walker had been in camp on a non-guaranteed deal,...
ABA, basketball, NBA

Spurs, Nuggets, Pacers and Nets unveil ABA throwbacks for 50th anniversary

The ABA is getting another run in the NBA. The Spurs, Nuggets, Pacers and Nets, the four franchises that joined the NBA from the ABA...
Ben Simmons, Kings, NBA

Doug Christie: Ben Simmons can help Kings in plenty of ways

Ben Simmons has played nine preseason minutes for the Kings. Doug Christie already sounds pretty sure about the fit. “We want to defend, rebound, and...
Paul George, Celtics, NBA

NBA Notes: Celtics, Paul George, Heat, backup point guard, Thunder

Celtics It’s safe to say Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is pleased with what he’s seen from Paul George early. “He’s got great instincts. Great instincts, great...
Jamarion Sharp, Mavericks, Raptors, NBA

Raptors signing 7-foot-5 Jamarion Sharp to compete for two-way spot

The Raptors are taking another look at Jamarion Sharp. Sharp, a 7-foot-5 center who spent Summer League with Toronto, is signing with the Raptors and...
Kyrie Irving, Mavericks, NBA

Dusty May wants Mavericks moving more around Kyrie Irving

The Mavericks are glad to have Kyrie Irving back in action again. Now all they need to do is learn to play with Kyrie...
Zaccharie Risacher, Mavericks, NBA

Zaccharie Risacher starting to settle in with Mavericks

Zaccharie Risacher is not the first name anyone mentions when talking about the Mavericks. That would be Cooper Flagg. Or Kyrie Irving. Or even new...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers, Cavs, NBA

‘Playoff closer’ identified as Cavs’ biggest need entering season

Everyone who knows the Cavaliers knows they have a reputation as a great regular-season team. Beyond that, though, they have plenty of doubts. No less...
Coby White, Hornets, NBA

Hornets may have plenty of offense, but ESPN sees one thing missing

The Hornets suddenly have a lot more offensive talent. What they may not have is someone who organizes all of it. ESPN identified Charlotte’s biggest...
Dean Wade, Sixers, 76ers, NBA

Sixers already high on Dean Wade: ‘He fits on any team on the planet’

It's safe to say Dean Wade isn't the biggest name to join the 76ers this offseason. He may not even be in the top...
LeBron James, NBA, Sixers, 76ers

LeBron James: ‘Every day is getting better’ with Sixers

LeBron James is still getting used to Philadelphia. The 76ers, meanwhile, are already getting used to him. Tony Jones of The Athletic writes that James’...
Walker Kessler, Lakers, NBA

Luka Doncic: I really wanted Walker Kessler on Lakers

Walker Kessler wasn’t just another Lakers offseason target. He was Luka Doncic’s guy. Los Angeles made a major investment in Kessler this summer, sending future...
DeMar DeRozan, Nuggets, NBA

DeMar DeRozan still finding his way in Nuggets’ offense

DeMar DeRozan can score. Nobody needs preseason basketball to prove that. The question for the Nuggets is how quickly they can make his style fit...
Aaron Gordon, Nuggets, NBA

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon says he feels ‘better out there’ after injury-plagued year

Aaron Gordon finally looks healthy again. That alone is a pretty encouraging development for the Nuggets. Gordon scored 25 points with six rebounds in 23...
Mario Hezonja, NBA, Cavaliers, Cavs

NBA Notes: Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Bucks

Cavaliers Mario Hezonja looked much more comfortable in his second preseason appearance with the Cavaliers. Mack Perry of Sports Illustrated highlighted Hezonja’s all-around performance against Orlando,...
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, NBA

Michael Jordan 1998 Finals jersey sells for record $14 million

A Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has sold for $14 million, setting a record for basketball memorabilia. The game-worn, autographed Bulls road...
Anthony Black, Magic, NBA

NBA Notes: Sixers, Magic, Anthony Black, Mavericks, Thunder, Hornets

Sixers The 76ers apparently aren’t rushing to replace Ariel Hukporti. Hukporti suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in Philadelphia’s preseason opener, leaving Adem Bona, Dominick Barlow and...
Cavs, logo, Cavaliers, NBA

Cavs sign two players, waive two

The Cavaliers made four roster moves Sunday, signing Jaxson Robinson and Noam Yaacov to Exhibit 10 contracts while waiving Curtis Jones and Kadary Richmond. Robinson...