Ime Udoka: Rockets’ starting five still has one open spot
The Rockets know four-fifths of their starting lineup. Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet are locked in. It’s that fifth spot...
West Notes: Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr, Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Timberwolves
Grizzlies
Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. says he’s “progressing the right way” following a turf toe procedure in July, per Damichael Cole of the...
West Notes: Lakers, Andrew Wiggins, Suns, Clippers
Lakers
The Lakers want more help on the wing, and Andrew Wiggins’ name keeps surfacing.
The Heat forward was mentioned again this week, though Lakers beat...
Charley Rosen, longtime Phil Jackson confidant and basketball author, dies at 84
Charley Rosen, the former coach, author and close friend of Phil Jackson, has died at the age of 84.
His family announced the news early...
NBA Rumors: Jonathan Kuminga, Bulls, 76ers, Kings, Terence Davis
It doesn’t look like the Bulls will be riding into the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes anytime soon. After locking up Josh Giddey on a new...
Knicks passed on Thomas Bryant before loading up on backcourt depth
The Knicks kicked the tires on free agent center Thomas Bryant, but ultimately decided to move in another direction, according to The Stein Line’s...
Clippers investigation deepens as Stever Ballmer tied to another $10M Aspiration deal
The Clippers’ ongoing saga with Kawhi Leonard and the now-bankrupt “green bank” Aspiration has yet another twist.
According to legal filings reviewed by The Athletic’s...
East Notes: Bulls, Josh Giddey, Pistons, Knicks, roster decisions
Bulls
Chicago finally closed the book on Josh Giddey’s summer-long free agency, agreeing to a four-year, $100 million deal.
As Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron...
Blazers sale moves forward as Tom Dundon signs purchase agreement
The Trail Blazers’ sale to Tom Dundon is moving from “tentative” to official. Nearly a month after reports first surfaced, Dundon has now signed...
Nuggets signing Moses Brown to camp deal
The Nuggets are bringing in free agent big man Moses Brown for training camp, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Terms weren’t disclosed, but given that...
Cavs’ biggest roster hole? Depends who you ask
Training camp tips off in less than two weeks, and the Cavaliers look like contenders again.
But even with Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Darius...
Cavs will be banking on Lonzo Ball to help fix playoff problems
The Cavaliers had one of the best seasons in franchise history last year -- until they didn’t. A second-round loss to the Pacers in...
Should Cavaliers pursue Malik Beasley?
The Cavaliers need shooting. And Malik Beasley can flat-out shoot.
Robert Watson III of SI.com floated the idea, and on paper, it makes sense. Beasley...
Knicks weighing trades to keep multiple vets from camp group
The Knicks aren’t done tinkering.
Within the past 24 hours, New York reached deals with Malcolm Brogdon, Landry Shamet and Garrison Mathews. Problem is, the...
