NBA Notes: Heat, John Konchar, Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Grizzlies
Heat
The Heat have discussed making free agent wing John Konchar a contract offer, confirmed Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Miami has spoken with Konchar’s...
Celtics’ Paul George: ‘I feel great again’ after two injury-riddled seasons
Paul George knows the questions are there. After two injury-plagued seasons, he says he finally has a different answer.
“I feel great again,” George said...
Duke’s Jon Scheyer explains why he turned down Mavericks job
Jon Scheyer had a chance to leave Duke for the Mavericks this offseason. He decided there was still too much he wanted to accomplish...
NBA free agents who sign after Tuesday face different trade rules
Tuesday represents a small but potentially important dividing line for NBA free agents who remain unsigned.
As Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors explained, a newly...
Ernie Johnson still deciding whether to retire from ‘Inside the NBA’
Charles Barkley may have gotten a little ahead of Ernie Johnson.
Despite Barkley’s recent declaration that the upcoming season would be the last for both...
NBA.com: Peyton Watson could help Cavs take next step
The Cavaliers didn’t exactly overhaul the roster this offseason. They may not have needed to.
After winning 52 games and reaching the Eastern Conference finals,...
Nuggets emerge as possible landing spot for Cam Whitmore
The Nuggets have room for Cam Whitmore. Whether they want to pay the luxury-tax bill required to use it is another question.
Denver has emerged...
John Konchar drawing interest from Heat, Magic, Raptors, Knicks
John Konchar has drawn interest from four Eastern Conference teams. Now one of them has to find the money and roster space to sign...
Jalen Duren qualifying offer could force Pistons to consider trade
The Pistons should trade Jalen Duren. Or at least begin seriously considering it if he signs his $9.6 million qualifying offer.
That is the argument...
Clippers’ post-Kawhi roster is crowded in backcourt, thin up front
The Clippers finally traded Kawhi Leonard. Now they have to assemble an actual basketball team from what remains.
The roster isn’t devoid of talent. It...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Kawhi Leonard, Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh, Pelicans
Cavaliers
Just as the Cavaliers finished reshaping themselves for another run through the Eastern Conference, Toronto added Kawhi Leonard. That qualifies as an inconvenience.
As NBA...
Former Mavericks assistant calls Jason Kidd ‘worst guy in the NBA’
If Jason Kidd ever needs a reference from Igor Kokoskov, he should probably keep looking.
Kokoskov, a Mavericks assistant during Kidd’s first season as coach...
Steve Kerr admits he intended to leave Warriors before changing mind
Steve Kerr returned to coach the Warriors this season, but only after privately deciding he wouldn’t.
“I had decided I was leaving with a week...
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors finally official
Kawhi Leonard is officially a Raptor again. We checked. This time, no qualifiers.
Toronto announced Monday night that its long-delayed trade with the Clippers has...
Cavs have three candidates for backup point guard job
For once, the Cavaliers don’t need training camp to determine their starting lineup. The more interesting competition will take place behind it.
Craig Porter Jr.,...
Clippers, Raptors agree to complete Kawhi Leonard trade
So much for “in the coming days.” It took only a few hours.
The Clippers and Raptors have agreed to complete their long-delayed trade sending...
