Iman Shumpert pushes back on shorter NBA season, points to conditioning and style of play
Iman Shumpert isn’t convinced the NBA needs fewer games. He thinks it needs a closer look at how players prepare for them and what...
NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Nets, Julius Randle, Raptors
Hornets
Kon Knueppel’s return lasted six minutes. Now the Hornets are waiting again.
Knueppel has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and ruled out for...
Could Blazers’ fast start make Scoot Henderson a trade candidate?
The Trail Blazers are winning now. Scoot Henderson is still trying to find his place.
That doesn’t automatically mean a trade is coming. It does...
Kings’ Zach LaVine after 1-7 start: ‘It’s just frustrating when you play hard’
Zach LaVine saw opportunities to attack the Lakers’ defense. He also saw the Lakers doing a better job of attacking his own team.
“They’ve got...
Raptors’ RJ Barrett decision goes beyond a 4-4 start
The Raptors don’t need to make a major roster decision because they split their first eight games. RJ Barrett’s contract, however, gives them something...
Cavs’ two-way players could get closer look with injuries mounting
Two-way contracts usually come with a lot of discussion about development. For the Cavaliers, the more immediate question is whether those players can help...
Blazers’ Micah Nori on Damian Lillard: ‘He just pulls everything together’
Damian Lillard doesn’t have to score 30 points to make a defense uncomfortable. Sometimes, standing where everyone can see him is enough.
Blazers coach Micah...
Knicks’ Mike Brown on Dalton Knecht: ‘People think he’s a shooter because he’s white’
Mike Brown sees more than a spot-up shooter in Dalton Knecht. His explanation went a little further than the usual postgame scouting report.
“He’s a...
Blazers’ 5-0 road start makes them harder to dismiss
There are easier ways to start an NBA season than playing five of your first seven games on the road. The Trail Blazers have...
NBA changed the lottery rules. Some teams still stink
The NBA can change the incentives. It can change the lottery. It can make losing on purpose a less attractive business plan.
It cannot make...
Pacers still waiting to see what Tyrese Haliburton-Ivica Zubac lineup can do
The Pacers assembled a starting lineup worth a look. Keeping it on the floor long enough to get one has been the problem.
Tyrese Haliburton,...
Cavs list Jarrett Allen, Tyrese Proctor as questionable for Sixers
The Cavaliers could have Jarrett Allen and Tyrese Proctor available Friday after both left Wednesday’s loss to the Thunder with injuries. Whether either will...
Cavs need James Harden’s steady hand to show up more consistently
The Cavaliers don’t need James Harden to turn back the clock and lead the NBA in scoring. They need him to help settle games...
Sam Merrill: Cavs need better habits, and better starts
Sam Merrill knows the Cavaliers will keep fighting when they’re down. The next step is giving themselves less to fight their way out of.
After...
Kevin Durant on Rockets’ nine games in 15 days: ‘We don’t complain’
Kevin Durant is 38 years old. After nine games in 15 days, he isn’t looking for sympathy.
“We’re 22, 23, 24 years old,” Durant told...
Hornets’ backcourt needs could make veteran free agents worth a look
The Hornets could use another guard, but that doesn’t mean they need to start giving away draft picks to find one.
That’s the case made...
Suns’ Jordan Ott wants explanation after Devin Booker gets ‘smacked in the face’
Suns coach Jordan Ott kept hearing about legal guarding position. He’d like someone to explain how that covers Devin Booker getting hit in the...
LeBron James’ reps send cease-and-desist letter to ‘Bron AI’ betting app
An app called Bron AI apparently wanted a connection to LeBron James. His representatives have responded with a cease-and-desist letter.
According to Front Office Sports,...
