NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Pacers
Spurs
Are the Spurs actually true contenders? The answer is they sure look like it early, with Victor Wembanyama resembling a bona fide MVP candidate.
But...
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson out at least a week with more hamstring trouble
Pelicans star Zion Williamson will be sidelined once again.
The team announced on Monday that Williamson has sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and...
NBA players who sign after Wednesday ineligible to be traded
A small but important calendar flip hits this Wednesday in the NBA.
As detailed by Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors, if a free agent signs...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Kings, Russell Westbrook, Mavericks
Pacers
Pacers forward Pascal Siakam says he’s keeping it positive, even as the injuries get ridiculous.
“It’s almost laughable,” Siakam said, via Dustin Dopirak of the...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Lakers
Warriors
Draymond Green has a very real shot at joining a tiny list of NBA greats with 10 All-Defensive selections, and it has become a...
NBA Notes: Kings, Precious Achiuwa, Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr, Clippers
Kings
The Kings are adding frontcourt help. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, Sacramento is signing forward/center Precious Achiuwa to a one-year minimum deal. To make...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson on Darius Garland looming return: ‘See how he responds’
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was asked about reports that All-Star point guard Darius Garland could return Wednesday, and Atkinson was realistic.
“Just kind of see...
Lawsuit alleges Clippers’ Steve Ballmer secretly funneled millions to Kawhi Leonard
Clippers billionaire owner Steve Ballmer has been sued by 11 Aspiration investors who claim Ballmer used the company to secretly steer millions of dollars...
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Lakers
Bucks
Myles Turner got booed in his return to the Pacers, and the Bucks made sure those fans left annoyed.
Giannis Antetokounmpo hit a jumper at...
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant returns, but tension still evident after loss
Ja Morant didn’t do much to cool down the situation between him and the Grizzlies after returning from his one-game suspension.
Morant had 18 points...
Sixers Notes: VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre, Jared McCain
Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer wonders if 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe can fully grow his offensive game while sharing the floor with...
Grizzlies Notes: Ja Morant, Tuomas Iisalo, Cedric Coward, Zach Edey
Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo didn’t say much about the one-game suspension for Ja Morant, prior to Monday's home loss to the Pistons.
“We had a...
Pelicans’ Willie Green on talks with front office: ‘We’re all frustrated, want to be better’
Pelicans coach Willie Green says he talks with head of basketball operations Joe Dumars every day, and that the entire front office knows where...
Sixers’ Jared McCain on track to make season debut
Second-year 76ers guard Jared McCain is expected to make his season debut Tuesday in Chicago. Tim Bontemps of ESPN reported that McCain will be...
