Dribbles: Cavs topple Kings, but still searching for their best version
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 123-118 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
1. It is not always pretty. It is not...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls, Tre Jones, Heat
Warriors
The loss of Jimmy Butler has hit hard in Golden State. According to The Stein Line's Marc Stein, the Warriors loved what they were...
Latest on Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga
The Warriors are keeping their options open as the February 5 trade deadline approaches. But one name continues to hover over everything.
Jonathan Kuminga remains...
Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo talks ‘have intensified in nature’
Tension is rising in Milwaukee, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s long-term future with the Bucks is very much part of the conversation.
Appearing on The Pat McAfee...
Magic’s Desmond Bane: ‘No true identity to our team right now’
The Magic hit a nerve after Thursday’s ugly home loss to the Hornets, falling 124-97 to a team they entered the night eight games...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Suns
Lakers
LeBron James did not dodge the trade-deadline question. Asked whether the Lakers need to make a move, his answer was simple.
“Yeah, I do,” James...
Lakers coach JJ Redick: Free agency thoughts potentially impacting results
Lakers coach JJ Redick says he thinks contract-year anxiety may be creeping into his team’s offensive approach.
After Thursday’s loss to the Clippers, Redick suggested...
Wizards’ Michael Winger: Trae Young alone raises our ceiling
Wizards president Michael Winger is preaching patience. But he is also making one thing clear -- the Wizards expect to look better next season,...
Charles Barkley not thrilled with early ‘Inside the NBA’ run on ESPN
Inside the NBA is in its early stages on ESPN and ABC, but Charles Barkley is already making it clear he is not thrilled...
Joel Embiid resurgence giving Sixers renewed hope: ‘It’s definitely refreshing’
Joel Embiid is starting to look like himself again, and the minutes load is a big part of that.
Per Tim Bontemps of ESPN, the...
Hornets’ Miles Bridges drawing interest from Bucks, Warriors, Suns, others
Hornets forward Miles Bridges is drawing real trade buzz as the February 5 deadline approaches, and the interest appears to be growing.
According to Sam...
NBA Rumors: Warriors, DeMar DeRozan, Kings, Raptors, Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns
Warriors
Despite some rumors, the Warriors have not shown real interest in DeMar DeRozan, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.
DeRozan was floated as a...
Kings’ Keon Ellis continues to draw interest ahead of trade deadline
Keon Ellis might not be playing much for the Kings right now, but that has not cooled his trade market one bit.
Ellis has been...
LeBron James on if he wants to remain with Lakers: ‘I’m good’
Two weeks before the trade deadline, LeBron James was asked the obvious question.
Does he still want to be with the Lakers through the end...
