Nuggets’ uneven start exposes how much they still need from Nikola Jokic
The Nuggets have a three-time MVP. They also have a problem if he plays like anything less than one.
That’s the concern outlined by ESPN’s...
Lakers assign Bronny James, Cameron Carr to G League
Bronny James is headed to the G League, where the Lakers can give him something more useful than a seat on the bench. Namely,...
Lakers hire Bob Iger’s son for G League broadcasts
The Lakers’ ownership deal isn’t finished. Another Iger connection to the franchise already is.
Will Iger, the son of prospective Lakers investor Bob Iger, has...
Norman Powell: Opponents look at Bulls ‘like it’s lunch’
The Bulls are 1-7, and Norman Powell doesn’t think opponents are particularly worried about making them 1-8.
“Teams are coming at us and looking at...
Cavs to waive Riley Minix, clearing spot for Norchad Omier
The Cavaliers have made the roster decision needed to bring Norchad Omier aboard.
The Cavs plan to waive two-way forward Riley Minix, according to Michael...
One-on-one with Warriors radio voice Tim Roye
After dropping their first three games of the season, the Golden State Warriors have run off five straight wins. I had the opportunity to...
James Harden says Cavs have to ‘start figuring it out soon’
The Cavaliers keep finding things to build on after losses. James Harden would like to see them put those things together before another game...
Dribbles: Cavs fall to .500, and look far too comfortable there
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 124-116 road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.
1. Eight games in, the Cavs are 4-4. That sounds...
Warriors’ interest in Jalen Smith comes with a price question
The Warriors have a reason to want Jalen Smith. The harder part is giving the Bulls a reason to send him their way.
That’s the...
Tyrese Proctor is giving Cavs more reasons to keep him on the floor
Meleek Thomas has understandably attracted plenty of attention in the Cavaliers’ backcourt. But Tyrese Proctor is making a case for minutes, too.
And for a...
Rival teams keeping watch on Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker
The Nuggets, Heat and Suns have some early problems to work through. Across the NBA, other front offices are paying attention.
Howard Beck of The...
Warriors inquire about Jalen Smith, but Myles Turner’s price a different story
The Warriors are looking for frontcourt help, but that doesn’t mean they’re looking to take on just any frontcourt contract.
That’s the distinction in reporting...
Bill Simmons takes aim at Adam Silver over NBA injuries: ‘You’re making your sport worse’
Adam Silver didn’t injure the NBA’s stars. But figuring out what the league can do to keep them on the court is very much...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Meleek Thomas, Jazz, Jusuf Nurkic, Grizzlies
Cavaliers
Meleek Thomas is making it awfully difficult for the Cavaliers to keep him off the floor. For a rookie selected No. 34 overall, that’s...
Ex-Cavs forward Isaiah Mobley joins Spanish team looking for first win
Isaiah Mobley has a new team overseas, and his new team could use some help.
The former Cavaliers forward has signed with Basquet Manresa, the...
Warriors stop paying Kristaps Porzingis, but still want to trade him
The Warriors are withholding Kristaps Porzingis’ salary. They’re still trying to trade his contract.
That pretty much tells you where this situation stands. The team...
How to watch Cavs vs. Thunder, TV channels and streaming options
The Cavaliers face the Thunder again tonight, but finding the broadcast requires a different plan than Monday.
Tipoff is 8 p.m. ET at Paycom Center...
Nick Young questions Evan Mobley’s aggression, but the Cavs’ issue goes deeper
Nick Young wants to know when Evan Mobley is going to take the next step. That could be considered a fair question.
His assessment of...
