Kings’ Doug Christie on sitting Ben Simmons: ‘There’s a bigger picture here’
Ben Simmons’ home debut with the Kings will have to wait. Doug Christie is more concerned with keeping him available once the games count.
Simmons...
NBA teams under most pressure to win now ranked, with some surprises
The Suns haven't exactly established themselves as an NBA championship favorite. But when it comes to urgency, nobody has more riding on the immediate...
NBA Notes: Heat, Pelle Larsson, Pistons, Isaiah Joe, Thunder
Heat
Pelle Larsson got a four-year extension last month. Getting through training camp healthy has been a little more difficult.
The third-year wing has been dealing...
NBA Notes: Magic, Blazers, Deni Avdija, Warriors, Yaxel Lendeborg
Magic
The Cavaliers got a pretty good look Tuesday at what Orlando wants its offense to become. They probably would have preferred a less convincing...
NBA Insider: Heat, Pacers headed for disappointment
The Eastern Conference has spent years playing second fiddle to the West. That may be changing, and not everyone is going to enjoy the...
Shawn Marion has questions about LeBron’s Sixers, hopes for Kyrie’s return to form
Shawn Marion played alongside LeBron James and Kyrie Irving when the Cavaliers were trying to put all that talent together in 2014-15. He knows...
David Adelman admits he’s still figuring Nuggets’ bench bunch
David Adelman knows DeMar DeRozan will be part of the Nuggets’ second unit. Figuring out who belongs alongside him is taking a little more...
NBA Moves: Kings, Hawks, Spurs, Nuggets
Aaron Nkrumah and Damari Monsanto’s stay on the Kings’ preseason roster was brief. Their time in the organization could last considerably longer.
Sacramento waived both...
Meleek Thomas gives Cavs something to like in otherwise rough preseason finale
The Cavaliers probably won’t spend much time admiring their preseason finale. Meleek Thomas gave them a reason to watch a little of it again.
Thomas...
NBA Moves: Mavericks, Clippers, Jazz
The Mavericks kept their final preseason roster spot busy Tuesday, cycling through several players before finishing with big man Jorge Diaz Graham.
Dallas confirmed Monday’s...
NBA Rumors: Lonnie Walker IV, Raul Neto, Christian Koloko
Lonnie Walker IV’s latest NBA opportunity ended Monday. His next one could take him back to Europe.
Walker is drawing interest from at least three...
Celtics, Payton Pritchard agree to two-year extension
Payton Pritchard took on a bigger job last season. The Celtics are giving him a bigger payday to go with it.
Boston and Pritchard have...
Peacock makes courtside analysts a fixture of Monday NBA broadcasts
Peacock is getting comfortable on NBA benches. This season, it plans to stay there every Monday night.
NBC Sports is expanding its “On the Bench”...
Pistons taking cautious approach with Jalen Duren after contract standoff
Jalen Duren has his new contract. His preseason debut is still pending.
The Pistons center has been progressing since reporting late to training camp, but...
Cavs unveil new wine-and-gold court for NBA Cup
The Cavaliers are giving Rocket Arena a fresh coat of wine and gold for the NBA Cup. Mostly wine, actually.
Cleveland unveiled its new tournament...
Julius Randle feels wanted by Nets, says he’s not there to lose
Going from a contender in Minnesota to a rebuilding team in Brooklyn might not sound like much of a reward. Julius Randle sees it...
