Sixers to waive Javonte Smart from two-way deal
The Philadelphia 76ers are waiving two-way point guard Javonte Smart, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The move coincides with the team signing power forward...
Sixers signing Kenneth Lofton Jr. to two-way contract
It didn't take long for power forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. to find another team. In fact, it was about 48 hours.
Lofton, 21, is 6-foot-7...
Pistons owner Tom Gores: ‘We require change’
For Christmas, the Detroit Pistons might just get a lump of coal. Or maybe a deflated basketball. Or something that represents their season to...
Knicks waive Jaylen Martin, sign Dmytro Skapintsev to two-way deal
The Knicks have waived two-way rookie forward Jaylen Martin and are signing center Dmytro Skapintse to fill the void, the team announced.
With the injuries...
NFL won’t compete with NBA next Christmas, NFL suggests
When it comes to pro sports being played and televised on Christmas Day, the world used to belong to the NBA.
More recently, the NFL...
Dribbles: Cavs’ difficult road about to get a lot tougher
Random dribbles ahead of the Cavaliers' road game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.
1. Donovan Mitchell is again out with an illness. That marks...
Vince Carter, Bill Laimbeer, Mike Fratello on latest Hall of Fame candidate list
Former NBA high-flyer Vince Carter and one-time Detroit Bad Boys Pistons center Bill Laimbeer are among the names on the latest list for potential...
Cavs’ strong stance on not trading Donovan Mitchell unlikely to change
We all see the rumors about Donovan Mitchell and occasional demands that the Cavaliers need to trade him soon.
But those on the very inside...
Podcast: Donovan Mitchell trade chatter, Cavs’ injuries, historic NBA losing streaks
Most Cavaliers fans are well aware that the team has no intentions of trading Donovan Mitchell this season -- even if the rest of...
Pistons drop 25th straight, one more loss ties record: ‘No way are we that bad’
It felt as if the Detroit Pistons had their best chance to snap their nasty losing streak on Thursday. The game was at home....
Dribbles: Missing three stars finally catches up with the Cavs
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 123-104 home loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.
1. Turns out, the Cavs will eventually need Donovan Mitchell....
Woj: There is no Donovan Mitchell Sweepstakes
It seems every basketball fan outside of Cleveland believes the Cavaliers are feeling desperate, anxiety-riddled, and terrified that Donovan Mitchell is prepared to walk....
Sixers monitoring Bulls’ Zach LaVine, Raptors’ OG Anunoby as trade possibilities
Things are good in Philadelphia. But they're not perfect. So naturally, the 76ers will explore some trades, and it appears they have guys who...
NBA Transactions: Thursday 12/21
Wizards
Wizards recalled Patrick Baldwin Jr. from the Capital City Go-Go of the G League.
Wizards recalled Ryan Rollins from the Capital...
West Notes: Lakers, Anthony Davis, Nuggets, Clippers
Lakers
The Lakers have lost four of five entering Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, the latest coming at Chicago on Wednesday.
“We all hate losing,” star...
East Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Pacers, Knicks
76ers
All-Star center Joel Embiid is averaging 38.3 points over the last 12 games, including a season-high 51 in Wednesday's home win over the Timberwolves.
“I...
Jazz’s Collin Sexton on Cleveland return: ‘Me and Lauri wanted to win this game so bad’
CLEVELAND -- You could see the fire in Collin Sexton's eyes. As always, the man known as "Young Bull" played with the type of...
Woj: Cavs have too much belief in this team to make major trade
You’ve heard the rumors. Donovan Mitchell. Jarrett Allen. Maybe some others.
Eventually, the Cavaliers have to make some sort of trade, right?
Well, maybe not. In...
Nets’ Ben Simmons out at least two more weeks
A season that started OK has again been beset by injuries for poor Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons.
Once again, the Nets offered an update...
Cavs prefer to trade Ricky Rubio as sides not close on buyout
The Cavaliers and point guard Ricky Rubio seem likely to move on from each other fairly soon, as we relayed earlier.
But how that happens...
