West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Jazz, Walker Kessler, Spurs
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic doesn’t mind that Oklahoma City has become the NBA’s trendy pick. The two-time Finals MVP said Friday that he’s fine flying under...
Jazz exec Austin Ainge shoots down Lauri Markkanen trade buzz
Jazz executive Austin Ainge says Lauri Markkanen isn’t going anywhere, at least for now.
Responding to The Ringer’s Zach Lowe, who predicted Markkanen would be...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Lakers, Bronny James, Sixers
Grizzlies
If the Grizzlies have learned anything over the years, it’s that having a reliable backup point guard is not a luxury. It’s a necessity.
With...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Ace Bailey, Knicks, Mike Brown, Rockets
Jazz
The final score didn’t matter much in Utah’s preseason opener, not when Ace Bailey looked like the best player on the floor.
The No. 5...
East Notes: Heat, Kel’el Ware, Raptors, roster, Pistons
Heat
Second-year big man Kel'el Ware followed up a challenge from coach Erik Spoelstra with his strongest performance of the preseason. And it sounds like...
Knicks drop lawsuit against Raptors, closing bizarre off-court feud
The Knicks and Raptors have officially ended their legal battle, one that began with accusations of stolen files and league intrigue and ended with...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Blazers, Nuggets, Cam Johnson
Thunder
The Thunder aren’t rushing Jalen Williams back, and they’re not saying much, either.
Williams is recovering from offseason surgery to repair a torn ligament in...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Thunder
Knicks
The Knicks had at least one real conversation about Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, but there was never any chance Jalen Brunson would be part...
LeBron James’ nerve issue dates back to summer, keeping him from normal routine
LeBron James won’t be suiting up when the Lakers open the 2025–26 season, and according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, this has been a lingering...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Dalton Knecht, Wizards, Cavs, Evan Mobley
Lakers
Dalton Knecht’s rookie season started strong and then hit a wall. The Lakers sharpshooter averaged 12.2 points and shot nearly 44 percent from deep...
NBA Rumors: Jazz, Kevin Love, Nuggets, Christian Braun, Suns
Jazz
Veteran power forward Kevin Love could be on the move again -- or at least, that’s what rival teams are starting to wonder.
Love logged...
West Notes: Spurs, Dylan Harper, Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Kings
Spurs
Top pick Dylan Harper looks ready for his first taste of NBA action. The No. 2 overall selection is expected to make his preseason...
Kings hoping stability, not splash, leads them back to relevance
The Kings are in transition but aren’t tearing anything down. After back-to-back seasons that ended short of expectations, Sacramento hit the reset button on...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Patrick Williams, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Nets
Bulls
The Bulls have waited years for Patrick Williams to take off, writes Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.
They’ve cleared the runway, rebuilt the hangar,...
