NBA Notes: Sixers, Quentin Grimes, Timberwolves, Rob Dillingham, Pelicans
76ers
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps notes that while Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency dominated headlines last summer, Quentin Grimes’ contract decision barely registered.
Philadelphia kept quiet, staying...
Former NBA Sixth Man of Year, Wake Forest star Rodney Rogers dies at 54
Former NBA forward Rodney Rogers passed away Friday at age 54, Wake Forest University announced.
Rogers was a Durham, N.C., native and one of the...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pacers
Grizzlies
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reports that teams across the league no longer view Ja Morant as the same player who once vaulted Memphis into the...
Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome to remain out until at least early January
The Grizzlies say guard Ty Jerome is progressing in his recovery from the high-grade right calf strain he suffered in the preseason, but his...
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard expected to return Sunday vs. Cavs
Kawhi Leonard is expected to return Sunday in Cleveland, according to Chris Haynes of NBA on TNT.
Leonard has been out since November three with...
Clippers’ Chris Paul says he’s retiring at end of season
Clippers point guard Chris Paul plans to retire at the end of the 2025–26 season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Paul hinted over the...
NBA Notes: Kings, Zach LaVine, Nuggets, Aaron Gordon, Blazers
Kings
The Kings entered Thursday riding a seven-game losing streak, but there were reasons to think they might snap it in Memphis.
As Chris Biderman of...
Raptors become first to advance to NBA Cup quarterfinals
The Raptors are the first team to clinch a spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals after a 30-point win over the Wizards on Friday.
Toronto...
Dribbles: Cavs flip the switch with Darius Garland back in mix
CLEVELAND -- Random dribbles from the Cavaliers' 120-109 home win over the Indiana Pacers in an NBA Cup game Friday.
1. Darius Garland returned and...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Jaden Ivey, Hornets, Brandon Miller, Suns
Pistons
Jaden Ivey has a chance to make his season debut on Saturday in Milwaukee.
The Pistons have listed the third-year guard as questionable with a...
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball: Trade rumors didn’t come from me
LaMelo Ball pushed back Friday on a report suggesting he’d be open to a trade out of Charlotte.
After responding with a clown emoji on...
Lakers planning to sign Drew Timme to two-way deal
The Lakers plan to sign free agent big man Drew Timme to a two-way contract, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Los Angeles currently has...
NBA Rumors: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Kings, Ja Morant, Lauri Markkanen
Warriors
It wouldn’t be a Warriors season without uncertainty around Jonathan Kuminga.
As Tim Bontemps of ESPN noted, Kuminga’s role has swung from starter to reserve...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Heat
Nuggets
Jamal Murray has a reputation for easing into seasons, but he may be rewriting that narrative.
As Tim Bontemps of ESPN noted, Murray is averaging...
