Tag: nba news
Trail Blazers to name Tiago Splitter acting head coach
The Trail Blazers are turning to Tiago Splitter to lead the team while Chauncey Billups remains on leave.
Splitter, a former NBA big man and...
NBA puts Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups on leave after arrests in gambling probe
The NBA wasted no time addressing Thursday’s stunning wave of arrests.
“We are in the process of reviewing the federal indictments announced today,” the league...
Cavs’ Koby Altman knows second apron clock is ticking
Cavaliers president Koby Altman knows what’s coming. You can only hang around the NBA’s new second apron for so long before it eats your...
Trail Blazers have options for acting coach after Chauncey Billups arrest
The Trail Blazers will need a new voice on the sideline, at least for now.
Head coach Chauncey Billups has been placed on leave following...
West Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers, LeBron James, Nuggets
Warriors
After an offseason full of questions about his role — and drawn-out contract talks to match — Jonathan Kuminga wasted no time reminding the...
Cavs hang tough in opener, fall late to Knicks despite Mitchell’s 31
Donovan Mitchell came out firing. Evan Mobley looked every bit the player the Cavaliers are relying on.
Still, Cleveland walked out of Madison Square Garden...
East Notes: Hawks, Kristaps Porzingis, Heat, Tyler Herro, Hornets
Hawks
Kristaps Porzingis has revealed the mystery illness that left him drained late last season and into the playoffs — and it’s serious.
The Hawks...
Cavs pick up third-year option on Jaylon Tyson
The Cavaliers are keeping Jaylon Tyson around for at least another year.
Cleveland picked up Tyson’s third-year team option, the club announced Wednesday, locking in...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Warriors, Jimmy Butler, Heat
Lakers
Luka Doncic did a little bit of everything Tuesday night, except maybe leave the arena early.
The Lakers star dropped 43 points, 12 rebounds and...
NBA Notes: Free agents, Spencer Dinwiddie, Jazz, Mavs, Daniel Gafford
International Notes
Two recently waived point guards are drawing overseas interest. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, both Spencer Dinwiddie and Jared Butler...
NBA Notes: Magic, Jalen Suggs, Nets, Rockets, Kevin Durant
Magic
The Magic will have Jalen Suggs back when they open the regular season Wednesday against the Heat.
Head coach Jamahl Mosley confirmed the news (via...
Cavs, multiple others enter season with open roster spots
More than half of the 30 NBA teams are opening the season with at least one roster spot available, with the Cavaliers among them....
West Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Thunder
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards has made it clear he’s not content with back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals.
In a detailed feature by The Athletic’s Jon...
Michael Jordan’s NBC return shows same grace that defined his game
Michael Jordan’s return to NBA television came with a familiar mix of humility, humor, and competitive fire.
In his first appearance as a special contributor...
