Tag: nba news
Chauncey Billups disputes charges, Terry Rozier released on bond as federal probe widens
Chauncey Billups’ legal situation grew clearer and more complicated on Thursday.
While not indicted in the same insider-betting case that led to Terry Rozier’s arrest,...
NBA Notes: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Bulls, Matas Buzelis, Blazers
Kings
Domantas Sabonis might be back sooner than expected.
The Kings’ All-Star center, who missed the opener in Phoenix with a right hamstring strain, has been...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Pelicans, Jaden Springer, Jared Butler
76ers
Joel Embiid knows his reality has changed. The Sixers’ superstar has always been a force, but at 30 and coming off multiple injuries, he’s...
NBA Notes: Adam Silver, contract trends, Amazon Prime
Commissioner Adam Silver made his usual preseason media rounds this week, and timing is everything.
Hours before the league’s gambling scandal dominated headlines, Silver told...
Trail Blazers confirm Tiago Splitter as interim head coach
The Trail Blazers made it official Thursday, naming assistant Tiago Splitter as interim head coach following Chauncey Billups’ arrest.
“We are aware of the allegations...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Al Horford, Cavs, ‘Inside’ on ESPN
Warriors
When Al Horford sat down to dinner with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler in San Diego this summer, he wasn’t a Warrior...
FBI calls NBA gambling probe ‘insider trading saga for the league’
The FBI made it official Thursday. The league’s latest gambling scandal isn’t just serious — it’s sprawling.
At a press conference in New York, FBI...
Spencer Dinwiddie signs with German club Bayern Munich
Spencer Dinwiddie has found his next stop overseas.
The veteran guard has officially signed with Bayern Munich, the German club announced. The deal does not...
Federal indictments reveal details behind arrests of Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones
The federal indictments released Thursday outline a detailed web of insider betting allegations involving Heat guard Terry Rozier, Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and...
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...
