Tag: NBA Rumors
Time running out for Ben Simmons, Russell Westbrook to land camp deals
Ben Simmons and Russell Westbrook could remain unsigned entering training camp. And that feels odd. Simmons is a former No. 1 overall pick. Westbrook...
Jeremy Lin announces retirement after 15-year run
Jeremy Lin is calling it a career. The former NBA guard announced on Instagram that he is retiring after 15 years of professional basketball,...
Knicks face decision on Mitchell Robinson as camp nears
The Knicks handled most of their business this summer. Mikal Bridges got his extension. Mike Brown was hired as head coach. Guerschon Yabusele and...
NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt steps away from USA Today after 30 years
One of the longest-tenured voices on the NBA beat is moving on.
Jeff Zillgitt announced on social media that he has taken a buyout from...
Bodycam footage shows officer lecturing Grizzlies’ Zach Edey after 101-mph stop
Grizzlies center Zach Edey was caught on police body camera being sternly lectured after driving more than 100 miles per hour in Indiana.
The stop...
Mavericks waive Olivier-Maxence Prosper, use stretch provision on contract
The Mavericks are moving on from Olivier-Maxence Prosper.
Dallas will waive the second-year forward and use the stretch provision on his $3 million cap hit,...
Charles Barkley: LeBron James needs to move on from Lakers
Charles Barkley has seen enough. He thinks it is time for LeBron James to get out of Los Angeles. Or at least play for...
West Notes: Thunder, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Blazers, Jrue Holiday
Yes, the Thunder can be even better than you think. That’s the view of ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, who pointed out that Oklahoma City became...
West Notes: Kings, Russell Westbrook, Lakers, Suns
Russell Westbrook is unsigned and September is almost here. His market has dried up. The Kings are the only team still showing interest.
But interest...
Execs split on Celtics’ plans for Anfernee Simons as trade rumors linger
The Celtics are keeping Anfernee Simons’ name in the trade rumor mill. Very much so, in fact. At least according to one general manager...
West Notes: Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Clippers, Bradley Beal
Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly had the ability to opt out of his contract this summer but chose not to, according to...
Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado says he’s OK after being carried off on stretcher in Puerto Rico’s AmeriCup loss
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado gave everyone a scare Thursday while competing for Puerto Rico in the AmeriCup quarterfinals. He went down hard in overtime,...
NBA Rumors: Malik Beasley, Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Wolves, Heat, Nets
Free agent guard Malik Beasley remains in limbo, as relayed by NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
His lawyers told ESPN that he’s...
NBA teams face final chance to use stretch provision on 2025-26 salaries
Friday marks the last chance for NBA teams to waive a player and use the stretch provision on his 2025-26 salary.
As Luke Adams of...
Kings reportedly locked in on Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga, with Russell Westbrook as fallback
The Kings have been circling Jonathan Kuminga all summer, and they’re not hiding it.
Per Sam Amick of The Athletic, Sacramento has been the “most...
NBA Notes: Kyrie Irving, Mavericks, Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers, Knicks
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving says he’s making steady progress five months after ACL surgery -- but Dallas continues to stress patience, even as the...
For now, Lakers content to roll with current roster
The Lakers have been in the rumor mill all summer. First it was Austin Reaves. Then it was LeBron James. When you’re the Lakers,...
Nets’ rebuild not about 2025, all about 2026
On paper, the Nets should be an intriguing team heading into the 2025-26 season. Five first-round picks in a single draft will do that....
Cavaliers projected as East favorites, but not by much
The Cavaliers are running it back with nearly the entire roster from last year’s 64-win juggernaut. They return 93 percent of their minutes, added...
Thunder remain West favorite, while Rockets and Nuggets expected to make push
Get ready to hear this a lot: the Thunder are the team to beat in the West. They just became the youngest NBA champion...
