Tag: NBA
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Cavaliers
Perhaps the Cavaliers already have part of the answer they're looking for on the wing.
Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI argues Cleveland needs to...
NBA dark horses? Timberwolves, Pistons, Celtics and Pacers can make case
Everybody can identify the NBA's championship favorites in August. Figuring out the team nobody sees coming is a little more interesting.
Just ask the Spurs.
San...
Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers governor after $12.5 billion sale
The Lakers are changing owners again. Jeanie Buss, however, isn't going anywhere.
Incoming owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner intend to keep Buss in her...
Lakers sale to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner came together in three days
Apparently, it takes about three days to buy the Lakers. Provided, of course, you have $12.5 billion handy.
Bob Iger told Khobi Price of the...
Suns waive Haywood Highsmith after brief stint
The Suns are moving on from veteran forward Haywood Highsmith.
Phoenix waived Highsmith on Wednesday, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. He had a $3...
Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 seasons
That's it for Russell Westbrook.
One of the most explosive, relentless and downright unique players the NBA has ever seen announced Wednesday that he's retiring...
Sports Illustrated media writer announces exit after two decades
One of the more familiar voices in sports media is moving on from Sports Illustrated.
Jimmy Traina announced Wednesday that he is leaving SI after...
Magic Johnson says new Lakers owners will ‘bring championships back to LA’
Magic Johnson has seen just about every version of the Lakers imaginable. He apparently likes what he sees coming next.
Johnson offered a ringing endorsement...
Luka Doncic reacts to Lakers sale: ‘No limit to the potential of this iconic franchise’
Luka Doncic apparently likes what he sees from the Lakers’ latest changing of the guard.
Shortly after news broke Wednesday that Mark Walter had agreed...
Lakers sale comes amid federal investigation involving Mark Walter
The timing of the Lakers’ stunning $12.5 billion sale comes with another significant piece of context.
Outgoing majority owner Mark Walter remains the subject of...
Cavs exploring Dennis Schroder, Max Strus trades in pursuit of Peyton Watson
The Cavaliers’ pursuit of Peyton Watson appears to be getting increasingly serious.
Specifically, Cleveland is exploring trades involving Dennis Schroder and Max Strus in an...
NBA scout likes what Lakers built around Luka Doncic
The Lakers changed plenty this summer. One NBA scout thinks they changed mostly for the better.
Los Angeles reshaped the roster following LeBron James’ departure,...
Thunder chopped nearly $300 million from payroll, and the hard part may be next
The Thunder spent the offseason doing something considerably more complicated than defending a championship, as they did last year.
They had to keep the bill...
Cavs, Pistons have reason to wonder about NBA’s Christmas guest list
The NBA released its Christmas Day schedule Tuesday, and as usual, the league went heavy on stars, recognizable brands and made-for-TV storylines. Nobody should...
