Tag: NBA
Lakers Notes: Quentin Grimes, Luka Doncic, Jaden Hardy, camp battles
Quentin Grimes is giving the Lakers reason to believe he can handle plenty of responsibility alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
The scoring has been...
Buss family’s $2.2 billion Lakers dispute pits Jeanie against five siblings
The fight over the Buss family’s remaining stake in the Lakers has moved forward, with five siblings formally opposing Jeanie Buss’ effort to block...
Lakers’ preseason uneven but ‘encouraging,’ JJ Redick says
There’s something worth watching with the Lakers beyond whether they win or lose these preseason games.
Khobi Price of the California Post points to their...
Was Kevin Durant responsible for Rockets’ ‘connectivity’ issues?
Kevin Durant gave the Rockets plenty of scoring last season. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon believes Houston also asked him to handle responsibilities that weren’t suited...
Mike Breen apologizes for LeBron James, Joel Embiid practice story
Mike Breen has apologized for sharing a story about LeBron James confronting Joel Embiid at 76ers practice, saying he accepts James’ denial that the...
Dana Altman retires from Oregon weeks before season: ‘Truly painful’
Oregon will open its basketball season with a coaching change few could have anticipated this close to tipoff.
Dana Altman announced his retirement Wednesday, ending...
Warriors’ Steve Kerr calls Kristaps Porzingis’ absence ‘definitely concerning’
The Warriors built their frontcourt with Kristaps Porzingis in mind. They’re still waiting to see when he can join it.
Porzingis remains sidelined indefinitely with...
EuroLeague clubs reject NBA merger offer, leave door open for new proposal
The NBA’s push into Europe has hit some resistance. But the conversation isn’t over.
EuroLeague’s shareholder clubs rejected the NBA’s current proposal to combine into...
Blazers’ Tom Dundon addresses arena future, tells fans he wants title in Portland
Blazers’ Tom Dundon tells fans his goal is to ‘bring a championship to Portland’
Tom Dundon has heard plenty of questions about his intentions for...
Clippers’ Ty Lue on losing Max Strus: ‘We are going to miss that tremendously’
Max Strus doesn’t need the ball to keep a defense occupied. That’s a big part of what the Clippers will be missing while he...
LeBron James disputes story about confronting Joel Embiid at Sixers practice
LeBron James and Joel Embiid have barely begun their first season as Sixers teammates, and already there’s a story about one getting on the...
Sixers lose Ariel Hukporti to Achilles tear, leaving thin center rotation
The Sixers have Joel Embiid. They also know they’ll need someone to play center when he’s unavailable. That’s why Ariel Hukporti’s injury hurts.
Hukporti tore...
Blazers weighing at least three candidates after broadcaster firing
The Trail Blazers are still looking for a television play-by-play announcer, and three familiar names are said to be in the mix.
Chris Miles, Kyle...
Cavs’ Craig Porter Jr. eyes bigger role: ‘It’s all in my hands’
Craig Porter Jr. has waited for a chance to lead the Cavs’ second unit. This fall, he might finally get it.
Now comes the part...
Spurs giving Fox, Castle and Harper more time to figure it out together
The Spurs have three talented guards and plenty of questions about how to use them. Mitch Johnson’s approach is to put them on the...
Knicks’ title defense comes with a second-apron problem
The Knicks are finding out what happens when a championship roster gets expensive. Michael Zeno of Posting and Toasting raised an interesting point: The...
