Tag: NBA
Federal prosecutors open inquiry into Clippers-Kawhi Leonard matter
The NBA finished investigating the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. The federal government apparently has not.
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have opened a criminal investigation into...
Nets’ Julius Randle likes fit with Michael Porter Jr., but questions remain
Julius Randle believes playing alongside Michael Porter Jr. will be great. Offensively, it certainly makes sense.
“You know, we’re two completely different players, as far...
Trade idea sends Rockets’ Fred VanVleet to Hawks in three-team deal
Just to be clear, Fred VanVleet has not been traded to the Hawks.
Nobody is reporting that a trade is close. This is September, actual...
Josh Hart says Knicks plenty motivated: ‘I don’t think anyone is picking us to win again’
The Knicks won the championship. Josh Hart would still prefer everyone to believe nobody respects them.
“I don’t think we have a big target because...
Timberwolves’ Jonathan Kuminga calls move ‘one of best decisions I’ve made’
Jonathan Kuminga didn’t exactly leave much room for interpretation during his introductory press conference with the Timberwolves.
“Just looking back, I think I would say...
Grizzlies become latest NBA team to move local broadcasts to DAZN
The Grizzlies are the latest NBA team to move a major portion of their local broadcast package to DAZN.
Memphis announced a multi-year agreement Thursday...
Pistons’ Jalen Duren reportedly more open to playing on qualifying offer
The Pistons still have most of the leverage in their contract standoff with Jalen Duren, but Duren may be getting closer to using the...
Clippers intend to keep Brandon Ingram after Kawhi Leonard trade
Brandon Ingram apparently isn’t being acquired merely so the Clippers can trade him again. At least not immediately.
NBA insider Jake Fischer said during a...
Spurs’ Dylan Harper dismisses De’Aaron Fox concerns: ‘That’s kind of my uncle’
Dylan Harper’s rookie season went about as well as an NBA rookie season can go without ending in a championship.
The Spurs guard earned first-team...
ESPN’s Clippers coverage reportedly caused frustration inside network
ESPN’s reporting on the Clippers apparently didn’t just create questions outside the company.
According to ClutchPoints, citing a report from Status, some ESPN employees were...
Sportsbooks still love Celtics, though Eastern Conference may have other ideas
The Celtics traded Jaylen Brown, are counting heavily on a 36-year-old Paul George and don’t really know how much Jayson Tatum can handle after...
ESPN gives Cavs’ offseason a B, wonders if full year of James Harden changes everything
ESPN has released its early Cavaliers season preview, which is always useful to read and almost never useful in predicting what will actually happen.
ESPN...
NBA could make offer for stake in EuroLeague
The NBA's push into Europe may take a fairly significant turn next month.
Owners of EuroLeague shareholder clubs are scheduled to meet Oct. 5 to...
Kings reportedly rejected Trae Young-for-Zach LaVine trade before Wizards deal
Apparently the Kings could have had Trae Young. They just didn't want everything that came with him.
Before Young was traded from the Hawks to...
Charles Barkley thinks Lakers may be as good as Luka Doncic’s 2024 Mavericks
Charles Barkley likes what the Lakers have put around Luka Doncic. Maybe more than most.
Appearing on Bill Simmons' podcast, Barkley suggested the new-look Lakers...
Ben Simmons’ Kings contract reportedly non-guaranteed, with $1 million at stake
Ben Simmons is officially a member of the Kings. Staying one will apparently be up to him.
Simmons signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract worth up...
