Tag: NBA
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...
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen may have another gear alongside James Harden
Jarrett Allen has given the Cavaliers plenty of dependable basketball. Could a full season with James Harden get even more out of him?
That’s the...
Wizards unlikely to offer Anthony Davis max extension, per report
Anthony Davis wants to be paid like a maximum-contract player on his next deal. The Wizards don’t appear inclined to do it.
Washington is unlikely...
Ralph Sampson’s advice for Victor Wembanyama: ‘Stay healthy’
Ralph Sampson sees enormous potential in Victor Wembanyama. He also knows how quickly a career can change.
“Stay healthy,” the former No. 1 overall pick...
Bucks sign Johni Broome, waive John Butler Jr.
Johni Broome has another chance to turn his G League production into an NBA role.
The Bucks announced Tuesday that they signed the second-year forward...
Charles Barkley says he’d pick Jalen Rose as his ‘Inside the NBA’ successor
Charles Barkley has a replacement in mind if he really does leave Inside the NBA. It’s Jalen Rose.
Barkley was asked on Westwood One Sports’...
Victor Wembanyama reportedly passing on U.S. interviews, except for ‘60 Minutes’
Victor Wembanyama may be keeping his U.S. interviews to a minimum. There is, however, one outlet he’s willing to talk to: 60 Minutes.
“He’s locked...
EuroLeague clubs reject ‘unacceptable’ NBA proposal but keep talks alive
The NBA’s first offer to EuroLeague has been turned down. The conversation, however, isn’t over.
EuroLeague’s club owners rejected the proposal during a meeting in...
Lakers’ JJ Redick encouraged by defense: ‘That disruption … carried over’
The Lakers spent time in practice working on making life difficult for opposing offenses. JJ Redick liked seeing some evidence of it against somebody...
Cam Boozer offers early glimpse of why Grizzlies are excited
Cam Boozer didn’t need long to look comfortable in an NBA uniform.
The Grizzlies rookie finished with 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and two...
Blazers stand by Braiden Bell firing after request for reinstatement
The Trail Blazers have their answer for Braiden Bell: They aren’t bringing him back.
“We stand by our statement issued last week and have no...
John Collins grabs Dillon Brooks by throat in Suns-Pistons preseason dustup
It’s the preseason. Apparently, nobody told John Collins and Dillon Brooks.
The Pistons and Suns forwards got into a heated exchange less than five minutes...
