Tag: Nikola Jokic
East Notes: Heat, Tyler Herro, Hawks, Dyson Daniels, Raptors
Heat
Tyler Herro wants to stay in Miami, but an extension doesn’t look close.
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, there haven’t been any substantive talks between...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Nuggets, Jonas Valanciunas, Grizzlies
Celtics
Jayson Tatum isn’t closing the door on a return this season. The Celtics star told DJ Siddiqi of PokerStrategy.com he’s staying patient while rehabbing...
NBA Notes: Thunder, top trios, Anthony Edwards, streaming app
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps rolled out his annual ranking of each team’s “core three,” weighing both current impact and future value.
No surprise at the top,...
West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Jazz, Walker Kessler, Spurs
Nuggets
Nikola Jokic doesn’t mind that Oklahoma City has become the NBA’s trendy pick. The two-time Finals MVP said Friday that he’s fine flying under...
NBA Rumors: Jazz, Kevin Love, Nuggets, Christian Braun, Suns
Jazz
Veteran power forward Kevin Love could be on the move again -- or at least, that’s what rival teams are starting to wonder.
Love logged...
NBA GMs pick Thunder to repeat, with Cavs and Nuggets in running
NBA general managers see little doubt about who sits atop the league heading into 2025-26, and it’s the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In the 24th annual...
Tip-Ins: Delfino retires, Thunder top PG rankings, Giannis questions linger
Former NBA forward Carlos Delfino is hanging it up. Appearing on the “Doble Doble” podcast, Delfino officially confirmed his retirement, per Johnny Askounis of...
West Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Warriors, Nuggets, lineup
Pelicans
It was a strong start to the preseason for Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy, both of whom missed significant time last year.
Williamson scored 15...
NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Nuggets, Christian Braun, G League
Nets
Michael Porter Jr. made headlines recently when he suggested he’s taking his career one year at a time because of his injury history.
“Because of...
NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Bulls, Kevin Huerter, Nuggets
Hornets
Per Bobby Marks of ESPN, the buzzwords in Charlotte’s camp will be “availability” and “player development.”
Injuries wrecked last season, as the Hornets used 36...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Pistons
Nuggets
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic isn’t going anywhere.
The three-time MVP and 2023 Finals MVP declined to sign a veteran extension with Denver this summer --...
East Notes: Heat, Precious Achiuwa, Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Knicks
Heat
The Heat are bringing back a familiar face, agreeing to a one-year deal with big man Precious Achiuwa, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Anthony Chiang...
NBA Survey Roundup: Best player, LeBron James, conference picks, worst offseason
A new season is nearly here, which means the annual survey of NBA insiders is back.
ESPN’s Tim Bontemps spoke with 20 coaches, scouts and...
NBA Survey: Insiders pick Cavaliers, Thunder as this season’s Finalists
The final chapter of ESPN’s annual offseason survey (via Tim Bontemps) brings us to the big questions: Who’s winning each conference, and who’s hoisting...
