Tag: Russell Westbrook
Team-by-team list of players whose contracts are now guaranteed for season
Around the NBA, the waiting is over.
Wednesday at 5 p.m. Eastern came and went, which means the league’s quiet but important contract guarantee deadline...
Decision day arrives for NBA players on non-guaranteed deals
Around the NBA, January 7 is the real decision day.
While the league’s official salary guarantee date falls on January 10, teams with players on...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Magic, Anthony Black, Kings
Pistons
The Pistons provided updates on three rotation players Saturday, and the news is mixed.
Forward Tobias Harris has been diagnosed with a left hip sprain...
Report: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, James Harden quickly grew weary of Chris Paul
Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden had grown weary of Chris Paul’s constant critiques before the team sent the veteran guard home this...
NBA Notes: Kings, Doug Christie, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Magic
Kings
Coach Doug Christie said Tuesday that the Kings would “get it right.” Two nights later, nothing looked right at all.
Sacramento followed that vow with...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Stephon Castle, Lakers, Bronny James, Kings
Spurs
Stephon Castle said the Rookie of the Year trophy was great and all, but it doesn’t change the daily mindset.
He told Marc J. Spears...
West Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Kings, Russell Westbrook, Grizzlies
Spurs
The league just got a little smarter on Victor Wembanyama. And the Spurs are scrambling to keep up.
The Lakers became the second straight opponent...
NBA players who sign after Wednesday ineligible to be traded
A small but important calendar flip hits this Wednesday in the NBA.
As detailed by Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors, if a free agent signs...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Pascal Siakam, Kings, Russell Westbrook, Mavericks
Pacers
Pacers forward Pascal Siakam says he’s keeping it positive, even as the injuries get ridiculous.
“It’s almost laughable,” Siakam said, via Dustin Dopirak of the...
NBA trade proposal sends Hornets’ LaMelo Ball to Kings
Could the Kings finally land their star point guard?
One hypothetical deal from Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz suggests it might take a massive swing --...
NBA Moves: Kings, Terence Davis, Wizards, Alondes Williams, Grizzlies
Kings
The Kings have waived veteran guard Terence Davis, per Sean Cunningham of KCRA News. The move finalizes Sacramento’s 15-man roster ahead of opening night.
Davis’...
NBA MVP Award Betting: The best value play plus a major longshot
No different than an NBA GM, when you “invest” in the NBA awards market, you’re looking for players who provide good value.
For the MVP...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Isaac Okoro, Thunder, Dariq Whitehead, Kings
Bulls
It looks like the Bulls have found their fifth starter, at least for now.
Per Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times, Isaac Okoro has emerged...
NBA Notes: Kings, Russell Westbrook, Magic, Jalen Suggs, Heat
Kings
Russell Westbrook is officially a King. Sacramento announced the signing Thursday, finalizing a one-year, minimum-salary deal with the former MVP.
“Russell embodies the identity we’re...
