PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons will likely need surgery for a broken bone in his right foot. | Continue reading
After word spread Friday that Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons broke his foot, comes word that his injured foot will require surgery according to ESPN. | Continue reading
MADRID (AP) -- The Oklahoma City Thunder couldn't have picked a better occasion for a trip to Europe. | Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Timberwolves have added Ed Pinckney as an assistant coach on Tom Thibodeau's staff. | Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons will likely need surgery for a broken bone in his right foot. | Continue reading
NEW YORK -- The NBA announced Sunday that Darren Collison of the Sacramento Kings has been suspended without pay for eight games as a result of a domestic violence incident involving his wife that occurred on May 30, 2016. On Sept. 2, Mr. Collison pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor … | Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons will likely need surgery for a broken bone in his right foot. | Continue reading
MADRID (AP) -- The Oklahoma City Thunder couldn't have picked a better occasion for a trip to Europe. | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Kevin Garnett returns…to coach? | DeRozan still motivated | Joe Johnson looking to contribute in Utah | Nets embrace holistic approach to health No. 1: Kevin Garnett returns…to coach? — Just days after announcing his retirement from the NBA, Kevin Garnett resu … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Curry confident he’ll remain a Warrior | Hornets looking for a revitalized Hibbert | Parker hopes to create change | Jazz looking to pick up the pace No. 1: Curry confident he’ll remain a Warrior — Now that one offseason is over, the questions about the next o … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Miami moves on from Bosh | Wall, Beal downplay rift | Spurs missing their ‘In-Tim-idator’ | Losing Middleton stymies Bucks No. 1: Miami moves on from Bosh — Pat Riley, Miami Heat president, went so far as to mention Magic Johnson‘s stunning HIV diagnosis. That … | Continue reading
HANG TIME, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers are holding Media Day on Monday, but Nerlens Noel didn’t want to wait to get some of his thoughts on the record. The Sixers are finally looking to take a step forward after three years at or near the bottom of the standings. But there’s an … | Continue reading
HANG TIME, N.J. — In news that doesn’t come as much of a surprise, the Minnesota Timberwolves announced Sunday night that center Nikola Pekovic will miss the entire 2016-17 season with “recurring right ankle pain.” Pekovic averaged 16.9 points and 8.7 rebounds over the ’12-13 and … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Bosh won’t surrender | Davis feeling explosive | Shot changed Kyrie | Clips wanted K.G. No. 1: Bosh says it’s not over — He may have flunked the training camp physical. The Heat may be doing everything they can to keep him at a distance. Friends may be whisper … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Is Garnett completely gone from Wolves? | Bosh needs to concede and move on | Donovan remains with OKC for long haul No. 1: Is Garnett completely gone from Wolves? — He announced his retirement Friday after 21 years in the NBA, fitting since that was his unifo … | Continue reading
With the playing of the national anthem before the first preseason game still more than a week away, the Rockets like many other NBA teams are aware of the social protests that have swept through other sports, led by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. “I don’t know … | Continue reading
After 21 seasons in the NBA, Kevin Garnett has officially retired from the NBA. The Timberwolves released a statement with the announcement, while Kevin Garnett posted a video on Instagram saying ‘farewell.’ Current and former players around the league also took to social media t … | Continue reading
Kevin Garnett turned the projected Class of 2021 at the Hall of Fame from magical to amazing when he announced his retirement Friday and started the clock on the five-year wait period to be enshrined with fellow first-ballot automatics Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan and possibly wild … | Continue reading
Fifteen-time All-Star Kevin Garnett has reached terms on a buyout with the Timberwolves, according to Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and is now expected to announce his retirement from the NBA. Kevin Garnett and Wolves have come to an agreement that will end his … | Continue reading
HANG TIME, N.J. — With training camp set to start on Monday, Chris Bosh will not be on the floor with the Miami Heat. AP Source: Chris Bosh has failed his physical, is not cleared for training camp with Miami Heat. — Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) September 23, 2016 Barry Jackson … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING League, teams hoping to create social change | D’Antoni needs buy-in from Rockets | Lue’s hesitation was worth more than $25 million | Road back-to-backs most dangerous No. 1: League, teams hoping to create social change — In the wake of more deaths of black m … | Continue reading
It’s never a good time to get medical attention but at least Paul Millsap won’t miss any regular season time while the Hawks addressed issues with his right knee. The team announced that Millsap just underwent a “preventative procedure” to reduce swelling and already declared him … | Continue reading
The Bucks say they were already working on a deal before Khris Middleton suffered a torn hamstring that will keep him on the shelf for six months. But a timely trade that brings in forward Michael Beasley from Houston could help fill that sudden hole in the offense. The trade tha … | Continue reading
HANG TIME, N.J. — Kevin Garnett‘s career may be over. ESPN’s Marc Stein reports that Garnett and the Minnesota Timberwolves are in talks about a contract buyout. Minnesota and Kevin Garnett are in advanced discussions on a buyout expected to end KG's second stint with the Wol … | Continue reading
HANG TIME, N.J. — The first major injury of the 2015-16 season has hit, and training camps haven’t opened yet. The Milwaukee Bucks announced Wednesday night that Khris Middleton is out six months with a left hamstring injury that will require surgery. The Bucks signed Giannis Ant … | Continue reading
Injuries and super sized expectations overwhelmed the New Orleans Pelicans in Alvin Gentry's first season at the helm in the Big Easy. And there is more drama on the horizon for the Pelicans this season with Anthony Davis returning from injury and Jrue Holiday missing the start o … | Continue reading
Each week, we’ll ask our stable of scribes across the globe to weigh in on the most important NBA topics of the day — and then give you a chance to step on the scale, too, in the comments below. BLOGTABLE: Intriguing East teams? | Intriguing West teams? | Taking slow approach wit … | Continue reading
Each week, we’ll ask our stable of scribes across the globe to weigh in on the most important NBA topics of the day — and then give you a chance to step on the scale, too, in the comments below. BLOGTABLE: Intriguing East teams? | Intriguing West teams? | Taking slow approach wit … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Curry not himself during Finals | Kevin Love on being Westbrook’s college teammate | Giannis now cornerstone of Bucks No. 1: Curry not himself during Finals – Anyone who saw Stephen Curry during the regular season, when he won his second straight MVP (and did … | Continue reading
From NBA.com staff reports The Milwaukee Bucks have one of the most versatile young players in the league in Giannis Antetokounmpo as the leader of a young core that includes Greg Monroe, Jabari Parker, Khris Middleton and rookie Thon Maker. The Bucks are making sure Antetokounmp … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Jackson ready to lead Pistons | Porzingis likes Noah’s intensity | Will Haslem reunite with Wade? | Dirk Speaks No. 1: Jackson ready to lead Pistons — The Detroit Pistons made several moves this summer in free agency, and will enter this new season with an eve … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Marc Gasol is good to go | Suppose there’s an anthem protest in Utah? | Unsigned JR Smith is still hopeful of being with Cavs No. 1: Marc Gasol is good to go — The Grizzlies are one of the league’s mystery teams. Will Memphis be a 50-win club with reasonable p … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Popovich moves on to new era with Spurs | Mavs’ Nowitzki on future: ‘We’ll see how it goes’ | Brown excited about Sixers’ season No. 1: Popovich moves on to new era with Spurs — It will be strange sight come Oct. 25 when the San Antonio Spurs visit the Golden … | Continue reading
David Aldridge of TNT, NBA TV and NBA.com, is the insider's insider. No one covers the NBA like DA, who won the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Curt Gowdy Media Award this year. We talk Olympics, free agency, honors, the state of hoops around the world and everything … | Continue reading
Each week, we’ll ask our stable of scribes across the globe to weigh in on the most important NBA topics of the day — and then give you a chance to step on the scale, too, in the comments below. BLOGTABLE: Gameplan for the Heat? | Future for Lakers’ Russell? | Lasting memories of … | Continue reading
Each week, we’ll ask our stable of scribes across the globe to weigh in on the most important NBA topics of the day — and then give you a chance to step on the scale, too, in the comments below. BLOGTABLE: Gameplan for the Heat? | Future for Lakers’ Russell? | Lasting memories of … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Shaq: Simmons a ‘LeBron-type player’ | Payne on mend for Thunder | Schroder embraces bigger role on Hawks No. 1: Shaq calls Simmons a ‘LeBron-type player’ — As a Hall of Fame player and today as a TNT analyst, Shaquille O’Neal is never one to shy away from a b … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Report: Optimism growing about Bosh’s status | Report: Howard falls ill on flight | Hill ready to lead Jazz back to playoffs No. 1: Report: Optimism growing that Bosh will play in 2016-17 — The Miami Heat and star forward Chris Bosh seem to have the same goal … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING An Epic Class | Born Ready in the Big Easy | Richardson suffers knee injury | Colangelo suggests “guarded optimism” No. 1: An Epic Class — Each year sees a new class inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and by nature, some classes are more star-studded t … | Continue reading
HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS — Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson is out indefinitely after tearing the medial collateral ligament in his right knee during a workout with teammates earlier today, as first reported by The Vertical. It’s a tough blow for a Heat team that was counting on Ri … | Continue reading
HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS — Lance Stephenson‘s free agent summer ended a little later than expected. But he’ll back in the Western Conference for the start of the 2016-17 NBA season after agreeing to sign a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans earlier today, as first reported by Shams … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Davis cleared for start of season | Kerr expecting ‘growing pains’ on defense | Reinsdorf discusses Bulls’ offseason overhaul No. 1: Pelicans’ Davis medically cleared for start of season — The New Orleans Pelicans haven’t seen their do-everything superstar, An … | Continue reading
With training camp less than three weeks away and their first preseason game set for Oct. 8, the Minnesota Timberwolves still are waiting to hear from veteran forward Kevin Garnett on his decision to play in 2016-17 or to retire. “Kevin hasn’t told me or informed me yet if he’s c … | Continue reading
As president of the Philadelphia 76ers Pat Croce ran the franchise during a transformative time, when Allen Iverson arrived and the Sixers went from the worst record in the NBA to playing the Los Angeles Lakers in The Finals. On the eve of Iverson's induction into the Naismith Me … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Rivers says Pierce still unsure about playing | Mitchell sounds off about dismissal | Gordon, Magic expecting playoffs in 2016-17 No. 1: Rivers says Pierce still unsure about 2016-17 — One of the last “name” players on the free-agent market is a future Naismit … | Continue reading
Nolan Fine brought a relaxed approach to his job as an NBA referee, his close friend and colleague Joe Forte said Tuesday, and it served him well in his 16 seasons officiating in the league. So did his sense of humor. Forte recalled a game in Sacramento about 25 years ago, back i … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Curry says Warriors not aiming for 74 wins | Winslow’s jumper improving | Gasol nearly signed with Spurs in 2014 No. 1: Curry: ’74 isn’t a goal’ — The Golden State Warriors are fresh off a record-setting, 73-win regular season and run to The Finals. After addi … | Continue reading