NEWS OF THE MORNING Cavs excited for Love’s season | Gallinari says he passed on trade last season | Noah’s father: Joakim pumped to play for Knicks No. 1: Cavs looking forward to Love’s upcoming season — The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t exactly gotten the All-Star version of powe … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Ujiri focuses on building African basketball | Holiday to miss time to care for wife and child | Riley says Shaq was most important Miami move | Curry watches Game 7 for fuel | Reasons to be excited about Love No. 1: Ujiri focuses on building African basketbal … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Chris Bosh situation far from settled | Kobe almost traded for Grant Hill? | Meet the godfather of the salary cap No. 1: Chris Bosh situation far from settled — As the NBA creeps closer to the start of training camp, perhaps the biggest mystery lies with the s … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Myers expecting ‘turbulence’ in 2016-17 | Report: Seraphin, Pacers agree to deal | Blazers to workout again in San Diego No. 1: Warriors GM Myers expects ‘turbulence’ in 2016-17 — As the defending NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors were the team everyone … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Report: Bosh frustrated with Heat’s handling of health situation | Lakers hoping new training facility will help free agency cause | Cost of Kings’ new arena jumps by millions No. 1: Report: Bosh frustrated with Heat’s handling of his health situation — Miami … | Continue reading
Out of sight, out of mind isn’t just how the NBA spends a good chunk of August and September. It’s how the league’s injured players spend much of their time during the season when the toil and drudgery of their rehab, therapy and drills takes place largely out of the public eye. … | Continue reading
It's #SHAQWeek around here and we're celebrating with the big fella in advance of his induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame. In honor of the Big Aristotle (or the big whatever nickname he's using these days), we spend all of our time on Episode 246 of The Hang Time Podcast tal … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Bosh ramps up workouts | Report: Pelicans work out Stephenson | Warriors ‘expect a lot’ from Durant on defense No. 1: Bosh ramps up workouts in hopes of return to court — The offseason departure of Dwyane Wade via free agency has left a vacancy not only in the … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Report: Lawson to Sacramento | Embiid finally ready? | Divac hope Cousins continues growth No. 1: Report: Lawson reaches deal with Sacramento — After establishing himself as one of the best point guards in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets, last season was somet … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Joerger hoping to get Kings to defend | Heat hoping Whiteside can assist shooters | Is Harrison Barnes ready? No. 1: Joerger hoping to get Kings to defend — The Sacramento Kings haven’t ranked higher than 20th in defensive efficiency since the 2005-06 season. … | Continue reading
NEW YORK CITY — The city of Chicago has been gripped by gun violence, and according to ESPN, over “2,600 people have been shot in the city, mainly on the South and West sides. With 463 murders as of Wednesday, Chicago is on pace to record its largest number of homicides since 199 … | Continue reading
For some, it’s Seattle. For others, Vancouver. With all due respect, as far as anyone here at Hang Time HQ knows, no one yet has offered up Rochester or Fort Wayne as The Best NBA City Ever to Get Away. But a compelling case can be made for San Diego, that gorgeous ocean-side loc … | Continue reading
If any player on Boston’s current roster could be said to bleed Celtics green, it would have to be forward Jae Crowder. Crowder, one of those guys credited with instilling “heart” into whatever team he’s on, turned the loyalist/”company man” stuff up to 11 with his reaction to Ke … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Harden organizes players-only camp | Kaminsky working to improve his defense | Sefolosha: Hawks have ‘different dynamic’ now No. 1: Harden organizes Rockets’ players-only camp — Star players on NBA teams are tasked with a variety of responsibilities, with over … | 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: Thoughts on Team USA in 2020? | Do Warriors have a short window to […] | 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: Thoughts on Team USA in 2020? | Do Warriors have a short window to […] | 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: Thoughts on Team USA in 2020? | Do Warriors have a short window to […] | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Wall, Beal try to get past their on-court ‘dislike’ | Boeheim doesn’t think Anthony will win an NBA title | Rose ready show new aspect to game in 2016-17 No. 1: Wall, Beal try to get past on-court ‘dislike’ of each other — Bradley Beal and John Wall have been … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Durant: Olympics were ‘therapy for me’ | Colangelo challenges other countries to step up their game | Robinson says Warriors have ‘short window’ as contenders No. 1: Durant calls Team USA experience ‘therapy for me’ — The Golden State Warriors officially signe … | Continue reading
RIO DE JANEIRO — At 36 years old and surrounded by NBA talent, Pau Gasol is still El Rey of Spanish basketball. Gasol led Spain to its third straight Olympic medal, scoring 31 points (making 12 of his 15 shots) and grabbing 11 rebounds in an incredible bronze medal game against A … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Melo’s long journey | Meet salary cap guru | The Coach K Effect | Embiid’s progress | Whiteside’s new expectations No. 1: Carmelo values gold above all — He’s gone from the bronze bust of the 2004 Olympics in Athens to the doorstep of a third straight gold med … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Team USA one win from gold | Serbia hopes for gold | How James and the Cavs came back from down 3-1 No. 1: Team USA one win from gold —Heading into the 2016 Olympics in Rio, expectations for the USA Basketball Men’s National Team were sky high. And while they … | Continue reading
RIO DE JANEIRO — For the second straight time in a major international tournament, it will be the United States vs. Serbia for the gold medal. And for the second time, Serbia has followed mediocre pool play results with an impressive run in the elimination rounds. At the 2014 Wor … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Smith: Call my agent about contract situation | Parker hoping to play five more seasons with Spurs | Report: Bucks, Terry talking deal No. 1: Cavs’ Smith doesn’t want to talk about contract — For the most part, the big targets in the NBA’s summer free-agent si … | Continue reading
Spain stalwart Pau Gasol could miss Friday’s Olympic semifinal game against the United States with a calf injury, coach Sergio Scariolo told the Spanish-speaking media on Thursday. “He is not well, I cannot say for sure that he is going to play,” he said as translated by Eurohoop … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING LeBron on Olympics: ‘I wish I was out there’ | Rose stands by ‘super team’ talk | Ginobili bids adieu to Argentinian team No. 1: LeBron on Olympics: ‘I wish I was out there’ — Shortly after his Cleveland Cavaliers wrapped up the 2016 NBA championship, star for … | Continue reading
HANG TIME BIG CITY — Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James recently admitted that chasing “the ghost” of Michael Jordan has provided him with career motivation. That pursuit apparently extends off the court as well. In an appearance on the “Open Run” podcast, which was recently a … | Continue reading
RIO DE JANEIRO — Australia (5-1) continued it’s strong run at the Olympics, advancing to the semifinals with a blowout, 90-64 win over Lithuania (3-3). The Boomers have become the clear favorite to reach the gold medal game from the side of the bracket opposite the United States, … | 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: Level of concern for Team USA? | Will Warriors, Cavs meet in 2017 Finals? … | 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: Level of concern for Team USA? | Will Warriors, Cavs meet in 2017 Finals? … | 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: Level of concern for Team USA? | Will Warriors, Cavs meet in 2017 Finals? … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Bryant willing to help Lakers’ youngsters | Report: Pierce likely to play next season | Holiday organizes Pelicans’ team workouts in L.A. No. 1: Bryant talks Lakers’ future, next steps in career — Kobe Bryant couldn’t have written a better farewell to the NBA … | Continue reading
RIO DE JANEIRO — The 2016 Olympic basketball tournament is wide open. Eight great teams remain and every one of them has a chance at a medal. The United States is the only undefeated team among them and carries a 50-game winning streak in international tournaments into the quarte … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Clippers’ Jordan, Warriors’ Durant share deep bond | Report: LeBron to host team workouts in L.A. | Young, Russell mending relationship | Report: Grizzlies tried to sign Teodosic No. 1: Durant, Clippers’ Jordan share deep bond — In just about every sense of th … | Continue reading
RIO DE JANEIRO — The quarterfinals of the Men’s Olympic basketball tournament are set after the final day of pool play. And we’re looking at what should be the best tournament we’ve ever seen. Hosts Brazil beat Nigeria in Monday’s first game to stay alive, but didn’t get the help … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Fear factor vanishing for Olympic team? | Group B gets crazy in Rio | Lebron’s new deal about more than money | Thomas convinced rest of the league knows Celtics are on the rise No. 1: Fear factor vanishing for Olympic team? — All it takes is a couple of close … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING USA talent prevails | Schmidt not shy | Noah still loves Chicago | Kobe changed Team USA culture No. 1: U.S. talent survives teamwork — Sometimes it just pays to have more raw talent than the other guys. So many times in international competition that’s what e … | Continue reading
HANG TIME BIG CITY — It’s the dog days of summer here in New York City, where the thermometer is knocking on triple-digits and the humidity ain’t far behind. In fact, it’s so muggy these days that out of the entire Hang Time Crew, I was the only one to show up for work today. […] | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Anthony takes solace in Olympic accomplishments | Hoiberg not expecting any issues with Butler | Wolves’ Dunn feeling fine | Report: Noel ‘very open’ to trades No. 1: Olympic accomplishments lessen playoff sting for Anthony — As our John Schuhmann noted the ot … | Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS: @KingJames announces on UNINTERRUPTED he will sign a new deal with the @Cavs.https://t.co/CXZ5qFK5o6 — UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) August 11, 2016 What do you give the player who has everything? Well, money is always welcome. And if anything, LeBron James certai … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING George calls Australian team ‘dirty’ | Australia driven to win medal in Rio | Bonner’s days with Spurs likely done No. 1: George calls Australian team ‘dirty’ — Team USA had a struggle on its hands yesterday in Rio in the Olympics against fellow 2-0 team Austr … | Continue reading
RIO DE JANEIRO — Things were getting anxious for France against Serbia in Group A pool play on Wednesday. What was once a 16-point lead was gone by the end of the third quarter and Serbia led by as many as seven early in the fourth. But as the game went back and forth, Tony […] | 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: FIBA rule you’d like to see in NBA? | Should teams pursue Ray Allen? […] | 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: FIBA rule you’d like to see in NBA? | Should teams pursue Ray Allen? […] | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Bogut reinvigorated by Olympics run | Bird, Miller talk 3-point prowess | Jackson says Rondo, Butler want him on Bulls No. 1: Olympics run lifting Bogut’s spirits after rough summer — A hyperextended knee kep Andrew Bogut from being anything more than a specta … | Continue reading
RIO DE JANEIRO — Spain, the nation that has won the last two silver medals at the Olympics and three of the last four European championships, is now 0-2 in Rio. For the second straight game, Spain went down to the wire with its opponent and couldn’t get the bucket it needed to ti … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Okafor hoping to re-enter NBA this season | How good can Saric be? | USA ready for stiff challenge in next game No. 1: Okafor seeks NBA comeback — Just 10 or so years ago, Emeka Okafor was a former Rookie of the Year winner and one of the promising young big m … | Continue reading
RIO DE JANEIRO — Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was the MVP of the Olympic qualifying tournament in Serbia last month, leading the home country with 17.8 points and 7.5 rebounds. Jokic earned First Team All-Rookie honors last season, but the qualifying tourney was his first a … | Continue reading