NEWS OF THE MORNING Kerr: Don’t call Durant “villain” | Gores: Pistons are in a good place | Cuban behind Bogut’s Olympic run | Ray Allen may not be finished yet No. 1: Kerr: Don’t call Durant “villain” — The Golden State Warriors clearly hit the jackpot in free agency this summe … | Continue reading
RIO DE JANEIRO — In the Men’s Basketball competition at the Olympics, Group B is the tougher group, with five good teams, one that won’t make the quarterfinals. And the group’s depth and quality was on display in its first day of action, as Croatia upset Spain, 72-70 on Sunday ni … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Is Westbrook the preseason favorite for MVP? | The Summer Of Draymond continues much quieter in Rio | The widow of Abe Pollin discusses Jordan No. 1: Is Russell Westbrook the preseason favorite for MVP? — Sure looks that way. Seriously, what can possibly preve … | Continue reading
RIO DE JANEIRO — Andrew Bogut didn’t know if he’d be able to play in the Olympics until Friday. Bogut, who injured his left knee in Game 5 of The Finals, played less than 10 minutes in just one of Australia’s six exhibition games leading into the games, and wasn’t going to make a … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING CJ McCollum feels blessed | GM feels Blazers on right track | Colangelo anxious for Team USA No. 1: CJ McCollum feels blessed — The Portland Trail Blazers are feeling great about themselves after a very uplifting season and CJ McCollum shares that sentiment. N … | Continue reading
The pass came in the left corner and it was a simple 17-foot jumper that looked like so many others. Except for the time and the place. When Abdul Qadir Jeelani made the bucket on Oct. 11, 1980, it was the first basket scored in the history of the Dallas Mavericks expansion franc … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Why Westbrook re-upped with OKC | Westbrook opens up on Durant’s departure | Wade’s wife excited about move to Chicago No. 1: Inside why Westbrook re-upped with Oklahoma City — The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a major victory of sorts yesterday when All-Sta … | Continue reading
The National Basketball Players Association announced their second annual Players Voice Awards on Thursday, with Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry being named MVP among a slate that ranged from the standard to the eclectic. The awards, listed below, were voted on solely by … | 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: Importance of keeping Westbrook? | What grade do you give OKC’s offseason? … | 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: Importance of keeping Westbrook? | What grade do you give OKC’s offseason? … | Continue reading
From NBA.com staff reports The Oklahoma City Thunder and their superstar point guard, Russell Westbrook, will be together for a few more seasons. Westbrook and the Thunder have reached agreement to renegotiate his contract that will reportedly keep him in Oklahoma City for up to … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Mitchell unsure about KG’s future | Irving ready to seek gold with Krzyzewski | World Peace: ‘I can still play’ No. 1: Mitchell thinks Garnett is still weighing his future — As a player for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 1995-2002, Sam Mitchell was the vetera … | 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: Your favorite Olympic memory? | Should LeBron chase ghost of Jordan? | Are … | 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: Your favorite Olympic memory? | Should LeBron chase ghost of Jordan? | Are … | 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: Your favorite Olympic memory? | Should LeBron chase ghost of Jordan? | Are … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Armstrong to LeBron: ‘Get rid of the comparisions’ | Turner has big goals in Indiana | DeRozan soaking up Team USA experience No. 1: Former teammate of Jordan’s has words of caution for LeBron — In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, reigning NBA Final … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Stoudemire reflects on Knicks heyday | Wade says James was surprised Wade got on open market | Anthony steps up as leader for Team USA No. 1: Stoudemire reflects on career, Knicks heyday — While his NBA playing days officially ended last week, former All-Star … | Continue reading
Some things never change. | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Durant says Harden underappreciated | Team USA understands the gold standard | The return of Amar’e? No. 1: Durant says Harden underappreciated — There are few NBA players who probably have as much appreciation for James Harden as Kevin Durant. They may be on … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Cuban: Mavericks got “lucky” with free agent Plan B | Careful challenging Michael Jordan, even now | Waiting paid off for Lue, Cavaliers No. 1: Cuban: Mavericks got “lucky” with free agent Plan B — Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has never been one to hold h … | Continue reading
NEW YORK CITY — Dwight Jones, a big man who played for a decade in the NBA and represented the United States in the 1972 Olympics, passed away earlier this week at 64 years old. According to the Houston Chronicle, Jones, perhaps the greatest high school player in Houston history, … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Team USA continues rolling | Wade, Bulls a convenient fit | Report: Monty Williams to return to sideline with Spurs No. 1: Team USA continues rolling — With the Olympics now a week away, Team USA continued their exhibition schedule last night in Chicago, where … | Continue reading
The summer of 2016 has been a transformative experience for Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder. A change in role (from Jeff Teague's backup to starter) and the makeup of his team (Al Horford is off to Boston and Dwight Howard replaces him in the middle). It could all be a … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Durant says he didn’t tell Westbrook he was coming back | Wade’s move shocks Anthony | Stoudemire wanted to retire with Suns No. 1: Durant says he never made promise to Westbrook — Kevin Durant was one of, if not the biggest, names in free agency this summer. … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Towns: ‘Things are about to change’ | Watson recalls Popovich scolding him | Divac responds to Gay’s comments No. 1: Towns expecting big changes in Minnesota — You have to go back a dozen years to reach the last season in which the Minnesota Timberwolves made … | 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: NBA rookies eager to watch in Rio | Team with best shot to defeat U.S.? | … | Continue reading
For those casual NBA critics you run into occasionally – particularly the ones who finally have come off their hackneyed “no one plays defense” or “the regular season means nothing” salvos, only to replace them this summer by grumbling about the flood of TV money and overpaid med … | Continue reading
LOS ANGELES — Continuing to encourage dialogue as an important early step to easing tensions between police and the African-American community in many cities, Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony used Team USA’s day off to help assemble an estimated 2o0 people, from teenagers to adults … | Continue reading
HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS — Tyronn Lue is still basking in the glow of his first title as coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He’ll do it with a sense of long-term security now, having agreed to terms on a reported five-year, $35 million contract extension, as first reported by Adrian … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING The loss lingers | Mr. Burke goes to Washington | Boston cool on Okafor No. 1: The one loss turned Team USA golden — It has been almost an entire decade since Team USA lost in international play. That came at the World Championships in Japan back in 2006 when … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Team USA rolls in opener | Paul George shines in long-awaited return for USA | Harden looks forward to fresh start | Ingram’s tough road to the NBA No. 1: Team USA rolls in opener — They might have had just four days of practice together, but Team USA came out … | Continue reading
Two-time silver medalist Spain will be missing one of its key cogs for the Rio Olympics with the official announcement that Grizzlies center Marc Gasol has been scratched from the lineup while he continues to rehab his foot, according to The Associated Press: MADRID — The Spanish … | Continue reading
The Indiana Pacers announced Thursday they have signed veteran free agent point guard Aaron Brooks to a contract. Per team policy, no terms are released. | 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 away-from-play rules changes | Biggest turnaround with new coa … | 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 away-from-play rules changes | Biggest turnaround with new coa … | Continue reading
The Detroit Pistons signed rookie forward Henry Ellenson to a multiyear contract, the team announced on Tuesday. | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Kyrie-Kobe BFFs | Grizzlies on the run | Howard says he’s healthy No. 1: Kyrie has FaceTime with Kobe after Game 7 — After the jumping up and down on the court and then the champagne shower, newly crowned champions usually can’t keep up with all of the congrat … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Owner Taylor likes Wolves | Sixers have “big” problems | Fred Holberg is pumped about the Bulls No. 1: Owner Taylor likes Wolves— It’s all paper optimism right now, but there are plenty of reasons for the Wolves and their owner, Glen Taylor, to feel excited ab … | Continue reading
The Golden State Warriors lost a treasured member of the family when Hall of Famer Nate Thurmond died Saturday. He lost his battle with Lukemia and was 74. Thurmond was one of the NBA’s premier centers in the late 1960s and early ’70s during the age of the big man, along with Wi … | Continue reading
Nate Thurmond, voted one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history and a member of the Warriors organization for more than four decades as both a player and a Community Relations Ambassador, passed away this morning in San Francisco at the age of 74 after a short battle with leuk … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Early reviews of Saric | Free-agent impact around NBA | Buddy Hield is ready to go No. 1: Early reviews of Saric — It will likely be a while before anyone gets a handle on the most mysterious rookie of the 2016-17 season. That’s because Dario Saric is two year … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Iguodala says OKC should have won title | Lakers’ Nance Jr. injures hand | Conley builds a legacy in Memphis No. 1: Iguodala says Thunder should have won 2016 title — It will likely be a long time before any NBA fan forgets the epic seven-game series the Golde … | Continue reading
DeMar DeRozan knew he was never going to leave Toronto, his home away from home. | Continue reading
Former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett is getting another chance in the NBA. | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Cuban on Warriors as NBA ‘villain’ | Report: Saric to sign this week | Howard returns to Hawks No. 1: Cuban a fan of Warriors being an NBA ‘villain’ of sorts — A mere two weeks ago, the Golden State Warriors pulled off perhaps the most envied free-agent signin … | Continue reading
The Brooklyn Nets have signed forward Luis Scola and guard Greivis Vasquez. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not released. | Continue reading
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green struck a Michigan State football player in the jaw during a weekend confrontation near campus, tried to apologize and then had to sit in jail for a while until he could sober up, according to a police report released Wednesday. | Continue reading
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green struck a Michigan State football player in the jaw during a weekend confrontation near campus, tried to apologize and then had to sit in jail for a while until he could sober up, according to a police report released Wednesday. | Continue reading