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: More surprising move: Durant’s or Wade’s? | Your lasting memory of Duncan? … | 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: More surprising move: Durant’s or Wade’s? | Your lasting memory of Duncan? … | 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: More surprising move: Durant’s or Wade’s? | Your lasting memory of Duncan? … | Continue reading
Kobe Bryant will be keeping busy with daddy duties in retirement. | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Popovich reflects on Duncan | Howard energized by move to Hawks | Haslem a last man standing of sorts in Miami No. 1: Emotional Popovich reflects on Duncan’s career — Stoic. Stern. Unwavering. Just three of many words that describe legendary San Antonio Spurs … | Continue reading
The NBA announced today that its Board of Governors has approved rules changes for the 2016-17 season pertaining to deliberate away-from-the-play fouls. | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Horford opens up on why he left Hawks | Kidd regrets not signing with Spurs | Lin not looking to recreate ‘Linsanity’ No. 1: Horford explains why he left Hawks for Celtics — At his introductory news conference with the Celtics, center Al Horford was understand … | Continue reading
LAS VEGAS — The 2017 D-League Showcase will be held in suburban Toronto barring an unlikely late snag on final minor points, NBA.com has learned, the first time the premier in-season event for the NBA’s minor league will be held outside the United States. An announcement is expec … | Continue reading
HANG TIME BIG CITY — The NBA world learned today that San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan is officially retiring after a career that spanned 19 seasons. Hailed by many as the greatest power forward of all-time, Duncan leaves behind a towering legacy of accomplishments accumulate … | Continue reading
The Trail Blazers believe that last season was an anomaly and that Meyers Leonard’s best years are still ahead of him. That’s why they agreed to terms with the restricted free agent on a four-year, $41 million contract. Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical first reported the deal. … | Continue reading
HANG TIME, N.J. — On Sunday, the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat matched the Brooklyn Nets’ offer sheets on restricted free agents Allen Crabbe and Tyler Johnson, respectively. The Portland Trail Blazers have matched Allen Crabbe's four-year, $75M offer sheet with Brook … | Continue reading
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed forward/center Meyers Leonard, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Neil Olshey. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. | Continue reading
HANG TIME, N.J. — Both Canada and France blew chances at Olympic berths last summer. Canada led Venezuela by seven with three minutes to go in the FIBA Americas semifinals, but lost in the final second. France, meanwhile, led Spain by nine with six minutes to go in the Eurobasket … | Continue reading
HANG TIME, N.J. — Serbia and Croatia earned bids to the 2016 Olympics on Saturday, winning their respective qualifying tournaments. Serbia cruised to a 108-77 victory over Puerto Rico after a 37-11 first quarter on its home floor. They were led by the Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic … | Continue reading
HANG TIME, N.J. — Another surprise in free agency: The Houston Rockets announced Saturday afternoon that they’ve agreed to a four-year contract extension with James Harden, keeping the star under contract for at least three more seasons. ANNOUNCEMENT pic.twitter.com/jTSatebUku — … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Bird uses trade market to rebuild Pacers | Familiarity a key for Parsons’ move to Memphis | Knicks “activate” to get ‘Melo back to the playoffs | Ezeli’s journey leads him to Portland No. 1: Bird uses trade market to rebuild Pacers — While other teams have mad … | Continue reading
NEWS OF THE MORNING Whiteside would have taken less money | Rondo: Bulls are ‘Jimmy’s team’ | Durant arrives in Golden State No. 1: Whiteside would have taken less to keep Wade or get Durant — The Miami Heat will be markedly different once the 2016-17 season gets rolling as, for … | Continue reading
The NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers lead the league in merchandise sales, but Stephen Curry of the runner-up Golden State Warriors has the NBA's most popular jersey. | Continue reading
Los Angeles Clippers guard C.J. Wilcox will have surgery to repair a broken right hand on Friday. | Continue reading
From NBA.com staff reports The most sought-after free agent of the summer spent the weekend mulling a variety of offers. Although Kevin Durant (and every other free agent on the market) cannot sign until the free agency moratorium is lifted on July 7, he penned a column on The Pl … | Continue reading
ORLANDO — The new head coach Jeff Hornaeck and new point guard Derrick Rose have Kristaps Porzingis excited and so does the plan for the Knicks to run and play at a faster tempo in 2016-17. “I think so, yeah,” said the 7-foot-3 power forward who stopped by the Orlando Summer Leag … | Continue reading
ORLANDO — For most of the Thunder’s playoff run to the Western Conference finals last season, Cameron Payne’s highest profile role was as partner for Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and the rest of the starters in regular pre-game dance routines as the lineups were announced. But … | Continue reading
The Thunder have added Adrian Griffin an assistant coach and also promoted Vin Bhavnani and Royal Ivey as assistant coaches. | Continue reading
The NBA announced today that free agent O.J. Mayo has been dismissed and disqualified from the league for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. | Continue reading
HANG TIME, N.J. — Before free agency officially tipped off at midnight ET on Friday morning, players and teams had to make decisions on contract options, qualifying offers, and contracts that were either partially or non-guaranteed. Here’s the low down on who’s staying and who co … | Continue reading
A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Milwaukee Bucks have extended the contract of general manager John Hammond through the 2017-18 season. | Continue reading
The Los Angeles Lakers have extended qualifying offers to Jordan Clarkson, Tarik Black and Marcelo Huertas, making all three players restricted free agents. | Continue reading
The Brooklyn Nets have waived guard Jarrett Jack, who was lost to a torn ACL in January. | Continue reading
North Carolina lawmakers took steps Thursday to set aside a half-million dollars for the legal defense of a law limiting protections for LGBT people as a judge sought to streamline a cluster of lawsuits it has inspired. | Continue reading
The Detroit Pistons announced today that guard Darrun Hilliard suffered a stress fracture of the lower back and will not participate in 2016 NBA Orlando Summer League. Hilliard will be evaluated by Detroit Pistons team physicians and a rehab process and timeline for his return t … | Continue reading
The NBA and the Hornets on Thursday came out against the proposed changes to a controversial bill before the North Carolina legislature, although the league reiterated that no decision has been made on the fate of the 2017 All-Star weekend scheduled for Charlotte. Lawmakers in th … | Continue reading
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The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has waived forward/center Greg Smith. | Continue reading
The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on guard Jarrett Jack. | Continue reading
The L.A. Clippers today announced that assistant coach Lawrence Frank has been named Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. | Continue reading
The Los Angeles Lakers have extended qualifying offers to Tarik Black, Jordan Clarkson, and Marcelo Huertas, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. | Continue reading
A week ago after waking up in Paris to flurry of congratulatory text messages, Serge Ibaka wasn't quite sure how to feel about the NBA Draft night trade that landed him in Orlando. | Continue reading
The Clippers have promoted Lawrence Frank to executive vice president of basketball operations under Doc Rivers. | Continue reading
The NBA has hired Byron Spruell as president of league operations. | Continue reading
Mavericks center Salah Mejri has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, a procedure that isn't expected to sideline the 7-foot-2 Tunisian during the season. | Continue reading
The Golden State Warriors have extended qualifying offers to forward Harrison Barnes and center Festus Ezeli, the team announced today. | Continue reading
The Minnesota Timberwolves have finalized the addition of the first Chinese minority owner in NBA history. | Continue reading
New Orlando Magic coach Frank Vogel has finalized his staff. | Continue reading
The Oklahoma City Thunder will play two preseason games in Spain as part of the NBA Global Games Europe 2016. | Continue reading
Summary of the format and playing rules for Samsung NBA Summer League 2016 in Las Vegas. | Continue reading
The Hornets say forward Frank Kaminsky will undergo a "minor procedure" on Wednesday to repair a small pocket of air between his lung and chest wall and will not participate in the Pro Summer League in Orlando. | Continue reading
LeBron James will continue to soar over downtown. | Continue reading
NEW YORK — The basketball world lost a giant last night with the passing of Pat Summit, the legendary former women’s coach at the University of Tennessee. In nearly four decades with the Vols, Summit collected 1,098 wins, more than any other Division I coach, and was named NCAA C … | Continue reading