Chris Kaman Hoping to Return With Trail Blazers

(Portland Trail Blazers Chris) Kaman said he wants to play next season, will wait to see if his team option is picked up in June #Blazers via Jabari Young of Comcast SportsNet Northwest on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Thunders’ Nick Collison Undergoes Knee Surgery

(Oklahoma City Thunder) Nick Collison underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee today and can return to offseason activities in 4 to 6 weeks. via Royce Young of ESPN on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Andrew Wiggins Wins Rookie of the Year Award

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins is the 2014-15 NBA Rookie of the Year.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Thunder Officially Hire Head Coach Billy Donovan

The Oklahoma City Thunder named Billy Donovan the team’s new head coach, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Donovan becomes the third head coach in Thunder history after spending the past 19 years at the University of Florida […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Magic Extend Rob Hennigan’s Contract

The Orlando Magic have extended the contract of General Manager Rob Hennigan, Chief Executive Officer Alex Martins announced today.  Hennigan’s contract has been extended through the 2017-18 season.  Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed. “Under the leadership of Rob (Hennigan), we feel that we are positioning ourselves to be able to […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kevin Love Undergoes Surgery; Out 4-6 Months

Cavaliers forward Kevin Love underwent successful surgery this afternoon at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City to repair his dislocated left shoulder. His projected recovery time is four to six months. via NBA.com/Cavaliers

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Donovan Wants to Speak with Westbrook, Ibaka, KD?

(Billy) Donovan has had an interest in trying to speak to the Thunder’s key players, including (Kevin) Durant, Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka, before accepting the job, but it was unclear if that would be facilitated for Donovan, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Throughout the Donovan process, Presti hasn’t conferred with his top players, nor […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Wiggins Will be Named Rookie of the Year

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Andrew Wiggins will be named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year during a news conference on Thursday, a source told Yahoo Sports. Wiggins was the top overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he was dealt to the T’wolves in a trade for Kevin Love before the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Wolves’ Budinger Exercises Player Option

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Chase Budinger has exercised the $5 million player option on his contract for the 2015-16 season, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Budinger filed the necessary paper work on Wednesday, passing on the chance to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, sources said. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021