Derrick Rose: I’m Happy to Be Playing Again

After missing almost six weeks following a meniscectomy on his right knee Feb. 27, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose returned to the starting lineup in Wednesday night’s 105-103 loss to the Orlando Magic. After it was over, Rose acknowledged that he felt “good” being back on the floor with his teammates, but was disappointed […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Dwight Howard: I’d Like to Play in NBA for 20 Years

Dwight Howard said he hopes he can have a career as long as the one his Wednesday night opponent — Tim Duncan — has had in San Antonio. “That’s always been my goal- to play 20 years in the league so I think it can be done,” said Howard, who is in his 11th NBA […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Prokhorov: We Need Brook Lopez in Brooklyn

#Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov on Brook Lopez, who can opt out of deal after season “We need him. I think the Brooklyn Nets, it’s his home.” via Lenn Robbins of Barclays Center on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
UK Wildcats’ Harrison Twins to Enter NBA Draft?

Kentucky sophomore guards Aaron and Andrew Harrison will enter the 2015 NBA draft and have settled upon representation, sources told RealGM. via Shams Charania of RealGM

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Mavs Hopeful Parsons Can Play Before Playoffs

The Dallas Mavericks hope that small forward Chandler Parsons, who will miss his second consecutive game Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns due to swelling and soreness in his right knee, will get some playing time before the playoffs begin. However, there is no firm timetable for Parsons’ return. “He’s doing better. He’s just not there […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
UNLV’s Rashad Vaughn to Declare for NBA Draft

A knee injury late in the season did not derail UNLV guard Rashad Vaughn’s dream of playing in the NBA. Despite missing nine games with a left knee injury during his freshman season, Vaughn announced on Wednesday that he’s leaving the Runnin’ Rebels and will declare for the NBA draft. “My experience at UNLV has […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Rockets’ Motiejunas Out for the Season

The Houston Rockets have lost starting power forward Donatas Motiejunas to a back injury for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs, according to a source. Rockets officials are still trying to determine if Motiejunas needs back surgery. via Calvin Watkins of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Duke’s Tyus Jones Still Undecided on NBA Leap

Duke point guard Tyus Jones said Wednesday that he hasn’t decided whether he will return to school or enter the NBA draft. “I don’t have a timeline,” Jones told the Star Tribune Wednesday afternoon. “I’m just going to take it slowly and weigh both options. Ultimately just make the right and smart decision.” via Chip […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sixers’ Nerlens Noel Suffers Ankle Sprain

#Sixers Nerlens Noel (right ankle sprain) out for rest of game. via Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021