Category: Headlines
Shavlik Randolph signed w Liaoning in China. 3yr deal worth $7-8M (depending on bonuses) w NBA out after each season, according to source. Source: Jessica Camerato of Basketball Insiders on Twitter
The Hawks have hired Malik Rose to a front-office position. Source: Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal Constitution on Twitter
Heard in Vegas Ricky Ledo worked out for Lakers Monday. Could attend their camp after Knicks cut him so they could sign Thanasis. Source: Marc Berman of the New York Post on Twitter
Markieff Morris wants out of Phoenix. The Suns power forward said he feels disrespected by the way the team handled the July 9 trade of his twin and former teammate, Marcus Morris, to the Detroit Pistons. Now he is demanding a trade of his own. “One thing for sure, I am not going to be […]
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is reconsidering his initial plan of sitting out Team USA’s minicamp in Las Vegas this week, league sources told Northeast Ohio Media Group. According to sources, James may partake in parts of Wednesday’s morning non-contact session at the campus of UNLV before heading back to Cleveland for a LeBron James […]
(Kevin) Durant is hoping that’s the case and, so far, has seen or felt nothing to deter him. “I can go 100 percent. I’m not going to play 5-on-5 just yet, but everything else is no restrictions,” he said. “I’ve got to play against some guys to see. But I feel like I’m back to […]
The Indiana Pacers signed free-agent guard Toney Douglas on Tuesday. Terms of the deal weren’t immediately available. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound former Florida State player is another addition to a roster that has undergone a major overhaul since the end of last season. Source: The Associated Press
One year later, Carmelo Anthony said he’s fine with picking the lowly Knicks over the Bulls in free agency and downplayed he’s unhappy with the Knicks’ rebuild: “I don’t make decisions and regret it. Nobody heard me say anything. As far as being unhappy, life is too good to be unhappy.” Source: K.C. Johnson of […]
Basketball Insiders (to Damian Lillard): I know Blazers fans were thrilled when you signed that deal. If all goes as planned, can you see yourself finishing your career in Portland? Damian Lillard: “Definitely. I mean, I love it here. I love living here. I love the people here. This is just my kind of place. […]
“I think we’re the best team in the NBA at this point,” (Russell) Westbrook said Tuesday, in an example of Oklahoma City’s continued confidence in the face of adversity. “I think the group of guys we have, I think we have a good chance to win the NBA championship.” Source: Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated
