Rockets Focusing on Free Throws in Practice

Rockets center Dwight Howard said that while the team had a couple of days off since defeating the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs, he has been in the gym working on one main thing. “I worked on free throws because we struggled the whole series,” Howard said. The Rockets shot 67.9 percent […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Clippers’ Davis Questionable for Game 7

Glen Davis is questionable with an ankle sprain — Doc doesn't know about his status for Game 7 — Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) May 1, 2015 via Dan Woike of the Orange County Register on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Bucks’ Ennis Hopes to Play for Team Canada

Tyler Ennis says he's hoping to play in Summer League and play for Canadian National team. — Gery Woelfel (@GeryWoelfel) May 1, 2015 via Gery Woelfel of the Racine Journal Times on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Mavericks’ Chandler Parsons Undergoes Knee Surgery

The Dallas Mavericks have announced that forward Chandler Parsons underwent arthroscopic surgery today to address a cartilage injury to his right knee. The surgery was performed by Dr. T.O. Souryal at Texas Sports Medicine. A timetable for his return to basketball activities will be determined in the future. Parsons (6-10, 230) played in 66 games […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Bob Myers is 2014-15 Executive of the Year

Golden State Warriors General Manager Bob Myers has been named the 2014-15 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year, the NBA announced today. Myers, in his third season as general manager, presided over a roster that produced the NBA’s best record (67-15) and the most successful regular season in franchise history. The Warriors earned both a […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Ainge: We Want Top Talent, Crunch Time Players

“We’re going to go after any and everybody that we think is a significant player to upgrade our talent,” (Boston Celtics President Danny) Ainge said. “And when I say upgrade our talent, like, you’ve gotta be pretty good to upgrade our talent because we have good players. So we’re going after all the top names […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Blazers’ Lillard to Seek Designated Player Max Deal?

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard will seek the designated player maximum contract – a full five-year deal – in a possible extension this upcoming offseason, league sources told RealGM. Lillard, sources said, has no plans to consider signing an extension less than the designated max – nor would the two-time NBA All-Star and 2013 […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Durant: We’re Excited to Have Coach Donovan

Kevin Durant said Thursday he’s “excited” about the Thunder hiring Billy Donovan as their next coach and dismissed any notion that Donovan’s lack of NBA experience is a concern. “When you don’t have a coach, it’s a lot of uncertainty in the building,” Durant said by phone. “But coming into the practice facility today, I […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Aldridge: I’m Thankful for All My Time in Portland

(Portland Trail Blazers LaMarcus) Aldridge said he’s thankful for the 9 years in Portland. Will take his time, and decide. Didn’t want to get into specifics #Blazers via Jabari Young of Comcast SportsNet Northwest on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021