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Byron Scott says they saw “flashes” of what Robert Upshaw could do, but ultimately “big time learning curve on both ends of the floor.” Source: Serena Winters of Lakers Nation on Twitter
The Brooklyn Nets have waived guard Ryan Boatright and two other players, reducing their roster to 17 players. Forward Quincy Miller and center Chris Daniels were also waived Tuesday, the team says. Source: NBA.com
According to a team announcement Tuesday afternoon, the Celtics have waived three of their four camp invitees in Levi Randolph, Coty Clarke and Malcolm Miller, trimming their roster down to 17 players. Source: Tim MacLean of the Celtics Blog
The Utah Jazz have waived point guard Bryce Cotton and forward Traveon Graham. The team announced the moves Tuesday. The roster is now down to 15 players. Source: NBA.com
“I would say he will absolutely be ready for the season opener,” Cleveland coach David Blatt said of (LeBron) James, who appeared in two of the team’s seven exhibition games and recently received an injection in his back as part of his maintenance program. Source: Rick Noland of The Chronicle-Telegram
Tim Duncan on Manu (Ginobili) : “It’s the best I’ve seen him look in years.” Source: Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News on Twitter
The health status of Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr remains uncertain with roughly a week to go before the start of the regular season. Kerr’s suffering in the wake of two offseason back surgeries has improved to the point that he is with the team on its weeklong preseason swing through Southern California, but […]
Clippers coach Doc Rivers was the coach at Boston for the last nine years (Paul) Pierce was there, the two winning a title together in 2008. Rivers said he knew Pierce would adapt to his new surroundings with no problem. “He’s fitting in great,” Rivers said. “Whenever he’s on the floor, he’s going to figure […]
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed guard Briante Weber and waived guard Corey Hawkins. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Source: NBA.com/HEAT
(Al) Jefferson swings out of his as the interview comes to a close. But he can’t leave this question hanging. He can’t leave the future uncertain. “I really believe,” he says, “I might be long gone and retired one day, but I think it’s going to get back to the old-school, back-to-the-basket game. One day […]
