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Small forward James Jones has reached an agreement on a one-year deal to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources informed Northeast Ohio Media Group. The contract, according to one source, is for the veteran’s minimum. The paperwork was faxed Thursday to Jones, who is in Florida with family. The contract is expected to be […]
(Raptors coach Dwane) Casey gave the highest of praise for the 7-foot-3 (Kristaps) Porzingis. The Dirk Nowtizki comparison has been around Porzingis since draft night, but Casey would know best: He was a Mavericks assistant from 2008-11 with the German 7-footer. “That kid is going to be a heck of a player,’’ Casey said before […]
Did the Thunder make a big mistake by replacing Scott Brooks with Billy Donovan?
While the (Brooklyn) Nets seem committed to (Brook) Lopez, they’re ready to move on from having the NBA’s most expensive backcourt. King he’s open to trading Deron Williams or Joe Johnson this summer. “We’re going to explore all options, as we have [previously],” (Brooklyn Nets GM Billy) King said. “Will there be a trade? There […]
“You gotta figure out how to shake loose at the start of the game,” (Los Angeles Lakers Kobe) Bryant said. “What I mean by that is Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, these guys gotta get back to playing the style of basketball that got ’em to the Finals, which is ball movement, moving off […]
(Bulls Coach Tom) Thibodeau reiterated there are no restrictions on players for playoffs. via K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune on Twitter
(Timberwolves Coach/President) Flip (Suanders) said again today they won’t keep both 2nd rd picks. Asked if he could package those two to move into 1st rd, “We’ll look at everything” via Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune on Twitter
But after three surgeries to repair a fracture in his (Kevin Durant’s) right foot that caused him to miss 55 games this past season, the 2014 MVP understands why his name has slipped from a lot of minds as fans marvel at James’ and Stephen Curry’s electrifying performances in the NBA Finals. “It used to […]
The Orlando Magic have waived guards Keith Appling and Jordan Sibert, General Manager Rob Hennigan announced today. Orlando’s roster now stands at 17. Source: NBA.com/Magic
(Charlotte) Hornets also like RJ Hunter a lot, but won’t take him at 9. It’s possible they trade down a few spots for Hunter & pick up another asset. Source: Chad Ford of ESPN on Twitter