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Cleveland and RFA Matthew Dellavedova making progress in discussions toward a multiyear deal in $3-5M+ range, league sources tell RealGM. Source: Shams Charania of RealGM UPDATE: There is conflicting information being reported. According to league source, Cavs have yet to engage in any serious contract negotiations to this point w/ RFA Matthew Dellavedova…. Cleveland focused primarily […]
(David) Blatt fell into the cross hairs again for decisions he made toward the end of Sunday’s 86-84 Game 4 victory over the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference semifinals “A near-mistake was made and I owned up to it and I own it,” Blatt said. “A basketball coach makes 150 to 200 critical decisions […]
The Sacramento Kings have offered a full-time position in their front office to former All-Star sharpshooter Peja Stojakovic, according to league sources. Sources said new Kings vice president of basketball operations Vlade Divac has asked his former NBA and international teammate Stojakovic to leave Europe and move back to the United States to assist him […]
Although Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant believes the media has covered Kobe Bryant unfairly, Bryant disagrees. “Listen, I don’t budge on that stuff,” Bryant said Tuesday after his Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 103-91 at the Wells Fargo Center. “I appreciate the good stuff. I appreciate the bad stuff. I would never […]
George Karl and Vlade Divac discuss the drama surrounding the Sacramento Kings and the team’s moves.
As part of Steve Ballmer’s ongoing process to put his personal stamp on the Clippers, the team is considering options for a mascot. While talks are past the preliminary stages, no decisions have been made as to the name, look or species of the mascot. Source: Dan Woike of the Orange County Register
The Dallas Mavericks announced Monday that guard Raymond Felton has exercised his player option for the 2015-16 season. Felton (6-1, 205) played in 29 games (three starts) with the Mavericks last season and averaged 3.7 points and 1.4 assists in 9.7 minutes. Source: NBA.com
Nearly two months after Kyrie Irving left Oracle Arena on crutches, his season coming to a dejecting end because of a fractured left kneecap, Irving was back on a basketball court. Following successful surgery, the Cavs put a three to fourth month timetable for his recovery, which should put him on schedule to return for […]
Look for Mavs’ two-year deal with D-Will — in the $10M-to-$12M range total — to be completed as soon as Tuesday Source: Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed forward Josh Huestis to a contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We are excited to add Josh to our roster as he allows us to continue to increase our depth through […]