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VIDEO: Scottie Wilbekin- Orlando Summer League

Former Gator Scottie Wilbekin talks about getting a chance to play in Central Florida, playing in Europe and what the coaching staff is asking him to do.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers to Meet With DeAndre Jordan Wednesday

The Lakers will meet Wednesday with Clippers free agent DeAndre Jordan, though he’s considered a bit of a long shot for them. Source: Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Draft Kings: Win $9,000 On Thursday!

Tonight on Draft Kings, $90,000 is being given away in a league with a $3 buy-in! First prize wins $5,000 and the top 7,000 finishers will win at least double their entry fee. Your entry fee is free with your first deposit and first-time depositors will also have their money matched 100 percent up to […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
KD Sticks to Comments on Non-System Player Leonard

Well, following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s blowout win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday, (Kevin) Durant was asked about his matchup looming with (Kawhi) Leonard on Saturday. “He’s definitely grown as a player,” Durant said. Then, unprompted, he joked, “He’s not a system player.” Durant shifted his eyes a bit to make sure everyone was […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
VIDEO: Aaron Gordon – Orlando Magic

Magic forward Aaron Gordon talks about getting a much needed win, playing together as a team and how to stay alive in the playoffs.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Pitino: Players Deserve to Turn Pro Out of High School

Louisville Cardinals coach Rick Pitino says high school athletes should have the right to enter the NBA draft. “I’m very much in favor of high school kids going pro,” said Pitino, who will lead Louisville against Northern Iowa in a round-of-32 NCAA tournament matchup Sunday, during his pregame comments Saturday. “I had six young men […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Agent: Lakers, Pacers, Knicks Eyeing Kalnietis

Tadas Bulotas, Mantas Kalnietis’ agent, told Lithuanian television Sport1 that his client has received interest from 3 NBA teams. New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers have already showed interest for Kalnietis and Pacers could be the most likely destination for him, his agent told. via O. Cauchi of Sportando

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron Says Cavs are Contenders; ‘Not there yet’

“I thought LeBron (James) was great today,” (Cavs coach David) Blatt said, following the Cavaliers’ 99-94 triumph over the Chicago Bulls. “I thought he was focused and I thought he was very active and attentive.” “We’re a championship contender, but we’re not there yet,” James said. “We have the talent, we’ve had the process so […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
VIDEO: Chris Singleton- Orlando Summer League

Chris Singleton talks about being healthy, the importance of consistency and his ability to breakdown the game.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Rival Executive: Sixers Looking to Draft Russell

The thought around the NBA is that the 76ers hope to select D’Angelo Russell in the NBA draft, according to a league executive. “He’s the guy they want,” the executive, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Saturday. “That’s the word around the league. You know the Sixers. They won’t come out and say it, […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021