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The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has waived forward Anthony Bennett. With the move, Minnesota’s roster stands at 18 players. “In speaking with Anthony and his representatives over the past few days, we came to the conclusion that this was the best outcome for both parties,” said Timberwolves general manager Milt Newton. ‘When you […]
When Larry and Gail Miller broke ground on a new basketball arena in late May 1990, Gordon Hayward was an infant — and the rest of Utah’s starting five hadn’t even been born. But even in an era in which quarter-century-old arenas are routinely shuttered and demolished in favor of newer, fancier digs, Jazz officials […]
Some (Trail) Blazers players have already said they are worried free agency will take (LaMarcus) Aldridge away from Portland this summer. Earlier this month, before a home game, a Blazers player estimated the chances of him returning to Portland at 50-50. “I don’t want it to be perceived that I’m not happy, or I’m not […]
Meanwhile, the Nuggets will continue their star search. Last summer, they made a run at acquiring Kevin Love. (Denver GM Tim) Connelly insists he will continue to try to get that caliber of player in a Denver uniform, whether it’s through a trade, the draft or free agency. “We’d love to get a superstar,” the […]
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spent Monday in Indianapolis visiting with team management before catching the evening matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. However, not once during Silver’s whirlwind tour — that also included a luncheon at the local rotary club — did the topic of a potential NBA work […]
A seething Marcin Gortat, usually gregarious and effusive, was blunt Tuesday night as the Washington Wizards gathered their belongings for a late-night flight to Minneapolis. The Wizards had lost their fourth straight game, but his frustration went beyond the team result. But he didn’t log a second on the floor in the final period, continuing […]
Kevin Ollie, who led the UConn Huskies to their fourth NCAA championship in 2014, is being “seriously considered” for the Oklahoma City (Thunder) head coaching job, a source close to the situation told SNY.tv. via Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv
It remains to be seen whether Sacramento is that place. “I hope so,” said Celtics president Danny Ainge. “I like Rajon (Rondo). I’m hoping that things work out well for him. I think there’s a good chance for him there. The Kings have good talent with (Rudy) Gay and Cousins and Rajon, and George is […]
(Cleveland Cavaliers) LeBron (James) on Kyrie (Irving) playing hurt: “The kid is a warrior … It’s not just about basketball what this kid is doing for our team right now.” via CBS Sports NBA on Twitter
Mike D’Antoni met with Denver Nuggets management to discuss the franchise’s head coaching opening, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Melvin Hunt, the interim coach in the wake of Brian Shaw’s firing, remains a strong contender to retain the full-time job, league sources said. Along with D’Antoni and Hunt, ex-Sacramento Kings coach Michael Malone has had conversations […]