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LeBron James Being Coy About ‘Secret Motivation’

After LeBron James led the Cavaliers to a 95-93 overtime in win Game 2 of the Finals Sunday night, James mentioned a secret motivating factor that’s feeding him, but declined to disclose it. After his postgame press conference, James told the Northeast Ohio Media Group “I hope we win so I can tell y’all” about […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Ben Hansbrough Set to Join Spanish Team

Guard, formerly of Gran Canaria, signature until the end of the season and reaches Vitoria this afternoon to pass medical examination. Laboral Kutxa Baskonia has secured the services of Ben Hansbrough until the end of the season. The escort of 1.91 meters tall and 27 years old just landed in Spain and sets course for […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Jeremy Lin Enjoying Kobe Bryant’s Mentorship

(Kobe) Bryant’s teammate, guard Jeremy Lin, was also asked about the appeal of playing with Bryant, and had nothing but positive things to say. “I’ve said it from the very beginning: What I’ve seen, my personal experience with him, which is the only thing I can speak on, it’s been great,” Lin said. “From Day […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Celtics Would Trade Smart for High Lottery Pick?

Whispers getting louder that the Celtics are willing to surrender prized guard Marcus Smart if it gets them in upper reaches of lottery via Marc Stein of ESPN  

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors Standing Pat at Deadline?

Least shocking news of the day: it’s all quiet on the Warriors front. Such is life when you’re the best in the West. via Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Al Horford, LaMarcus Aldridge Named Players of the Week

The Atlanta Hawks’ Al Horford and the Portland Trail Blazers’ LaMarcus Aldridge today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 15, through Sunday, Dec. 21. Horford led the Hawks to a 3-0 record, which included a home win over the Chicago Bulls and road wins […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Bucks Sign Kenyon Martin to Second 10-Day Deal

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward/center Kenyon Martin to a second 10-day contract, General Manager John Hammond announced today via NBA.com/Bucks

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
D-League Exploring Future Showcase in Las Vegas

The D-League is considering Las Vegas as a future stop for the Showcase even though the city does not have a team, commissioner Malcolm Turner said, a move that would deepen ties between the parent NBA and the gambling mecca. “It’s one that we’re exploring,” Turner said. “It’s too early to say whether or not […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Draymond Green: I Feel at Home in Oakland

(Golden State Warriors) Draymond Green: “I think Oakland is pretty much Saginaw, just a little bigger and got a couple of pro teams..I just kind of feel at home.” Source: Diamond Leung of the Bay Area News Group  

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings’ Locker Room Fraught with Frustration?

To say the Kings locker room is in a really somber, frustrated place right now, would be a tremendous understatement. #NBAKings via Sean Cunningham of News10 on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021