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Can Sixers’ Wroten, MCW Playing Together Work?

It might appears that 76ers coach Brett Brown has a dilemma approaching, but most wouldn’t mind having the problem he does. The coach is getting back one of his best players from injury, as guard Tony Wroten practiced yesterday and should be able to play tomorrow night at Atlanta. Wroten was a little put off […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Potential NCAA Breakout Performers in 2014-15

Who will be the next Shabazz Napier? Cinesport explores.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Gary Neal Wants Buyout from Timberwolves?

(Gary) Neal update tonight: #Twolves prefer to keep — as I tweeted earlier and Flip (Saunders)  said. But his side is 100% going to push for a buyout. via Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Hood, Bogdanovic Named Rookies of Month

The Brooklyn Nets’ Bojan Bogdanovic and the Utah Jazz’s Rodney Hood today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in April. Bogdanovic led all Eastern Conference rookies in scoring (14.4 ppg) and shot 52.6 percent from the field, good for third among all rookies. He […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Melo: Troublesome Knee Hasn’t Worsened or Improved

(New York Knicks) Melo (Anthony) got extended treatment on his troublesome knee tonight. Says it hasn’t really gotten better or worse lately. via Chris Herring of the Wall Street Journal on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Curry: Lacob’s Criticism of Jackson Distracting

All-Star guard Stephen Curry thinks owner Joe Lacob’s harsh criticism of former coach Mark Jackson is distracting to a Golden State Warriors team that has the NBA’s best mark and is on a franchise-record 12-game winning streak. Following Lacob’s public apology for taking issue with Jackson’s management skills, Curry told reporters: “I think it’s unfortunate, […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Pacers’ George Carried Off Court; ‘Nothing Serious’

The Indiana Pacers got a scare Wednesday night when forward Paul George had to be carried off the court by teammates midway through the fourth quarter of their loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.The Pacers said he had a sore left calf. “Nothing serious,” coach Frank Vogel said. “He got kicked pretty strongly in his calf, […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kemba Walker Gets $48 Million Extension

The Charlotte Hornets have reached terms on a contract extension with prized guard Kemba Walker, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that Walker will receive a four-year, $48 million extension from the Hornets that will kick in starting with the 2015-16 season. via Marc Stein of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Will Tayshaun Prince Remain in Boston for Season?

According to league sources, the Celts would still like to move (Tayshaun) Prince for a draft pick before the Feb. 19 NBA trade deadline. But it’s what could happen if he’s not dealt that may be up for more discussion in the coming days. There was strong word that if Prince wasn’t moved by the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Wolves’ Brewer Back on Trading Block Sparking Interest

The Minnesota Timberwolves have put veteran swingman Corey Brewer back on the trading block, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that the Timberwolves, beset with injuries and mired at the foot of the Western Conference with a record of 5-19, are again engaging contending teams in trade discussions for Brewer after making him available […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021