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In searching for ways to improve, (Damian) Lillard decided he needed to get stronger, especially in his lower body, to help deal with the demands of the long NBA season and playoffs. To improve, he focused on two areas: exercise and diet. Working with the team’s trainers, he put himself through arduous workouts to strengthen […]
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony said Thursday on ESPN Radio that it’s “very likely” he will shut it down after the All-Star Game. Anthony maintained that he plans to play in Sunday’s game at Madison Square Garden, “even if it’s just a few minutes” — but likely will be done playing after that. “It’s […]
One promising sign is 7-footer Spencer Hawes’ performance in the 23 games since he arrived in Cleveland. The center has fit in from the start, averaging a career-best 14.0 points, and shooting a career-high .440 from 3-point range. Now, the team must look forward to how it can improve – which includes whether it re-signs […]
Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan had no intention of being in Las Vegas in July for summer league. Then he got a call from his front office that free-agent Lance Stephenson was serious about signing with the Hornets. So Jordan jumped on a plane from Utah to gauge Stephenson’s outlook and interest. Jordan said he […]
(Houston Rockets James) Harden leads the NBA in scoring at 27.0 points per game because of his ability to draw fouls and the craftiness of his dribble drives. It’s difficult to get a clean block and he is physical enough to draw contact. After a rough 2012 NBA Finals with the Thunder (12.4 ppg, 37.5 […]
Kings trading Ramon Sessions to Washington for Andre Miller, source tells Yahoo. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports on Twitter
Isaiah Canaan talks about going to Summer League to check out the young 76ers players, the addition of Jahlil Okafor, the importance of having a big man and more.
Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker will miss Monday’s home game against Minnesota Timberwolves after sitting out practice Sunday at Time Warner Cable Arena Walker also missed Saturday’s 80-71 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers with a sore left knee. The Hornets say the source of that pain is a cyst that Walker has had […]
Blazers free agent center Enes Kanter is expected to have a phone call with Portland and Boston when free agency begins tonight, a source said. Blazers free agent center Enes Kanter is expected to have a phone call with Portland and Boston when free agency begins tonight, a source said. — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) […]
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had a huge victory Friday when free-agent center DeAndre Jordan agreed to sign with his team instead of returning to the Clippers, with whom he had spent his entire-seven season professional career. In an interview with the sports-talk radio station The Ticket, Cuban said he sees DeAndre Jordan as a […]