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Update from the air – two opt-ins – Danny Granger w/Phoenix Suns and Gerald Henderson with Charlotte Hornets @BBallInsiders – carry on Source: Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders on Twitter
Basketball Insiders previews the Washington Wizards’ 2015-16 season.
Free-agent guard Lance Stephenson has agreed to a contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, league sources told The Vertical. Stephenson visited the Pelicans last week and finalized a contract agreement Friday, sources said. Source: Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports
Kristaps Porzingis says he’s learning from Knicks president Phil Jackson. “Phil is there for me, whatever I need on the court, off the court stuff. So we have a great relationship obviously,” Porzingis said on on ESPN 98.7 FM. “Hes always helping me with little details on the court. He’s a master so I couldnt […]
At All-Star weekend, the NBA’s biggest stars hadn’t come to beat (Kobe) Bryant, but treat him like a monument. Never again does Bryant get to be surrounded with such greatness, never again surrounded with context to his career. Kobe Bryant is rounding third and headed for home. “It hasn’t hit home yet,” Bryant told The […]
After missing the last four games on personal leave following the death of his brother, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dion Waiters has rejoined his team and will be available to play Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. Waiters actually joined the team Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers, arriving around halftime and sitting on the bench […]
Hear former (Minnesota) #Twolves center & @Wellefast workout warrior Greg Stiemsma is close to a deal w/ the (Orlando) #Magic. Would be non-guaranteed. #badgers Source: Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN on Twitter
Which NBA head coach is entering the 2015-16 season on the hot seat? Our writers discuss.
Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha, who has blamed Manhattan police for the season-ending leg injuries he suffered during his April arrest in the city, told ESPN on Friday that the incident, in addition to carrying a physical toll, has damaged his reputation. “We are talking about the stress that it has brought to the entire family, […]
Canada wasn’t anywhere close to peak form, but it didn’t matter — not with Brady Heslip being left wide open beyond the arc. The final was 103-66 for Canada, now 3-1 at the FIBA Americas tournament. Heslip, who makes a good living overseas and really should get a longer NBA look, is one of the […]