Isiah Thomas Named President of WNBA’s NY Liberty

The New York Liberty and Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas today announced that Mr. Thomas has been named team president, with responsibility for basketball and business operations. Mr. Thomas has also taken an ownership interest in the team, and is committed to using his considerable expertise to help further develop the Liberty, both on and […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Greek Team Eyeing Guard Eric Maynor

High is the name of Eric Maynor, as regards the list of guards. The “ace” of Varese (which has been excluded from the playoffs Italy), is a professional since 2009, when he wore the jersey of Jazz (the chose No 20 in the NBA draft, 2009). via Alexander Trigas of Sport 24

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Donnie Nelson: We’d Pull Trigger On Rondo Trade Again

Hoping to integrate a pass-first point guard that could take the team to the next level, the (Dallas) Mavs’ front office worked a deal to add Rondo to the starting lineup. But, after averaging 8.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 10.8 assists in 22 appearances for the Celtics this season,(Rajon) Rondo would see a dramatic dip […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Bucks Looking to Make Big Splash in Offseason?

The Bucks can use some more perimeter shooting and a presence in the paint. Armed with approximately $15 million in cap space this summer, Milwaukee hopes to shop in free agency. New owners Marc Lasry, Wes Edens and Jamie Dinan will certainly want to fill a new proposed arena with the best product possible years […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Harden: Title Run More Important Than MVP Award

While disappointed he didn’t win the award, (Houston Rockets James) Harden said his goal is to win a title. “That’s tough, but we’re in the second round of the playoffs, and I got better things to worry about, and that’s the Clippers,” Harden said. “They’re a very good team that’s rolling right now, and it […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Popovich: Myself, Duncan, Ginobili Will Probably Return

One day, these San Antonio Spurs really will walk away and retire. But while their season ended Saturday night with a heartbreaking 111-109 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 7 of their first-round series, coach Gregg Popovich said he doesn’t think this was the final game they will play together. “People ask me […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron: Curry MVP Award Was Well-Deserved

(Cleveland Cavaliers) LeBron James called (Golden State Warriors) Steph Curry’s Most Valuable Player award “well-deserved” while joking he was glad to see another kid from Akron win the award. “If my phone was on, I would’ve definitely congratulated him a lot,” James said, referring to his social media blackout during the postseason. “I think it’s […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Pierce: Wall Learning to Become Superstar in Playoffs

(Washington Wizards John) Wall’s court vision, passing, pace, dissection of the defense and control of the game has been the main act for the Wizards as they took Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday in their Eastern Conference semifinals series and swept the Toronto Raptors in the first round. “John has put his […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Grizzlies’ Mike Conley Targeting Game 2 Return

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley hopes to return for Game 2 of the Grizzlies’ playoff series against the Golden State Warriors after participating Monday in his most extensive workout with the team amid his recovery from facial surgery. “I believe I will,” Conley said when asked if he will play Tuesday. “But I believed that […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021