Rockets’ Jason Terry Focused on Limiting J.J. Barea

After watching his former Dallas understudy, J.J. Barea, score 16 points with 13 assists, veteran guard Jason Terry said the improvement of the Rockets defense will have to begin at the point. “If he doesn’t have to cover and you just have to cover him, he’s tough,” said Terry, who made 1 of 5 shots […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Blazers Respond to Lillard’s Impassioned Words

But right about this time, the momentum changed. Right about this time, (Damian) Lillard delivered an impassioned talk during a huddle on the Blazers’ bench, lighting a fire under his teammates. “He was like, ‘We won’t lose this game,’” Batum said. “He started everything.” Lillard has delivered plenty of passionate pep talks in his three […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
League Fines Perkins; Upgrades to Flagrant 2

Cleveland’s Kendrick Perkins was also fined $15,000 and his flagrant 1 foul changed to flagrant 2 for a hard screen on (Jae) Crowder. via The Associated Press

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
J.R. Smith, Kelly Olynyk Each Suspended

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith has been suspended two games without pay and Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk has been suspended one game without pay for their roles in separate incidents during Cleveland’s 101-93 victory over Boston on April 26 at TD Garden, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations.  In addition, […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavaliers Announce Love Will Miss Next Series

Cavaliers forward Kevin Love sustained a left shoulder dislocation during the first quarter of yesterday’s game in Boston vs. the Celtics. His shoulder was assessed, reduced in the locker room, immobilized and he did not return to the game. X-rays and a MRI have been performed, as well as further evaluation at Cleveland Clinic Sports […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Davis to Get Max Contract Offer From Pelicans

League sources say that the (New Orleans) Pels will be as aggressive as possible on July 1 in presenting (Anthony) Davis with a five-year maximum contract that makes him New Orleans’ designated player. Based on the league’s most recent cap projections, Davis will thus be presented with a five-year pact that will eventually top $30 […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavs’ Love Out Minimum 2 Weeks With Shoulder Injury?

Nothing will be known for sure until MRI but word within Cavs team tonight is Kevin Love (shoulder injury) likely out a minimum of 2 weeks. via Brian Windhorst of ESPN on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron James: The Celtics Tested Us; We Needed That

(Cleveland Cavaliers) LeBron James: “The Celtics gave us the test that we needed.” via Jessica Camerato of Basketball Insiders on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Grizzlies’ Conley Out for Game 4; No Return Timetable

(Memphis Grizzlies) Mike Conley is headed back to Memphis with a ‘serious’ facial injury below the left eye. He is out Game 4 with no timetable for his return. via Ronald Tillery of The Commercial Appeal on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021