Buckeyes D’Angelo Russell Headed to NBA Draft

Ohio State freshman D’Angelo Russell has decided to go pro, declaring for the NBA draft Wednesday. “This was a hard decision because I knew I could come back and play with my teammates who I love, and to be coached by coach Thad Matta again would have been awesome, but at the same time I wanted to pursue […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kerr: Lee Doubtful for Game 3 With Back Issues

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said David Lee (back) made some strides Wednesday, but the forward is listed as doubtful for Game 3. via Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
UF’s Coach Billy Donovan is Tired of Recruiting?

One person who has known (University of Florida Coach Billy) Donovan for a few years described him as “tired of recruiting,” and said that if he ever made the jump to the NBA, it would have to be a winning situation with a GM he knows and trusts. The Thunder check all those boxes. via […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Doc Rivers: Jordan Hamilton Out With Concussion

(Los Angeles Clippers coach) Doc (Rivers) said Jordan Hamilton sustained a concussion in practice and is out tonight. via Melissa Rohlin of the Los Angeles Times on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Thunder Already Talking with Kevin Ollie

Source: The OKC Thunder are ‘already talking’ to Kevin Ollie. via Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Hawks Announce Sale of Team to Ressler Group

The Atlanta Hawks today announced that a definitive agreement has been signed for the purchase of the NBA franchise by an ownership group led by Tony Ressler, co-founder of Ares Management.  The group also includes seven-time NBA All-Star Grant Hill, Clayton Dubilier & Rice partner Rick Schnall, and Spanx founder Sara Blakely and Marquis Jet […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Thunder Officially Fire Coach Scott Brooks

The Oklahoma City Thunder confirmed the firing of head coach Scott Brooks, releasing the following statement. “This is an extremely difficult decision on many levels. Scott helped establish the identity of the Thunder and has earned his rightful place in the history of our organization through his seven years as a valued leader and team […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Thunder’s Enes Kanter has Successful Surgery on Knee

Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, the team announced today. Kanter, who was acquired on Feb. 19 from the Utah Jazz, appeared in 26 games (26 starts) with the Thunder averaging 18.7 points on 56.6 percent shooting from the floor (196-of-346), 11.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Rondo Will Flee Dallas if Carlisle Stays

When (Rajon) Rondo realized his run with the Celtics was over this year, he planned to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Once Dallas made the trade, he was open to re-signing with the Mavericks – only there are no max contract offers for Rondo on the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021