Category: NBA Headlines
During the segment, Clippers guard Dahntay Jones walked into view of the camera, bumping (Draymond) Green as he went past. Green did not take the gesture kindly, and told reporters as much in the locker room. “I think he wanted a reaction from me, but he don’t play,” Green said, taking note that Jones is […]
Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale said before Saturday night’s 114-100 win over the Denver Nuggets that star center Dwight Howard has resumed mild on-court activities. Howard hasn’t played since Jan. 30 because of edema in his right knee. “He is starting to do a combination of treadmill and floor stuff, which is a good sign,” […]
The Los Angeles Clippers announced today they have signed free agent guard Nate Robinson to a 10-day contract. Robinson, 30, most recently played for the Denver Nuggets where he averaged 5.8 points, 2.3 assists and 1.2 rebounds over 33 games (one start) this season. via NBA.com/Clippers
When Thomas Robinson was waived by the Denver Nuggets last month, the Sixers jumped on the opportunity to claim the former top-five pick and try to help him realize his massive potential. On Thursday, 2014 second-round selection Glenn Robinson III was waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team again acted quickly. On Saturday, the 21-year-old […]
Those who know (Karl-Anthony) Towns say he is very aware that NBA executives are flocking to the University of Kentucky to scout John Calipari’s undefeated team of future lottery picks. According to several sources close to the Kentucky program, the Knicks’ top scout, Mark Warkentien, has attended nearly a dozen Wildcats practices as the club […]
Teammates of Utah Jazz point guard Dante Exum want more aggression from the rookie from Australia. That hasn’t been easy for the 19-year-old, playing against grown men on a nightly basis. (Said Gordon Hayward:) “So when he stops thinking and really starts attacking the basket, he’s athletic, explosive, he’s long and can really make plays […]
While (Joe) Johnson was Mr. Clutch in previous years, he has now been supplanted in the big-shot department by first-year Nets guard Jarrett Jack, who seems to get the lion’s share of touches late in games. That has left Johnson — the league’s third-highest paid player at $23.2 million this season — feeling a bit confused […]
Bobby Dandridge said he was trying to stay emotionless in the hours before his No. 10 jersey was to be retired by the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Speaking fondly of his nine seasons with the Bucks, though, the tears that welled up in the 67-year-old’s eyes betrayed him. He paused just once to wipe […]
At least he (LeBron James) was coming back in to beat the Suns, not to set the Cavs’ all-time record for assists. James recorded eight, leaving him tied with Mark Price (4,206) for the franchise mark. James recently broke Scottie Pippen’s NBA record for most assists by a forward. “This being his eighth season in […]
Mavericks small forward Chandler Parsons plans to return Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing the last seven games due to a left ankle injury. Parsons sprained the ankle and suffered a bone bruise during the Mavs’ Feb. 20 win over the Houston Rockets. via Tim MacMahon of ESPN Dallas
