Category: NBA Headlines
As the Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up their final practice before the season-opener Wednesday against the New York Knicks, coach Jason Kidd expressed confidence that the team will have 2014 first-round draft pick Jabari Parker back in the lineup by early November. “He looks great. He’s done everything,” Kidd said after the team’s workout Tuesday. “Hopefully, […]
Warriors GM Bob Myers says talks w/Harrison Barnes are broken off until July, per Barnes’ preference. Extension deadline was Nov. 2. Source: Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports
The L.A. Clippers announced today they have exercised their 2016-17 option on guard C.J. Wilcox. Source: NBA.com/Clippers
( Blog:) Jason Kidd has decided that he wants to use me in all 5 positions this season. I really like the idea of being everywhere on the court! When my coach believes I can do it, my confidence goes up and I’ll do everything to succeed. Sometimes my scoring will work out more, sometimes […]
The Memphis Grizzlies exercised the third-year contract option on guard Jordan Adams, the team announced today. Adams is now signed through the 2016-17 season. Source: NBA.com/Grizzlies
The Dallas Mavericks have advanced negotiations on a contract extension with coach Rick Carlisle, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that Carlisle and the Mavericks are nearing an agreement on a five-year extension that will extend Carlisle’s stay in Dallas well beyond a decade. Source: Marc Stein of ESPN
After missing close to two weeks of training camp following an anti-inflammatory injection to his lower back, LeBron James was able to fully participate in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ last two practices and confirmed he will play in Tuesday’s season opener. “I feel good,” James said Monday. “I’m ready to go. I’ll be active tomorrow.” Source: […]
Derrick Rose will play in the Bulls’ season opener against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, though he admitted to still having blurred vision as he continues to recover from a left orbital fracture. “A little bit when I look certain places,” Rose said after Monday’s practice. “But if I concentrate a […]
For the first time in his 16-year NBA career, Metta World Peace had to claw his way to the Opening Day roster. The former Defensive Player of the Year, all-star and NBA champion did just that, as the Lakers waived Jabari Brown, which cemented World Peace’s status among LA’s 15-man lineup. Source: NBA.com/Lakers
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed guard Ish Smith. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. New Orleans’ roster now stands at 15. Source: NBA.com/Pelicans
