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The Denver Nuggets have exercised the third-year options on guard Gary Harris and center Jusuf Nurkić for the 2016-17 season, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly announced today. Source: NBA.com/Nuggets
“I hated Sasha (Vujacic),” (Carmelo) Anthony said after practice Sunday. “I hated Sasha. We got into it a couple of times. He was one of them little dirty players, sneaky, grab your jersey, foul you after the play. He was speaking in his language and now I understand what he was saying to me — […]
As he (Dwight Howard) prepares to enter his third season playing for the Rockets, Howard is very much at peace with the decision that brought him to Houston. As the 6-foot-11 center approaches his milestone 30th birthday in December and another likely round of free agency next July, that state of mind is critical to […]
Among the big people, the challenge for coach Brad Stevens is choosing the right people for the minutes. Jared Sullinger acknowledged after yesterday’s practice that it’s a bigger fight for the court this season. “Yeah, for sure,” Sullinger said. “At the same time, I’m not here to make it a rivalry between me, Amir (Johnson), […]
Talk to the 30-year-old (Sasha Kaun) about all the differences he’s seen in his first week-plus of training camp in the U.S., and he’ll mention the things almost every rookie counts as new to them: the players are bigger, faster, and more skilled. But Kaun’s analysis goes much deeper. He’ll tell you about the numerous […]
But it’s beyond early for the first-round pick (Kelly Oubre Jr.) , one that the Wizards view as a long-term project. Coach Randy Wittman said he is not concerned at all given the 19-year-old Oubre’s work ethic and willingness to accept coaching since arriving in the District. “He’s a young kid, a rookie, first time […]
Chris Paul fractured his left index finger in practice Saturday in China and is not expected to play in Sunday’s preseason game against the Hornets. The injury is not considered to be serious and Paul will be re-evaluated prior to the Clippers game against the Hornets Wednesday in Shanghai. Source: Rowan Kavner of NBA.com/Clippers
(Mavs’ coach Rick) Carlisle: “We’re going 2 keep all our point guards. All those guys, (Deron) Williams, (J.J.) Barea, (Devin) Harris, (Raymond) Felton, those guys are going 2 be on the team. Source: Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Twitter
For the first time since separating his left shoulder in a playoff game in May, Kevin Love fully participated in a practice session on Saturday. “I felt good,” Love said after practice. “Just getting into the rhythm of the plays more than anything. Just getting my legs under me with contact. Five-on-five felt really good.” […]
Right now, (Carmelo) Anthony is leading on the court — scoring 17 and 21 points in his first two games on a combined 18 for 25. Coming off surgery to repair a torn patellar tendon, he looks in terrific shape, as does his shot. Anthony said he has “clarity,’’ and no longer is bugged by […]
