Antetokounmpo Hoping for Green Light to Shoot Threes

Now Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to take the next step in his promising NBA career as he approaches his third season. Bucks fans are familiar with the spectacular dunks, lengthy strides and shot-blocking abilities of the 6-foot-11 Antetokounmpo. But he is determined to expand his perimeter game and become a more complete player. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Luis Scola Likes Raptors Chances for Successful Season

And anyone who watched any of Argentina’s games at the recent FIBA Championships in Mexico knows (Luis) Scola has plenty left to offer. Now in Toronto in the early stages of training camp, he likes the way things are headed. “I have a good feeling about this year,” he said. “ It’s a good opportunity […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Steve Kerr Takes Leave of Absence After Surgeries

Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who had back surgery in July & follow-up surgery in September, has taken a leave of absence. Return TBD. Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton, who has no head coach experience, will serve as interim head coach in Steve Kerr’s absence. via Marc Spears of Yahoo Sports

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Bulls’ Derrick Rose Expected to Miss Two Weeks

Derrick Rose’s procedure went as expected today. At this time it is estimated he will be able to resume basketball activities in two weeks. Source: NBA.com/Bulls

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Nuggets Sign Mike Miller to One-Year Deal

After clearing waivers, #Nuggets have signed G Mike Miller to a 1-year deal, league sources say. Source: Chris Dempsey of The Denver Post on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Rondo: I Haven’t Been This Excited Since ’08 Boston Team

Nothing is guaranteed for (Rajon) Rondo but what we do know is that this team is filled with extreme enthusiasm and understands that if they buy into (George) Karl’s system, they could be dangerous. “Man I haven’t been this excited since the 08′ team in Boston,” Rondo said. “If we can buy into coach Karl’s […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Dwight Howard Not Focused on Opt Out Option in Contract

Dwight Howard has the potential of opting out of his contract after the season. He was asked about that following the second day of Rockets training camp. Howard made it clear that he’s not thinking about such issues at this point of the year. “There’s no need to live in the future,” Howard said. “I’m […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Board of Governors Approve Instant-Replay Modifications

(1 of 3) NBA announces that BOG has unanimously approved modifications to the instant-replay process for NBA games, beginning with 2015-16 (2 of 3) current NBA refs will be in Replay Center,making decisions on certain replay situations & facilitating on-the-court review of others (3 of 3) All replay reviews will continue to be triggered by […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Conley Says He Will Address Contract Once Season Ends

(Mike) Conley helped convince (Marc) Gasol to sign a new contract keeping the center in Memphis this past summer, and now it’s the guard’s turn to play with free agency looming next summer. Conley said he plans only to think about this season and will address his contract once the season ends, the same approach […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021