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(Anthony) Davis said his focus primarily is on what (Pelicans’ coach Alvin) Gentry needs from him to help the Pelicans make a stronger push in the Western Conference next season. To prepare, Davis said he has been working on all aspects of his game. “I’ve been working on a little more conditioning, knowing that the […]
The Denver Nuggets have signed center Nikola Jokić to a multi-year contract, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly announced today. Jokić, 6-10, 250, was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 41st overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. Source: NBA.com/Nuggets
Matt Barnes believes he epitomizes the “Grit & Grind” style that the Memphis Grizzlies have prided themselves on for years. “This is a whole – not just team but city – with my ideal, a grind mentality,” Barnes said Tuesday. “I’ve been on teams that run-and-gun and dunk and shoot a lot of 3’s, but […]
If things don’t work out with Dallas in training camp, power forward Maurice Ndour, who resides in New York and played with the Knicks in the summer league, would love to return. Even after the undrafted Ndour agreed to terms with Dallas, the Knicks called Ndour’s camp to see if there was something that still […]
The New Orleans Pelicans today announced that the team has signed free agent center Kendrick Perkins. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Source: NBA.com/Pelicans
The Knicks invited undrafted Harvard swingman Wesley Saunders to training camp, but The Post has learned Saunders will get no more than a $75,000 guarantee. It also has been reported Virginia power forward Darion Atkins has been invited to camp. Neither likely will make the 15-man roster, but could agree to hang with the D-League […]
Yahoo Sources: Golden State has extended contract of well-regarded Santa Cruz coach Casey Hill, who led D-League Warriors to an NBDL title. Source: Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports on Twitter
The Orlando Magic have acquired guard Shabazz Napier and cash considerations from Miami in exchange for a conditional 2016 second round draft pick, General Manager Rob Hennigan announced today. Source: NBA.com/Magic
The Boston Celtics announced today that they have acquired forward/center David Lee from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for forward Gerald Wallace and guard/forward Chris Babb. “We are excited to welcome David as a member of the Celtics family,” said President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge. “His proven skill set and experience on a […]
During his first public comments with the Boston Celtics, Perry Jones said getting traded this month felt almost like being drafted a second time. After his career failed to take off in Oklahoma City, the forward clearly craves the chance to start anew. “I’m just happy I got a fresh start,” he said Monday at […]
