Sources: Kyrylo Fesenko to Sign Deal in Russia

Veteran center Kyrylo Fesenko has agreed to a one-year contract with Lokomotiv Kuban of the VTB League, bypassing a workout with the Toronto Raptors, sources told RealGM. Fesenko, a five-year reserve in the NBA, will sign a lucrative deal with the Russian team. He was among the big men invited to the Raptors’ free-agent camp […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Thunder Seriously Targeting Mo Cheeks?

Hearing Maurice Cheeks has emerged as increasingly serious target for OKC as Thunder seek to put another former HC on Billy Donovan’s staff Source: Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Robert Upshaw May Be Cleared to Resume Workouts

Barring setback, Robert Upshaw expected to be cleared to resume activity this week after halting workouts because of heart issue. Upshaw, on the bubble for the 1st round, optimistic heart issue is not serious. He has had similar test results before and returned to games. Source: Scott Howard-Cooper of NBA.com

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Agent: Julian Wright Signs with Puerto Rican Team

Julian Wright a former lottery pick and NCAA champ with Kansas Jayhawks signs to play with Cangrejeros de Santurce. Source: Christian Santaella on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron James Being Coy About ‘Secret Motivation’

After LeBron James led the Cavaliers to a 95-93 overtime in win Game 2 of the Finals Sunday night, James mentioned a secret motivating factor that’s feeding him, but declined to disclose it. After his postgame press conference, James told the Northeast Ohio Media Group “I hope we win so I can tell y’all” about […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sasha Kaun Interested in Securing NBA Deal?

Sasha Kaun will relocate to the U.S., homeland of his wife. Open to pursue NBA deal, said agent J.R. Hensley. Source: David Pick on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
ABC Sets Viewing Records During NBA Finals

The final numbers for are in Sunday night’s Game 2 between the Cavs and Warriors. The thrilling game drew 18.8 million viewers, making it the most watched Game 2 ever on ABC. This comes on the heels of a record-breaking Thursday. Game 1 proved to be the highest-rated such game of the Finals ever on […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Execs Intrigued By 7’3 Serbian Boban Marjanovic?

NBA executives at EuroCamp held dialogue with agent of 7-foot-3 Serbian hulk Boban Marjanovic, I’m told. Source: David Pick on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Mike Malone Secures Second Interview With Nuggets?

ESPN sources say former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Malone has secured a second interview with the Denver Nuggets for their coaching vacancy. Source: Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter  

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021