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Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha, who has blamed Manhattan police for the season-ending leg injuries he suffered during his April arrest in the city, told ESPN on Friday that the incident, in addition to carrying a physical toll, has damaged his reputation. “We are talking about the stress that it has brought to the entire family, […]
Before joining as teammates this summer, Kyrie Irving and LeBron James knew plenty about each other. But Irving couldn’t fully appreciate James’ genius until they came together in July and he learned what was required to build a foundation of greatness. “I was just speechless,” Irving admitted. “I became a fan to be honest with […]
The Orlando Magic have named Scott Skiles head coach, General Manager Rob Hennigan announced today. Skiles becomes the 12th head coach in franchise history. Skiles, 51, has an overall NBA regular season record of 443-433 (.506) as head coach with Phoenix, Chicago and Milwaukee. During his 13 seasons as a head coach, his teams have reached the […]
With Dwyane Wade in position to opt out of his Miami Heat contract for the second consecutive summer and third time in eight years, the All-Star guard’s agent made it clear Thursday that the latest round of negotiations might not be a slam dunk. Now, with (LeBron) James playing for a championship in Cleveland, it […]
#Bulls sources: at least three starters ripped (Coach Tom) Thibodeau exit interviews, said they’d avoid team facility this summer if he were still there. via Dan Bernstein of CBS Chicago on Twitter
Vinny Del Negro discussed the New Orleans Pelicans coaching vacancy with general manager Dell Demps, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Del Negro emerged as a candidate based upon his successful five-year run as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports
(Golden State) Warriors get good news, as Klay Thompson’s agent, Bill Duffy, tells @USATODAYsports the guard cleared tests & did not have concussion. via Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports on Twitter
(Atlanta Hawks) Paul Millsap says he does not need surgery on his shoulder, just rest. via Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Consitution on Twitter
While (D’Angelo) Russell and (Emmanuel) Mudiay are clearly the cream of the point guard crop, many NBA officials contend (Cameron) Payne has now surpassed both Grant and Jones. Not only that, there is a distinct possibility Payne could become a Lottery selection. He recently worked out for Indiana, which has the 11th pick, and impressed […]
(Chicago Bulls GM Gar) Forman said process of hiring next coach begins tonight and will carry into the weekend. Won’t discuss names. But Hoiberg’s job to lose. via K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune on Twitter
