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Bulls, Pelicans emerging as suitors for Royce White’s NBA comeback in July, sources tell RealGM. Former 16th pick is deciding among several. Source: Shams Charania of Real GM on Twitter
With the final game of the Rockets’ season down its last 90 seconds, the Rockets finally had to accept the inevitable.There would be no more comebacks. No more obstacles that could somehow, inexplicably be overcome. “We could never put that run on them that put doubt in their mind,” (Jason) Terry said. “They continued to […]
The runner up for NBA MVP this season has set the NBA record for most turnovers in a playoff game after James Harden gave away his 13th and final turnover with just over 30 seconds remaining in a 104-90 Game 5 loss to the Warriors. Source: The Houston Chronicle
(Los Angeles Clippers) Blake Griffin managed to answer thoughtfully after the Clippers lost in the Western Conference Semifinals, providing perspective on how far they’ve come in just a few years. “The Clipper curse when I first got here was No. 1 picks getting hurt, not working out; their draft picks not working out, not making […]
It’s unavoidably tantalizing to think about what the (Brooklyn) Nets might have gotten for Plumlee, had they actively shopped him before he fell out of favor — bearing in mind the two future first-round picks Denver extracted from Cleveland for Timofey Mozgov. Some rival executives think the Nets might go ahead and explore the Plumlee […]
The Los Angeles Lakers plan to bring in (D’Angelo) Russell along with centers Karl-Anthony Towns and Jahlil Okafor for workouts. The Lakers haven’t ruled out using the second pick on Russell, a point guard out of Ohio State. via Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer
(Atlanta Hawsk Jeff) Teague, Paul Millsap and Al Horford have all struggled with less publicized injuries throughout the playoffs. The most serious of those is Millsap’s sprained right shoulder, which caused him to miss five games in early April and has never fully healed. There are whispers that it might require surgery after the season. […]
(Lakers GM Mitch) Kupchak said anywhere from four to eight players could be in consideration for the No. 2 pick. Keeping options open and broad right now. via Mike Trudell of ESPN Los Angeles on Twitter
It’s believed Brooklyn (Nets) ownership is now determined to cut costs across board and staff cuts are underway. Marks is well-respected in league. After 20 years with Nets, assistant GM Bobby Marks has tweeted that he’s parted ways with organization. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports on Twitter
