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The two words spilled out of D’Angelo Russell’s mouth. The Ohio State guard then realized the implications over voluntarily comparing himself to Golden State’s Stephen Curry. “I don’t want to sound like I’m overdoing it since he’s the MVP of the league,” Russell said on Friday at the NBA pre-draft combine. “But when I watch […]
There is confidence among (Memphis Grizzlies Marc) Gasol’s teammates that he won’t want to leave their Grit & Grind core, but that Spurs possibility worries them. via Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports on Twitter
After locking in three members of his new coaching staff, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan is pursuing an ambitious list of ex-NBA head coaches and assistant coaches for the two most prominent roles on his bench, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Donovan has a targeted interest in several potential candidates, including ex-New Orleans Pelicans […]
(Cleveland Cavaliers) Kyrie Irving sat out of Saturday’s practice session to rest and receive treatment on his sore left knee and his right foot strain, coach David Blatt said. Of Irving’s status for Wednesday’s Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, Blatt doesn’t know. “For sure? No,” he said of Irving’s availability. “But we […]
“I’d love him (Paul Pierce) back. I think he wants to be back. I don’t know, I won’t put words in his mouth, but I’d be surprised if he didn’t,” (Wizards Coach Randy) Wittman said. “I think what he saw with these guys and the heart this team has. Why wouldn’t you want to play […]
It was the scrimmages, however, that were really popular. For many years, decision-makers chafed at the lack of 5-on-5 basketball at the NBA’s biggest pre-draft showcase. This year, games made their way back into the fold, which was roundly applauded. Scouts learned that Louisville guard Terry Rozier could make the switch from shooter to playmaker. […]
(Washington Wizards Coach Randy) Wittman: “Brad (Beal) and John (Wall) are going to be here a long time.” Beal is eligible for an extension this summer. via Jorge Castillo (Washington Post) on Twitter
“I think he’s (James Harden) going to be very ready,” guard (Houston Rockets) Jason Terry said. “As a matter of fact, I don’t think, I know. I know. I watched his body language today, watching him the other morning on the plane. I understand he knows what he wants to bring to this team. It’s […]
(Washington Wizards Kevin) Seraphin, who signed a one-year qualifying offer last summer for $3.9 million to remain in Washington, is eager to spread his wings. “I definitely want a chance to be a starter,” Seraphin, who matched his career high with 79 regular-season appearances but didn’t start a game for the 46-win Wizards, told CSNwashington.com. […]
The beginning of Kobe Bryant’s quest to write his last chapter likely will not take place in the comfortable Staples Center surroundings. Or a contentious road arena. Instead, that might happen in Hawaii where the Lakers will play at the beginning of training camp, including two exhibition games against the Utah Jazz in Honolulu on […]
