Cavs’ Kyrie Irving Playing Through Foot Injury

Kyrie (Irving) says he injured his foot in Game 2 of the Celtics series. “I’m not going to make any excuses for myself.” via Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Fines Matt Barnes $50,000 for Words to Fan

Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes has been fined $50,000 for directing inappropriate language at a fan, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations. via NBA.com

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Chris Paul Says Austin Rivers was ‘Unbelievable’

On the bench watching Austin Rivers run through the Rockets, Chris Paul walked up to Doc Rivers and told him, “This is one time you can be a dad and not just coach.” “I got through,” Paul said. “Austin was unbelievable. I was probably his biggest cheerleader in the third quarter. I just kept saying, […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Mike Conley on Green’s Bump: It’s Just Basketball

In the days following Mike Conley’s Game 2 brush with the Warriors’ Draymond Green, the Grizzlies’ point guard has gone from “no comment” to “it is what it is” to forming an opinion. “At the end of the day, I think Draymond Green is a phenomenal player,” Conley said before Friday’s practice. “He’s a competitor. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Rose Takes Game-Winning Accolades in Stride

(The Plain Dealer:) How did it feel taking over in 4th quarter, shades of old Derrick? (Derrick Rose:) I wouldn’t say I was trying to take over, I was trying to put the pressure on them and make them move around. (The Plain Dealer:) What’s it like to win playoff game that intense? Did you […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Jose Calderon Will Not Play at Eurobasket 2015

Jose Calderon reviews the tumultuous season with the Knicks, his future in the NBA and announces his low this summer with the national team in European France in a wide-ranging interview with MARK: “It hurts but I have to say” no “This summer the European. I had a hard time deciding, but it was necessary […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Bulls’ Joakim Noah Fined for Pushing a Fan

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah has been fined $25,000 for pushing a fan, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations. via NBA.com

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron Moves to 4th Place in All-Time Playoff Assists

With 4 ast tonight, @KingJames has passed Tony Parker Steve Nash & Larry Bird and is now 4th all-time in NBA playoff history with 1,063 ast. via Cleveland Cavaliers on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Arron Afflalo May Not Opt Out of Final Year

Today, our round table answers the following question: How do you assess (Arron) Afflalo’s short time in Portland? An ESPN report said he’s indicated he will opt out of the final year of his contract. If he does, should the Blazers entertain bringing him back? Joe Freeman | @BlazerFreeman: I’ve seen reports suggesting that Afflalo […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021