Donnie Nelson: We’d Pull Trigger On Rondo Trade Again

Hoping to integrate a pass-first point guard that could take the team to the next level, the (Dallas) Mavs’ front office worked a deal to add Rondo to the starting lineup. But, after averaging 8.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 10.8 assists in 22 appearances for the Celtics this season,(Rajon) Rondo would see a dramatic dip […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Bucks Looking to Make Big Splash in Offseason?

The Bucks can use some more perimeter shooting and a presence in the paint. Armed with approximately $15 million in cap space this summer, Milwaukee hopes to shop in free agency. New owners Marc Lasry, Wes Edens and Jamie Dinan will certainly want to fill a new proposed arena with the best product possible years […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Harden: Title Run More Important Than MVP Award

While disappointed he didn’t win the award, (Houston Rockets James) Harden said his goal is to win a title. “That’s tough, but we’re in the second round of the playoffs, and I got better things to worry about, and that’s the Clippers,” Harden said. “They’re a very good team that’s rolling right now, and it […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Popovich: Myself, Duncan, Ginobili Will Probably Return

One day, these San Antonio Spurs really will walk away and retire. But while their season ended Saturday night with a heartbreaking 111-109 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 7 of their first-round series, coach Gregg Popovich said he doesn’t think this was the final game they will play together. “People ask me […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron: Curry MVP Award Was Well-Deserved

(Cleveland Cavaliers) LeBron James called (Golden State Warriors) Steph Curry’s Most Valuable Player award “well-deserved” while joking he was glad to see another kid from Akron win the award. “If my phone was on, I would’ve definitely congratulated him a lot,” James said, referring to his social media blackout during the postseason. “I think it’s […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Pierce: Wall Learning to Become Superstar in Playoffs

(Washington Wizards John) Wall’s court vision, passing, pace, dissection of the defense and control of the game has been the main act for the Wizards as they took Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday in their Eastern Conference semifinals series and swept the Toronto Raptors in the first round. “John has put his […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Grizzlies’ Mike Conley Targeting Game 2 Return

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley hopes to return for Game 2 of the Grizzlies’ playoff series against the Golden State Warriors after participating Monday in his most extensive workout with the team amid his recovery from facial surgery. “I believe I will,” Conley said when asked if he will play Tuesday. “But I believed that […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Wizards’ Beal, Wall Expected to Play in Game 2

Bradley Beal’s sprained right ankle was feeling considerably better on Monday, but John Wall’s left hand was visibly swollen. The Washington Wizards’ star backcourt practiced on Monday, and both Beal and Wall are expected to play in Game 2 on Tuesday. But they will be treating injuries suffered in Game 1 all the way up […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Marcus Smart Staying in Boston to Work On His Game

Rookie (Boston Celtics) Marcus Smart has shown the kind of promise and growth that more than justifies why Boston chose him with the sixth-overall pick in last June’s NBA draft. Smart is going to be in Boston most of the summer and will spend a considerable amount of time working with Celtics assistant coach Darren […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021