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Joel Embiid arguably could be one of the most gifted athletes to don a 76ers uniform. He’s a 7-footer who dunks with ease off between-the-legs moves. He’s a once-in-a-generation athlete for his size. He has the natural talent to develop into one of the NBA’s best players. “There were times that I wasn’t happy,” coach […]
With 45 games games in the rearview mirror since the trade, (Cavaliers J.R. Smith) I’ve been able to reflect on things, and now see it as a blessing in disguise. For me, being away from New York, my hometown, has led to far fewer distractions. In Cleveland, there just isn’t much to do after 9 […]
Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson says he doesn’t plan to opt out of next season on his contract with the team. He said Thursday that’s about more than $13.5 million in guaranteed salary. It’s about being disappointed in his and his team’s performance. “I’ve got unfinished business here. That’s not even an option for me,” […]
(Clippers Coach) Doc Rivers: “I think every coach in the league wants to be like (Spurs Gregg Popovich) Pop. Players want to be like (Michael Jordan) Mike, we want to be like Pop.” via Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times on Twitter
Frustrated fans who purchased tickets after (Timberwolves Kevin) Garnett’s acquisition wondered if Garnett was brought back merely as a public relations ploy to sell more tickets. Others questioned how he could pass a pre-trade physical when his knees were too sore for him to play. Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders said the examination revealed nothing more […]
Although the Orlando Magic’s coaching search will focus on a handful of candidates with extensive head-coaching experience, general manager Rob Hennigan said Thursday that James Borrego will be interviewed for the job. Borrego guided the Magic to a 10-20 finish after team officials appointed him interim head coach after Jacque Vaughn’s dismissal on Feb. 5. […]
Brett Brown called Jerami Grant, JaKarr Sampson keepers via Keith Pompey of The Inquirer on Twitter
Power forward (Charlotte Hornets) Cody Zeller missed 19 of the Hornets’ last 20 games with a sore right shoulder. Zeller revealed Thursday he’s been diagnosed with a partially torn rotator cuff and might need arthroscopic surgery. Zeller said the injury would be re-evaluated in about a week to determine whether a procedure is required. “It […]
Free agent target Greg Monroe has never met Phil Jackson but says he’s willing to sit down with the Knicks’ president in July when they are expected to be among the teams pursuing him on the open market. Daily News basketball columnist Frank Isola quoted an NBA executive last week describing the possibility of the […]
The Indiana Pacers got a scare Wednesday night when forward Paul George had to be carried off the court by teammates midway through the fourth quarter of their loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.The Pacers said he had a sore left calf. “Nothing serious,” coach Frank Vogel said. “He got kicked pretty strongly in his calf, […]
