NC State’s Trevor Lacey to Declare for NBA Draft

Trevor Lacey, an All-ACC performer for NC State this season, has announced his intentions to declare for the NBA Draft. “I would like to thank the coaching staff, university and fans for a wonderful experience the last two years at NC State, but I’d like to declare for the NBA Draft,” Lacey said. via NC State […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Pierce: Pressure Got to Deron Williams In Brooklyn

The player that puzzled him the most, said (Paul) Pierce, was point guard Deron Williams. “Before I got there, I looked at Deron as an MVP candidate,” Pierce said. “But I felt once we got there, that’s not what he wanted to be. He just didn’t want that. “I think a lot of the pressure […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Jabari Parker Unsure He’ll Be Ready for Training Camp

For only the second time since the injury, (Bucks Jabari) Parker spoke with reporters about his rehab after the Bucks unveiled their new team colors and logos Monday night. Still just three months into his rehab, Parker is still a bit unsure whether or not he’ll be ready for the start of training camp next […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sefolosha: Police Caused My Signficant Injury

Thabo Sefolosha will have surgery this week and will miss the remainder of the season, including the playoffs. He thanked family, friends and the Hawks in his public comments Tuesday. “This has been a difficult time for me and I truly appreciate the support I have received from everyone,” Sefolosha said. “I am extremely disappointed […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers to Shop Nick Young During Summer?

With (Los Angeles Lakers) Nick Young’s tough season + clashes w/ Byron Scott, I’m told Lakers will shop Young around this summer via Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Jose Calderon: I Can Help If I Stay With Knicks

Jose Calderon doesn’t believe he’s played his last game as a Knick. The veteran point guard said he wants to return next season and thinks he will. “I really want to stay here,” Calderon said. “I think they want me here. That’s the feeling I got. I think I really can help this team next […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers Unlikely to Retain Boozer Next Season?

The Lakers do not have much interest in retaining him (Carlos Boozer). It would not seem surprising if the 12-year veteran pursued teams that could offer a bigger role via Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Concerns Grow Over Chandler Parson’s Knee Injury

Chandler Parsons doesn’t expect to be 100 percent when the playoffs begin. He just hopes he’s healthy enough to help the Dallas Mavericks. The plan was for Parsons to play the last two regular-season games, which would give him plenty of time to chip the rust off and get ready for the playoffs. That changed […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Duke’s Justise Winslow Headed to NBA Draft

Duke freshman Justise Winslow will enter the 2015 NBA Draft, head coach Mike Krzyzewski announced Tuesday. “We’re very happy for Justise and his family,” said Krzyzewski. “He had a sensational year, both on and off the court. He was an amazing factor for our success in winning the national championship. From everything we have found […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021