Category: Headlines
Sam Mitchell told his former SiriusXM NBA Radio pals today that he “absolutely” plans to start Zach LaVine over vet Kevin Martin at shooting guard. Source: Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune
The fall seemed sudden. The fall sounded loud. And the fall appeared painful. “I just couldn’t really move,” (D’Angelo) Russell said following the Lakers’ 117-114 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday at Stan Sheriff Center. “After it kind of loosened it up a little bit, I was able to move a little bit.” […]
Anthony Bennett made history by becoming the first Canadian to be named the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. Now a little more than just two years later, and on his third team, the new Toronto Raptors forward is back home with hopes of removing a far less flattering title from his résumé: bust. […]
The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team has signed free agent forward Sampson Carter. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed. Carter (6-8, 220) joins the Grizzlies after playing professionally last season in Slovakia, Portugal and the Dominican Republic. Source: NBA.com/Grizzlies
He (Brandon Jennings) still isn’t participating in drills, but coach Stan Van Gundy thinks he’s getting close. “He can do a lot of shooting,” Van Gundy said. “He can do a lot of that. He’s getting himself ready, but that’s where he is right now. We’re hoping next week, the week after or whatever, that he’ll […]
Kobe Bryant on Julius Randle: “He’s Lamar Odom in a Zach Randolph body.” Source: Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News on Twitter
The Phoenix Suns have waived guard Deonte Burton. Burton initially signed with the Suns on Sept. 16. Source: NBA.com/Suns
Shelden Williams, former lotto draft pick with 369 NBA showings, mulling retirement. He last averaged a double-double in China. Source: David Pick on Twitter
Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is expected to miss an extended period of time after an MRI revealed he has a torn labrum in his right shoulder. The team made the announcement Monday but would not say if he needed surgery or how long he will be out. On Sunday, the Hornets announced Kidd-Gilchrist had a […]
Mavs forward Chandler Parsons on if he’ll play in any preseason games: “I’d like to get in one, at least, and shake the rust off.” Source: Dwain Price of the Fort-Worth Star Telegram on Twitter
