DeMarcus Cousins Says MVP Award is ‘Mine to Grab’

The topic is the 2015-16 NBA MVP award and whether it could be reachable for DeMarcus Cousins. “Reachable, man?” Cousins told Bleacher Report, his voice rising high. “It’s mine to grab.” Source: Kevin Ding of Bleacher Report

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kidd-Gilchrist Undergoes Surgery; Out Six Months

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist underwent successful surgery today to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. The procedure was completed by Hornets team orthopedist Dr. Marcus Cook at Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital. Typical recovery time for this procedure is approximately six months. Kidd-Gilchrist suffered the injury with 46 seconds remaining in the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Wolves’ Mitchell: LaVine Will Start Over Kevin Martin

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

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Will Lakers’ Russell Miss Time After Taking Scary Fall?

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.” […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Bennett ‘Cool’ With No. 1 Pick; Admits ‘It’s a lot of work’

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. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Grizzlies Sign Forward Sampson Carter

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

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Jennings May Begin Drill Work in Next Couple Weeks

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 […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kobe: Randle is ‘Lamar Odom in a Zach Randolph body’

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

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Phoenix Suns Waive Guard Deonte Burton

The Phoenix Suns have waived guard Deonte Burton. Burton initially signed with the Suns on Sept. 16. Source: NBA.com/Suns

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021