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The Milwaukee Bucks gave their fans the chance to buy something new, as the team announced at its Fan Fest on Saturday that it will sell a four-game ticket package in which the team not only will wear a new alternate jersey but also will play on a new alternate court. “The idea has always […]
Thunder star Kevin Durant said Friday that a comment from ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith indicating the star forward would consider Los Angeles his “primary objective” if he didn’t re-sign in Oklahoma City next summer isn’t true. “I don’t talk to Stephen A. Smith at all,” Durant told reporters. “Nobody in my family, my friends — […]
The Milwaukee Bucks signed forward John Henson on Friday, with sources saying the deal is for four years and valued in the $45 million range. Henson is widely regarded as one of the league’s underrated frontcourt defenders. He averaged a seemingly modest 7.0 points and 4.7 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per game for the Bucks […]
Pistons say guard Steve Blake was diagnosed with a concussion, suffered in practice on Wednesday.No timetable has been set for his return. — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) October 2, 2015 Source: Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports on Twitter
You weren’t the only one shocked to hear that Isaiah Thomas had taken the fewest shots in Celtics scrimmages over the first several days of training camp. Thomas smiled when asked before yesterday’s practice just what is wrong with him. “I don’t know,” said the 5-foot-9 (former?) gunner. “I’m sick or something, right? “Honestly, I’m […]
Erik Spoelstra said the HEAT does research to make sure it doesn’t sign players who are likely to complain about playing time. Asked about the six power rotation players, Spoelstra said all are selfless. “This type of situation might not be for every veteran player,” Spoelstra said. “We try to over-communicate that early in the […]
Sources around the league say Channing Frye is available now for very little, though Magic officials deny it. Source: Zach Lowe of Grantland
Mark Cuban understands if Tyson Chandler is a bit mad at the Dallas Mavericks. Chandler, a hero during Dallas’ 2011 title run, has now twice been given second-fiddle treatment by the Mavs’ front office in free agency. “I didn’t think it would get to that point,” Cuban said of the 33-year-old Chandler’s departure from Dallas. […]
Rockets GM Daryl Morey said he'd be "shocked" if Terrence Jones (bruised ribs) wasn't back to practice in a few days. — Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) October 2, 2015 Source: Calvin Watkins of ESPN on Twitter
Five-star power forward Wenyen Gabriel announced his commitment to John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats on Thursday. Gabriel revealed his choice on ESPN.com. He had previously cut his list to Kentucky, Duke, Maryland, Connecticut and Providence. “I felt a connection to all the coaches in my final five, but ultimately it came down to Duke […]
