Mavs sign C James to 10-day contract

The Dallas Mavericks signed center Bernard James to a 10-day contract Wednesday. The 6-foot-10, 235-pound James was originally drafted by the Mavericks with the 33rd overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. He averaged 2.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.6 blocks and 7.9 minutes in 76 career games (11 starts) with Dallas. The Savannah, Ga., native […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA notebook: Injured Wizards G Beal still out

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal will miss his third straight game at Toronto on Wednesday night after an examination revealed a “mild stress reaction in his lower right fibula.” Beal missed the last two games with a sore right big toe. The team announced Wednesday that subsequent examinations revealed the mild stress reaction in his […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Suns summon two guards from D-League

The Phoenix Suns recalled guards Reggie Bullock and Archie Goodwin from Bakersfield of the NBA Development League on Wednesday. Goodwin played in two games during his latest assignment to Bakersfield and averaged 28.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals. His jumper with 3.1 seconds left and 35 points on Sunday night helped the […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Former Knicks F Mason suffers heart failure

Former NBA player Anthony Mason is fighting for his life after suffering congestive heart failure, according to a report. The 48-year-old Mason has undergone four surgeries, including one that last nine hours, NBA writer Peter Vescey reported Wednesday. A former teammate told the New York Daily News that Mason’s condition was grave. Vescey reported that […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Wolves deal Mo Williams to Hornets, acquire Neal

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard Gary Neal and a 2019 second-round draft pick from the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday in exchange for guards Mo Williams and Troy Daniels. The Timberwolves also obtained forward-center Adreian Payne in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks for a protected future first-round draft pick. Neal, 30, is averaging 9.6 points, […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Pistons pound short-handed Hornets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Detroit Pistons are looking up at the Charlotte Hornets in the standings, but it was hard to believe it Tuesday night. The Pistons dominated the final three quarters en route to an easy 106-78 victory, leading by as many as 31 late in the game. It was the first of four […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Reports: Karl to take over as Kings’ coach

George Karl is on the verge of becoming the Sacramento Kings’ coach, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday. According to Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski, the Kings and Karl were hammering out a four-year deal that would pay between $4-$5 million per season. ESPN.com and other media outlets reported that Karl will take over the team following […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Korver to replace Wade in NBA All-Star Game

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade will pass up playing in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game because of a strained right hamstring and Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver will take his place as an Eastern Conference reserve, the league announced Tuesday. Korver, considered one of the best shooters in the league, is the fourth Hawks player in […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA notebook: Timberwolves trade Mo Williams to Hornets

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard Gary Neal and a 2019 second-round draft pick from the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday in exchange for guards Mo Williams and Troy Daniels. The Timberwolves also obtained forward-center Adreian Payne in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks for a protected future first-round draft pick. Neal, 30, is averaging 9.6 points, […]

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021