NBA AM: Unlikely Heroes To Start The 2017-18 Season

Lang Greene pays respect to the unlikely heroes on all 30 teams to start the 2017-18 season

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Clippers, Rockets Discussed Jordan-Capela Swap Last Season

If you think the Clippers don’t matter in Los Angeles — that they have too much ugly baggage to generate fan interest in a Lakers town — grab coffee with Blake Griffin in Beverly Hills. The Lakers will always rule L.A., but Griffin matters, and the Clippers with him — even without Chris Paul — still matter in a […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Rockets, Isaiah Canaan Agree to Deal

Free agent point guard Isaiah Canaan intends to sign with the Houston Rockets, league sources tell ESPN. Free agent point guard Isaiah Canaan intends to sign with the Houston Rockets, league sources tell ESPN. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) October 24, 2017 Source: Chris Haynes on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Chris Paul Could Miss Up to Four Weeks

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul will likely be sidelined two to four weeks while recovering from his bruised left knee, sources confirmed to ESPN. Sources said the Rockets are calling agents about available point guards. One such point guard is Jameer Nelson, who was released by the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. He has cleared […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: LeBron James’ Quest For Eighth Straight Finals

Despite playing 30 minutes in preseason, LeBron James dazzled in the season opener with an impressive stat line.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Opening Night Storylines

Hours before the 2017-18 season gets set to tip off, here are some storylines to follow for Tuesday’s games.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: 50 NBA Predictions for 2017-2018

As he always does, Joel Brigham makes 50 predictions for the forthcoming NBA season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Saturday: Harden-Paul Look to Further Houston’s Offensive Revolution

While questioned at first, the James Harden and Chris Paul tandem presents a lethal duo for the Houston Rockets, writes Dennis Chambers.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Kevin McHale: ‘Calling me names is not going to change my opinion’ of James Harden

Kevin McHale continued his war of words with Houston Rockets star James Harden on Friday. The former Rockets coach turned TV analyst had fired the opening salvo last week by declaring that Harden is “not a leader.” Harden responded by calling McHale “a clown” and questioning his character. “Calling me names is not going to change my opinion as to […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021