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• Wolves Notes: Conley, Confidence, Maturity, Jokic, Gobert, NAW
Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley was ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 5 with a right soleus strain and is officially questionable for tonight’s Game 6. However, the 36-year-old plans to suit up, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports (via Twitter). After Game 5, head coach Chris Finch said the team was optimistic Conley could return […]...2024
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• Report: JB Bickerstaff’s High Usage Of Donovan Mitchell Was Reason Mitchell Provided When Declining Invitation To Play For Team USA Last Summer

According to NBA insiders Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff’s usage of Donovan Mitchell in 2022-23 was a reason Mitchell provided when declining an invitation to play for USA Basketball last summer at the FIBA World Cup. Mitchell averaged 35.8 minutes per game last season. He […] The post Report: JB Bickerstaf...2024
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• Report: Some Cavaliers Members Were Frustrated Jarrett Allen Refused Injection In Rib To Try And Numb Pain And Play

According to NBA insiders Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, some members of the Cleveland Cavaliers were frustrated Jarrett Allen refused an injection to try and numb the pain in his rib and play. Allen missed the entire Cavaliers-Boston Celtics series with a rib injury. “Allen played in 81 consecutive games counting […] The post Report: Some Cavali...2024
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• “Growing Sentiment” Mitchell Will Sign Extension With Cavs

While there are reportedly teams waiting to make trade offers for him if he decides not to sign, there is a “growing sentiment” around the NBA that Donovan Mitchell will wind up inking a maximum-salary extension with the Cavaliers this offseason, according to Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. A four-year […]...2024
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• J.B. Bickerstaff’s Future With Cavs In “Serious Jeopardy”

The shorthanded Cavaliers were eliminated from the postseason by Boston on Wednesday night. Following the second-round ouster, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff‘s position with the team is in “serious jeopardy,” league sources tell Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. Both The Athletic and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link) state that Cleveland plans ...2024
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• Report: Donovan Mitchell Didn’t Have Great Confidence In JB Bickerstaff, Whose Job Is In Serious Jeopardy

According to NBA insiders Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, Donovan Mitchell didn’t have great confidence in Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff, whose job is in serious jeopardy. The Cavaliers lost to the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2024 playoffs in five games. Mitchell missed Games 4 and […] The post Report: Donovan Mitchell Didn...2024
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• Report: Some Cavaliers Members Were Frustrated Jarrett Allen Refused Injection In Rib To Try And Numb Pain And Play
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• Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell Will Miss Game 5 vs. Celtics

According to NBA insiders Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell will miss Game 5 against the Boston Celtics. Mitchell is still dealing with a left calf injury. Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell is expected to miss tonight's potential elimination Game 5 vs. Boston, sources tell me and @joevardon. Mitchell […] The post Cavali...2024
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• Bucks’ Thanasis Antetokounmpo To Undergo Achilles Surgery
Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo will undergo surgery for a torn Achilles tendon, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). Charania doesn’t specify when the injury occurred or how long the recovery process is expected to take. Antetokounmpo played sparingly in Milwaukee’s first-round playoff series with Indiana. He was on the court for two […]...2024
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• Bucks forward to undergo Achilles surgery

Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo will undergo surgery for a torn Achilles tendon, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (X link). Charania doesn’t specify when the injury occurred or how long the recovery process is expected to take....2024
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• Northwest Notes: Finch, Nori, Wolves, Clarkson, Thunder
There is “increased optimism” that Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch will be seated near the team’s bench when Game 1 of the Timberwolves/Nuggets series tips off Sunday, according to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski and Shams Charania (Twitter link). Finch suffered a torn patellar tendon during Minnesota’s first-round series against Phoenix and underwent surgery on th...2024
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• Chris Finch Feared To Have Torn Patellar Tendon In Knee

Chris Finch is feared to have a torn patellar tendon in his knee, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. Finch suffered the injury during a collision late in the Timberwolves' win in Game 4. The Timberwolves swept the Suns in the first round....2024
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• Damian Lillard’s Status For Game 4 In Doubt With Achilles Strain

As we wrote earlier on Saturday, the Bucks‘ injury issues are getting worse before they get better, as there is serious doubt Damian Lillard will be ready for Game 4 against the Pacers due to an Achilles strain, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). Charania, who adds that Lillard is currently in […]...2024
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• Charlotte Hornets interview podcaster for head coach opening

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images J.J. Redick is getting an interview to become the next head coach of the Charlotte Hornets. J.J. Redick has become one of the biggest voices in the NBA media landscape since he retired from a 15-year playing career in 2021. Now Redick may be ready for his next gig: a head coaching job in the NBA. The Charlotte Hornets are interviewing Redick for...2024
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• Jimmy Butler Injury Update
Heat star Jimmy Butler may have suffered a season-ending injury in Miami’s 105-104 loss to Philadelphia on Wednesday. Miami’s best scorer may have sustained a knee injury during their play-in, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. “Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is feared to have an MCL injury in his knee, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. […] The post Jimmy But...2024
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• Heat Fear Jimmy Butler Suffered MCL Injury

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler could be sidelined indefinitely with an MCL injury, per NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic. Butler suffered a knee injury in the first half, but stayed in the game, finishing with 19 points. He is due to undergo an MRI, Charania reported. The Heat will need to win their […] The post Heat Fear Jimmy Butler Suffered MCL Injury appeared first on Hoops ...2024
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• Pelicans ‘fully anticipate’ Zion Williamson will play this season?
More than two months after New Orleans rookie Zion Williamson underwent knee surgery, the star rookie continues to make progress in his rehabilitation and the Pelicans reportedly still expect him to make his debut this season. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Williamson is scheduled to begin contact drills within the next two weeks, a key step in his recovery from surgery on his torn me...2019
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• Everything You Need to Know from Day 3 of 2015 NBA Free Agency
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"The news that Warriors fans have been waiting for was reported by Shams Charania."

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"Shams Charania of The Athletic broke the news on Twitter on Monday: PJ Tucker is signing a two-year, $15 million deal with Miami, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium."

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"The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers have voted to boycott the season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic."

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"James Wiseman, a potential candidate to go first overall in next June’s NBA Draft, has decided to leave Memphis and prepare for his forthcoming professional career, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports."

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"The LA Clippers have agreed to trade Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons, according to reports from David Aldridge of TNT, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN and Shams Charania of Yahoo."

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"The one-time league MVP is set to sign with the defending Eastern Conference champion Cavaliers according to The Vertical's Shams Charania."

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"The Vertical's Shams Charania also reported Wesley Johnson agreed to a three-year, $18 million deal with the team."

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" Yahoo Sports' Shams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski reported Fisher is in fact considering legal action but has yet to file charges."

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" According to Real GM's Shams Charania, the Lakers are the lead suitors for small forward Quincy Miller, whom the Denver Nuggets jettisoned from the roster before the start of this season: Quincy Miller has several inquiries since becoming free agent, with the Los Angeles Lakers as leading suitors, league sources tell RealGM."

• “Growing Sentiment” Mitchell Will Sign Extension With Cavs
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• Report: Evan Mobley’s Representation Cautioned Cavaliers Not To Draft Him

According to NBA insiders Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, Evan Mobley‘s representation cautioned the Cleveland Cavaliers not to draft him. The Cavaliers drafted Mobley with the third overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Mobley is eligible to sign a rookie-scale extension this summer. “Interestingly, Mobley’s representation, Wasserman, caution...2024
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• Tom Thibodeau, Knicks To Discuss Contract Extension In Offseason

The New York Knicks are interested in signing Tom Thibodeau to a contract extension this offseason. "He is going to be entering the final year of his contract next season," said Shams Charania. "You're not going to let a coach like Tom Thibodeau go into a lame duck year. That's why, I'm told, both sides will discuss a new deal in the offseason. The Knicks very much want to lock in Tom Thibodeau lo...2024
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• Pistons Hoping To Hire Tim Connelly As President Of Basketball Operations?
The Pistons appear to be targeting Timberwolves president Tim Connelly in their search for a new president of basketball operations, according to James L. Edwards III and Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources tell Edwards and Charania that Connelly is expected to opt out of the final year of his contract with Minnesota this summer. […]...2024
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• Tim Connelly Likely To Remain With Wolves Unless Pistons Offer Significantly Larger Contract

The Detroit Pistons plan on pursuing Tim Connelly to run their front office, sources tell James L. Edwards III and Shams Charania of The Athletic. Connelly is expected to opt out of his contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves even if he intends to stay with the franchise. Connelly is considered likely to return to the Wolves, but an offer from the Pistons worth approximately $15 million per seas...2024
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• Suns Hire Coach Mike Budenholzer on a Five-Year, $50+ Million Deal
The Phoenix Suns have hired Mike Budenholzer to become the franchise’s next head coach on a deal worth five years and at least $50 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Budenholzer, 54, is expected to accompany the team to the 2024 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, which begins this weekend, and […] The post Suns Hire Coach Mike Budenholzer on a Five-Year, $50+ ...2024
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• Report: LeBron James Expected To Return To Lakers, Who Have Interest In Drafting Bronny

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, LeBron James is expected to return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Charania also reports that the Lakers have interest in drafting Bronny James. "LeBron James want to play up to two more seasons & obviously the Lakers want to bring him back.. They do […] The post Report: LeBron James Expected To Return To Lak...2024
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• Suns Expected To Hire Mike Budenholzer As Head Coach

The Suns are planning to hire Mike Budenholzer as their head coach, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports (Twitter link). His multi-year contract is expected to approach eight figures per year. It’s a swift move by Suns owner Mat Ishbia and the front office, as they announced the firing of Frank Vogel on Thursday. ESPN’s […]...2024
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• Brandon Ingram, Willie Green Had 'Minor Exchange' In Game 2 Versus Thunder

Brandon Ingram and Willie Green had a "minor exchange" during Game 2 of the New Orleans Pelicans' playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Zach Harper and Shams Charania of The Athletic. Ingram reportedly wanted the ball more during the game. Ingram is heading into the final year of his contract next season. The Pelicans' forward has been linked as a possible trade candidate ...2024
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• Jimmy Butler Prefers To Remain With Heat Long-Term

The future of Jimmy Butler with the Miami Heat has come into question after he missed their first round series against the Boston Celtics and is eligible in July for a contract extension worth up to $112.9 million over two seasons. Pat Riley was publicly non-committal on the possibility of an extension for Butler when he addressed the media this week. "He has clearly wanted to be in Miami," said S...2024
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• Eastern Notes: Lillard, Giannis, Wright, Raptors, Hornets
After Shams Charania reported earlier today that Damian Lillard‘s availability for Game 4 of the Bucks‘ series with Indiana is uncertain, head coach Doc Rivers confirmed that the star guard is dealing with an Achilles strain, telling reporters that Lillard underwent an MRI. Rivers didn’t know the results of that MRI when he spoke to […]...2024
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• Heat Fear Jimmy Butler Suffered MCL Injury
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• Jontay Porter gets NBA lifetime ban for betting on games involving his own team

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Jontay Porter gets NBA lifetime ban for betting on himself, and taking the under Jontay Porter received a lifetime ban from the NBA after a widespread gambling scandal that included betting on NBA games involving his own team. Porter is the younger brother of Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. He caught on with the Toronto Raptors this year after an...2024
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• Zion Williamson Believed To Have Suffered Left Hamstring Injury

Zion Williamson is believed to have injured his left hamstring during the New Orleans Pelicans' 110-106 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. Williamson will undergo further tests on Wednesday. Williamson had 40 points and 11 rebounds before leaving the game in the fourth quarter. The Pelicans will play the Kings on Friday night....2024
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• The Timberwolves ownership situation is a swirling debacle of drama

Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images This is such a mess. Any hopes for Timberwolves fans to be rescued from Glen Taylor’s ownership have now been squashed. Taylor announced on Thursday that the deadline passed for Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore to become majority owner of the Wolves and Lynx, pulling the team off the market and ensuring it remained under Taylor’s control. The foll...2024
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• Timberwolves sign veteran forward T.J. Warren for rest of season
The Minnesota Timberwolves are signing forward T.J. Warren for the remainder of the 2023-24 season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Warren, 30, recently finished two back-to-back 10-day deals with the club. Through seven games off the bench this season with the Timberwolves, the 6-foot-8 wing is averaging 4.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.0 […] The post Timberwolves sign veteran fo...2024
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• Nets Turned Down Trade Offer Of Jalen Green, First-Round Picks For Mikal Bridges

The Brooklyn Nets turned down a trade offer from the Houston Rockets at the deadline involving Jalen Green and multiple first-round picks for Mikal Bridges, said Shams Charania on Run It Back. "Taking us back two months ago, the Rockets called the Nets on Mikal Bridges and I'm told they discussed a concept around Jalen Green and multiple first-round picks. "That deal was not accepted by the Brookl...2024
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• Rockets offered Jalen Green, draft picks to Nets for Mikal Bridges, but were turned down

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The Nets made a massive mistake turning down Rockets trade offer involving Jalen Green and Mikal Bridges. The Houston Rockets reportedly offered the Brooklyn Nets a blockbuster deal that would have sent Mikal Bridges to Houston and returned Jalen Green and draft picks to Brooklyn. The Nets turned down the offer at the trade deadline, according to NBA inside...2024
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• Sixers To Sign DJ Wilson To 10-Day Contract

The Philadelphia 76ers plan to sign DJ Wilson to a 10-day contract, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. Wilson, a former first-round pick of the Bucks, is averaging 19.4 points and 9.5 rebounds in the G League....2024
• Isaiah Thomas Signing 10-Day Deal With Suns

The Suns will add former All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas on a 10-day contract, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). The 35-year-old guard recently joined the Salt Lake City Stars in the G League in hopes of landing another NBA opportunity. He showed he still has his scoring touch, averaging 32.5 points in […]...2024
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• Indianapolis Police Investigating Game 6 Incident Involving Patrick Beverley
The Indianapolis Police Department is investigating the altercation that took place in Game 6 of the Bucks/Pacers series on May 2 involving Milwaukee guard Patrick Beverley and fans in Indiana, according to Shams Charania and Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic (Twitter link). During the waning moments of the Bucks’ season, Beverley threw a basketball at […]...2024
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• Ja’Kobe Walter Declares For NBA Draft
Baylor guard Ja’Kobe Walter has decided to enter the NBA Draft, announcing his intentions in an interview with Shams Charania of The Athletic (video link). “After praying and just talking to my family about it, I’ve just decided that I’m going to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft,” Walter said. “My reasoning for that, all […]...2024
• Ex-Rockets Guard Kevin Porter Jr. Signs With Greek Club

Former Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kevin Porter Jr. has agreed to a contract with Greek club PAOK, per Shams Charania and Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Porter, 23, has been out of the league since his arrest in September following an altercation with his ex-girlfriend, NBA player Kysre Gondrezick. He was originally charged […] The post Ex-Rockets Guard Kevin Porter Jr. Signs W...2024
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• Anthony Edwards’ viral poster dunk over John Collins ends in dislocated finger for Wolves star [Video]
By Jon Krawczynski, Shams Charania and Alex Andrejev Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ impressive poster dunk over Utah Jazz power forward John Collins on Monday was so emphatic it left both players injured. Edwards, in a postgame interview with Bally Sports North, said he dislocated a finger on his left hand. Collins, on the receiving end of the dunk, left with a head contusion a...2024
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• Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards dislocates finger on poster dunk over Jazz’s John Collins
By Jon Krawczynski, Shams Charania and Alex Andrejev Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ impressive poster dunk over Utah Jazz power forward John Collins on Monday was so emphatic it left both players injured. Edwards, in a postgame interview with Bally Sports North, said he dislocated a finger on his left hand. Collins, on the receiving end of the dunk, left with a head contusion a...2024
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• Andrew Wiggins Returns To Warriors After Tending To Serious Family Matter

According to NBA insiders Shams Charania and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Andrew Wiggins has returned to the Golden State Warriors after tending to a serious family matter. Wiggins flew back to the Bay Area on Monday (3/4) and attended practice on Tuesday (3/5) afternoon. He is expected to be in the lineup on […] The post Andrew Wiggins Returns To Warriors After Tending To Serious ...2024
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• Andrew Wiggins Reports Back To Warriors
Veteran forward Andrew Wiggins has rejoined the Warriors after missing the past four games due to family matter, according to Kendra Andrews of ESPN, who tweeted a video of Wiggins at practice. Shams Charania and Anthony Slater of The Athletic first reported that Wiggins was flying into the Bay Area and reporting to the team […]...2024
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• Andrew Wiggins 'Tending To Serious Family Matter'

For the second consecutive season, Andrew Wiggins has left the Golden State Warriors to deal with an undisclosed personal matter. "I'm told Andrew Wiggins is dealing and tending to a serious family matter right now, and the Warriors are giving him his space, they're giving him his time," said Shams Charania. While Wiggins will be away from the Warriors indefinitely, Steve Kerr said he does hope he...2024
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• Report: Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins Dealing And Tending To Serious Family Matter

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is dealing and tending to a serious family matter. Wiggins has left the Warriors and it’s unknown when he’ll return to the team. "I'm told Andrew Wiggins is dealing and tending to a serious family matter right now, […] The post Report: WarriorsR...2024
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• Steph vs. Sabrina lived up to the hype

Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images Stephen Curry’s 3-point showdown with WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu not only was the highlight of the NBA’s All-Star Saturday night, but did the seemingly impossible by delivering on the excitement around it. INDIANAPOLIS — Living up to internet hype is tough. And Saturday’s first-of-its-kind 3-point showdown between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu h...2024
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• Report: Lakers, Clippers vote to boycott the season
The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers have voted to boycott the season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin. The other two games were postponed as well, including the Lakers-Portland Trail Blazers […] The post Report: Lakers, Clippers vote to boycott the ...2020
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• Matt Barnes and Derek Fisher Reportedly Involved in Physical Altercation
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• Brandon Bass to Lakers: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Josh Smith to Clippers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Wesley Johnson to Clippers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Spurs Need Revitalized Manu Ginobili in 2015-16
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• Klay Thompson cleared for Warriors return vs. Cavs
The long wait is finally over for Klay Thompson. After a two-year absence, the Golden State Warriors star will make his return against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. The news that Warriors fans have been waiting for was reported by Shams Charania. Warriors All-Star Klay Thompson is expected to return Sunday vs. Cleveland at […] The post Klay Thompson cleared for Warriors return vs....2022
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• Kevin Durant Rumors: Clippers Reportedly Informed Star Won't Sign with Team
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• Jack Cooley to Cavaliers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Report: Donovan Mitchell Didn’t Have Great Confidence In JB Bickerstaff, Whose Job Is In Serious Jeopardy
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• Brandon Ingram, Willie Green Had 'Minor Exchange' In Game 2 Versus Thunder
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• Bucks’ Thanasis Antetokounmpo To Undergo Achilles Surgery
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• Report: Donovan Mitchell Believes Cavaliers Can Be ‘Championship Contender’

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Donovan Mitchell believes the Cleveland Cavaliers can be a “championship contender.” The Cavaliers face the Boston Celtics in the second round of this year’s playoffs after beating the Orlando Magic in the first round in seven games. "They truly believe internally, Donovan Mitchell does […] The p...2024
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• Report: Klay Thompson, Magic Have Mutual Interest

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Orlando Magic and Klay Thompson have mutual interest. Thompson becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The Magic lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 2024 playoffs in seven games. "The Magic can open up an excess of sixty […] The post Report: Klay Thompson, Magic Have Mutual Int...2024
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• Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after 2 seasons, early playoff exit: Sources
By Shams Charania, Jovan Buha and Jenna West The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham after his second season with the team, which ended Monday in a first-round playoff exit with a loss to the Denver Nuggets, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday. Sources briefed on the matter say that an extensive search will commence soon, with candidates such as Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinso...2024
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• After Clippers’ Game 5 loss, is the playoff version of James Harden back?
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• Darvin Ham’s Position With Lakers In ‘Serious Peril’

Darvin Ham‘s position with the Lakers is in “serious peril” following the team’s elimination from the playoffs on Monday, according to Shams Charania, Jovan Buha, and Sam Amick of The Athletic. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin agrees, citing league sources who say that Ham’s head coaching job is “very much in jeopardy.” The Athletic’s reporters and McMena...2024
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• Report: Darvin Ham Unlikely To Be Brought Back As Lakers Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers are “highly unlikely” to retain Darvin Ham as coach after the team suffered its second straight playoff exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, per Shams Charania, Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The report cited “some stakeholders” saying that Ham’s future in Los Angeles is “in serious […] The post Report: Darvin Ham Unli...2024
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• Suns Expected To Retain James Jones
While changes could be coming to the disappointing Phoenix Suns, it does not appear that president of basketball operations James Jones will be impacted. Per Shams Charania and Doug Haller of The Athletic, the Suns will retain Jones after being swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. Multiple reports suggest, […] The post Suns Expected To Retain James Jones ap...2024
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• Jontay Porter gets NBA lifetime ban for betting on games involving his own team
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• The Timberwolves ownership situation is a swirling debacle of drama
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Dejounte Murray suspiciously held out, plus the latest on Bruce Brown, Andrew Wiggins

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images It’s officially eyes emoji season on the last day for NBA trade rumors until the offseason. With less than 24 hours to go until the NBA trade deadline, we saw a few minor deals go down around the league on Wednesday, with Monte Morris, Xavier Tillman and Simone Fontecchio among those changing teams. But as of publishing time, some of the biggest names st...2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest on Andrew Wiggins, D’Angelo Russell, Miles Bridges and DeMar DeRozan

Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images With just a little more than two days to go until the deadline, let’s dive into the latest rumors. With the NBA trade deadline now just about 48 hours away, here are some of the latest rumors and reports as the Feb. 8, 3 p.m. ET buzzer for teams to make moves rapidly gets ready to sound. Will the Warriors trade Andrew Wiggins? While Shams Charani...2024
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• Why the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin, explained

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Everything you need to know about why the Bucks decided to fire their head coach despite sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Milwaukee Bucks made the (somewhat) shocking decision to fire first-year head coach Adrian Griffin on Tuesday, despite the team coming off of a win on Monday and holding a 30-13 record overall. The vibes had been ...2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: The latest on Dejounte Murray, Bruce Brown and more

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images We have updates on the latest NBA trade rumors about three of the hottest names on the market, and one surprising inclusion. With just two and a half weeks to go until the Feb. 8 trade deadline and the Toronto Raptors already pulling off multiple blockbusters, the torrid flow of NBA trade rumors is showing no signs of slowing down. Here is an update on ...2024
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• Josh Giddey Won’t Face Criminal Charges Following Allegations
The Newport Beach Police Department has concluded its investigation into Thunder guard/forward Josh Giddey and he will not be charged with a crime after no corroborating evidence was found, as first reported by TMZ Sports. Shams Charania of The Athletic later confirmed the news. In November, a series of posts on social media accused Giddey […]...2024
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• The Warriors need bold trade with locker room dysfunction, season on the brink

Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Steve Kerr has lost the Warriors’ young veterans The Golden State Warriors are sinking fast, and the franchise’s dynasty suddenly appears to be on its last legs. Golden State lost to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday after blowing an 18-point lead in the final seven minutes, capped by an absolutely incredible Nikola Jokic three-point heave at the buzzer. The lo...2024
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• Nia Long tweets go viral amidst Ime Udoka scandal with Celtics

The details on Ime Udoka’s previously “unspecified violation” of the Boston Celtics’ policy has been revealed, and it has the whole NBA Twitter posting about Nia Long. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, “Udoka had an improper intimate and consensual relationship with a female member of the team staff.” This is a big issue […] The post Nia Long tw...2022
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