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• 2024 NFL Power Rankings Divisional Round: Ravens crack top 3 after thrashing Steelers

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The latest power rankings following their Wildcard Round steamrolling of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Several national pundits elevated the Baltimore Ravens in recent power rankings after their overwhelming 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wildcard Round of the AFC playoffs. The Ravens remain a consensus top-five team while rising as high as two...2025
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• Michael Jordan Always Wanted To ‘Embarrass’ His Opponent And Never Felt Bad For Running Up The Score: ‘He Was Like One Of Those Football Coaches Who Want To Win 92-0’
NBA legend Michael Jordan wanted to “embarrass” his opponent, so much so that he never felt bad for running up the score. Hall of Fame writer Sam Smith, who covered Jordan, told Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype in 2020 that Jordan had “incredible manic competitiveness.” “As we’ve seen witnessed in this documentary and which we knew, […] The post Michael Jordan Al...2025
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• Michael Jordan Didn’t Hang Out With Bulls Teammates Off The Court: ‘He Didn’t Really Mingle With Teammates At All’
NBA icon Michael Jordan didn’t hang out with his Chicago Bulls teammates off the court. Jordan spent more time with Bulls security. “He basically hung around with his security people as you saw when he was gambling with them,” Hall of Fame Bulls writer Sam Smith told Alex Kennedy of HoopHype in 2020. “He didn’t […] The post Michael Jordan Didn’t Hang...2024
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• Dennis Rodman Was ‘Borderline Shy’ And Barely Spoke To Teammates While Playing For Bulls: ‘He Was Actually Quiet, He Wouldn’t Even Talk That Much’
NBA legend Dennis Rodman was “borderline shy” and barely spoke to his teammates while playing for the Chicago Bulls. Rodman played for the Bulls from 1995-96 to 1997-98. “He was an incredible teammate,” Jud Buechler told Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype in 2020. “When the lights came on, he went crazy, he went nuts; he was […] The post Dennis Rodman Was ...2024
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• Michael Jordan’s Former Teammate Says Players ‘Feared’ MJ And Didn’t Want To Play Against Him: ‘Opponents Really Didn’t Want To Play Against Him, There Was Just This Fear Factor With Him’
NBA icon Michael Jordan‘s former teammate says players “feared” the Chicago Bulls legend and didn’t want to play against him. Jud Buechler, who won three NBA championships with Jordan, told Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype in 2020 that players were scared to face MJ. “Yeah, well, the thing that I don’t think a lot of the […] The post Michael Jordan’s ...2024
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• Craig Hodges Criticized Michael Jordan For How He Acted With Bulls: ‘When You Have Athletes Who Want To Be Overbearing, Oftentimes That Overbearing Is Because They Have Some Insecurities’

Craig Hodges won two NBA championships with Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls in 1991 and 1992. However, Hodges wasn’t in The Last Dance docuseries. During a May 2020 interview with NBA reporter Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, Hodges got honest about The Last Dance and Jordan. “When you’re in a cooperative situation at work, it’s […] The post Craig Hodges Criticize...2024
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• Nets have an open spot on their 15-man roster
Tahjere McCall, who had been on a 10-day contract with the Nets, had that deal expire overnight on Thursday, and has returned to Brooklyn’s G League affiliate in Long Island, the club announced today in a press release. That means that, for now, the Nets will have an open spot on their 15-man roster. G League forward Okaro White, who has been playing well for the Long Island Nets, might have been ...2019
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• Rodney Hood happy with trade to Blazers despite veto power
Rodney Hood had the ability to veto a trade this season, but was entirely on board with the deal that sent him from Cleveland to Portland, as he tells Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. While Hood didn’t go so far as to say he got to “pick” his new team, he admitted that the veto ability gave him the power to maneuver his way to a club he wanted to join — like the Trail Blazers. “When I heard Portland, I ...2019
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• Cavaliers work out former Kentucky star Tyler Ulis, others
A group of veteran free agents worked out for the Cavaliers today, sources tell Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. It’s not clear if the Cavaliers are seeking depth at a particular position and looking to fill out their 15-man regular season roster, or if they’re simply familiarizing themselves with the various options remaining on the free agent market.Cleveland only has 12 players on guaranteed contract...2018
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• Brook Lopez calls Giannis Antetokounmpo best player in East
LeBron James’ decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers opened the title of best player in the Eastern Conference. Brook Lopez believes it belongs to Giannis Antetokounmpo.During an interview with Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype, the veteran center shared his praise for the “Greek Freak.”“He is without question one of the best players in the league and the best player in the East. I mean, it’s going to...2018
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• Former teammate defends DeMarcus Cousins’ decision to sign with Warriors
DeMarcus Cousins’ decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors was one of the most unpopular free agent moves in recent memory, but Memphis Grizzlies swingman Garrett Temple can understand where he is coming from.Temple, who was teammates with Cousins on the Sacramento Kings during the 2016-17 season, spoke about the four-time All-Star in an appearance this week on “The HoopsHype Podcast” with ...2018
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• Cousins unlikely to stay with Warriors for more than one year
The Golden State Warriors made the best starting five in basketball even better on Monday when they agreed to a deal with DeMarcus Cousins, but the All-Star center may not be spending very long in his new home.Cousins will sign a one-year deal with the Warriors for the $5.3 million midlevel exception, and his ultimate goal is to win a championship while proving he is fully recovered from the torn ...2018
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• Report: Bulls have interest in Jabari Parker
The Chicago Bulls reportedly have interest in restricted free agent forward Jabari Parker — a Chicago native.The 23-year-old is currently of the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Bulls are looking at the 23-year-old as a potential addition, according to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. It’s not really clear how serious the Bucks are about holding on to Parker. There have been numerous reports about behind-the-sc...2018
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• Thabo Sefolosha to be cleared for basketball activities within six weeks
Jazz forward Thabo Sefolosha should be fully cleared for basketball activities within six weeks, Tony Jones of the The Salt Lake Tribune tweets. Sefolosha underwent season-ending right knee surgery after appearing in 38 games. His status with the franchise remains cloudy. Sefolosha’s $5.25MM salary for next season becomes guaranteed if he’s still on the roster on Sunday.In other news around the No...2018
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• LaVar Ball Blames Lakers’ Trainer for Lonzo’s Injuries

LaVar Ball says Lakers trainer Gunnar Peterson‘s workouts are to blame for his son Lonzo‘s injury woes last season. Lonzo missed 30 games his rookie season due to injury. In an interview with HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy, LaVar claimed that Lonzo never sustained a major injury before he trained using Peterson’s techniques. “If you’re going to be […] The post LaVar B...2018
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• Rudy Gay unsure if he’ll opt out of contract
Rudy Gay joined the San Antonio Spurs as a free agent in July 2017, but the veteran forward hasn’t determined whether he’ll hit the open market again this summer.In an interview with Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, Gay said he’s not focused on that decision yet.“No. Right now, I’m just watching these playoff games and enjoying it. When that time comes, I have enough people around me to help with that d...2018
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• Rudy Gay not thinking about player option decision yet
Spurs forward Rudy Gay has a player option decision to make this offseason, but he tells Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype that he’s not thinking about that decision yet, using this time instead to watch the NBA postseason and prepare for a vacation. Still, Gay doesn’t sound like a player eager to leave San Antonio after his first year with the Spurs.“It’s like no other organization in the league,” Gay sa...2018
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" Hall of Fame writer Sam Smith, who covered Jordan, told Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype in 2020 that Jordan had “incredible manic competitiveness."

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" “He basically hung around with his security people as you saw when he was gambling with them,” Hall of Fame Bulls writer Sam Smith told Alex Kennedy of HoopHype in 2020."

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"NBA executives who spoke to Alex Kennedy of Heavy."

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"As Alex Kennedy of Basketball News shared, […] The post Warriors guard Stephen Curry proves once again that he is the NBA’s biggest star appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"“Being a member of the All-Defensive Team is definitely something that I’m striving for,” Holmes told Alex Kennedy of BasketballNews."

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"Former NBA guard Mario Chalmers, who played with LeBron on the Miami Heat from 2010 to 2014 (though not the Lakers), talked about it with Alex Kennedy on the HoopsHype Podcast."

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"Rodney Hood had the ability to veto a trade this season, but was entirely on board with the deal that sent him from Cleveland to Portland, as he tells Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype."

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"In an interview with HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy, Payton said that he’s looking forward to making the game “even easier” for Booker."

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"James made headlines for hosting a Halloween party that poked fun at the Warriors' blowing a 3-1 lead in the Finals complete with mock tombstones for Klay Thompson and Curry, as Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders shared: ESPN."

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" Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders passed along the official league statement: Wade tallied 22 points, six rebounds and five assists to help Chicago secure the 105-99 win over its Eastern Conference rival."

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"Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders noted the decision was about more than money, though:In that context, it was understandable West wanted to see what other possibilities were out there."

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"Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders thinks Rondo can improve on his already strong numbers with the Mavs: Celtics coach Brad Stevens told reporters in June that Rondo was already at team facilities working with teammates to prepare himself for the 2014-15 season."

• 2024 NFL Power Rankings Divisional Round: Ravens crack top 3 after thrashing Steelers
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• And-Ones: Free Agency, Parity, RSNs, Finals Matchup
NBA executives who spoke to Alex Kennedy of Heavy.com are split on how they feel about the 2023 free agent class. While one Eastern Conference exec referred to it as “very weak,” an East general manager suggested there should be a “strong group of rotational pieces” available this offseason. That GM added that we shouldn’t […]...2023
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• Lakers would trade Kuzma only if they received a 'high-end rotation player'
While forward Kyle Kuzma has been mentioned prominently in trade rumors, the Lakers are reluctant to make a deal that would negatively impact their team chemistry, The Athletic’s Shams Charania told Alex Kennedy on a Hoops Hype podcast (Twitter link). The Lakers would only consider moving the offensive-skilled power forward if they received a “high-end rotation player” in return. “Those guys reall...2020
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• Larry Sanders to play in BIG3
Another notable NBA veteran has joined the BIG3’s draft pool, according to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, who tweets that big man Larry Sanders is looking to resume his basketball career by playing in the 3-on-3 league this summer. The BIG3 posted a photo of Sanders participating in its pre-draft combine on Tuesday. Sanders, the 15th overall pick in the 2010 draft, appeared in 238 regular-season games...2019
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• Trae Young confident free agents will consider Atlanta
For the Hawks, the combination of promising young talent and lucrative cap space could persuade top-level players to consider the team this summer in free agency, as star guard Trae Young explained in an interview with Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype this week. “Oh, I definitely think this is going to be a big spot that free agents look at,” Young said. “I mean, we’re a very young team, but we’ve been p...2019
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• Nets have an open spot on their 15-man roster
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• Ben Simmons says Philadelphia is 'perfect city' for him
Philadelphia sports fans are going to love what Ben Simmons had to say about the city. Simmons, who is entering his third season with the 76ers, described Philly as the “perfect city” for him, according to HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy: Simmons, the No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft, is only 22 and showed last season just how good he can be. He averaged 15.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.7 steals and...2018
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• Cavaliers work out former Kentucky star Tyler Ulis, others
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• Raptors working out free agent big men
The Raptors are conducting workouts for free agent big men, reports Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype (Twitter link). According to Kennedy, Thomas Robinson and Christian Wood are among the players earning a look from Toronto.Having traded Jakob Poeltl to the Spurs in their blockbuster trade for Kawhi Leonard, the Raptors could use a little more depth in their frontcourt. While players like Leonard and OG ...2018
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• Former teammate defends DeMarcus Cousins’ decision to sign with Warriors
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• 2024 NFL Power Rankings Divisional Round: Ravens crack top 3 after thrashing Steelers
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• Larry Sanders to play in BIG3
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• Oubre helping Phoenix rise from ashes
After getting off to a very rough start, the Suns have started to turn things around, winning five of their past nine games. The recent success is mainly a result of strong play from their two franchise cornerstones Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton, but Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype writes that Kelly Oubre‘s positive impact shouldn’t be overlooked. As Kennedy points out, Oubre is averaging 14.8 points, ...2018
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• Report: Markelle Fultz parts with trainer, two are no longer on speaking terms
The bizarre start to Markelle Fultz’s NBA career has apparently taken another strange twist. Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype reported on Monday that the Philadelphia 76ers guard has parted ways trainer Drew Hanlen, who worked extensively with him over the summer and was credited with helping rework Fultz’s shot. For Fultz, who is averaging 9.3 points per game on 42.2 percent from the field this season, ...2018
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• Ben Simmons says Philadelphia is 'perfect city' for him
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• Dwyane Wade has high praise for Donovan Mitchell
The player to whom Donovan Mitchell is most often compared is Dwyane Wade. And apparently Wade likes that comparison.HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy promoted a story on his Twitter account Saturday that asked whether Mitchell was ready to make a leap to superstar status in the upcoming season. In his tweet, Kennedy said that Mitchell is the most recent shooting guard to dominate the way Wade did. He tagg...2018
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• Bucks' Brook Lopez: 'We're very confident we can win the East'
After falling just short of eliminating the Boston Celtics, the Milwaukee Bucks have a lot to look forward to in the future. Brook Lopez was among a couple of offseason additions to make the team better, and Lopez is already seeing the potential.Just two months into his tenure in Milwaukee, Brook Lopez tells Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype he believes the Bucks can challenge for the East title. “I think...2018
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• Brook Lopez calls Giannis Antetokounmpo best player in East
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• Cousins unlikely to stay with Warriors for more than one year
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• Isaiah Thomas may have just hinted where he's signing
Free agency season has been one for the ages with LeBron, Boogie and many others changing teams. The "big fish" of free agency signed within two days of the period beginning. But, one player that has been quiet so far has been former Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas. According to a recent Twitter follow discovered by Alex Kennedy, Thomas is now rumored to be in play for the Orlando Magic. The Mag...2018
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• LiAngelo Ball has workouts planned with three teams, including Lakers
LiAngelo Ball has set his sights on the NBA and currently is involved in the pre-2018 draft process. The 19-year-old is fresh off a much ballyhooed foray — thanks to father LaVar — into pro ball with Vytautas Prienai–Birštonas of the Lithuanian Basketball League. With that all said and done, the middle Ball son has now revealed he has three private workouts planned with NBA teams after meeting wit...2018
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• Rudy Gay unsure if he’ll opt out of contract
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• Rudy Gay not thinking about player option decision yet
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• Larry Nance Jr. talks trade, dad's jersey number with Cavs
One of four players traded to the Cavaliers last Thursday, Larry Nance Jr. was almost certainly the one most familiar with the city of Cleveland. His father, Larry Nance Sr., played for the Cavs from 1988 to 1994, earning two All-Star nods during that time and eventually having his uniform number (22) retired by the franchise.While the elder Nance said this week that he called up the Cavs after th...2018
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• Former Knicks lottery pick opens up about attempting suicide as a rookie
Michael Sweetney was a heralded NBA Draft prospect coming out of Georgetown back in 2003. He had just finished up a junior season with the Hoyas that saw him average 22.8 points and 10.4 rebounds. Many expected Sweetney to go in the top 10, which ended up happening when the New York Knicks selected him No. 9 overall.Unfortunately for the forward, his NBA career did not go according to plan. He pla...2017
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• Damian Lillard wants to play his entire career in Portland
Damian Lillard is having a grand ol’ time in Portland and doesn’t envision himself ever leaving.In an interview with Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype that was published on Tuesday, the All-Star point guard said that he can see himself playing his entire basketball career with the Blazers.“I like living in Portland and I like the organization,” said Lillard. “It’s a great organization and they take care o...2017
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• Dwyane Wade Fined for Throat-Slash Gesture vs. Celtics: Latest Details, Reaction
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• NBA to Fund Health Care for Former Players with at Least 3 Seasons' Experience
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• NBA Mock Draft 2016: Latest 1st-Round Projections for Best Prospects
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• NBA Draft 2016: Latest Mock Draft, Biggest Boom-or-Bust 1st-Round Prospects
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• Rajon Rondo to Mavericks: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Derrick Rose Discusses Injury Concerns, Life After Basketball
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• David West to Spurs: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Jeremy Lin: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation Surrounding Free-Agent PG
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• DeAndre Jordan Now Shares Burden of Winning for Los Angeles Clippers
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• Byron Scott Says Kobe Bryant Could Play Power Forward in 2015-16 Season
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• Draymond Green Re-Signs with Warriors: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Kevin Durant Becomes 2nd-Youngest Player to Score 15,000 Points
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• Reggie Jackson, Andre Drummond vs. Blazers: Stats, Highlights, Twitter Reaction
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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2014: Best NBA FanDuel, DraftKings Lineup for Dec. 30
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• Lakers Rumors: Adding Earl Clark Would Be Smart for Depleted LA
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• 2024 NFL Power Rankings Divisional Round: Ravens crack top 3 after thrashing Steelers
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• Several Teams Interested In Trevor Booker

Former first-round pick Trevor Booker may be returning to the league after a one-year hiatus. The power forward recently worked out for the Nuggets, according to Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype. Booker also has a pair of upcoming workouts scheduled: one with the Bucks and one with the Clippers. Denver is an interesting fit for […] The post Several Teams Interested In Trevor Booker appeared first ...2019
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• Raptors working out free agent big men
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• Cousins unlikely to stay with Warriors for more than one year
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• LiAngelo Ball Interviews With Thunder, Suns

LiAngelo Ball interviewed with the Thunder and Suns on Tuesday at the Pro Basketball Combine in Bradenton, FL. Ball told Hoopshype’s Alex Kennedy that he has private workouts scheduled with the Lakers, Clippers and Warriors. .@LiAngeloBall says he interviewed with the Thunder and Suns yesterday at the @ProBBallCombine. After this event ends, he has private […] The post LiAngelo Ball In...2018
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• Rudy Gay unsure if he’ll opt out of contract
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• Report: Trevor Booker to sign with Pacers upon release
The Sixers have yet to officially announce Trevor Booker‘s release, but it sounds like Booker’s camp has already lined up the veteran forward’s next deal. According to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype (Twitter link), Booker is expected to sign with the Pacers once he clears waivers. He’ll get a minimum salary contract with Indiana, tweets Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports.As we relayed earlier this afternoo...2018
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• Texas Notes: Harden, D’Antoni, Aldridge, Nowitzki
All-star guard James Harden believes the Rockets boosted their chances to win a title by adding free agents Joe Johnson and Brandan Wright, relays Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. Both signed with Houston this week after reaching buyout agreements, adding depth to a roster that has the league’s best record at the break.“Those are experienced vets who both have playoff experience,” Harden said. “And we a...2018
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• Report: Rajon Rondo has interest in Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are in need of some help at guard now that Chris Paul has moved on to the Houston Rockets, and Rajon Rondo is one veteran they could take a look at.Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype.com is reporting that Rondo has interest in the Clippers. Is the interest mutual? That remains to be seen. Rondo, who was recently waived by the Chicago Bulls, played for Clippers coach Doc Rivers in B...2017
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• Former Knicks lottery pick opens up about attempting suicide as a rookie
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• Lakers Rumors: Russell Westbrook Trade Talk, Nick Young Buzz and More
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors and Signings for July 5
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• Kevin Durant to Warriors: Draymond Green Discusses SF's Decision in SI Exclusive
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors and Signings for July 4
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• Courtney Lee Reportedly to Sign with Knicks: Latest Contract Details, Reaction
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors and Signings for June 30
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• Racism Is a Problem in the NFL, but It Isn't Why People Hate Jameis Winston
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• Lakers Rumors: Latest Buzz Surrounding Los Angeles' Offseason Plans
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• Pacers vs. Raptors: Twitter Reacts to Wild Ending of Game 5
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• How Much Better Are Golden State Warriors Than Last Season's Championship Squad?
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