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Clippers’ Ty Lue on losing Max Strus: ‘We are going to miss that tremendously’
Max Strus doesn’t need the ball to keep a defense occupied. That’s a big part of what the Clippers will be missing while he recovers from a foot injury. Coach Ty Lue outlined the challenge when asked how Strus’ absence changes the offense. “A lot of movement, ATO’s, coming off screens, pindowns… another guy that […] The post Clippers’ Ty Lue on losing Max Strus: ‘We are going to miss that tremendously’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James disputes story about confronting Joel Embiid at Sixers practice
LeBron James and Joel Embiid have barely begun their first season as Sixers teammates, and already there’s a story about one getting on the other at practice. James says it didn’t happen. During Monday’s Knicks-Sixers preseason broadcast, MSG Network’s Mike Breen relayed something he said he had heard before the game. “I had somebody tell […] The post LeBron James disputes story about confronting Joel Embiid at Sixers practice appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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Sixers lose Ariel Hukporti to Achilles tear, leaving thin center rotation
The Sixers have Joel Embiid. They also know they’ll need someone to play center when he’s unavailable. That’s why Ariel Hukporti’s injury hurts. Hukporti tore his right Achilles during Monday’s preseason opener against the Knicks. Philadelphia said he would undergo surgery, with a recovery update to follow. As Tony Jones of The Athletic explains, Hukporti […] The post Sixers lose Ariel Hukporti to Achilles tear, leaving thin center rotation appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Blazers weighing at least three candidates after broadcaster firing
The Trail Blazers are still looking for a television play-by-play announcer, and three familiar names are said to be in the mix. Chris Miles, Kyle Draper and Matt Winer are among those still under consideration, according to longtime Portland sportswriter and broadcaster Dwight Jaynes. “League sources tell me there are at least three people still […] The post Blazers weighing at least three candidates after broadcaster firing appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Craig Porter Jr. eyes bigger role: ‘It’s all in my hands’
Craig Porter Jr. has waited for a chance to lead the Cavs’ second unit. This fall, he might finally get it. Now comes the part where he has to make it his. “The opportunity is there and I have to go take it. Honestly, it’s all in my hands,” Porter said, via Chris Fedor of […] The post Cavs’ Craig Porter Jr. eyes bigger role: ‘It’s all in my hands’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Spurs giving Fox, Castle and Harper more time to figure it out together
The Spurs have three talented guards and plenty of questions about how to use them. Mitch Johnson’s approach is to put them on the court together and get to work. De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper shared the floor for nearly 10 minutes during Sunday’s Silver & Black Scrimmage, according to Tom Petrini of […] The post Spurs giving Fox, Castle and Harper more time to figure it out together appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers’ JJ Redick encouraged by defense: ‘That disruption … carried over’
The Lakers spent time in practice working on making life difficult for opposing offenses. JJ Redick liked seeing some evidence of it against somebody else. Los Angeles forced 26 turnovers in Monday’s 127-103 preseason win over the Kings, including 16 in the first half. “The defense carried over [from practice],” Redick said, via Jackson Frank […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick encouraged by defense: ‘That disruption … carried over’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks’ title defense comes with a second-apron problem
The Knicks are finding out what happens when a championship roster gets expensive. Michael Zeno of Posting and Toasting raised an interesting point: The NBA’s second apron helped create New York’s opportunity to win a title, and now it complicates the attempt to keep that team together. Zeno traces the chain back to Minnesota’s payroll […] The post Knicks’ title defense comes with a second-apron problem appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen may have another gear alongside James Harden
Jarrett Allen has given the Cavaliers plenty of dependable basketball. Could a full season with James Harden get even more out of him? That’s the possibility Mike Anguilano explores in his Cavs season preview for Fear the Sword, pointing to the center’s offensive improvement after the acquisition of Harden. Allen averaged 15.4 points and 8.5 […] The post Cavs’ Jarrett Allen may have another gear alongside James Harden appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Wizards unlikely to offer Anthony Davis max extension, per report
Anthony Davis wants to be paid like a maximum-contract player on his next deal. The Wizards don’t appear inclined to do it. Washington is unlikely to offer Davis a contract at or near the max, according to David Aldridge and Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Teams around the league are aware that Davis is seeking […] The post Wizards unlikely to offer Anthony Davis max extension, per report appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Ralph Sampson’s advice for Victor Wembanyama: ‘Stay healthy’
Ralph Sampson sees enormous potential in Victor Wembanyama. He also knows how quickly a career can change. “Stay healthy,” the former No. 1 overall pick told Kyle Odegard of Action Network. “That’s all I can say. Keep doing what you’re doing.” Sampson is speaking from experience. The 7-foot-4 center made the All-Star team in each […] The post Ralph Sampson’s advice for Victor Wembanyama: ‘Stay healthy’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bucks sign Johni Broome, waive John Butler Jr.
Johni Broome has another chance to turn his G League production into an NBA role. The Bucks announced Tuesday that they signed the second-year forward and waived big man John Butler Jr. to make room on their preseason roster. Broome had been waived by the Clippers less than two weeks ago. Broome, 24, was the […] The post Bucks sign Johni Broome, waive John Butler Jr. appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Charles Barkley says he’d pick Jalen Rose as his ‘Inside the NBA’ successor
Charles Barkley has a replacement in mind if he really does leave Inside the NBA. It’s Jalen Rose. Barkley was asked on Westwood One Sports’ BetMGM Gameday Live whether Warriors forward Draymond Green could take his place. He didn’t dismiss Green. He just preferred someone else. “I think Draymond would do a good job,” Barkley […] The post Charles Barkley says he’d pick Jalen Rose as his ‘Inside the NBA’ successor appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Victor Wembanyama reportedly passing on U.S. interviews, except for ‘60 Minutes’
Victor Wembanyama may be keeping his U.S. interviews to a minimum. There is, however, one outlet he’s willing to talk to: 60 Minutes. “He’s locked in,” ESPN’s Michael C. Wright said on The Hoop Collective. “As a matter of fact, I was told he’s not even talking to any American media outlets except for 60 […] The post Victor Wembanyama reportedly passing on U.S. interviews, except for ‘60 Minutes’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
EuroLeague clubs reject ‘unacceptable’ NBA proposal but keep talks alive
The NBA’s first offer to EuroLeague has been turned down. The conversation, however, isn’t over. EuroLeague’s club owners rejected the proposal during a meeting in Italy on Tuesday, according to SDNA. Some wanted to end talks altogether. Others wanted the NBA to return with better terms. The latter group prevailed, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports. […] The post EuroLeague clubs reject ‘unacceptable’ NBA proposal but keep talks alive appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cam Boozer offers early glimpse of why Grizzlies are excited
Cam Boozer didn’t need long to look comfortable in an NBA uniform. The Grizzlies rookie finished with 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 18 minutes during Monday’s 132-123 preseason win over the Hawks, via the official NBA box score. Nothing spectacular. Plenty encouraging. Boozer went 5-of-9 from the field and committed […] The post Cam Boozer offers early glimpse of why Grizzlies are excited appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Blazers stand by Braiden Bell firing after request for reinstatement
The Trail Blazers have their answer for Braiden Bell: They aren’t bringing him back. “We stand by our statement issued last week and have no further comment at this time,” the team told Jason Quick of The Athletic. “We wish Mr. Bell the best.” That response came after Bell, through attorney Arnie Herz, asked Portland […] The post Blazers stand by Braiden Bell firing after request for reinstatement appeared first on Hoops Wire .
John Collins grabs Dillon Brooks by throat in Suns-Pistons preseason dustup
It’s the preseason. Apparently, nobody told John Collins and Dillon Brooks. The Pistons and Suns forwards got into a heated exchange less than five minutes into Monday night’s exhibition in Detroit, with Collins eventually grabbing Brooks around the neck before teammates separated them, as detailed by ClickOnDetroit. So, yeah. That escalated quickly. The trouble began […] The post John Collins grabs Dillon Brooks by throat in Suns-Pistons preseason dustup appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Isaiah Stewart leaves Grizzlies preseason opener after hard fall
Isaiah Stewart’s first preseason game with the Grizzlies didn’t last long. Stewart left Monday’s 132-123 win over the Hawks with a left ankle injury and did not return, according to NBA.com. The veteran big man appeared to land on an opposing player’s foot during the first quarter, then took a hard fall and limped to […] The post Isaiah Stewart leaves Grizzlies preseason opener after hard fall appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Fired Blazers broadcaster Braiden Bell hires lawyer, seeks reinstatement
Braiden Bell isn’t ready to give up the Trail Blazers’ play-by-play job. Bell has hired attorney Arnie Herz and asked Portland to reconsider its decision to fire him, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported. The Blazers announced Bell as their new television voice last week, then reversed course hours later after racist and sexist social media […] The post Fired Blazers broadcaster Braiden Bell hires lawyer, seeks reinstatement appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Draymond Green predicts Knicks’ championship core won’t stay together
The Knicks won a championship together. Draymond Green doubts they’ll be able to keep everyone together. New York enters its title defense with Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Miles McBride all eligible for extensions. None has a new deal, and Green believes the unresolved talks could affect more than next season’s payroll. “Someone’s going to […] The post Draymond Green predicts Knicks’ championship core won’t stay together appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jason Kidd in advanced talks to join ESPN’s NBA studio coverage
Jason Kidd may be trading the Mavericks’ sideline for a television studio. The former Dallas coach is in advanced talks to join ESPN’s NBA studio coverage, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports. No deal has been announced, and his precise role remains unclear. The Mavericks fired Kidd in May, shortly after hiring Masai Ujiri […] The post Jason Kidd in advanced talks to join ESPN’s NBA studio coverage appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Three forwards who could make sense for Lakers in a trade
The Lakers changed plenty around Luka Doncic this summer. They may still need one more forward who can defend and hold his own offensively. Mat Issa of FanSided offered three hypothetical trade targets: P.J. Washington, Herbert Jones and Derrick Jones Jr. Two have already played alongside Doncic in Dallas. Washington might be the cleanest fit. […] The post Three forwards who could make sense for Lakers in a trade appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Mavericks, P.J. Washington, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Thunder
Mavericks P.J. Washington has heard the trade talk. He also says Mavericks president Masai Ujiri told him something quite different. “He told me I wasn’t going to get traded, and if I was, he would tell me,” Washington said in an interview with DLLS earlier this summer, as recently highlighted by Austin Veazey of Mavericks […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, P.J. Washington, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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