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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 .
NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Clippers, Gradey Dick, Nets
Cavaliers James Harden sounds impressed with Mario Hezonja, and the Cavs could use what their new forward brings. “He brings something to our team that we didn’t have,” Harden said, according to comments reported by Marca and relayed by Zach Weiss of Cavs On SI. Harden praised Hezonja’s strength and ability to shoot, pass and […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Clippers, Gradey Dick, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA scout questions Evan Mobley’s growth, but Cavs have reason to push back
An anonymous NBA scout thinks Evan Mobley’s offense has stalled. The three-point numbers give the scout a case. The rest of it? That may be a little strong. “I thought Mobley was going to break out two years ago when he won Defensive Player of the Year,” the scout told Tom Dierberger of Sports Illustrated. […] The post NBA scout questions Evan Mobley’s growth, but Cavs have reason to push back appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Hornets, Coby White, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Bulls, Nic Claxton
Hornets The Hornets will be without Coby White for the entire preseason after the guard strained his left calf during training camp, the team announced. Charlotte has not given a timetable beyond that. It’s an unwelcome start for White, who re-signed with the Hornets on a three-year, $74 million deal this summer. Calf trouble limited […] The post NBA Notes: Hornets, Coby White, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Bulls, Nic Claxton appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers’ Max Strus has partial tear in foot, to be reevaluated in four weeks
The Clippers have an answer on Max Strus’ foot injury, and it isn’t the one they wanted. Strus suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot during Sunday’s preseason game against the Warriors and will be reevaluated in four weeks, per mutliple reports. Strus came up limping on a non-contact play […] The post Clippers’ Max Strus has partial tear in foot, to be reevaluated in four weeks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bulls agree to two-way deal with Jordan Hawkins
Jordan Hawkins didn’t have to wait long for another opportunity. The Bulls have agreed to a two-way deal with the former lottery pick, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports. The Grizzlies waived Hawkins on Saturday after the sides mutually agreed to part ways. Memphis had acquired him from the Pelicans last month, but Hawkins was looking […] The post Bulls agree to two-way deal with Jordan Hawkins appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers’ Darius Garland still has a chip from Cleveland: ‘Yeah, 1,000%’
Darius Garland has said he found his joy again with the Clippers. That doesn’t mean he forgot how things ended with the Cavaliers. Asked by Marc J. Spears of Andscape whether he still carries a chip from Cleveland, Garland didn’t hesitate. “Yeah, 1,000%,” he said. “It wasn’t even the trade. It was just everything that […] The post Clippers’ Darius Garland still has a chip from Cleveland: ‘Yeah, 1,000%’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla on team chemistry: ‘No one’s gotten benched’
Everybody loves everybody in training camp. The minutes are still available, the losses haven’t piled up, and nobody has spent a fourth quarter wondering why he’s glued to the bench. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has been around long enough to know the real test comes later. He put it better than just about anyone could […] The post Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla on team chemistry: ‘No one’s gotten benched’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Moves: Raptors, Magic, Jazz, Kings
The Raptors brought back a familiar face Monday, signing forward Tyson Degenhart to an Exhibit 10 contract and waiving wing Andre Jackson Jr., as Blake Murphy of Sportsnet reported. Degenhart spent last season with Raptors 905 after going undrafted out of Boise State. He averaged 8.5 points and shot nearly 39 percent from three in […] The post NBA Moves: Raptors, Magic, Jazz, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James managing foot arthritis, back issues at Sixers camp
LeBron James is getting to the 76ers’ practice facility early. About three hours early, in fact. James arrives around 7:45 a.m. to work with longtime trainer Mike Mancias before Philadelphia’s team practice, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Their routine includes stretching, activation work and special attention to James’ left foot, which has chronic arthritis, and […] The post LeBron James managing foot arthritis, back issues at Sixers camp appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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