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Jalen Duren, Pistons begin mending relationship after $200 million standoff
Jalen Duren and the Pistons have a $200 million agreement. Now comes the part where everyone gets back to basketball. ESPN’s Shams Charania said there was “clearly a dent” in the relationship during Duren’s prolonged restricted free agency, but the process of repairing it has already begun. Duren reported to the Pistons’ facility Friday for […] The post Jalen Duren, Pistons begin mending relationship after $200 million standoff appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Grizzlies officially waive Jordan Hawkins
The expected has become reality with Jordan Hawkins and the Grizzlies. Memphis announced that it has waived Hawkins, the former lottery pick acquired from the Pelicans in a trade last month. ESPN previously reported that the sides had mutually agreed to part ways, allowing Hawkins to seek another opportunity. Now we’ll find out where that opportunity […] The post Grizzlies officially waive Jordan Hawkins appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kelly Olynyk officially joins Luka Doncic-backed team in Italy
Veteran big man Kelly Olynyk is officially taking his game overseas, and he’s joining a fairly interesting operation. Olynyk has signed with BC Roma, the newly established Italian club co-founded by former Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson and Lakers star Luka Doncic. Emiliano Carchia of Sportando reported Saturday that the deal is official. Olynyk, 35, […] The post Kelly Olynyk officially joins Luka Doncic-backed team in Italy appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cameron Payne signs overseas after failing to land NBA deal
Veteran guard Cameron Payne is headed overseas after another NBA opportunity failed to materialize. Payne has signed a one-year contract with Turkish club Anadolu Efes, the team announced. Sportando also relayed the signing. The move comes after Payne worked out for the Kings in August but remained unsigned as training camps opened. At 32, he’ll […] The post Cameron Payne signs overseas after failing to land NBA deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings reporter says she was wrongly identified after viral hot-mic moment
The viral hot-mic mess from Kings media day has produced another unfortunate development. NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Tristi Rodriguez says she was wrongly identified online as one of the women heard discussing Kings players Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine, and that the mistake resulted in what she described as “horrific messages.” Rodriguez addressed the […] The post Kings reporter says she was wrongly identified after viral hot-mic moment appeared first on Hoops Wire .
ESPN giving ‘Inside the NBA’ more airtime after criticism
It appears ESPN got the message. “Inside the NBA” will have a significantly larger presence on ESPN and ABC this season, with the popular studio show scheduled to appear on 25 nights during the regular season, according to Mike Prada of The Athletic. That’s five more appearances than last season. More importantly, viewers won’t have […] The post ESPN giving ‘Inside the NBA’ more airtime after criticism appeared first on Hoops Wire .
KGW reportedly under review after Blazers broadcaster controversy
The story surrounding former Trail Blazers play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell has taken another turn. Now the people who reported the story are reportedly facing scrutiny of their own. TEGNA, the parent company of Portland television station KGW, has launched an internal review into whether proper editorial procedures were followed in the station’s reporting on Bell, […] The post KGW reportedly under review after Blazers broadcaster controversy appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Marc Stein found life after ESPN. Now he’s running his own NBA business
Marc Stein spent decades working for some of the biggest names in sports media. These days, he’s working for Marc Stein. And apparently he’s enjoying the business side more than he ever expected. Stein, the longtime NBA insider and Basketball Hall of Fame Curt Gowdy Media Award recipient, discussed the growth of his independent newsletter, […] The post Marc Stein found life after ESPN. Now he’s running his own NBA business appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Evan Mobley says James Harden isn’t trying to ‘big-time anyone’ with Cavs
James Harden has an MVP award, 11 All-Star appearances and more than 28,000 career points. Evan Mobley has discovered something else about him: He’s pretty normal. Mobley was asked Friday in Spain what it’s been like playing alongside Harden, and admitted there’s still something surreal about sharing a locker room with someone he grew up watching. […] The post Evan Mobley says James Harden isn’t trying to ‘big-time anyone’ with Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Ben Simmons has response after practice jumper goes viral
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA. So naturally, we’re already talking about his jump shot again. Some traditions never die. A video of Simmons taking 3-pointers after a Kings practice went viral this week, with one particular airball receiving considerably more attention than anything that went through the basket. Simmons noticed. “I airball one, […] The post Ben Simmons has response after practice jumper goes viral appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson likes what Peyton Watson offering early
The Cavaliers acquired Peyton Watson because they believe he can give them something they were missing. A few days into training camp, coach Kenny Atkinson is already noticing it. “If I give you a one-word answer, it would be activity,” Atkinson told reporters Friday in Spain. “He looks like one of these guys that he’s […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson likes what Peyton Watson offering early appeared first on Hoops Wire .
After week of unwanted headlines, Blazers turn to Fan Fest
It’s been quite a week for the Trail Blazers. So perhaps inviting everyone over to watch Damian Lillard and Ja Morant play basketball isn’t the worst idea. Portland will hold its annual Fan Fest on Sunday at Moda Center, giving fans their first opportunity to see the new-look Blazers in an open scrimmage, as detailed […] The post After week of unwanted headlines, Blazers turn to Fan Fest appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sixers envision LeBron James as offensive ‘table setter’
LeBron James is 41 years old, joining a new team and entering his 24th NBA season. Naturally, the Sixers are considering putting even more responsibility in his hands. Philadelphia has discussed using James as a point forward, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. That doesn’t necessarily mean LeBron will bring the ball up every possession. […] The post Sixers envision LeBron James as offensive ‘table setter’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
New details emerge in JR Smith family assault case
New details have emerged regarding the family violence assault charge against former Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith. Smith allegedly caused bodily injury to a woman on Sept. 18 by “hitting, grabbing or pushing” her with his hand, according to a criminal complaint obtained by the New York Post. The complaint alleges Smith “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly” […] The post New details emerge in JR Smith family assault case appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mike D’Antoni has message for anyone who thinks James Harden is ‘done’
James Harden isn’t the James Harden who won an MVP and routinely made 40-point nights look almost normal. Mike D’Antoni knows that. He also thinks people have taken that observation way too far. D’Antoni, who coached Harden during four seasons in Houston, pushed back hard on the idea that the Cavaliers guard is nearing the […] The post Mike D’Antoni has message for anyone who thinks James Harden is ‘done’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bub Carrington basically admits Wizards tanked. NBA reportedly won’t punish them
Bub Carrington didn’t use the word “tanking.” He didn’t really need to. The Wizards guard acknowledged that Washington’s players were “held back” last season while the organization positioned itself to land the No. 1 overall pick and AJ Dybantsa. “We’ve all, in a way, been held back just because, like you said, we were trying […] The post Bub Carrington basically admits Wizards tanked. NBA reportedly won’t punish them appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Blazers may start Damian Lillard, Ja Morant even if it ‘doesn’t make sense’
Micah Nori knows starting Damian Lillard and Ja Morant together might not make perfect basketball sense. He’s probably going to do it anyway. The Blazers coach acknowledged that the pairing presents some obvious questions, but told The Athletic that he’s leaning toward opening games with both star guards. “It’s not set in stone, but probably, […] The post Blazers may start Damian Lillard, Ja Morant even if it ‘doesn’t make sense’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Dalton Knecht fighting to secure spot with Lakers
Dalton Knecht entered Lakers training camp looking for a spot in JJ Redick’s rotation. He may have to secure his spot on the roster first. Los Angeles currently has 16 players on standard contracts and can carry only 15 into the regular season. As Khobi Price of the California Post reports, multiple rival executives believe […] The post Dalton Knecht fighting to secure spot with Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Domantas Sabonis on Kings trade rumors: ‘It’s all made up’
Kings center Domantas Sabonis heard all the trade rumors. It’s safe to say he didn’t spend much time believing them. Sabonis was mentioned regularly in speculation after a difficult season in which a knee injury limited him to 19 games. Sabonis said this week that he’s back to “100%” and told Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops […] The post Domantas Sabonis on Kings trade rumors: ‘It’s all made up’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Suns letting Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro battle for starting center job
The Suns need a starting center while Mark Williams is sidelined. Jordan Ott isn’t particularly interested in picking one yet. Instead, Phoenix’s coach intends to let Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro settle the matter on the floor. Ott told reporters that he plans to “let the preseason play out” before choosing a starter, likely making […] The post Suns letting Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro battle for starting center job appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Blazers face backlash after firing broadcaster over teenage social media posts
The Trail Blazers’ decision to fire newly hired television play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell isn’t exactly receiving universal applause. In fact, quite the opposite. Portland announced Thursday night that it would not move forward with Bell after old social media posts containing racist and misogynistic comments surfaced. Bell had been announced as the team’s new television […] The post Blazers face backlash after firing broadcaster over teenage social media posts appeared first on Hoops...
Walker Kessler thinks new-look Lakers could be ‘nasty’ defensively
The Lakers changed plenty this offseason. Walker Kessler already has an idea of what their new identity might be. Nasty. Defensively, anyway. Kessler came away from the Lakers’ first training camp practice feeling awfully good about what he saw, particularly from the team’s revamped group of defenders. “Listen, I think we’re gonna be a nasty […] The post Walker Kessler thinks new-look Lakers could be ‘nasty’ defensively appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Blazers fire new play-by-play announcer after old racist, sexist posts surface
The Trail Blazers have fired newly hired play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell less than a day after announcing his addition to the broadcast team. Portland reversed course after racist and sexist posts from Bell’s social media account resurfaced, according to Sports Illustrated. “The Portland Trail Blazers have zero tolerance for racist, sexist, or harmful comments,” the […] The post Blazers fire new play-by-play announcer after old racist, sexist posts surface appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Adam Silver admits Mark Walter’s quick Lakers sale caught him by surprise
NBA commissioner Adam Silver wasn’t particularly stunned by the Lakers’ latest $12.5 billion valuation. He was more surprised that Mark Walter was selling them at all. Silver addressed the stunningly quick ownership turnaround Thursday at Puck’s In The Arena conference, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. “My initial surprise went less to price and […] The post Adam Silver admits Mark Walter’s quick Lakers sale caught him by surprise appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jalen Duren, Pistons agree to five-year, $200 million contract
All that Jalen Duren drama has finally reached its conclusion. Duren has agreed to a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to remain with the Pistons, his agent, Chafie Fields of THE•TEAM, told ESPN on Wednesday night. The agreement ends a lengthy restricted free agency standoff that spilled into training camp. Duren skipped media day […] The post Jalen Duren, Pistons agree to five-year, $200 million contract appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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