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Hawks believe Lu Dort will make Jalen Johnson better, whether he likes it or not
The Hawks didn’t acquire Luguentz Dort just to make life miserable for opposing scorers. Apparently, Jalen Johnson gets to deal with him, too. Atlanta president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh believes one of the benefits of adding Dort will come when nobody is watching, with the Hawks’ best offensive player having to deal with one […] The post Hawks believe Lu Dort will make Jalen Johnson better, whether he likes it or not appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jalen Duren contract situation with Pistons officially a holdout
The Jalen Duren situation isn’t just an uncomfortable contract negotiation anymore. It’s a holdout. Duren skipped Pistons Media Day on Monday and isn’t participating in the start of training camp as the sides remain far apart on a new contract, according to ESPN. Detroit president Trajan Langdon didn’t sound interested in pouring gasoline on it. […] The post Jalen Duren contract situation with Pistons officially a holdout appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nikola Jokic says he intends to re-sign with Nuggets, ‘if they want me’
Nuggets fans wondering whether Nikola Jokic plans to stick around can probably relax. Probably. Asked about his contract situation at Media Day, Jokic offered about as definitive an answer as possible. “I’m going to sign next year,” he said, via Pat Graham of the Associated Press. Then he paused. “If they want me,” he said. Yes, […] The post Nikola Jokic says he intends to re-sign with Nuggets, ‘if they want me’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Report: JR Smith arrested on family assault charge
Former Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith was arrested Monday in Texas on a family violence assault charge, according to TMZ Sports. Smith was booked into the Hunt County Detention Center on a charge of assault causing bodily injury involving family violence, according to jail records cited by TMZ. Police told the outlet that an automatic license […] The post Report: JR Smith arrested on family assault charge appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Ben Simmons ready to ‘dominate’ when on court with Kings
A year away from basketball apparently did Ben Simmons some good. Just don’t suggest he took the year off because he doesn’t care about the game. “That’s bulls–t,” Simmons said Monday at Kings Media Day, via Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. Simmons didn’t play anywhere last season, choosing instead to give his surgically repaired […] The post Ben Simmons ready to ‘dominate’ when on court with Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kawhi Leonard shuts down investigation talk in Raptors return
There was a rather large elephant waiting for Kawhi Leonard at Raptors Media Day. So Leonard dealt with it before anyone could ask. “I know why some of you guys came,” Leonard told reporters Monday, via Michael Grange of Sportsnet. “You want to hear about the investigation.” Yes. Yes, they did. After all, Leonard’s final […] The post Kawhi Leonard shuts down investigation talk in Raptors return appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bronny James now that LeBron has left Lakers: I have my own path
For the first time in his NBA career, Bronny James walked into Lakers Media Day without his father somewhere in the building. He noticed. “Feels like he’s not here,” Bronny said, via Khobi Price of the California Post. Of course, LeBron James isn’t there. After eight seasons with the Lakers, he left for the 76ers […] The post Bronny James now that LeBron has left Lakers: I have my own path appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Zach Edey, Lakers, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo
Grizzlies Zach Edey may not have to wait until the regular season to get back on the floor. The Grizzlies center has been cleared for on-court activity, and general manager Zach Kleiman said Monday that Edey remains on schedule to be available for the Oct. 21 opener, according to Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian. […] The post NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Zach Edey, Lakers, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hornets
Pacers Tyrese Haliburton apparently wanted to save everyone some time at media day. Before taking questions Monday, the Pacers star announced that he is fully recovered from the torn Achilles that cost him all of last season. “Before you ask a question, I am healthy. I’m 100%. There will be no restrictions,” Haliburton said, per […] The post NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Kings, Ben Simmons
Jazz Lauri Markkanen finds himself in a position he isn’t entirely accustomed to. He’s the old guy. Markkanen, 29, said Monday that taking on a mentoring role with young Jazz players such as Ace Bailey and rookie Darryn Peterson feels a little strange. “Since I’m the old guy now, it kind of feels weird to […] The post NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Kings, Ben Simmons appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Warriors’ Jimmy Butler vows he’ll return from torn ACL as even better player
Jimmy Butler is 37 years old, recovering from a torn ACL and won’t be ready when the Warriors open the season. He also sounds very much like Jimmy Butler. Butler said at Media Day that he’s running, doing light work on the court and has even returned to dunking as he continues the rehab process. […] The post Warriors’ Jimmy Butler vows he’ll return from torn ACL as even better player appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs have heard the doubts. Jarrett Allen wants to end them
CLEVELAND — Jarrett Allen knows the Cavaliers have earned some respect. He also knows they haven’t earned all of it. “I feel like [the city] believes in us but part of them has doubt,” Allen said Monday at media day. “Everyone wants to break the doubt. I want to break the doubt. The team wants […] The post Cavs have heard the doubts. Jarrett Allen wants to end them appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hot mic catches voices ripping Ben Simmons, Zach LaVine at Kings media day
The Kings held media day Monday, which meant players answering questions about the season ahead. In between press conferences, a live microphone apparently picked up a conversation about two of them. As Larry Brown Sports relayed, voices on a KCRA live feed could be heard discussing Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine. One person called Simmons […] The post Hot mic catches voices ripping Ben Simmons, Zach LaVine at Kings media day appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Donovan Mitchell wanted to stay with Cavs. Now comes the hard part
CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell didn’t need a sales pitch from the Cavaliers before signing his contract extension. “I told Koby [Altman], ‘Listen, you ain’t really gotta ask,’” Mitchell said Monday at media day. “The first day it’s allowed [I’m signing]. It wasn’t really much of a talk.” Remember when the Cavs traded for Mitchell in […] The post Donovan Mitchell wanted to stay with Cavs. Now comes the hard part appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sixers have four stars and one question: Who gives up what?
Jaylen Brown was asked Monday who the “alpha” will be on a 76ers team featuring LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. “Next question,” Brown replied. Philadelphia’s new lineup will have plenty of time to answer that one on the court. At media day, the players were more interested in talking about what they’ll give […] The post Sixers have four stars and one question: Who gives up what? appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James says he pictured finishing career with Knicks
LeBron James joined the 76ers this summer. He says there was a time when he pictured himself finishing his career with the Knicks. “I had visions of playing in [Madison Square] Garden and finishing my career in the Garden,” James said Monday at Sixers media day, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “One of the best […] The post LeBron James says he pictured finishing career with Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Damian Lillard says Blazers’ crowded backcourt can work
The Trail Blazers have Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Scoot Henderson and Jrue Holiday in the same backcourt. Lillard isn’t worried about how they’ll divide the ball or the minutes. “If we are just doing the right thing, playing the right way … I think the balance will work itself out,” Lillard said Monday at media […] The post Damian Lillard says Blazers’ crowded backcourt can work appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Anthony Edwards happy to hand point guard duties to LaMelo Ball
Anthony Edwards can score. He can handle the ball, too. But if you ask him, he’s a shooting guard, and he’s glad the Timberwolves brought in LaMelo Ball to run the offense. “I feel like I’m a natural two guard at heart,” Edwards said Monday at media day, via Jamal Collier of ESPN. “I know […] The post Anthony Edwards happy to hand point guard duties to LaMelo Ball appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Victor Wembanyama still feels Finals loss, but Spurs are ‘ready’
Victor Wembanyama hasn’t shaken the Spurs’ loss to the Knicks in the NBA Finals. Some nights, it has followed him to bed. “I’ve had a few [nights where it’s] hard to find sleep sometimes or hard emotions,” Wembanyama said Monday at media day, via Michael C. Wright of ESPN. “But there’s just a point where […] The post Victor Wembanyama still feels Finals loss, but Spurs are ‘ready’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers’ Brandon Ingram to miss start of season after heel, Achilles surgery
Brandon Ingram won’t be ready for the start of the season with the Clippers. Interim president of basketball operations Trent Redden said Monday that doctors discovered a partially torn right Achilles tendon while performing surgery on Ingram’s heel in May, according to Ben Golliver of ESPN. The injury had not previously been disclosed, and there […] The post Clippers’ Brandon Ingram to miss start of season after heel, Achilles surgery appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pistons’ Jalen Duren reportedly feeling ‘disrespected,’ to miss start of camp
Jalen Duren’s absence from Pistons media day won’t be a one-day matter. The restricted free agent also plans to miss the start of training camp Tuesday while he remains unsigned, ESPN reports. Duren has declined Detroit’s five-year, $200 million offer. That’s a lot of guaranteed money to leave on the table, but the disagreement apparently […] The post Pistons’ Jalen Duren reportedly feeling ‘disrespected,’ to miss start of camp appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kristaps Porzingis to miss Warriors camp with health issue
The Warriors will open training camp without Kristaps Porzingis, who is dealing with an unspecified health issue and will not travel with the team to Hawaii, Anthony Slater of ESPN reports. The team has not given a timetable for his return. General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr., however, stopped short of saying Porzingis would miss the […] The post Kristaps Porzingis to miss Warriors camp with health issue appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Knicks
Timberwolves Chris Finch doesn’t need much time to explain what he wants from Anthony Edwards this season. It starts on defense. “Easy, he’s got to bring his defense back to the level it was two years ago, for sure. And, you know, he’s committed to doing that,” Finch told WCCO’s Chad Hartman, via Charlie Walton […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Rockets, Amen Thompson, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Heat, Dennis Smith Jr, Nets, Jordi Fernandez, Warriors
Heat Dennis Smith Jr. has another agreement with an NBA team, though his next stop appears likely to be back in the G League. The Heat will sign Smith to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Winderman adds that Smith won’t be with the team for the […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Dennis Smith Jr, Nets, Jordi Fernandez, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Suns, Miles Bridges, Pistons, Gary Harris, Jazz
Suns The Suns filled a need by acquiring Miles Bridges. Now comes figuring out how much more he can give them. Bridges’ fit is among the questions raised by Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic ahead of the season. The Suns have added an athletic scorer at power forward, but lost some reliable outside shooting […] The post NBA Notes: Suns, Miles Bridges, Pistons, Gary Harris, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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