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NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cavs, Peyton Watson, Hawks
Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already has two straight MVP awards. The Thunder’s injury report is giving him plenty of opportunities to demonstrate why. Oklahoma City improved to 4-0 with Monday’s win over the Suns, despite losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to injuries that will sideline them for months. Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso are also […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cavs, Peyton Watson, Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Karl-Anthony Towns: Knicks finally looked ‘more like ourselves’ in first win
The Knicks finally won a game, and Karl-Anthony Towns recognized the team doing it. “We looked,” Towns said, “more like ourselves from last year.” That would be the version that won a championship. After an 0-3 start, New York had given everybody plenty of reasons to wonder where that group went. Tuesday’s 111-97 win over […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns: Knicks finally looked ‘more like ourselves’ in first win appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Nets, Mikel Brown Jr, Bulls
Spurs The Spurs spent the first week looking for some offensive rhythm. Julian Champagnie found enough Tuesday to share with everybody. Champagnie made eight first-half threes and finished with 26 points in San Antonio’s 130-103 win over the Kings. Victor Wembanyama added 29 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks as the Spurs improved to 2-2. […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Nets, Mikel Brown Jr, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Celtics’ Paul George on Jayson Tatum game-winner: ‘We got the ball to the MVP’
Jayson Tatum has made plenty of big shots. This one carried a little more meaning than simply rescuing the Celtics from a game they nearly gave away. “That was a hell of a feeling,” Tatum said after Tuesday’s 125-124 overtime win over the Nets, via the Boston Herald. “Just kind of getting back to doing […] The post Celtics’ Paul George on Jayson Tatum game-winner: ‘We got the ball to the MVP’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs embracing early tests with revamped Wizards up next
The Cavaliers have played three games, won two and already experienced just about every emotion imaginable. They’ve blown a huge lead, nearly blown another and rallied from 15 points down to win in overtime. And it’s still October. Welcome to the new season. “It’s not easy, is it?” Donovan Mitchell deadpanned when asked about protecting […] The post Cavs embracing early tests with revamped Wizards up next appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards to undergo knee procedure, miss up to two months
One night after scoring 47 points against the Cavaliers, Anthony Edwards is facing an extended absence. The Timberwolves star will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee and miss up to two months, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Minnesota hopes addressing the issue now will allow Edwards to return sometime in December fully ready […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards to undergo knee procedure, miss up to two months appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly, Thunder
Mavericks Cooper Flagg’s shoulder held up just fine. So did his ability to find pretty much everybody on the floor. After missing Saturday’s game with a sprained left shoulder, Flagg returned Monday and played 40 minutes in the Mavericks’ 113-109 win at Miami. He finished with 29 points, six rebounds, five steals, three blocks and […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Former Cavs forward Barry Clemens dies
Barry Clemens was part of the Cavaliers before most of the moments that define the franchise today. His basketball story, though, reached well beyond his two seasons in Cleveland. The Cavs announced Tuesday that Clemens has died. The Dayton native and Ohio Wesleyan standout played 143 games for Cleveland from 1972 to 1974 during an […] The post Former Cavs forward Barry Clemens dies appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA’s new lottery gives teams reason to compete, and few reasons to get clever
The NBA can change the lottery. It can flatten the odds, punish the worst records and make it harder for the same franchise to keep collecting premium picks. What it can’t do is make 30 front offices stop looking for an advantage. That’s the issue raised by John Hollinger of The Athletic in a detailed […] The post NBA’s new lottery gives teams reason to compete, and few reasons to get clever appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Malik Beasley agrees to plead guilty in federal gambling case
Malik Beasley has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges stemming from an illegal sports gambling investigation, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. The former NBA guard is scheduled to enter his plea Dec. 9 in Brooklyn. He initially pleaded not guilty after being indicted in June. The agreement follows reports that Beasley’s attorneys […] The post Malik Beasley agrees to plead guilty in federal gambling case appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jazz lose Jaren Jackson Jr. for 6-8 weeks with torn MCL
The Jazz are still trying to get a sustained look at Jaren Jackson Jr. alongside Lauri Markkanen. Another knee injury will put that plan on hold. Jackson has been diagnosed with a torn MCL in his right knee and is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon. He will […] The post Jazz lose Jaren Jackson Jr. for 6-8 weeks with torn MCL appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Hornets, Naz Reid, Spurs
Grizzlies Ty Jerome has been getting plenty of attention in Memphis, and understandably so. But Cam Boozer is putting together the kind of introduction that gets your name mentioned alongside some fairly famous big men. Boozer totaled 48 points and 35 rebounds through his first three NBA games, becoming the first player to reach both […] The post NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Hornets, Naz Reid, Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Timberwolves bringing back former Akron standout Enrique Freeman
Enrique Freeman’s time away from the Timberwolves didn’t last long. Ten days after waiving him, Minnesota is bringing back a player it already knows pretty well. Freeman, a Cleveland native who played college basketball at Akron, has agreed to a new two-way contract, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The 26-year-old forward is well-liked […] The post Timberwolves bringing back former Akron standout Enrique Freeman appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nikola Jokic doubles down on message to booing Nuggets fans
Nikola Jokic isn’t backing off. If Nuggets fans want to boo their own team, he’d prefer they find something else to do with their evening. Denver’s star center stood by his criticism of the home crowd after Monday’s 134-114 loss to the Warriors, which dropped the Nuggets to 1-2. “I’m sticking to what I said,” […] The post Nikola Jokic doubles down on message to booing Nuggets fans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Nuggets
Raptors The Raptors brought Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto hoping for another memorable run. Three games into the season, they’re already waiting on his knee. Leonard is expected to miss “a period of weeks” because of swelling in his left knee. The Raptors said imaging revealed no acute injury and that Leonard will undergo treatment […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Nuggets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jaylen Brown’s camp calls Celtics trade-demand claim ‘10000% a lie’
Jaylen Brown is playing for the Sixers. How he wound up leaving the Celtics is still generating almost as much discussion as anything he’s doing in Philadelphia. Now his camp is pushing back on the suggestion that he forced his way out. A representative for Brown called claims that he demanded a trade or presented […] The post Jaylen Brown’s camp calls Celtics trade-demand claim ‘10000% a lie’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sixers apply for disabled player exception
The Sixers can’t get center Ariel Hukporti back this season. They’re hoping his injury will at least give them another way to bring in some help. Philadelphia has applied for a disabled player exception following Hukporti’s season-ending Achilles tear, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line. Hukporti suffered the injury in […] The post Sixers apply for disabled player exception appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Paul Pierce says loss of Fox Sports job has left him struggling with bills
Paul Pierce made millions playing basketball. His latest court filing describes a much tougher financial picture now that one of his biggest sources of income is gone. The former NBA star says he is struggling to keep up with support payments and other expenses after losing his Fox Sports job, according to court documents obtained […] The post Paul Pierce says loss of Fox Sports job has left him struggling with bills appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Ty Jerome’s scoring surge could bring trade interest to Grizzlies
Ty Jerome is scoring like a guy the Grizzlies should want to keep. He may also be scoring like a guy other teams will want to call about. That’s the interesting part of his early-season surge in Memphis. Marc Stein of The Stein Line suggests Jerome is likely to generate trade inquiries before the deadline, […] The post Ty Jerome’s scoring surge could bring trade interest to Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sam Presti addresses Russell Westbrook reunion idea after Thunder injuries
The Thunder need help after losing two starters to injuries. Naturally, someone asked Sam Presti about a familiar name. As in, Russell Westbrook. With Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace facing lengthy absences, Oklahoma City’s general manager was asked whether he would consider calling Westbrook out of retirement. Presti offered little to suggest a reunion is […] The post Sam Presti addresses Russell Westbrook reunion idea after Thunder injuries appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks reporter Stefan Bondy calls Brett Siegel a ‘phony’ in heated online feud
What started as a discussion about Jaylen Brown, Brian Scalabrine and the Celtics somehow turned into a rather personal disagreement between two NBA reporters Monday night. And personal might be putting it mildly. New York Post Knicks reporter Stefan Bondy and ClutchPoints NBA writer Brett Siegel exchanged heated posts on X, with Bondy questioning Siegel’s […] The post Knicks reporter Stefan Bondy calls Brett Siegel a ‘phony’ in heated online feud appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Dribbles: Cavs battle back, discover rookie spark along the way
CLEVELAND — Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 127-125 overtime win over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. 1. I’ll admit it. I didn’t think the Cavs were going to win this game. Not when they trailed by 15 points. Not when they looked sluggish and a step slow. Not even when they started making […] The post Dribbles: Cavs battle back, discover rookie spark along the way appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs find some fight, topple Timberwolves in OT
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have spent the first few days of the season trying to figure out how to protect a lead. On Monday, they got to experience things from the other side. Turns out, making the comeback is considerably more enjoyable. Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, James Harden delivered some timely offense, and the […] The post Cavs find some fight, topple Timberwolves in OT appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Nets, Cavs, James Harden
Lakers The Lakers are winning, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are rolling, and the injury report hasn’t changed much. They’ll gladly take two of those three. Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr remain out for Tuesday’s home game against the Trail Blazers, per Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI. Thiero is dealing with swelling in his […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Nets, Cavs, James Harden appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Mario Hezonja returns to NBA with something to prove, different outlook
Mario Hezonja has unfinished business in the NBA. There was a time, though, when he wasn’t sure he wanted anything to do with basketball. Now he’s with the Cavs, getting another shot. This time, he says, he understands a few things he didn’t before. “It’s like a brand new, better version of myself,” Hezonja told […] The post Cavs’ Mario Hezonja returns to NBA with something to prove, different outlook appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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