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NBA Notes: Thunder payroll, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nuggets, Knicks
The Thunder have plenty of talent and draft picks. They also have a looming bill that rival executives don’t expect them to pay in full. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Oklahoma City projects to carry roughly $250 million in salaries next season, accompanied by approximately $200 million in luxury taxes. That’s before accounting for three […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder payroll, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nuggets, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA exec: JJ Redick owes Yaxel Lendeborg ‘a steak dinner’ for Luka Doncic trash talk
Yaxel Lendeborg spent his NBA debut trying to get under Luka Doncic’s skin. One rival executive thinks the Warriors rookie did Lakers coach JJ Redick a favor. “Oh man, JJ had to absolutely love that. He owes [Lendeborg] a steak dinner,” a Western Conference executive told ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “Any time Luka is focused on […] The post NBA exec: JJ Redick owes Yaxel Lendeborg ‘a steak dinner’ for Luka Doncic trash talk appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA teams playing hardball with stars: ‘Being unhappy is not a negotiating position anymore’
Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Davis were willing to discuss extensions below their maximum salaries. Their teams still decided to wait. That’s getting attention around the NBA, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon, who detailed how some front offices are becoming more comfortable letting contract uncertainty follow their stars into the season. “A year […] The post NBA teams playing hardball with stars: ‘Being unhappy is not a negotiating position anymore’ appeared first on H...
Knicks to sign Dalton Knecht to two-way deal
The Knicks are signing Dalton Knecht to a two-way contract, his agents at Excel Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The agreement gives the former Lakers first-round pick a fresh start after two seasons in Los Angeles. It follows Thursday’s report that the Knicks were interested in Knecht, with the Timberwolves also linked to the 25-year-old […] The post Knicks to sign Dalton Knecht to two-way deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James confirms Cavs were serious consideration in free agency
LeBron James may have chosen the Sixers, but a third stint with the Cavaliers was apparently a very real possibility. James confirmed as much after Thursday’s 114-106 win over the Cavs, acknowledging that Cleveland received serious consideration during his summer free agency. “The nature of the meeting, I probably won’t discuss much, but it was […] The post LeBron James confirms Cavs were serious consideration in free agency appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Charles Barkley on Cavs: ‘They don’t have no dawgs’
Charles Barkley has never been one to mince words. And after watching the Cavaliers blow a 29-point lead in their season opener, he wasn’t about to start. The Cavs fell to the 76ers, 114-106, on Thursday night, despite leading by 24 at halftime. Philadelphia came roaring back behind Tyrese Maxey, and Cleveland looked awfully familiar […] The post Charles Barkley on Cavs: ‘They don’t have no dawgs’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks coaches handed empty ring boxes at championship ceremony
The Knicks raised their championship banner Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. They handed out some rings, too. Just not to everyone who appeared to be getting one. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Knicks assistant coaches were presented with championship ring boxes during the on-court ceremony. There was just one problem. The boxes […] The post Knicks coaches handed empty ring boxes at championship ceremony appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Donovan Mitchell: Cavs need to ‘look inward’ after blowing 29-point lead
The Cavaliers had a 29-point lead, a chance to spoil LeBron James’ Philadelphia home debut and what appeared to be a rather comfortable opening-night victory. Instead, they walked away with a 114-106 loss to the 76ers on Thursday. And Donovan Mitchell wasn’t interested in making excuses. “They’re a good team but at the end of […] The post Donovan Mitchell: Cavs need to ‘look inward’ after blowing 29-point lead appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs open new season with same old collapse, plenty of familiar questions
The Cavaliers spent an entire offseason trying to move past the way last season ended. Then they went out and opened the new one by reminding everyone. A 29-point lead. A near-perfect first half. A chance to ruin LeBron James’ Philadelphia home debut. And somehow, a 114-106 loss to the 76ers on Thursday night. Sound […] The post Cavs open new season with same old collapse, plenty of familiar questions appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Report: Knicks showing interest in Dalton Knecht
The Knicks are among the teams interested in Dalton Knecht following his release by the Lakers, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Knecht is eligible for a two-way contract, giving teams a chance to add the former first-round pick without using a standard roster spot. The Timberwolves have also been linked to Knecht, with Begley […] The post Report: Knicks showing interest in Dalton Knecht appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA wants more basketball, less noise from its TV coverage
The NBA’s message to its television partners is straightforward: Give fans more reasons to enjoy the basketball. As the league enters the second season of its agreements with ESPN, NBC and Amazon, executives say the emphasis is on explaining the game, introducing its stars and making broadcasts feel like events. In an examination of the […] The post NBA wants more basketball, less noise from its TV coverage appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Giannis Antetokounmpo challenges Heat after blowout: ‘It starts with me’
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his Heat debut. Afterward, he was more interested in discussing what he hadn’t done well enough. Miami lost 131-106 to the Timberwolves on Wednesday, an opening-night disappointment that prompted Antetokounmpo to question his new team’s effort and response to adversity. “We got to trust each other. When things don’t […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo challenges Heat after blowout: ‘It starts with me’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nets
Rockets The Rockets want to spend less time working against the shot clock and more time attacking before the defense gets organized. Their opener offered a good example of why. Houston scored 29 fast-break points in Wednesday’s 128-110 win over the Mavericks, a total it reached only twice last season, according to William Guillory of […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Jarrett Allen on sore knee: ‘There’s pain there,’ but plans to play
Jarrett Allen expects to play in the Cavaliers’ season opener Thursday at Philadelphia, though he acknowledges his right knee won’t be entirely pain-free. Allen participated in morning shootaround and said he plans to be in the lineup despite being listed as questionable with right patellar tendinopathy, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. “Just trying to […] The post Cavs’ Jarrett Allen on sore knee: ‘There’s pain there,’ but plans to play appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mavericks’ Dusty May: There are going to be puzzles we’ll have to figure out
Dusty May saw enough in the Mavericks’ opener to identify both the problems and a few possible solutions. The challenge is making those corrections before Friday’s visit to the Pacers. Dallas lost 128-110 to the Rockets on Wednesday, with a 38-12 second quarter creating a deficit that overwhelmed an otherwise productive night from Cooper Flagg. […] The post Mavericks’ Dusty May: There are going to be puzzles we’ll have to figure out appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Magic
Mavericks Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days to play another regular-season game. The Rockets welcomed him back with double teams. Irving finished with 15 points, four rebounds and two assists in the Mavericks’ 128-110 opening loss Wednesday, shooting 6-of-9 from the field. He also committed four turnovers as Houston pressured him and challenged his teammates […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire .
John Konchar lands new two-year deal
John Konchar has found his next team. The veteran wing signed a two-year contract with Olympiacos, the Greek club announced, taking his talents overseas for the first time after seven NBA seasons. Konchar, 30, spent most of his NBA career with the Grizzlies before moving through several organizations this year. Memphis traded him to the […] The post John Konchar lands new two-year deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Wizards, Anthony Davis, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Nets
Wizards Anthony Davis was the best player on the floor in the Wizards’ opener. One of Washington’s most encouraging stretches came while he was watching from the bench. The Wizards pulled ahead in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s 128-116 win over the Bucks with Davis and Trae Young resting, getting important contributions from a group […] The post NBA Notes: Wizards, Anthony Davis, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cleveland radio host: ‘How am I supposed to sit here and talk about the Cavs?’
The Cavaliers have a team they hope can compete for a championship. Ken Carman wants to know how many local fans will be watching. The 92.3 The Fan host criticized Cleveland’s new television arrangement, arguing that the cost and lack of a traditional local TV option could discourage fans from following the team. “I think […] The post Cleveland radio host: ‘How am I supposed to sit here and talk about the Cavs?’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kawhi Leonard: ‘You can’t rush greatness’ after Raptors debut
Kawhi Leonard wants to “shock the world, again.” His first game back with the Raptors offered an encouraging start. Leonard finished with 23 points, six rebounds, four steals, two assists and a block in 24 minutes Wednesday as Toronto overwhelmed the Bulls 135-92. But when asked about reaching midseason form, he made clear that his […] The post Kawhi Leonard: ‘You can’t rush greatness’ after Raptors debut appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA refs: Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball traveled on viral stepback three
LaMelo Ball had an explanation for his viral stepback three-pointer. The NBA referees union wasn’t buying it. The union’s official social media account confirmed Thursday that the Timberwolves guard traveled on the play during Wednesday’s 131-106 road win over the Heat. “For everyone asking, ‘how is this legal?’ It’s not!” NBA Referees wrote on X. […] The post NBA refs: Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball traveled on viral stepback three appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Clippers
Trail Blazers Damian Lillard gave the Trail Blazers a familiar performance in his return. His responsibilities, however, look different this time around, and he’s happy about that. Lillard scored 25 points and made six three-pointers in 23 minutes Wednesday as Portland routed the Suns 124-83. It was his first regular-season game since recovering from a […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Clippers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs prospect Saliou Niang cleared to play at LSU
The Cavaliers will be able to follow Saliou Niang’s development much closer to home this season. Niang has received NCAA clearance to play for LSU, according to Sportando, with Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress confirming the news through the player’s representatives, Sead Galijasevic and Andrea Grossi. Cleveland selected Niang with the No. 58 pick in the […] The post Cavs prospect Saliou Niang cleared to play at LSU appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Three hypothetical trade proposals for Lakers’ Bronny James
Bronny James is making about $2.3 million this season. So trading for him wouldn’t require tearing apart a roster. It would require believing he can help, eventually. With that in mind, here are three hypothetical deals. Philadelphia 76ers Sixers receive: Bronny James. Lakers receive: Justin Edwards. Well, this is the obvious place to start. LeBron […] The post Three hypothetical trade proposals for Lakers’ Bronny James appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz
Lakers The Lakers opened with a Luka Doncic lob to Walker Kessler. The Warriors spent much of the evening watching variations of the same play. Kessler finished with 26 points on 12-of-12 shooting, nine rebounds and two blocks in Wednesday’s 127-105 season-opening win. Ten of his baskets were dunks, giving Los Angeles an immediate return […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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