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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 .
Karl-Anthony Towns on Knicks extension talks: ‘It don’t look good’
The Knicks won a championship with Karl-Anthony Towns. Getting him to sign an extension is proving harder. “It don’t look good,” Towns said Monday when asked about reaching a deal before the regular season, via James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. Towns said he’s willing to work with the team on a contract that […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns on Knicks extension talks: ‘It don’t look good’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Tyler Herro: Bucks ‘will surprise people’
Tyler Herro didn’t merely welcome his trade to the Bucks. He wanted it. Herro said he was “kind of pushing” for a move to Milwaukee because he wanted a “fresh start” and a chance to “come home” to Wisconsin, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Herro made the comments during a SiriusXM interview […] The post Tyler Herro: Bucks ‘will surprise people’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
2027 NBA mock draft: Tyran Stokes leads updated first-round projection
Here’s another early look at the 2027 NBA Draft. Kansas freshman Tyran Stokes remains at the top, though there’s an entire college season ahead for him and everyone else on this list. The team order is projected. We won’t know the actual lottery order until next spring, and trades could change who owns these picks. […] The post 2027 NBA mock draft: Tyran Stokes leads updated first-round projection appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Rival teams expect Mavericks to listen on P.J. Washington
The Mavericks haven’t indicated that they want to trade P.J. Washington. Other teams apparently intend to keep asking. Rival clubs believe Dallas would eventually consider offers for Washington, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The reason is straightforward: The Mavericks have a crowd of forwards around Cooper Flagg and Naji Marshall, and new […] The post Rival teams expect Mavericks to listen on P.J. Washington appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bulls see something ‘dangerous’ in Matas Buzelis-Caleb Wilson pairing
The Bulls have plenty of new faces, but the pairing they may be most eager to see belongs to Matas Buzelis and rookie Caleb Wilson. Buzelis isn’t shy about the possibilities. “He’s been incredible,” Buzelis said of Wilson, via Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. “Of course he’s got a lot to prove, so do […] The post Bulls see something ‘dangerous’ in Matas Buzelis-Caleb Wilson pairing appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers’ Ty Lue on Max Strus injury: ‘Never good’ on a non-contact play
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue didn’t offer a diagnosis for Max Strus’ right foot injury Sunday night. He did acknowledge how it looked. “Never good to see when it’s a non-contact play,” Lue said, via Clippers beat writer Joey Linn. Strus will undergo tests when the team returns to Los Angeles. As we relayed earlier, Strus […] The post Clippers’ Ty Lue on Max Strus injury: ‘Never good’ on a non-contact play appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers’ Max Strus exits preseason opener with foot injury
Max Strus’ first preseason game with the Clippers ended about five minutes after it began. Strus came up hobbling during Sunday’s game against the Warriors in Hawaii and headed directly to the locker room, according to Anthony Slater. The Clippers later ruled him out for the rest of the game with a right foot injury, […] The post Clippers’ Max Strus exits preseason opener with foot injury appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers minority owner Todd Boehly tied to proposed Russian oil deal
The Lakers have had an eventful year in the ownership department. Now one of their minority owners has turned up in a story involving Russian oil, U.S. officials and talks about the war in Ukraine. Todd Boehly is part of a group pursuing a multibillion-dollar deal for international assets owned by Russian energy company Lukoil, […] The post Lakers minority owner Todd Boehly tied to proposed Russian oil deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Celtics’ Jordan Walsh gets an unusual assignment with Paul George
Joe Mazzulla looked at Jordan Walsh and asked him to explain the Celtics’ standard to Paul George. Yes, that Paul George. Walsh told John Karalis of Celtics on SI that he and George were on the same side during a drill when Mazzulla told him to speak up. Walsh wondered if his coach really wanted […] The post Celtics’ Jordan Walsh gets an unusual assignment with Paul George appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Spurs’ Dylan Harper jokes about bench role, but backcourt puzzle is real
“I ain’t coming off no bench.” That was Dylan Harper’s answer when GQ asked whether he expected to remain a reserve for the Spurs. He was joking, as he later made clear. Still, it’s a pretty good way to introduce San Antonio’s most interesting rotation question. Harper, De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle can all handle […] The post Spurs’ Dylan Harper jokes about bench role, but backcourt puzzle is real appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pistons’ Jalen Duren on new deal: ‘I want to be a Detroit Piston for life’
Jalen Duren heard the talk. He wanted Pistons fans to hear from him, too. After signing a five-year, $200 million contract Friday, the center addressed a summer of speculation about his future in Detroit. “I am a Detroit Piston. I want to be a Detroit Piston for life,” Duren said Sunday, via Omari Sankofa II […] The post Pistons’ Jalen Duren on new deal: ‘I want to be a Detroit Piston for life’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Raptors taking their time with Kawhi Leonard’s preseason debut
Coach Darko Rajakovic says the Raptors are letting newcomer Kawhi Leonard get up to speed before putting him in a preseason game. But yes, the plan is for Leonard to play in one eventually. Leonard sat out the Raptors’ 129-105 loss to the Heat on Saturday. He likely will miss next Saturday’s exhibition against his […] The post Raptors taking their time with Kawhi Leonard’s preseason debut appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson listed among NBA coaches who could be facing the heat
For some NBA coaches, well, the heat may be on. David Adelman with the Nuggets. Nick Nurse with the 76ers. Ime Udoka with the Rockets. Kenny Atkinson with the Cavaliers. Perhaps even Mitch Johnson with the reigning Western Conference Spurs. At least, these were the names identified by ESPN in an article entitled “Five coaches […] The post Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson listed among NBA coaches who could be facing the heat appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James: Sixers’ public scrimmage ‘a great first step’
LeBron James seemed pleased with how the new-look 76ers’ audition went in front of fans. “To be able to take what we’ve done on the practice floor, bring it to a game floor situation around our fans … it was a great first step in the direction we’re trying to go,” James said after the […] The post LeBron James: Sixers’ public scrimmage ‘a great first step’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Georges Niang getting looks at center as Warriors sort out frontcourt
Georges Niang came to the Warriors to find a role. Playing center might be part of the answer. Golden State used the 33-year-old forward at center during a scrimmage Thursday, according to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. Niang missed all of last season after an injury in training camp, so simply getting back […] The post Georges Niang getting looks at center as Warriors sort out frontcourt appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Erik Spoelstra sees some Magic in Giannis’ playmaking
The Heat got their first game with Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday, and coach Erik Spoelstra came away talking about a player he used to watch from the other bench. Antetokounmpo had nine points, seven assists and four rebounds in 14 first-half minutes against the Raptors in Quebec City. All seven assists led to 3-pointers, as […] The post Erik Spoelstra sees some Magic in Giannis’ playmaking appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hawks’ Quin Snyder: ‘We’ve got depth, and that’s good’
The Hawks spent their first week of camp in Nashville getting acquainted with a deeper roster. Quin Snyder likes what he has seen. He also knows more good players means more decisions about who gets on the floor. “We’ve got depth, and that’s good, but it also means that there’s always tough decisions that happen […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder: ‘We’ve got depth, and that’s good’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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