Celtics’ Hayward receiving strong interest from Nike, New Balance, Anta
Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward is receiving “strong interest” from Nike, New Balance and Chinese brand Anta, according to ESPN’s Nick DePaula.
Hawks sign Hamilton, Poythress to two-way deal
The Atlanta Hawks have signed swingman Daniel Hamilton and forward Alex Poythress, the team announced in a press release. Poythress is on a two-way contract.
Undrafted forward Derrickson signs with Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have officially signed Marcus Derrickson to an Exhibit 10 contract, meaning the undrafted rookie forward will be in training camp.
Frye says Cavs were ‘way more prepared’ for James leaving compared to 2010
When LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers the first time in 2010, the franchise was in complete shock that he bolted for South Beach and wasn’t prepared for his departure.
Cavs’ Love ‘thought I was going to die’ during Nov. 5 panic attack
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love did an interview with Carson Daly on NBC’s “Today,” and the All-Star dove into the scary details of his panic attack on Nov. 5.
Spurs’ Gay feels ‘athletic again,’ happy to be reunited with DeRozan
After suffering a season-ending ruptured left Achilles’ tendon injury in 2017 with the Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs small forward Rudy Gay finally feels 100 percent and can’t wait to get the 2018-19 season started.
Day-by-day NBA preseason schedule
Below is the entire NBA preseason schedule, with teams, times and venues. (Some mobile devices may require user to view in landscape mode.)
Nets ink McLaughlin, Aussie swingman Creek
The Brooklyn Nets have signed swingman Mitchell Creek and guard Jordan McLaughlin. Creek, 26, is Australian and has been playing professionally in Australia and Lebanon since 2010. He was eligible for the NBA draft in 2014 but did not get selected. He is a certified personal trainer off the court. McLaughlin is a 6-foot-2 rookie […]
Former Cavs big man Samuels to return to France
Former NBA big man Samardo Samuels has agreed to re-sign with French club Limoges CSP, according to the team (via Eurohoops.net). Samuels is 6-foot-9 and appeared in 109 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2010-13, compiling averages of 5.9 points and 3.4 rebounds. He has not played in the NBA since then. Instead, he has spent […]
Hardaway Jr: Fizdale the right man for Knicks
Like most coaches hired to try to rescue the franchise in the NBA’s largest media market, David Fizdale comes to the New York Knicks with an inordinate amount of hyperbole.
Free-agent Jennings reportedly headed to Russia
Free-agent point guard Brandon Jennings reportedly will turn to Russia to revive his chances at the NBA. According to a report from Eurohoops.net, Jennings is nearing a deal with Russian club Zenit St. Petersburg. Jennings, 28, began his career overseas, opting to play in Italy immediately after high school, as opposed to playing in college. He […]
Hornets’ Parker: ‘I will retire as a Spur’
Tony Parker is now a member of the Charlotte Hornets but he will retire with the San Antonio Spurs.
Rockets to bond in Bahamas in September
The Houston Rockets will get together in the Bahamas during the first week of September for about a week to bond and play basketball before training camp begins.
Sixers’ Simmons: ‘We’ve got to get past Boston, that’s our next goal’
After missing the entire 2016-17 season recovering from a foot injury, Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons more than made up for lost time this past season.