Notable remaining free agents by position
Remaining NBA free agents by position as of Oct. 3. (Age in parentheses.) Unrestricted CENTER Deyonta Davis (23) Marcin Gortat (35) Amir Johnson (32) Salah Mejri (33) Joakim Noah (34)…
Bennett to undergo knee surgery; will be waived by Rockets
Former No. 1 overall pick Anthony Bennett will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and the procedure will keep him from making the Houston Rockets’ final roster,…
Adams available, but Thunder said to have ‘set price too high’
The Oklahoma City Thunder are exploring the idea of trading veteran center Steven Adams, but it appears they may be asking for too much in…
Kerr, Warriors look for players to fill vacant wing positions
All the Golden State Warriors need to do to start the season is replace Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson. No biggie, right? Well, biggie or…
Former MVP Rose has Casey, Pistons feeling excited
Veteran point guard Derrick Rose is coming off a comeback season and the Detroit Pistons are happy he’s now playing for them. “We’re excited. He’s…
Hunter already showing signs of helping Hawks take flight
The Atlanta Hawks are already impressed with De’Andre Hunter, the rookie small forward who is coming off a national championship at Virginia. “We’re going to…
Lonzo finds Zion and Pelicans interest officially through roof
Lonzo Ball found Zion Williamson for an alley-oop dunk … off the backboard. That is basically how things are going early in camp with the…
Long, tall Henson the Cavs’ shot-blocking man of mystery
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — He has become the Cavaliers’ secret weapon. At least, as much of a secret weapon as someone who stands 6-foot-11 and is…
Lakers’ Kuzma lands five-year sneaker deal with Puma
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has signed a five-year endorsement contract with Puma, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. The deal is worth $3…
Stinar: There’s still hope Magic guard Fultz can meet expectations
Up until four months ago, Markelle Fultz could not even legally drink alcohol. If he were a regular kid and not the No. 1 pick…
Cavs’ Garland misses second day of camp, is ‘almost there’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cavaliers rookie Darius Garland missed the majority of the second day of training camp with a minor foot issue. Garland was selected…
Nets sign Hands to contract with G League affiliate
Brooklyn Nets second-round pick Jaylen Hands will sign with the club’s G League affiliate on Long Island, according to Brian Lewis of the New York…
Love: Beilein brings ‘old-school’ feel to first day of Cavs camp
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Kevin Love has played for a lot of coaches but it seems none quite like John Beilein. But now, Love has experienced…
Nuggets add point guard Gutierrez to camp roster
The Denver Nuggets have signed point guard Jorge Gutierrez to their training camp roster, according to Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports. Gutierrez, 30, last played…
Magic’s Fultz says goal is to play in preseason opener
Any news regarding Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz and his progress is fairly big news, especially when it comes to when Fultz will play. Well,…
Newcomer Butler getting early start on trying to win with Heat
Star swingman Jimmy Butler got off to an early start on the first day of Miami Heat training camp. How early? Well, let’s ask Butler….
Porzingis recovery ‘complete’ entering Mavericks camp
Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis has had a “complete” recovery from a torn ACL and is ready to go for training camp, according to Dwain…