Category: Sport

When news leaked that James Harden was open to trade locations other than Brooklyn, the speculation started to fly. Philadelphia makes the most sense (a swap with Ben Simmons at the core of it), but the Sixers reportedly are not interested, at least right now. Philly want to make a run this season with its […]

Like most businesses across the nation, NBA teams have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Unlike most businesses — particularly small ones — the NBA has access to capital to help get through this. The NBA is giving each team $30 million to help with finances for this season, a story broken by John […]

Logo Lillard is back this season. Damian Lillard has halfcourt range — we’ve seen it before. After video footage of Lillard draining three-straight halfcourt shots at the Portland practice facility surfaced, Lillard was asked if he would take that shot in a game. “It’s very possible,” Lillard said, as reported by Jamie Hudson at NBC […]

Rockets star James Harden still hasn’t publicly explained his trade request. But it appears Houston’s coaching search was a tipping point. Tyronn Lue was linked to the Rockets before getting hired by the Clippers. At one point, Jeff Van Gundy appeared to be the favorite. Then, it appeared Rockets assistant John Lucas — reportedly preferred […]

The Brooklyn Nets had some controversy at center last season: Jarrett Allen was the better player, but DeAndre Jordan had friends in high places (and he played solidly at the five as well). Now, add Kevin Durant to the mix. Durant said coach Steve Nash will use him at the four, as a small-ball five […]

NBC Sports’ Dan Feldman is grading every team’s offseason based on where the team stands now relative to its position entering the offseason. A ‘C’ means a team is in similar standing, with notches up or down from there. Damian Lillard is the model franchise player. He leads. He works hard to improve. And he […]

In the 2016 NBA offseason, four reigning All-Stars changed teams. In 2017, eight did. In 2018, three did. In 2019, eight did. This offseason, just two reigning NBA All-Stars have changed teams: Chris Paul (Thunder to Suns)Russell Westbrook (Rockets to Wizards)Has star movement slowed? Or did the rushed offseason just mean the drama will spill […]