Approaching ESPN layoffs expected to hit NBA division
ESPN employees are bracing for a massive round cost-cutting and layoffs that are expected to have an impact on the network’s NBA arm. Ryan Glasspiegel…
Commissioner Silver surprised by meager TV ratings for Finals
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has been privately caught off guard by the historically low television ratings for this season’s Finals, according to Marc Berman of…
Clippers president Frank named NBA Executive of the Year
Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank has been named NBA Executive of the Year, the league announced in a release. Frank finished…
NBA to remove social justice messages next season, Silver suggests
The NBA will not continue to place social justice messages on the court or team jerseys for the 2020-21 season, commissioner Adam Silver indicated during…
Ex-WNBA star Pondexter found after declared as missing person
Former WNBA All-Star point guard Cappie Pondexter was found in Los Angeles after having been reported missing early Thursday, according to TMZ Sports. “We’re told…
Poll: Does 2019-20 NBA champion deserve an asterisk?
The Walt Disney World Auxiliary Gymnasium Championship. That’s is how I’ve (only half) jokingly referred to this year’s Finals. When you say it like that…
Rockets interview Vanterpool, Silas for coaching job
The Houston Rockets have interviewed David Vanterpool and Stephen Silas about the team’s coaching vacancy, according to Mark Berman of FOX 26 Houston. Vanterpool currently…
Kings officially announce Gentry as associate head coach
The Sacramento Kings have announced the hiring of Alvin Gentry as associate head coach on Luke Walton‘s staff. Gentry coached the New Orleans Pelicans from…
Oddsmakers: Lakers favorites in 2021, but Warriors will rise
To no one’s surprise, the Los Angeles Lakers have been pegged by oddsmakers to win the 2021 NBA title, per BetOnline.ag. And perhaps even less…
Report: Rockets interview Atkinson for coaching vacancy
The Houston Rockets have interviewed former Brooklyn Nets coach Kenny Atkinson for their own vacancy, according to a report from The Athletic. Atkinson, 53, has…
Free agent guard Harrison expected to sign overseas
Free agent point guard Andrew Harrison is expected to sign a contract in China, according to Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle. Harrison, 25,…
Free agent swingman Simmons headed to China
Free agent guard/forward Jonathon Simmons has agreed to a contract with the Liaoning Flying Leopards of the Chinse Basketball Association, according to Anthony Slater of…
Lakers Notes: Caldwell-Pope, LeBron, Davis
Shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope emerged as the third scorer the Los Angeles Lakers had been seeking in Game 4 of the Finals on Tuesday, playing…
NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Mysteries remain with month to go
All we can say for sure about the NBA Draft is it will be held Nov. 18 — we think. At least, that’s the date…
Cavs not entirely committed to Sexton-Garland backcourt
It’s hard to say what awaits the Cleveland Cavaliers and all their young players — namely, Collin Sexton, Darius Garland, Kevin Porter Jr., Dylan Windler,…
Former Cavs coach Brown interviews for Clippers opening
Former Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown has interviewed for the Los Angeles Clippers’ coaching vacancy, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN….