LeBron James, James Harden Named Players of the Month

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and the Houston Rockets’ James Harden today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in October and November. James ranked third in the NBA in scoring (28.0 ppg) and fourth in assists (8.5 apg) for the Cavaliers (15-7), who finished November on […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Kristaps Porzingis Day-to-Day with Ankle Injury

An MRI taken Thursday on New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis’ injured right ankle was negative, revealing no damage, league sources told ESPN. Porzingis is considered day-to-day, ESPN sources say, after spraining his ankle Wednesday against the Miami Heat. The Knicks next play on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. Porzingis was hurt on Wednesday when he and Justise Winslow were pursuing a loose […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Grizzlies GM: ‘No intention’ to Trade Marc Gasol, Mike Conley

The Memphis Grizzlies will not shift into rebuilding mode this season, general manager Chris Wallace told ESPN after the team’s losing streak was extended to nine games Wednesday, two days after the firing of head coach David Fizdale. Wallace was adamant that the Grizzlies, who fell to 7-13 after a 104-95 loss to the Spurs, would not consider trading center Marc Gasol or […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Steve Kerr: ‘Boston is the team of the future in the East’

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says it appears the Boston Celtics have emerged as the next team to beat in the Eastern Conference. “It sure looks like Boston is the team of the future in the East, with the assets that they still have and their young talent and their coaching, and Kyrie [Irving] is amazing,” Kerr said […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kyle Kuzma: ‘Everyone said I would be a second-round pick or undrafted’

Around the Los Angeles Lakers, his success as a potential cornerstone alongside Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram is a credit to his dedication and a determined mindset from his life’s journey. In a talented and deep draft full of prospects, Kuzma has become one of the most impressive of them all — a versatile forward […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Reggie Jackson and Eric Bledsoe Trade Talks

The Detroit Pistons offered a package including point guard Reggie Jackson and a first-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Eric Bledsoe, a league source told Basketball Insiders. Phoenix turned down the proposal, Basketball Insiders has learned. Jackson, 27, has averaged 16.4 points, 6.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 28.8 minutes per […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Mario Hezonja Trade Talks

Orlando has explored the trade market on former No. 5 overall pick Mario Hezonja, league sources told Basketball Insiders. The Magic must decide whether to exercise his fourth-year $5.2 million team option by 11:59 PM Eastern Time today. The Sacramento Kings and Magic discussed a swap of Malachi Richardson and a second-round pick for Hezonja […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
LeBron James on Cavs Struggles: ‘We’re fine. It’s a long season’

The Cleveland Cavaliers were beaten 123-101 by the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night, marking their third loss in four games, but the early skid is not too concerning for LeBron James. “I’m fine,” James said after finishing with 18 points, eight assists and five rebounds while filling in at point guard again as Derrick Rose continues to be sidelined with a […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Blake Griffin: ‘I had unfinished business’ in Los Angeles

They were sitting in a meeting on the eve of free agency, when one of the NBA’s icons captured the room for Blake Griffin. With owner Steve Ballmer, coach Doc Rivers and Los Angeles Clippers teammates, Jerry West captivated Griffin, who made clear his desire to return. West had been hired as a special consultant […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021