Kobe claims he is 100 percent

After missing the majority of the season Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant said he is healed up and ready to go.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Timberwolves, Saunders add Mitchell to staff

Former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Sam Mitchell is returning to Minnesota. The Timberwolves announced on Tuesday that Mitchell will be an assistant coach on Flip Saunders’ staff. “As a player, Sam was always one of our more vocal leaders in the locker room and was a great influence on our team,” Saunders said. “Additionally, his coaching […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
2014 NBA Draft: Mock 2.0 — Embiid holds top spot

With the San Antonio Spurs returning home to clear more room in their trophy cabinet, all eyes and rumor mill feeders have turned their attention to the rapidly approaching 2014 NBA Draft on June 26. The draft field is now set with the passing of the June 16 deadline for underclassmen and international players to […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Parker expects Spurs to stay in tact

The San Antonio Spurs have won five NBA titles since 1999, and point guard Tony Parker expects the core group of the team to return to defend its most recent championship next season. While Manu Ginobili has said he plans to return, forward Tim Duncan has sidestepped questions about his future – although he has […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Clippers give Rivers front-office title

In the midst of the saga involving unsettled ownership, the Los Angeles Clippers shuffled their front office Monday. Coach Doc Rivers added the title of president of basketball operations, putting him in charge of deciding which players will make up his roster. Kevin Eastman, formerly an assistant coach, will be Rivers’ deputy as the vice […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA roundup: Clippers give Rivers front-office title

In the midst of the saga involving unsettled ownership, the Los Angeles Clippers shuffled their front office Monday. Coach Doc Rivers added the title of president of basketball operations, putting him in charge of deciding which players will make up his roster. Kevin Eastman, formerly an assistant coach, will be Rivers’ deputy as the vice […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
2014 NBA Draft: Exum, Ennis lead point guard crop

Michael Carter-Williams earned Rookie of the Year honors last season while running the point for the Philadelphia 76ers. There is not much point guard talent in this year’s class with a ready-now label, but the group is led by Dante Exum, a potential top-five selection from Australia. The top point guard prospects for the 2014 […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Nowitzki on Anthony: ‘We’d love to have him’

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki told a Dallas radio station that he hopes the team goes after New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, who reportedly intends to become a free agent July 1. “If Carmelo would really love to come here, we’d love to have him,” Nowitzki told 105.3 The Fan. Anthony can opt out […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Behind veterans, Spurs will be favorites to repeat

SAN ANTONIO — They never felt obligated to explain themselves in great detail, the San Antonio Spurs’ coach and the best player in franchise history. However, Gregg Popovich and forward Tim Duncan were pretty clear about something the last few days. Neither is ready to retire, which makes the Spurs a good bet to successfully […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021