Thomas Bryant is proving why he should start at center So far in the preseason, Thomas Bryant has been the Lakers' best true center, by far. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2022
Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla gets Kemba Walker’s vote of approval The Boston alum thinks the Celtics are in good hands this season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2022
Sporting News pegs Boston Celtics’ Al Horford as NBA’s ninth-best power forward for 2022-23 Per the Sporting News, Horford "hit an absurd 48% of his 3-pointers in the 2022 NBA Playoffs and has canned 36% of his 3-point attempts for his career." USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2022
How will the Boston Celtics use reserve point guard Malcolm Brogdon? We have seen hints of what the Celtics might have in mind from what interim head coach Joe Mazzulla has been running during the team's preseason games so far. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2022
Warriors vs. Lakers: Jordan Poole, Steph Curry combine for 49 points in preseason loss Despite 49 combined points from Steph Curry and Jordan Poole, it wasn't enough against the Lakers on Sunday night in the preseason. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2022
Kevin Durant reacts to Jordan Poole’s smooth bucket in Warriors vs. Lakers preseason game After Jordan Poole finished a smooth bucket against the Lakers in the preseason, Kevin Durant chimed in on Twitter. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2022
Observations from Lakers vs. Warriors preseason game The Lakers finally won a preseason game, and there are ample signs of hope moving forward. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2022
Rockets at Heat: Monday’s stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info Alperen Sengun returns to Houston’s lineup Monday for a high-profile road exhibition versus Bam Adebayo and the veteran-laden Heat. Jabari Smith Jr. and Eric Gordon remain out. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2022
Rockets officially sign Willie Cauley-Stein, who appears bound for G League In a move reportedly being done to secure G League rights for Houston's Rio Grande Valley Vipers affiliate, the #Rockets officially signed veteran big man Willie Cauley-Stein. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2022
LeBron James, Russell Westbrook won’t play versus Warriors The Lakers will again be shorthanded against Golden State, but not as much as they were against the Timberwolves on Thursday. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 10, 2022
Celtics injury update: Luke Kornet ‘ back at practice today participating in non-contact drills’ No specific timetable was given for his return, however. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022
With waiting game nearly over, Heat’s Oladipo says ‘got to save myself from myself’ MIAMI — The slow play by the Miami Heat with Victor Oladipo has turned into the no play. Tribune News Service · Oct 9, 2022
‘This is a great opportunity,’ says Celtics’ Noah Vonleh of his shot at making Boston’s roster "I don't know if this will be the last stop," he added. "But I'm happy to be here now." USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022
Lakers vs. Warriors Preseason: How to watch, stream, lineups, broadcast info Here's all you need to know ahead of Sunday's preseason contest between the Warriors and Lakers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022 ‘Not a demotion’: Billy Donovan on starting Javonte Green over Patrick Williams Javonte Green started over Patrick Williams in the Bulls' second preseason game.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 9, 2022 Lakers, GM Rob Pelinka Agree to Contract Extension, per Report His deal will end the same year new coach Darvin Ham’s contract expires.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022 John Lucas leading Jalen Green, Rockets with honesty, tough love “To (whom) much is given, much is expected,” John Lucas says of talented second-year prospect Jalen Green. “I very rarely give Jalen compliments, because I expect so much from him.”
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022 Jonathan Kuminga to start in place of Draymond Green against Lakers in preseason Jonathan Kuminga is set to make an appearance in the starting lineup against the Lakers in the preseason.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022 Will new Boston Celtics big man Blake Griffin bring out the best of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum? While he might not be the bouncy athlete he was earlier in his career, his passing, rebounding, and veteran leadership should help the team weather early injuries and grow as a team.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022 Boston’s Jayson Tatum cracks top three in Sporting News’ 2022-23 top small forwards list No matter how you slice it, superstar Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum is finally ranked among the NBA's best players.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022 What can Sam Hauser and Luke Kornet give the Boston Celtics? Sam Hauser had a strong preseason debut followed by an even stronger game against the Toronto Raptors Wednesday, and big man Luke Kornet is in line to be a starter in certain matchups.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022 Sporting News ranks Celtics’ Marcus Smart in NBA’s top half of starting point guards To have him ranked where he is may not be outrageous, but it should still be low enough to help give Smart some bulletin board material for the season to come.
Tribune News Service · Oct 9, 2022 Kyrie Irving says Nets want to ‘erase’ poor reputation around the NBA NEW YORK — Nets star Kyrie Irving says Brooklyn wants to “erase” the narrative about the team’s weaknesses over the last few seasons.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 9, 2022 Clippers see a more involved and vocal Kawhi Leonard LOS ANGELES — As much as anyone on the Clippers, Norman Powell has a unique perspective on how Kawhi Leonard has evolved as a team leader.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 9, 2022 Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka agrees to four-year contract extension LOS ANGELES — The Lakers and Rob Pelinka, the team’s vice president of basketball operations and general manager, have agreed to a four-year contract extension, people who were not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Los Angeles Times on Saturday.