NBA takes aim at flopping with new rule changes for the 2023-24 season The NBA has two new rules for the upcoming season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023
Kobe's legacy in the NBA lives on in a new way. Two players bear his name There’s Kobe, wearing the uniform of a team from Los Angeles The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Rich Paul Has Hilarious Advice for LeBron James If He Loses His Athleticism The Lakers star’s longtime friend and agent said James could still play like one Hall of Famer after he loses his athleticism. Sports Illustrated · Jul 12, 2023
What if? Reflecting back on Michigan State basketball’s 2020 and 2021 recruiting misses and what could have been We looked at 4 former recruiting targets who were heavily linked to the Spartans and where they are now USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023
Stashed Boston Celtics floor general Yam Madar signs two-year deal with Fenerbahce While it looked like there was perhaps at least a small chance that long-stashed Israeli point guard Yam Madar might finally join the Boston Celtics this coming season, instead Madar finds himself embroiled in a contract dispute. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023
Dennis Rodman Gets Candid About The Difference Between Michael Jordan And Kobe Bryant In New Interview Dennis Rodman shares thoughts on the difference between ex-teammates Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Cinemablend · Jul 12, 2023
NBA Insider Lays Out Possible ‘Path to Reconciliation’ Between James Harden, 76ers The 10-time All-Star and Philadelphia have been working on finding a trade partner since June. Sports Illustrated · Jul 12, 2023
DeMar DeRozan is eligible to sign contract extension with Bulls DeMar DeRozan is now eligible to receive a contract extension from the Chicago Bulls. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023
Ja Morant's lawyers cite 'stand your ground' law, self defense in pickup basketball lawsuit The future of a lawsuit accusing Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant of assaulting a teenager during a pickup basketball game hinges on whether Morant will be allowed to say that he was acting in self defense and can receive immunity under Tennessee law The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Stephen A. Smith and Bill Simmons Discuss the Problem With ESPN’s NBA Studio Shows They explain frustration with ESPN’s NBA coverage. Sports Illustrated · Jul 12, 2023
A Potential Pascal Siakam Trade Could Shift the NBA Postseason Landscape Rumors are circulating that the two-time All-Star could be on the way out of Toronto, but who will pay up for the 29-year-old? Sports Illustrated · Jul 12, 2023
Victor Wembanyama Has Interesting Take on the NBA vs. European Basketball The French phenom pointed out one major difference between the two styles of basketball that he’s already seeing after just two Summer League games. Sports Illustrated · Jul 12, 2023
Mock trade sees Bulls flip Zach LaVine to Heat for 3 players In this mock trade, the Chicago Bulls would be sending Zach LaVine to the Miami Heat. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023
Bayless: LeBron James has good chance at fifth ring because of Austin Reaves Skip Bayless seems to have changed his tune on LeBron James and the Lakers, and a big reason why is the emergence of Austin Reaves. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023
Sports Illustrated · Jul 12, 2023 Darvin Ham Praises Russell Westbrook for ‘Taking a Bullet’ for Lakers The Lakers coach didn’t pull punches when discussing how Russell Westbrook saved the team’s ‘ass’ multiple times.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023 Bulls Summer League: 3 top performers from win over Kings Here are the top three performers from the Chicago Bulls' Summer League win over the Sacramento Kings.
Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2023 NBA announces new plans to punish 'flopping' as players react furiously The NBA has confirmed a one-year trial that will punish players for 'flopping' following calls from some of those around the league to clamp down on the issue during games
Sports Illustrated · Jul 12, 2023 Lakers News: Darvin Ham ‘Excited’ About Young Guard, Praises Summer League Play Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham appears to be buying stock in young guard Max Christie after a strong start to the 2023 NBA Summer League.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023 Celtics projected to take Spanish big man in way-too-early 2024 mock NBA draft July is way too early to be thinking about the 2024 NBA draft, but for those who make a living reporting on it and projecting where each cohort's prospects will end up being taken in it, it's plenty late enough to get started
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023 Bulls Summer League Notebook: The duality of Dalen Terry In their third game of Summer League, the Chicago Bulls took down the Sacramento Kings, 107-99.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023 On this day: Garnett, Pierce, Terry traded; Silas, Riebe, Wallace born; Butler passes On this day, the Boston Celtics dealt away the remainder of their 2008 title team to the Brooklyn Nets in one of the most lopsided trades in NBA history.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023 Takeaways: Summer Rockets stay unbeaten as Trevor Hudgins steps up versus Thunder Led by an efficient 26 points and 7 assists from Trevor Hudgins, Ben Sullivan’s summer #Rockets remain unbeaten (3-0) after routing Oklahoma City. Cam Whitmore had 16 points and 8 rebounds.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2023 Player grades: Cason Wallace struggles in 105-92 summer league loss to Rockets The Thunder elected to sit out several players on the first night of their summer league back-to-back.
Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2023 NBA announces complicated new flop rule amid fan outcry The NBA announced it would increase penalties given to players for simulating contact to try drawing fouls, but the new rules will be in effect on a one-year trial basis
Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023 Kyrie Irving's new Dallas Mavericks contract has trade twist in fine print Star point guard Kyrie Irving has an unusual clause in his new contract that could land him a substantial payday if the Dallas Mavericks decide to trade him in the next three years