Six Boston Celtics alumni changing places in redraft of 2001 NBA draft class Let's take a look at which Celtics alumni landed where. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2023
Fixing the Ja Morant problem Morant, a brilliant NBA star, is just 23. If he is a good guy, he’ll endure the new suspension and be better for it. If not, he will be on a slippery slope to a much worse place, a law professor and sports historian writes. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 17, 2023
Why ‘Playoff Jimmy’ Butler adds more pressure for the Bulls to find success with Zach LaVine CHICAGO — Although it once again didn’t end with a ring, the 2023 NBA playoffs added another chapter to the lore of ”Playoff Jimmy.” Chicago Tribune · Jun 17, 2023
Barry Jackson: From Steve Kerr to Erik Spoelstra to Stan Van Gundy, perspective on 12 lessons learned from Heat run MIAMI — Coach Erik Spoelstra has said there are life lessons to be learned from this Heat team, in terms of resilience and persevering through adversity and not being dragged down by the doubters. Miami Herald · Jun 17, 2023
On this day: Banner 17 won; Len Bias drafted; Popeye Jones, Allan Ray born On this day, the Boston Celtics won their 17th banner, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the 2008 NBA Finals. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2023
LeBron James Appears to Respond to Nuggets’ Michael Malone: ‘I Hear I’m on Your Mind’ The Lakers star addressed the recent comments from Denver’s coach. Sports Illustrated · Jun 17, 2023
Buha: Lakers would have strong interest in Chris Paul if he’s available The Lakers will reportedly go after future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul if the Suns end up letting go of him. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023
Report: Hornets Prefer Different No. 2 Pick Trade With Pelicans Over Zion Williamson Deal Charlotte is reportedly interested in another New Orleans star. Sports Illustrated · Jun 16, 2023
Report: Washington’s Kyle Kuzma a potential option for Rockets in free agency With Washington potentially headed into a rebuild, veteran forward Kyle Kuzma could be an option for the #Rockets in 2023 free agency, @JakeLFischer reports. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023
David Murphy: Sixers, James Harden and summer dominoes taking center stage PHILADELPHIA — The wind needs to start blowing before anybody knows where they are going. Daryl Morey and the Sixers are in the same boat as everyone else this offseason. The smoke is thicker than usual. The uncertainty is in the purple zone. Hazardous to short-term planning. I don’t know… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 16, 2023
Mike Dunleavy Jr. named Warriors’ next general manager The answer to one of the most pressing questions heading into next week’s NBA draft came to light early Friday morning. Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023
Stefan Bondy: NBA commish Adam Silver predictably went soft on Ja Morant with a 25-game ban NEW YORK — Ja Morant can count his blessings, and 70% of a splendid salary, that Adam Silver is the NBA commissioner and not David Stern. Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023
Scott Fowler: Michael Jordan won’t own the Hornets anymore. That’s not a terrible thing. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player the game has ever seen, soon will no longer own the Charlotte Hornets. Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023
Timeline: Looking back on Michael Jordan’s tenure as Hornets owner CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One of the most famous athletes to come out of North Carolina is selling one of the state’s premier sports franchises. Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023 Michael Jordan is selling his majority stake in the Hornets. How much is the team worth? CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is finalizing a deal to sell his majority stake in the team after a 13-run with the franchise.
Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023 Michael Jordan selling majority stake in Hornets CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Jordan’s tenure as the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets is coming to an end.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 16, 2023 National Basketball Players Association Issues Firm Statement on Ja Morant’s Suspension The NBA suspended the Grizzlies star in the aftermath of a second video showing Morant holding a gun.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023 Bulls could use Bradley Beal trade talks as spark for Zach LaVine deal Bradley Beal has been thrown in trade rumors, and the Chicago Bulls could use that to their advantage in Zach LaVine trade talks.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023 Ja Morant’s 25-game NBA suspension might go too far in trying to make an example of him The NBA may have gotten it right on Ja Morant, but it still feels like a bit too much.
Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023 Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone aims dig at LeBron James after winning NBA Finals Denver Nuggets Head Coach Mike Malone took a dig at LeBron James after the Denver Nuggets won the NBA Finals, became a secondary headline to the announcement of James' potential retirement.
Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023 Victor Wembanyama suffers unhappy end to career in France before NBA Draft Victor Wembanyama lost his final game of his French league career as a Metropolitans 92 basketball club player but can now turn his focus to being the #1 projected pick in the NBA Draft.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Shaquille O’Neal surprises family by paying for their washer and dryer at Home Depot ‘What an awesome human being’
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023 Anonymous NBA staffer thinks Yam Madar could help the Boston Celtics in the right role "He could handle a role of some kind," they suggested. "He does need to play to keep developing, though"
Sports Illustrated · Jun 16, 2023 The NBA Is Cutting Ja Morant a Break Adam Silver admitted he doesn’t know what it will take for the Grizzlies guard to change his behavior, but the 25-game suspension might be Morant’s last chance to figure it out.
Axios · Jun 16, 2023 Michael Jordan selling majority stake in Charlotte Hornets Jordan will retain a minority stake in the team.