According to ESPN’s Marc Stein the Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies are engaged in trade discussions for backup point guard Mario Chalmers. No trade imminent yet, I'm told, but sources say that the Grizzlies and Heat have discussed a potential Chalmers-to-Memphis swap — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) November 3, 2015 Chalmers is averaging 6.7 points, 3.0 [...]
November 3, 2015
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It’s early, but the Warriors look good. Really good. And Steph Curry looks like he’s taking it personally that so many people think Harden should’ve been the MVP last season. Klay Thompson also sounds like he has something to prove this year, too. The SG has made the bold proclamation that his team could win [...]
November 2, 2015
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LeBron James seems to be over whatever sort of ill feelings he had towards Kevin Love last season. His cryptic tweet from last season was both unnecessary and damning. But this season, LeBron is singing Kevin Love’s praises. Probably because he really missed him in the Finals. “We’ll use Kevin however he wants to be [...]
October 30, 2015
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Prior to his trade to the Lakers was vetoed, Chris Paul becoming a Clipper was never really a thought. But when he arrived, they became instant contenders and haven’t looked back. Chris Paul is enjoying his time so much in L.A. that he’d like to finish his career there. He’s supremely confident in his place [...]
October 29, 2015
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Lance Stephenson was brought to the Clippers to strengthen their bench. Or, at least, so we thought. Lance will actually be in the starting lineup for the Clippers on opening night and perhaps for the forseable future. After being a starter in Indiana, then having a forgettable year in Charlotte where he barely played, it [...]
October 28, 2015
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Most are in agreement that if the Cavs had a healthy unit, they would’ve won the title last season rather than the Warriors. But the fact remains: the Cavs didn’t win and they really need to win one while LeBron James is still young enough and good enough. And it sounds like he’s well aware [...]
October 27, 2015
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When John Stockton retired, he more or less fell off the grid. That’s not uncommon for a former player, but he’s an all-time great, so from that standpoint it’s a bit strange. Now, 12 years later, John Stockton has decided to join Montana State University’s women basketball team as an assistant coach. NBA Hall of [...]
October 27, 2015
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When training camp opened, Kings rookie Willie Cauley-Stein was reportedly out of shape and getting very winded after just a few trips up and down the court. But it seems as if he has gotten that figured out and has shown enough in the preseason to where he’s a favorite of George Karl. The rookie [...]
October 26, 2015
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The entire basketball world is in shock and grieving over the loss of Flip Saunders, as the Timberwolves shared the sad news on Sunday. A few months ago, new became public that Saunders would take a leave of absence from his role as Timberwolves’ coach and GM in order to seek treatment for his Hodgkin’s [...]
October 26, 2015
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Gregg Popovich Team USA Head Coach. Has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? Mike Krzyzewski recently announced that the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil would be his last dance with Team USA. He’s stepping down from that commitment. That, of course, leaves a glaring hole in terms of who will take over that responsibility. [...]
October 23, 2015
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