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Mike Conley’s return to the Memphis Grizzlies still doesn’t appear to be a sure thing. From ESPN.com’s Ian Begley: Here’s a bit of potentially good news for those Knicks fans interested in free agent Mike Conley: some members of the Grizzlies front office are growing a bit concerned about the possibility of Conley leaving in [...]

LeBron James and his Cavaliers entered a hostile environment Monday night in Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals, down 3-1 on the road against the best team in NBA history by the numbers, a team that had gone 98-7 at home in the past two regular seasons and postseasons. A six point underdog and [...]

So, um, Rajon Rondo, despite not ruling out a return to the Sacramento Kings, doesn’t sound like someone who wants to return to the Sacramento Kings. As he said on ESPN’s The Jump with Rachel Nichols: Rajon Rondo said Monday on ESPN’s The Jump that the Kings never jelled as a team last season, and [...]

The hits just kept on coming for the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. First Draymond Green was suspended. Then Andrew Bogut left early in the third quarter with a left knee sprain. And then the Warriors lost, forcing them to play a Game 6 in Cleveland on Thursday night. But let’s go back to [...]

This is the time of year where many an NFL fringe player earns tryouts with all 32 NFL teams as franchises prepare for training camp in the upcoming season. Sometimes these players are notable for one reason or another but one name stands out above the rest (not literally): Nate Robinson. Robinson the 11-year NBA [...]

Ben Simmons, the top talent in this year’s NBA draft, won’t be working out for the Philadelphia 76ers, owners of the No. 1 pick in the 2016 prospect pageant. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Absolutely nothing. From Philly.com’s Keith Pompey: Unless something changes, the 76ers won’t work out out Ben Simmons during the NBA predraft process [...]

Remember when LeBron James made it clear that he didn’t like the Cleveland Cavaliers’ sleeved uniforms? It was way back in November, during a game against the New York Knicks, when he made some, um, mid-game alterations to the sleeved areas. Ahem (h/t Complex Sports): Please enable Javascript to watch this video LeBron didn’t disparage [...]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau is wasting little time trying to get part of his Chicago Bulls band back together. According to ESPN.com’s Marc Stein, the Timberpups plan on using the No. 5 pick in June 23’s draft to assemble a package for Jimmy Butler: The Minnesota Timberwolves are prepared to part with the [...]

Harrison Barnes is about to get two-syllable paid. That’s a fact. We’re just waiting to see whether it’ll be the Golden State Warriors who are footing the bill for his next contract. Since Barnes will be a restricted free agent this July, the Warriors have the right to match any offer he receives. But “offer” [...]

Who is more likely to be wearing a Philadelphia 76ers uniform next season, Jahlil Okafor or Nerlens Noel? If the Sixers get their way, it’ll be Noel who sticks with the team. From Keith Pompey of philly.com: It’s unclear whether he’ll be a Sixer next season. The Sixers are shopping Okafor and center Nerlens Noel [...]