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LeBron impressed with Lonzo’s form after surgery
The Lakers’ LeBron James said it’s been hard to tell in practice that Lonzo Ball wasn’t able to work on his game for much of the offseason due to knee surgery. Click here to read the full article…
Bulls lose Markkanen, Valentine to injuries
The Chicago Bulls will be without second-year forward Lauri Markkanen for six to eight weeks as the result of a high-grade lateral elbow sprain. Markkanen, 21, suffered the injury during practice on Thursday. The No. 7 overall pick in last year’s draft, Markkanen averaged 15.2 points and 7.5 rebounds Click here to read the full…
LeBron James reveals what he’s going to do to show ‘how much I love the hoops’
The 33-year-old took to Twitter to tell his followers he would be tuning in for the entire preseason game between NBA sides Charlotte Hornets and the Boston Celtics. “Man if i needed any more indication on how much I love hoops,â€� James said. “I’m really about to watch this whole preseason game that Click here to read the…
NBA preseason: Hayward’s return, Fultz’s jumper highlight 10 things to know from the first games of the year
Yes, NBA basketball games were actually played on Friday night. After an offseason full of drama, roster moves and coaching changes, the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers and some team from Australia (apologies to Melbourne United) suited up for the year’s first preseason games Click here to read the full article…
Kawhi Leonard: Lakers reason he wanted to leave Spurs, new camp inside info
That’s according to NBA legend David Robinson, who has spoke with people inside Leonard’s camp. Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors this summer after a long-running saga regarding his future. It was reported the 27-year-old wanted a move to Los Angeles and both the Clippers and Lakers made Click here to read the full…
Gordon Hayward strong in return from injury
Nearly a full year after suffering a horrific leg injury in his Celtics debut, Hayward posted 10 points and picked up right where he left off. Click here to read the full article…
Top 5 plays as NBA preseason tips off
Get ready for the top five plays from the first two games of the NBA preseason. The Sixers’ Markelle Fultz and Ben Simmons both made the cut. Click here to read the full article…
Rockets reportedly offered Eric Gordon contract extension, he’s not interested
It would be financially unwise for Gordon to sign an extension now. Click here to read the full article…
Warriors notes: Steve Kerr to cut back on shootarounds to keep veterans fresh
Once the season begins, morning shootarounds likely will be the exception rather than the rule for the oldest team in the league. Click here to read the full article…
Derrick Rose, Taj Gibson Say Jimmy Butler Trade Request Was a Surprise
Derrick Rose and Taj Gibson admitted Friday they were caught off guard by Jimmy Butler’s request to be traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves. “I worked out with him all summer so when I said what I meant, it was like a right hook, I didn’t see it coming,” Gibson told ESPN.com’s Nick Click here to…
What NBA officials will focus on this season: Off-ball clutching/grabbing, traveling, respect for game
Respect for the game — giving players a technical when they show up officials — will be the tricky one. Click here to read the full article…
Lakers trying 6-9 Kuzma at center for first time
The Lakers are trying different small-ball lineups in training camp, including utilizing the 6-foot-9 Kyle Kuzma at center for the first time since he was in high school. Click here to read the full article…