Kyle Lowry Scores 15 Points In Preseason Opener

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry led all starters in scoring in Saturday's preseason opener against Portland, getting 15 points on 3-for-6 shooting in a convincing 122-104 win. He did most of his damage from the charity stripe, sinking all eight freebies. Lowry also had four rebounds and one steal in 19 minutes, committing one […]

Luka Doncic Impresses In Preseason Debut

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic made his preseason debut against Beijing on Saturday night, finishing with 16 points on 5-for-7 shooting while grabbing six rebounds and dishing out a pair of assists. He blocked three shots as well. Doncic proved to be versatile, hitting shots from deep and running the floor while also spending time […]

Kawhi Leonard Gets 12 Points In 19 Minutes In His Raptors Debut

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Kawhi Leonard made his long-awaited debut for the team on Saturday, playing 19 minutes and scoring 12 points in a 122-104 win over Portland. The Claw had a solid outing in general, although he did struggle with his shot, missing all four attempts from deep and finishing 6-for-11 from the free throw […]

Joel Embiid Records Double-Double In Preseason Opener

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid didn't take long to get make to form this preseason, finishing with 20 points and 10 rebounds in Friday's preseason opener against Melbourne United. Embiid was 7-for-11 from the field and hit one of his three attempts from distance. He also blocked a pair of shots. Embiid, one of the […]

Ben Simmons Records 14 Assists Against Melbourne

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons showed off his passing ability in Friday's preseason game against Melbourne United, finishing with 14 assists -- including one where he threw the ball to himself off the backboard before dishing it to Markelle Fultz for a layup. Simmons finished with eight points on 4-for-9 shooting, looking a little […]

Markelle Fultz Looks Sharp Against Melbourne

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz didn't attempt the three pointer that many were hoping to see after offseason concerns about his jump shot, but he did look strong in Philadelphia's preseason victory over Melbourne United. Fultz finished well at the rim and took a few jumpers, finishing with 14 points on 6-for-11 shooting. He added […]

Kyrie Irving Appears Healthy Against Charlotte

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving saw 22 minutes of action during Friday night's loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Irving, who had knee surgery towards the end of last season, got the start, scoring nine points on 40 percent shooting from the field. He did struggle from deep, going only 1-for-5, but supplemented that stat by […]

Gordon Hayward Plays 23 Minutes Against Charlotte

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward suited up for the first time since fracturing his left ankle against the Cavs nearly a year ago. Hayward played 23 minutes in the loss to the Charlotte Hornets, showcasing his mobility by making cuts in addition to running up-and-down the court at full-speed. He was a tad rusty shooting […]

Lauri Markkanen Out 6-8 Weeks

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen has a right elbow sprain and is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks. With the Bulls opening their season on October 18th, Markkanen will miss at least some time during the regular season. Jabari Parker can slide down to the four spot in the lineup with Markkanen is out, with […]

Harrison Barnes Will Miss Time

Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes injured his hamstring during practice and will be out "for a while," according to head coach Rick Carlisle and Tim Cato of The Athletic. Barnes is expected to miss the preseason and could see his absence extend into the regular season as well. If that happens, expect to see more […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Has Knee Surgery

Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is expected to miss up to six weeks while recovering from surgery. Bogdanovic, who already had surgery in the same knee back in April, re-aggravated the injury while playing for the Serbian National Team last week. In his absence, look for more minutes for guards Buddy Hield, Ben McLemore, […]

Carmelo Anthony Open To Bench Role

Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony stated that he was only interested in helping the team "win a championship" when asked about the possibility of coming off the bench this upcoming season. Anthony, who signed on with Houston this past offseason, is coming off arguably the worst season of his career, averaging just 16.2 points as […]

Kyrie Irving Says Knee Feels "Great"

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving stated that his left knee feels "great." Irving, who had surgery to remove the screws that were inserted into his kneecap after fracturing it during the 2015 NBA Finals, has been observed participating in pickup games over the past few weeks. Irving has not played since the end of last […]

DeMarcus Cousins Will Play When Able

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins won't be "saved" until the playoffs, according to general manager Bob Myers. Cousins, who tore his left Achilles tendon last season while with the New Orleans Pelicans, will be able to participate in light shooting when camp begins. After receiving positive reviews from the physician who performed his surgery, […]

Kristaps Porzingis May Not Play This Season

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is uncertain if he will play this upcoming season. With the team in rebuilding mode and unlikely to make the playoffs, the organization may opt to be extra-cautious with their franchise superstar. Porzingis was injured prior to the All-Star break after tearing the ACL in his left knee […]

Russell Westbrook Has Knee Surgery

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and could miss the start of the NBA's regular season. The team plans to re-evaluate Westbrook's rehab progress in four weeks, putting his chances at playing in the team's season-opening meet with Golden State in doubt. The injury shouldn't have a […]

Suns Acquire Ryan Anderson And De'Anthony Melton

The Phoenix Suns have acquired power forward Ryan Anderson and guard De'Anthony Melton in a trade with the Houston Rockets. Phoenix sends Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight to Houston. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Suns could start Anderson at the four, providing the starting unit with strong spacing to help out the team's offense […]

Rockets Trade For Brandon Knight And Marquese Chriss

The Houston Rockets have acquired guard Brandon Knight and power forward/center Marquese Chriss from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for power forward Ryan Anderson and guard De'Anthony Melton. Knight will likely fill the role of the fourth guard for the Rockets if healthy and is coming off a season in which he averaged 11 points […]

Carmelo Anthony Signs With Rockets

Forward Carmelo Anthony has signed a one-year, $2.4 million dollar contract with the Houston Rockets. The veteran was recently dealt from OKC to Atlanta, receiving a buyout from the Hawks. Though his role with the team is unknown at this point, he will likely compete for a spot in the starting unit with forwards PJ […]

Clint Capela Staying In Houston

The Houston Rockets and center Clint Capela have reached a $90 million agreement that will keep him with the team for the next five seasons. Capela saw a significant increase in production in 2018, averaging 13.9 points, 10.8 boards and 1.9 blocks over 27.5 minutes per contest. That trend will likely continue as he enters […]

Noah Vonleh Signs With New York

The New York Knicks have signed free-agent forward/center Noah Vonleh. The number nine pick in the 2014 NBA draft, who began last season with the Portland Trail Blazers before being dealt to Chicago, averaged 4.9 points and 5.8 boards over just 16.2 minutes per game. He will likely compete with forwards Mario Hezonja and Lance […]

Dirk Nowitzki Signs One-Year Deal With Mavs

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Dirk Nowitzki has agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the team. The 40-year-old, who will be in his 21st season with the club, was still relatively productive in 2018, averaging 12 points, 5.7 boards and shot nearly 41 percent from deep. Though his best days are well behind him, he […]

Kevin Love Signs Extension With Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love has agreed to a four-year extension with the team for a reported $120 million. Love is coming off one of the worst seasons of his career, averaging 17.6 points, 9.3 boards and appearing in only 59 games as a result of various injuries, including a fractured hand and multiple concussions. […]

Nemanja Bjelica Signs With the Kings

Forward Nemanja Bjelica joins the Sacramento Kings on a three-year, $20.5 million deal. He was previously averaging 6.1 points per game, 3.8 block per game and 1.3 assists per game as a backup forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He previously told the 76ers he was going to Europe instead of signing with them, but apparently […]

Alex Len Headed to Atlanta on a Two-Year Deal

Center Alex Len is signing with the Atlanta Hawks on a two-year, $8.5 million contract. He is averaging 7.2 points per game, 6.5 rebounds and one block per game for his career. He was bound to leave ever since Deandre Ayton got drafted by the Phoenix Suns. Len will have plenty of playing time on […]

Richaun Holmes Heading To Phoenix

The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to trade forward/center Richaun Holmes to the Phoenix Suns for cash considerations. Holmes appeared in only 48 games with his former club, averaging only 6.5 points and 4.4 boards over 15.5 minutes per game during the 2018 season. The fourth-year man will have trouble finding consistent minutes in his new […]

Channing Frye Returning To Cleveland

Forward Channing Frye will be returning to Cleveland, reaching a one-year, $2.4 million deal. Frye appeared in 44 games for the Eastern Conference champs before being dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers where he finished the year. Averaging only 4.8 points in Cleveland and 5.8 points in Los Angeles, the 12-year veteran was statistically irrelevant […]

Dante Cunningham Signs With Spurs

Forward Dante Cunningham has reached a one-year agreement with the San Antonio Spurs. The financial terms were not disclosed. Cunningham played for the Pelicans before being dealt to Brooklyn midway through last season, appearing in 73 games combined. The journeyman averaged a subpar 6.25 points between both clubs, but was able to put together a […]

Michael Beasley Agrees To One-Year Deal With Lakers

Forward Michael Beasley has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Beasley played in 74 games with the Knicks last season where he averaged 13.2 points on an effective 50 percent shooting from the field. Despite his efficient mid-range prowess and his ability to knock down a few from deep, […]

Marco Belinelli Signs With Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with guard/forward Marco Belinelli. After being waived by the Atlanta Hawks halfway through the 2018 season, Belinelli signed with Philadelphia in February, appearing in 28 games for the Sixers where he averaged 13.6 points on 49 percent shooting from the field and nearly […]