[Jason Quick] Blazers Coach Micah Nori: “starting Morant and Lillard doesn’t make sense. Both are undersized, and both have never excelled on the defensive end. The more analytically sound option would be to start Holiday…and have either Morant or Lillard come off the bench.”
Trail Blazers fire new announcer over past inappropriate posts made at age 15.
[Rockstar Games] For one night only, the HEAT trade Miami for Vice City. Join us on November 18, when Vice City hosts the Milwaukee Bucks on a never-before-seen court, wearing an all-new unitorm.
Pete Maravich asked about how Pat Riley said he’s the most overrated superstar and a soft defender: I would look at the stats, they would say ‘He can’t play defense’, and I’d look and the man I happen to be playing had like 10 or 14 points, I’d have 45 or 50 and I say who’s defending who?
Darko Rajaković vs Kawhi Leonard 1v1
Bill Simmons: “Jaylen Brown should not have won Finals MVP. That was ridiculous. One of my things that I would change about the NBA is that more than 5 people should vote on the Finals MVP. You should not be able to win Finals MVP by a 3-2 vote. Have 15 people. You have a million reporters there.”
Kevin Durant on Wemby’s sports betting comments and his FanDuel partnership: “That’s Wemby, he’s going to do what he does. That has nothing to do with me. I don’t really think about that question at all, that’s not on my mind as much as his. People gonna do what they want to do.”
BREAKING: AII-NBA and All-Star center Jalen Duren has agreed to sign a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to return to the Detroit Pistons, agent Chafie Fields of THE•TEAM tells ESPN. This ends a prolonged restricted free agency dispute between the two sides.
On November 18th, the Miami Heat will hosts the Milwaukee Bucks on a never-before-seen court, wearing an all-new uniform
[Amick] Per source, the NBA will not discipline Wizards guard Bub Carrington (or the team) for his candid comments about tanking.
Bub Carrington: “We haven’t been told to be the best version of ourselves. We were held back because we were trying to get AJ Dybantsa. That’s no secret.”
[Slater] The Warriors could have signed Draymond Green to a 3-year \(60M deal this summer, something like that. Draymond was very interested in a multi year deal but they're were like "nah, it's good. We'll just give you back the 1-year \)27M deal”. I think that says something about Draymond’s future.
According to The Official NBA Rulebook, Referees are Considered Sacred/Holy Beings
[Finger] Victor Wembanyama about considering promoting a sports betting company ; “Absolutely not. I will never do that. Honestly, I think it’s very sad to see some players promote it…”
[Katz] Josh Hart says he is forgoing career-ending finger surgery, will play through pain
Through two days of training camp, the Clippers’ starting unit has been as follows: Darius Garland, Max Strus, Derrick Jones Jr., Rui Hachimura and Isaiah Jackson. The Thunder have the right to swap picks with the Clippers in 2027
[Haynes] Portland Trail Blazers have fired Braiden Bell hours after naming him the new TV play-by-play broadcaster after racist tweets were discovered in his past as a teen.
[Price] Until Thursday, (Dalton) Knecht wasn’t mentioned — directly or indirectly — by Redick or president of basketball operations/general manager Rob Pelinka during any of their media availabilities… Not a good sign for Knecht, whom multiple rival executives expect to be the odd man
[Highlight] Andre Miller hits a one handed shot from 75 feet.
Jack Armstrong to return to Raptors broadcasts after new deal with TSN: ‘I’m back’
[Deveney] One anonymous NBA executive explained why he considers Paul George to be a valuable player: “He is not the player he was 10 years ago, but he still has that rare skillset and if a player has that, he’s got value. If he has that and he is on a short contract, that’s even more value.”
Wemby surprises the photographer who took the photo that was picked for the NBA Game Cover.
Kawhi Leonard and Darko Rajaković play a friendly one on one.
[Vorkunov] Kraken owner Samantha Holloway is the leading contender to bring the NBA back to Seattle. However, Las Vegas’ expansion has higher offers and will be prioritized, with losing bidders potentially pivoting to Seattle. Expansion could also be delayed to 2029 due to Vegas needing a new arena.
[Hinge] To bring How We Friend to life, Hinge partnered with NBA player Jared McCain (he/him) of the Oklahoma City Thunder and his best friend, Nate Thai (he/him). Their friendship shows how Gen Z men build deep bonds that are both playful and vulnerable
The Clippers are in search of a new social media manager
[Amick] Per source, the NBA will not discipline Wizards guard Bub Carrington (or the team) for his candid comments about tanking.
Colin Murray-Boyles mic’d up during Open Practice.
3-time NBA champion JaVale McGee has officially joined the Shanghai Sharks, putting two longtime NBA veterans on the same CBA roster after the Chinese club also signed guard D’Angelo Russell. McGee spent last season with the Beijing Ducks, averaging 11.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assist
The Magic are rolling out new cost-saving options to make its home games more affordable for fans: • \(20 ticket drops for every game • Free and discounted tickets for groups • \)2–\(7 concessions and alcohol • \)15 apparel and new private label line • Free train service
[Highlight] Forever Hooping KD cooking Chet, Mobley, DJJ, Oubre and more in Open runs
Bronny James re-introduces himself, gets possessed by the spirit of his father in the last few seconds
With the Duren signing, the Pistons have committed roughly 70% of their cap space to Cade, Duren and Thompson for the next 4 years.
Jim Pollard now has the earliest triple-double (December 28, 1949) in the Basketball Reference database after a recent update
[Vorkunov] A possible NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas could debut a year later than initially expected, sources told The Athletic. There have been talks about whether a Vegas team would start play in 2029-30, a year later than the NBA originally planned.
[Highlight] The 1st seeded San Antonio Spurs Lose to the 8th Seeded Memphis Grizzlies in the First Round of the 2011 Playoffs
[Charania] The Detroit Pistons are waiting for Jalen Duren to make a decision today and are preparing for three potential outcomes: 1) A five year, $200M fully guaranteed deal, 2) sign the qualifying offer that would make him an UFA next summer, 3) Do nothing and remain a restricted free agent
[Woike] Luka Dončić petitions to bring daughters to United States amid ongoing custody battle
Chris Bosh sacrificed so much for the Heat. (Playoff Career High) (39pts/15rebs) vs Rashard Lewis (27pts/13rebs) (2008 Playoffs)
Taurean Prince on last season’s neck injury:“That was a very, very hard time, dark time in my life. … My doctor told me if I would’ve took a wrong hit I could’ve been a vegetable.”
Bam on Kobe fans wanting him to stop at 81 points: “I went for it. I knew exactly what I was doing. I don’t give a f*ck about what anybody negative has to say. — People say ‘you should’ve stopped at 81!’ Why? So y’all can never mention me? I already know how Kobe fans are. I’m a Kobe fan!”
[Fischer] The Knicks are “far more interested” in signing Towns to a contract closer to a 4-year, \(200M deal compared to the 4-year, \)276M extension he is eligible to sign. KAT is prepared to sign for less than his max, but the 2 sides are significantly apart on value. Towns can become a FA in 2027.
LeBron James’ Epic 51 Point Performance | Game 1 Of The ‘17-‘18 Finals
Deandre Ayton ponders who number 7 on the Washington Wizards is
[MacMahon] I do think Luka’s as lean as he’s been since his rookie year. Luka, I think, was listed 218 his rookie year, probably was legitimately like 230-ish, and he looks like he’s in about that range now.
[HIGHLIGHTS] Final 4:05 WILD ENDING Mavericks vs Heat 2011 NBA Finals 🔥🏆
Euroleague all-time points scored record holder, former NBA guard Mike James (36) suffers an Achilles injury in tonight’s Euroleague game
$200M Jalen Duren in the 2026 playoffs: 10.2 PPG / 8.5 RPG / 2.1 AST on 55 TS%
[Highlight/Lowlight] Jalen Duren 2026 Playoffs Full Play
Within the 25-45 days, the Minnesota Timberwolves, for the first time in more than a decade, will likely not have the worst all-time win/loss record of any active NBA franchise. They have won 42.08% of their games all-time (since 1989), while the Nets are down to 42.21% (since 1977)