JR Smith keeps it real: “We got the money. We don’t have the mindset… We’d rather go throw \(60,000 in the club! Go throw \)60,000 than go feed 2,500 people in the hood… I’ve thrown money in the club, literally mindlessly, aimlessly drunk at a bar. And now I sit back like, ‘I’m a stupid-ass…’”
Anthony Edwards gets married ahead of seventh season with Timberwolves
New Yorker uses his personal umbrella to protect Jalen Brunson from the rain
SGA’s dad on why SGA loves OKC: “There ain’t nothing to do in OKC. All Shai wants to do is hoop, it’s a perfect fit. As opposed to like being somewhere where you know there’s nightlife… or in Toronto where everybody’s gonna be on your ass: ‘Hey, can I get tickets? Can I get this, can I get that?’”
Charles on why retired pros don’t play pickup with the general public at the local gyms.
[Charania] “My sources tell me that LeBron James, his agent Rich Paul … they’re not waiting for another domino right now. They’re not waiting for Anthony Davis to get traded anywhere, they’re not waiting for [another player] to move around anywhere.”
Tony Allen reacts to his placement on Bleacher Report’s top 99 defenders of all time: “Bron, stop it bro. You never had to check nobody!”
[Charania] Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh has agreed to a three-year, \(15 million contract extension with the franchise through the 2029-30 season, sources tell ESPN. Boston picked up Walsh's \)2.4M option on next season and adds three more years for their 2023 second-rounder.
[Yahoo Sports] LeBron is reportedly “irritated” with Adam Silver pushing him for a decision. James’ camp was “ready to make an announcement” last week but decided to hold off
Trae Young announced on Friday that he is building a second Family Athletic Center in Yukon, Oklahoma: “I was born in Texas but raised in Oklahoma… I definitely put the Oklahoma flag on my back”
If the NBA announced the “______ Rule” tomorrow, whose name would you expect to fill in the blank?
What are some of the most memorable jinxes in NBA history?
[OC] I analyzed James Harden’s performance in every NBA city to see if there is a correlation between his scoring and the city’s Bike Score
[Krawczynski] LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards have both made phone calls to LeBron James and have had conversations with him about joining the Timberwolves.
LeBron James should brand his free agency decision as “LeConclave” and release smoke at the end of each day to signal whether a team has been chosen or not.
Nuggets Forward Cam Johnson Explains To Astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson Why Dunks Are Worth 2 Points and Not 1
If LeBron plays one more season, he could potentially announce his retirement on 7/7/27
Ja Morant has arrived in Portland: “What’s up blazers fans, it’s Ja here. I’m in the city. Here to support the Fire. Let’s get it.”
[O’Connor] Sources believe LeBron James is slow-playing his decision to see if any of his suitors can find a way to land Anthony Davis or Kyrie Irving. The problem is that AD and Kyrie don’t seem available for trade.
[Kristensen] Former Denver Nuggets player Ty Lawson was arrested for allegedly stealing a bottle of vodka from a store in Castle Rock.
In his prime, James Harden maintained an insane routine: he’d party and drink heavily until 5 a.m., show up for practice at 7 a.m., take a short nap during the day, play an NBA game that night, and then go right back to partying and drinking all over again.
AJ Dybantsa will earn almost the same amount of money on his rookie contract that LeBron James did during his Miami Heat stint.
If Bismack Biyombo doesn’t sign with a team, there won’t be a single former Charlotte Bobcat (d. 2014) on an NBA roster this upcoming season.
Tanking is dead. The Bucks should tank
[Freeman] Kevin Calabro tells me has decided to step away from Blazers broadcasting and will no longer call games for Portland. The team and its veteran play-by-play man had been in discussions on a new contract, but he called the offers “subprime” and he has decided to move on.
[Highlight] “I need that ring!” Hear Championship Game MVP Yaxel Lendeborg mic’d up as he helped secure Golden State’s second-ever NBA Summer League title.
NBA Legend Kevin Garnett in Seoul, Korea
Revisiting Rajon Rondo’s Dallas Disaster: Did he end an era of excellence in Dallas?
Mavericks Not Interested in Moving Irving
Fun guy plays pop a shot
Player anagrams
Miles Bridges at his Phoenix Suns introductory press conference: “It’s mixed feelings about me being here, but I take full responsibility of my actions. I’ve been to counseling. I’ve been to therapy.”
Landry Shamet talks about Joel Embiid’s Chick-Fil-A order: “I got Chick-Fil-A for the whole flight and then Joel had his own separate order. So his was like 4 sandwiches, a couple fries, and like four cookies-and-cream milkshakes. It was crazy”
[Krawczynski] LaMelo and Ant are going to France to work out with Rudy Gobert: “They’re not going to the Bahamas, they’re not going to Turks and Caicos, they are going right into Rudy’s backyard.”
[Quick] Tom Dundon’s Trail Blazers are losing several high-profile names of the team’s broadcasting department. Veteran play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Calabro said his contract expired June 30, and after receiving a low contract offer Monday, he decided to step away after nine seasons in Portland.
[Stein/Fischer] Multiple rival executives have noted that the Hawks are flush with the mid-tier salaries and draft capital to make a run at a star via trade. Atlanta could decide to preserve as much financial flexibility as possible and is not expected to pursue an extension for Lu Dort immediately.
[Iko] The Memphis Grizzlies and veteran guard D’Angelo Russell are expected to work towards parting ways — either via buyout or trade — this offseason.
Kevin Garnett’s 2003-04 MVP Season Highlights | GOAT SZN
Lebron should sign in secret
[NBA.com] The Basketball Hall of Fame is opening an exhibit for Steph Curry. It is the first time in its nearly 75-year history that the Hall of Fame will feature a dedicated experience honoring an active NBA player.
[Jones] Wemby on taking less than the supermax: “The reality of today’s NBA is that often, the potential of teams is not fulfilled because of money. I just want to make sure it’s never our case.”
GSW Likely Out of LeBron Race
Josh Hart on Noah Clowney scoring a career high 31 points on him: “I’m not gonna lie, the funniest part is that it’s end of the 4th and I’m about to sub out the game and he’s like ‘Yo man can I get a 3?’ I look at the score and I’m like “I don’t care, but you better make it.”
Collin Sexton Wants To Emulate Marcus Smart & Avery Bradley For Lakers
Jaylen Brown Playing Baseball in Dominican Republic
[Highlight] Scottie Barnes bulldozes kid for the easy bucket
[Stein/Fischer] League sources maintain that the Cavaliers are among the teams that have registered interest in former No. 5 overall pick Mario Hezonja.
[Stein/Fischer] League sources say that New Orleans has been exploring various trade frameworks to send out former lottery pick Jordan Hawkins for some potential roster and financial flexibility. Those discussions, sources say, include conversations with Memphis.
When did Stephen Curry reach each milestone in the all-time rankings?