The chances of Ben Simmons suiting up for the Warriors this season seemingly took a significant blow Thursday, when The Athletic reported that Golden State and Philadelphia hadn’t spoken since their initial talks. Yet, the Dubs are still the odds-on favorite.
Warriors among betting favorites to land Simmons, despite reported radio silence with Sixers — Red Bluff Daily News
Kevin Durant said he isolated himself after Draymond Green’s infamous blowup at him during a 2018 Warriors game.
Draymond Green: I think Kevin Durant blocked my number after blowup, talked only through Instagram DMs — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Ben Simmons, seeking a trade from the 76ers, is threatening not to report to training camp.
PBT Podcast: Ben Simmons-76ers standoff — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Scottie Pippen and Charles Barkley spent one miserable season together with the Rockets in 1999.
Charles Barkley and Scottie Pippen carry 1999 feud into 2021 — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Returning to the Lakers, Rajon Rondo could boost Davis more than Schroder did.
Report: Lakers star Anthony Davis was frustrated with Dennis Schroder’s passing — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Nets big LaMarcus Aldridge suddenly retired due to an irregular heartbeat in April.
Report: LaMarcus Aldridge cleared to come out of retirement, most likely with Nets — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The view from left field 