“For all of this to be heaped on Russ, it’s kind of unfair.”
Darvin Ham says of Lakers’ last season’s struggles, “it wasn’t all Russell Westbrook’s fault” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
OAKLAND – Frankie Montas’ velocity was close to normal Thursday when he began his start in the second game of the A’s doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers. Montas’ first two four-seam fastballs were 96 and 97 mph, respectively. His first sinker was at 98 mph. Montas’ velocity dropped by the end of the third inning,…
A’s right-hander has brief outing in return from injury as Oakland beats Detroit Tigers — Chico Enterprise-Record
Trade talks for the two big stars on the market have cooled.
Latest update: Both Durant, Mitchell trades likely going to take time — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
One of the biggest strikes against Danny Ainge when he was with the Boston Celtics was the then-president of basketball operations reportedly would take it one step too far in trade talks. Sure, sometimes it benefitted the Celtics — remember their trade of Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce? — but there also were times when […]
Danny Ainge Up To Old Tricks While Seeking Theft For Donovan Mitchell? — NESN.com
The Warriors sit on top of our Summer NBA Power Rankings, but the Clippers and Grizzlies are in the top five.
NBA Power Rankings, summer edition: Warriors start on top, but Celtics, Bucks knocking on door — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Phoenix Suns free agent center Deandre Ayton may sign an offer sheet with the Pacers — and it changes the landscape for both Kevin Durant and the Warriors
Ayton’s offer sheet from Pacers helps the Warriors in multiple ways — Oroville Mercury-Register
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss’ recent tweet about Kobe Bryant had many people suspecting she was sending a message to LeBron James.
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss says Kobe Bryant tweet wasn’t about LeBron James: ‘My heart was full of sadness’ — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
“But we don’t like to see players requesting trades, and we don’t like to see it playing out the way it is.:
Adam Silver says players asking for trades early in mega-contracts will be CBA issue — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Irving’s camp is spinning he opted in because he wanted to stay in Brooklyn and play for Nets. Riiiiight.
Kyrie Irving reportedly wants to stay with Nets as Durant trade process drags out — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The Jazz are reportedly listening to Donovan Mitchell trade offers.
Report: Jazz prioritizing draft picks in Donovan Mitchell trade — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Everyone on the Jazz roster is available.
Beyond Mitchell, Jazz also reportedly open to Conley, Vanderbilt, Beverley trade — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
“The guys we have on our roster I’m very thankful for, I’m proud of and we want to maximize everything they can do.”
New Lakers’ coach Darvin Ham: “We love everyone on our roster” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The view from left field 