“Like I said, I feel like I’m born for this whole thing going on, so that’s pretty much my answer right there.”
LaMelo Ball on potentially being drafted No. 1: “I feel like I’m born for this” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
We have the start date, and now we have the format. The NBA is slated to begin its new season Dec. 22, just two months after the 2019 campaign wrapped up. There weren’t many details regarding the league’s format and structure, but that all changed Tuesday when the NBA announced how things will look. Here […]
Format Revealed For 2020-21 NBA Season, Includes Play-In Tournament — NESN.com
There’s never been a class like the one up for grabs in the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday night: Teams have never had more time to prepare, but they’ve never had less to work with. Workouts and interviews have largely been conducted through Zoom instead of gyms. March Madness was canceled, denying scouts and executives…
The NBA Draft is fraught with more unknowns than usual — Daily Bulletin
It’s not such a bad thing if you’re a fan of a team for whom Wednesday’s NBA Draft (probably) isn’t going to be compelling, must-see TV. It means that team likely was competent the previous season, or in the Clippers’ case, pretty good. Like, second-in-the-Western Conference standings good. Or perhaps that it traded away its…
What will the Clippers do with the 57th pick in the NBA Draft? — Pasadena Star News
James Harden wants out of Houston, and it looks like he may not be alone. Rumor has it that the Rockets have a “verbal agreement” in place to trade the eight-time NBA All Star to the Brooklyn Nets, per his request. But why would Harden want to turn down a historic two-year, $103 million extension? […]
NBA Rumors: Why James Harden, Rockets Teammates Want To Leave Houston — NESN.com
New Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ty Jerome tweeted after being acquired from the Phoenix Suns in the Chris Paul trade.
Ty Jerome reacts to being traded to the Thunder as part of Chris Paul deal — OKC Thunder Wire
Memphis center James Wiseman is the overwhelming choice at No. 2 for the Warriors, according to mock drafts.
NBA draft experts agree on who the Warriors will take at No. 2 — Paradise Post
The Nuggets entered the Jrue Holiday sweepstakes from a position of power. There wasn’t imminent pressure to do anything, let alone an unspoken mandate from a franchise cornerstone.
Nuggets at ease with Jrue Holiday result with NBA draft on deck — The Denver Post
MILWAUKEE (WFRV) – According to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bucks are executing a sign-and-trade for Sacramento Kings sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic. As part of the deal, Milwaukee sends Donte DiVincenzo, Ersan Ilyasova and DJ Wilson to Sacramento. To maintain cap flexibility around Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and newest addition Jrue Holiday, the Bucks […]
Report: Bucks pull off another big trade for Kings sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic — WFRV Local 5 – Green Bay, Appleton
While James Harden reportedly pushes for a trade to the Nets, the Rockets have been posturing as if they’ll keep him.
Report: Rockets trading Robert Covington to Trail Blazers for draft picks — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
New Orleans lands Eric Bledsoe, George Hill, and a three first-round picks in the trade.
Report: Milwaukee makes big splash, near trade to acquire Jrue Holiday — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
For the second time in his career, Ricky Rubio will be traded.
Ricky Rubio reacts to being traded by Suns in exchange for Chris Paul — OKC Thunder Wire
The view from left field 