Justin Rowan / Fear The Sword 9 hours ago Kyrie Irving talked to Kurt Helin about LeBron James, Kevin Love, and David Blatt
It has been a wild off-season for the Cavs, and Kyrie had some things to say about it. The Cleveland Cavaliers have received a fair bit of attention this summer with a coaching change, the first overall pick, and signing LeBron James. With so much happening, it's easy to overlook a certain 22-year-old All-Star who committed to being a franchise cornerstone for the foreseeable future with a five-year extension. Kyrie Irving opened up to Kurt Helin of ProBasketballTalk about the Cavs wild off-season and what's next. On LeBron James rejoining the Cavaliers: "At first you were speechless...
Pounding The Rock 2 hours ago
NBA virtual 1-on-1 Tournament: LeBron James vs Michael Carter-Williams
The first match up of the tournament is a little lopsided. The very first matchup of the 1-on-1 Summer Showdown is between the best basketball player on Earth, LeBron James, and a dynamic young defender in Michael Carter-Williams. The rules It is a half court game in which the scoring increments...
Sactown Royalty 1 hour ago
Kings working out Terrence Williams, trying to recapture the magic of the 2009-2012 glory years
The 2009-2012 era in Sacramento Kings basketball is undoubtedly the one that fans look most fondly upon, and as such the Kings are trying their best to recapture some of that magic. First was the signing of Omri Casspi, and now RealGM is reporting that the Kings are working out free agent guard Terrence Williams! Free agent guard Terrence Williams has a workout and meeting with the Kings on Thursday in Sacramento, league source tells RealGM. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 29, 2014 Williams, a former lottery pick who played 18 games with the Kings back in 2012, spent last...
Sactown Royalty 7 hours ago
Can a healthy Carl Landry help the Kings next season?
Carl Landry really hasn't had a chance to prove himself worthy of that four-year contract he signed with the Kings last summer. If the circumstances are right, he may get a chance next season. Carl Landry was Pete D'Alessandro's first free agent signing last summer, and let's face it; the move has...
SLC Dunk 8 hours ago
Prediction: Utah Jazz Forward Gordon Hayward Makes Team USA The Downbeat #1418
MyLo makes bold predictions. Gordon Hayward has been in the news a lot this summer whether it has been because of his OMG LOOK AT DAT CONTRACT DOE near max contract or his inclusion on the USA team before it makes its final cut. Both have been overshadowed by his less than subpar 2013-2014 campaign as the go to player for the Utah Jazz. Gordon Hayward has every right to be questioned as to whether he can live up to the billing of a near max player and if he can even be considered to be part of the final USA team. So here am I, MyLo, making a bold prediction. Hayward's contract...
Salt Lake Tribune 2 hours ago
Utah Jazz: Trey Burke in Select company at USA camp
Las Vegas • Two years ago, while participating in the LeBron James Skills Camp for college players, Trey Burke observed Team USA’s training camp in advance of the Olympics. This week, he’s on the court with the players who will compete in the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain in September. Burke...
Nick Friedell / Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago 8 hours ago 
'Smarter' Rose aims for patience in return
LAS VEGAS -- Derrick Rose's game is going to change as he tries to make his way back from yet another knee injury, but it hasn't altered the Chicago Bulls star's mindset on the court. The former MVP still believes he is the best player on the floor. "If you're right there (in front of me) then I'm going to try to dunk," Rose said after Team USA's first practice on Monday. "I don't care. My legs are healthy so I'm not worried about injuring myself or anything.
Bill Oram / Orange County Register 16 mins ago 
Lakers introduce Byron Scott as new head coach
EL SEGUNDO – Surrounded by some of the legendary players with whom he helped brand the Showtime-era of Lakers basketball, new coach Byron Scott vowed Tuesday that the Lakers will establish a defense-first style of play and that being in contention...
Lakers Nation 58 mins ago
Watch: Lakers Nation Interviews Byron Scott: New Head Coach Chats 18 Year Old Kobe
In Lakers Nation's interview with new Lakers head coach Byron Scott, Scott chats about what he remembers from mentoring an 18 year old Kobe Bryant. Join the Largest Lakers Fan Site in the World http://LakersNation.com | Follow http://twitter.com/LakersNa
Detroit Bad Boys 2 hours ago
NBA rumors: Greg Monroe may want a shorter deal
The reason Greg Monroe is still unsigned may hinge on the length of his contract, not just the annual salary. At this point, it doesn't look like Greg Monroe will achieve his agent's goal of signing a max contract -- there's simply not enough interested parties willing to test the Pistons' resolve to keep the big man. And since the Pistons are in the driver's seat for the whole process with the right of first refusal on any contract Monroe can sign, they can afford to wait as long as Monroe drags this out. But while most fans have presumed that Monroe is holding out for the most money...
Eddie Sefko / Dallas Mavericks Blog | Dallas Morning News 6 hours ago 
Mavericks make it official with Al-Farouq Aminu
The Dallas Mavericks have signed Al-Farouq Aminu. They agreed to terms with Aminu on a veteran’s minimum contract last week. Below is the official news release. The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed free agent forward Al-Farouq Aminu. …
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Ira Winderman / South Florida Sun-Sentinel 31 mins ago NBA free agents: Class of 2014 (Updated)
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Ira Winderman / South Florida Sun-Sentinel 34 mins ago Heat preseason includes exhibition vs. LeBron, Cavs in Rio
The Heat's preseason schedule will feature three games at AmericanAirlines Arena: Oct. 7 vs. the Orlando Magic, Oct. 14 vs. the Atlanta Hawks, and Oct. 21 vs. the Houston Rockets.
Nets Blog | ESPN New York 36 mins ago
Nets sold Korver for what?
Back in 2003, the Nets drafted a 6-7 shooter named Kyle Korver out of Creighton with the 51st overall pick in the second round. I remember thinking how the Nets could always use shooters with Jason Kidd orchestrating the offense. But not long after the pick was made, Korver was traded to Philadelphia for cash considerations. If you’ve ever wondered what teams do with cash acquired in a draft night deal, Grantland’s Zach Lowe provides some insight.
The Parquet Report | Fox Sports Florida 1 hour ago
Heat announce 2014-15 preseason schedule
The Miami Heat announced their 2014-15 preseason schedule.
Spurs Nation | San Antonio Express-News 1 hour ago
Parker says rare summer off was ‘right decision’
Tony Parker admits to missing his "second family" with France as it prepares for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup, but said Tuesday taking his first summer off since 2010 was the right decision.
Oklahoman 1 hour ago
Steven Adams: 'If I'm a d---,' they'll think all New Zealand guys are
New Zealand native and Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams takes being a role model seriously. Along with some of New Zealand's other famous athletes, Adams spoke to a group of elite young athetes in Auckland, New Zealand, on Tuesday at the Powerade Breakthrough Academy.Read more on NewsOK.com
Plain Dealer 1 hour ago
LeBron James fans get second shot at homecoming tickets
Log on Wednesday at 6 p.m. for your chance to score free tickets to LeBron James' homecoming celebration in Akron.
Chris Fedor / Plain Dealer 2 hours ago How a perfect storm changed the Cleveland Cavaliers from lottery staple to Eastern Conference power in one wild offseason
It's been the perfect storm for the Cavs this offseason, which started on lottery night. That's when the winds of change started to blow through the city of Cleveland, and that lottery luck has done nothing but continue during a franchise-altering offseason where everything has gone Cleveland's way.
