Basketball
Baron Davis: Anthony Edwards has stopped attacking the rim
Former NBA player Baron Davis says Minnesota star Anthony Edwards fell in love with threes and should shoot 10-15 free throws a game to pressure defences.
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Kevin Durant on Marcus Smart: He does everything at a decent level
The Houston Rockets forward says his new team-mate has no single defining skill, as Smart can guard centres, run the offence, shoot and score inside.
Mavericks want to keep Dwight Powell despite roster squeeze
Dallas told Dwight Powell it will try to keep him, but Biberovic, Sasser or Cisse may have to be traded or waived to make room on the roster this season.
Windhorst: Cooper Flagg reminded me of LeBron as a rookie
ESPN's Brian Windhorst says Dallas forward Cooper Flagg gets too little hype and will soon join the NBA's top 10, on a Wembanyama-level trajectory.
Nikola Jokic Could Sign Record $360m Nuggets Deal Next Summer
Insider Kevin O'Connor expects Jokic to stay in Denver, where a five-year deal would be the richest in NBA history, but the club must add talent.
Video shows Isaiah Stewart punching Drew Eubanks in tunnel
Footage of the February 2024 tunnel fight between Pistons' Isaiah Stewart and Suns' Drew Eubanks has surfaced; the case was dismissed and Stewart got a 3-game ban.
Jalen Duren cool on Pistons' $200m offer with weight clauses
Detroit's five-year offer is $87m below the $287m Duren is eligible for as a restricted free agent, and talks have stalled over money and weight clauses.
Isaiah Whitehead, ex-Brooklyn Nets guard, retires at 31
The 31-year-old guard, picked 42nd in the 2016 NBA draft, ends his career after 89 games for the Nets and stints in Russia, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Israel.
Dwyane Wade says retirement in 2019 brought on depression
Three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade, 44, says he lost direction after retiring at 37 and is still searching for a new purpose beyond basketball.
Tony Parker vents at half-time as Villeurbanne beat Maccabi 84-74
Debut head coach Tony Parker demanded defence in a half-time speech, and Villeurbanne beat Maccabi 84-74 for his first EuroLeague win as a head coach.
Kenny Atkinson has 13 players in Cleveland's rotation mix
Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson has not set his starting five before camp, saying 13 players can claim rotation spots and he is delighted with the depth.
Brunson: Mike Brown deserves more credit for Knicks' turnaround
Knicks assistant Rick Brunson says Mike Brown had starters air grievances late in the season, sparking a run that ended in 13 straight playoff wins.
Kyrie Irving Commits to Long-Term Future With Mavericks
The Dallas guard says past turmoil is behind the team, crediting a fresh locker room and strong support from the city as reasons to stay long-term.
Draymond Green Warns Michael Porter Jr. Over Attitude
Green says Porter Jr.'s admitted loss of motivation after missing the All-Star Game could have cost him a trade and contract extension out of Brooklyn.
LeBron James defends Jaylen Brown at 76ers
LeBron James says Jaylen Brown's independent mindset makes people uncomfortable, not that Brown thinks he's better than others.
Austin Ainge: Peterson is remarkably mature for his age
Jazz president Austin Ainge praised rookie Derrin Peterson's work ethic and focus, saying the No. 2 pick arrived already prepared beyond his years.
Dusty May Wants Mavericks to Play at High Pace
In his first season as Dallas head coach, May says the roster's size and athleticism suit an up-tempo, transition-heavy style built around rebounding.
Heat Agree Contract with Dennis Smith Jr
Miami reportedly finalized a deal with the 28-year-old guard, who will start the season with the team's G-League affiliate rather than in training camp.
Kevin McCullar Jr. re-signs with Knicks
The Knicks brought back forward Kevin McCullar Jr. on a two-way deal, his third, while also signing 2026 draft pick Tyler Nickel.
NBA Sends Euroleague Proposal on Cooperation
The NBA has proposed possible cooperation with the Euroleague, with clubs expected to discuss it before the owners' meeting in Italy on October 5.
Assistants Tip Spurs as NBA Title Favorites
Two anonymous NBA assistant coaches say Victor Wembanyama's Spurs are the favorites to win it all, citing his growth and improved young talent.
Zaccharie Risacher: Why Did the Hawks Trade Me?
Traded to Dallas in the off-season, Risacher says he still doesn't understand Atlanta's decision after a season he felt exceeded expectations.
Scout Doubts Ja Morant-Damian Lillard Backcourt Fit
An anonymous NBA scout says Ja Morant's knee, conditioning, and shooting could make him a poor backcourt partner for Damian Lillard at Portland this season.
Pacers GM: Haliburton fully cleared for new season
Chad Buchanan says Tyrese Haliburton has no restrictions ten months after his Achilles rupture, and urges patience with Indiana's reshaped roster.