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James’ campaign was successful, as just days into free agency, McGee signed a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimum. While McGee’s arrival was met with a collective sigh from the Lakers fanbase, the 31-year-old quickly established himself as one of Luke Walton’s best performers, and during the early part of the season, the center struck up a notable partnership with James. Nevertheless, McGee has been extremely poor since returning from a respiratory infection back in January, and the veteran recently lost his place in the starting lineup....

Although deals can’t be made official until July 6 when the moratorium ends, free agency season begins on June 30 when mutually-interested parties can negotiate terms with the intent of officially signing when business is allowed to resume a week later. There’s already been a flurry of movement, and things were made even more interesting when the Nets’ Kevin Durant requested a trade out of Brooklyn, meaning some free agency movement may be delayed until Durant has a new home....

While Oakley has been “quiet for a while” on his feud with Dolan, the bad blood has apparently boiled over. MORE: All-time 3-point contest | Kings looking to make changes | All-Stars get revenge on Fallon “As hard as I played for that motherf—–, and he don’t want to talk with me?” Oakley said Wednesday in New York, according to the New York Daily News. “I even asked the commissioner to set up a meeting with (Dolan), take a step forward…but he won’t look me in the eye....

After the long NBA season has come to a close, the first tentpole event of the offseason is upon us with the NBA Draft taking place on Thursday, June 23rd. On the day of the big night, reports are flying around about the number of potential trades that could shake up the draft. While the first three picks appear to be locked in with Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr., Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Duke’s Paolo Banchero going to the Magic, Thunder and Rockets, respectively, all signs point to chaos with the Kings at the No....

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics are in the news following the season-long suspension of coach Ime Udoka for violating the organization’s policies. Udoka engaged in a consensual relationship with a female staff member. Here’s the latest buzz surrounding the NBA as of September 23, 2022. Ime Udoka issues public apology following suspension Ime Udoka won’t get a chance to lead the Boston Celtics in the upcoming season. Heading into his sophomore year, Udoka finds himself in the middle of a controversy that led to the Celtics suspending him for the 2022-23 season....

Due to this, the 2019-20 campaign is quickly gearing up to be among the most exciting seasons in recent memory, and additional offseason moves are likely in the coming weeks. So, with plenty going on around the NBA, here is all the latest news and rumors you need to know for August 2nd. Patrick Patterson agrees to buyout with the OKC Thunder; will join the LA Clippers The Oklahoma City Thunder’s summer exodus appears set to continue as Patrick Patterson has agreed to a buyout....

All-Star caliber players including Kevin Love and Bradley Beal continue to be linked with a trade, while a number of veteran free agents remain available. So, with the potential for plenty to happen in the coming weeks, here is all the latest news and rumors you need to know for August 10th. Changes made to Team USA roster Team USA continued preparations for their upcoming World Cup campaign on Friday night as Gregg Popovich’s men defeated a Select USA Team 97-78....

While the last month or so has been quiet when it comes to player movement, big names such as Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith remain available as free agents - and several teams are likely to pursue moves after assessing their current roster over the next week. So, with plenty going on around the league, here is all the latest news and rumors you need to know for October 1st....

The 2022 edition of the Play-In Tournament may not have a matchup as juicy as Warriors vs. Lakers, but NBA commissioner Adam Silver told reporters on April 6 that he is “very pleased” with how the event has increased the level of competitiveness around the league. He believes the Play-In Tournament will remain a consistent part of the NBA schedule for years to come. NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial)...

Yes, the 2019-20 regular season is upon us, and with it comes another set of player rankings. There has been significant movement since last year’s version, including a new No. 1 overall player. Sporting News has narrowed the list down to the top 15 stars in the league, making this a club reserved exclusively for the best of the best. Let’s dive into the rankings, starting with the reigning NBA Finals MVP…...

That's about the only way to describe the final minute of Game 5 between the Clippers and Thunder on Tuesday night. After closing Los Angeles' once-large lead down to two points, Oklahoma City came up with a steal. The ball flew out of bounds, leading to a replay review to determine possession. Although debatable after instant replay, the Thunder were awarded the ball. With their next possession, Russell Westbrook fired a prayer of a three and missed, but a questionable foul was called on Clippers guard Chris Paul, sending Paul, coach Doc Rivers and the rest of the Clippers' team in a frenzy — they were already angry about the previous out-of-bounds call....

OKLAHOMA CITY — Mike Miller scored 21 points and the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-99 in a record fourth straight overtime game Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round series. Oklahoma City rebounded a missed 3-point attempt by Miller and called a timeout, trailing 100-99 with 2.9 seconds remaining. Kevin Durant of the Thunder missed a long 3-point attempt and teammate Serge Ibaka tipped the ball in on the rebound....

Now that we’ve tipped our caps to Dylan Thomas, let’s get back to the NBA playoffs. James Harden and the Rockets kicked off Tuesday night’s slate of games by eliminating the Thunder in a 105-99 win. (Thanks to Russ for making the 2016-17 season a ton of fun.) As for the other series, the Spurs and Jazz both gained 3-2 leads in key Game 5 matchups. The Jazz will travel back home to Utah for Game 6 while the Spurs head to Memphis in the hopes of closing things out and meeting Houston in the second round....

Maybe his rejection of Victor Oladipo’s layup attempt in the closing seconds of Pacers-Cavaliers Game 5 was instead goaltending that officials missed. That’s Oladipo’s impression, anyway. NBA PLAYOFFS: Are Cavs beyond saving? Not if LeBron can help it “Hit the backboard. Then he blocked it,” Oladipo told reporters postgame, per Cleveland.com. “Replays, I guess you guys can see, it was a tough play at the time for him, but, it was a goaltend....

Golden State pulled out a 114-111 win over the Trail Blazers on Thursday in a back-and-forth Game 2 at Oracle Arena. The victory gave the Warriors a 2-0 series lead. The Trail Blazers outplayed Golden State and held a 15-point advantage heading into halftime. But, the Warriors worked their way back into the game by opening the third quarter on a 16-4 run and erased an eight-point deficit with a little less than 4:30 to play in the final period....

The Trail Blazers star, who has been playing through a separated rib on his left side against the Warriors in the Western Conference finals, told reporters Sunday he feels “fine.” “I don’t think it’s something that’s affecting my game,” Lillard told reporters. “Not really (limiting), just the pain from having a separated rib. There’s nothing you can really do about it. Just when I get winded, it’s a little harder to breathe....

Toronto topped Milwaukee 120-102 on Tuesday to knot the series up at 2-2 and it got help from everywhere. Six Raptors were double-digit scorers. Kyle Lowry led the way with 25 points while Norman Powell and Serge Ibaka were essential bench contributors. Kawhi Leonard still showcased his authority in the paint despite battling an apparent leg injury. He was also able to lean on the support of his teammates....

The Bucks topped the Celtics 123-102 in Game 2 behind the efforts of an energized Giannis Antetokounmpo. The star totaled a game-high 29 points, along with 10 rebounds, in Milwaukee’s victory, and even brought out a shimmy celebration after a made 3-pointer. The Celtics’ scoring was surprisingly led by Marcus Morris, who scored 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting. The Celtics will have an opportunity to surge ahead when the series shifts to Boston, with Game 3 set for Friday....

Even Lin responded to the video (shown below) that advocated increased player safety and called for the NBA to review their stance on flagrant foul calls. PHOTOS: Jeremy Lin’s journey | SN FEATURE: Lin looking for comfort Following just over 10 days of backlash from fans contacting the NBA, the league office released the following statement on Friday about the video and the fouls, or lack thereof, called against Lin: After reviewing our extensive officiating database, we have found no data that suggests Jeremy Lin is disadvantaged by our officiating staff....

NBA Rumors: Boston Celtics likely to be Dennis Schroder’s next destination According to Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald, a league source has revealed that Dennis Schroder is unhappy with his decision to turn down the extension the LA Lakers offered him last season. Here’s what the source said about Schroder’s situation - NBA rumors had suggested that multiple teams were interested in acquiring Schroder’s services this season, with the New York Knicks reportedly being a potential destination....