Per the Oklahoman: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander buried his face in his jersey. Chet Holmgren clasped his hands on his head. Jalen Williams, after his desperation heave drifted wayward, bent over, hand...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/05/thunder-eliminated-by-mavericks-in-second-round-of-playoffs/
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced three games for the team’s 2024-25 preseason schedule. The preseason slate is highlighted by an Oct.15 contest in Las Vegas against the Golden State Warrio...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/05/lakers-announce-partial-schedule-for-2024-25-preseason/
The Phoenix Suns last week named Mike Budenholzer as their new head coach. “We’re excited to name Mike as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns and bring him back to his home state of Arizona,�...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/05/suns-hire-mike-budenholzer-as-head-coach/
Per the NY Post: It is always surprising — even jarring — to see Josh Hart come out of a game, especially during the playoffs. Asking out is something else entirely. The Knicks’ iron man su...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/05/injury-concern-for-knicks-iron-man-josh-hart/
Per the Indianapolis Star: After a miserable performance in Game 5 put them on the brink of elimination, the Pacers dominated in all the areas they flopped on Tuesday, pounding the Knicks 116-103...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/05/pacers-win-at-home-force-a-game-7-with-knicks/
Per the Denver Post: After an exchange of blowouts that has lasted six games, there’s no telling what could happen in the seventh. Jamal Murray’s shooting efficiency reverted to Game 2 form, ...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/05/timberwolves-win-big-force-a-game-7-with-nuggets/
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is the recipient of the Joe Dumars Trophy for winning the 2023-24 NBA Sportsmanship Award. Maxey has earned the honor for the first time and becomes the seco...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/05/tyrese-maxey-wins-2023-24-nba-sportsmanship-award/
Per the Dallas Morning News: Sprained right knee. Sore left ankle and Achilles. Stiff back. The accumulation of injuries clearly has taken a toll on Luka Doncic during this second-round series, b...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/05/mavericks-take-3-2-series-lead-on-thunder/
Per the Boston Herald: The Celtics withstood a spirited effort by an injury-ravaged Cavaliers squad Wednesday night to book their third straight trip to the Eastern Conference finals. Boston won ...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/05/celtics-advance-to-2024-nba-eastern-conference-finals/
Per the News Herald: If the NBA handed out a participation trophy, the Cavaliers would have earned a gigantic one for the effort they showed while losing Games 4 and 5 of the Eastern Conference f...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/05/cavs-eliminated-from-playoffs-in-second-round-by-celtics/
The Atlanta Hawks secured the first overall pick at the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery, which was conducted earlier today in Chicago. The first pick in this year’s draft is Atlanta’s own. Entering to...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/05/atlanta-hawks-win-2024-nba-draft-lottery/
Charlotte Hornets Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today the team has hired Charles Lee as head coach. Lee, who brings 10 years of experience as an NBA as...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/05/hornets-hire-charles-lee-as-new-head-coach/
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić is the recipient of the Michael Jordan Trophy as the 2023-24 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player. Jokić has been named the Kia NBA MVP for the third time, having pre...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/05/nikola-jokic-wins-2023-24-nba-mvp-award/
The NBA today yesterday that Victor Wembanyama has been named the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year. He is the first French player to win Rookie of the Year and third Spur to capture the award, join...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/05/victor-wembanyama-wins-2023-24-nba-rookie-of-the-year-award/
The Brooklyn Nets recently named Jordi Fernández as the 24th head coach in the franchise’s NBA history. “We’re thrilled to announce Jordi Fernández as Brooklyn’s new head coach,” said...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/04/nets-hire-jordi-fernandez-as-their-new-head-coach/
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey has been named the 2023-24 NBA Most Improved Player. Maxey becomes the second player in franchise history to earn the honor, joining Dana Barros in 1994-9...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/04/tyrese-maxey-wins-2023-24-nba-most-improved-player-award/
Minnesota Timberwolves center-forward Naz Reid is the recipient of the John Havlicek Trophy as the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Reid has been named the NBA’s top reserve for the first tim...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/04/naz-reid-wins-2023-24-nba-sixth-man-of-the-year-award/
The NBA announced today that Jontay Porter, a two-way player recently under contract with the Toronto Raptors, has been banned from the NBA. A league investigation found that Porter violated leag...
The Detroit Pistons have signed guard Jaylen Nowell to a contract. Nowell, 6-4, 201, signed a 10-day contract with Detroit on April 3. He’s appeared in three games with the Pistons and averaged...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/04/pistons-sign-guard-jaylen-nowell/
The New Orleans Pelicans yesterday converted the contract of forward Matt Ryan to a standard NBA contract. Ryan, 6-7, 215, whose two-way contract was awarded to New Orleans off waivers on October...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/04/pelicans-convert-contract-of-matt-ryan-to-standard-contract/
The Philadelphia 76ers yesterday signed Ricky Council IV to a standard NBA contract. Originally signed to a two-way contract prior to this season, Council IV has appeared in 31 games as a rookie ...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/04/sixers-sign-ricky-council-iv-to-standard-nba-contract/
The Boston Celtics have signed center Neemias Queta to a standard contract. Queta has appeared in 26 games with the Celtics since signing a two-way contract with the franchise on September 17, 20...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/04/celtics-sign-center-neemias-queta/
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed forward Timmy Allen to a 10-day contract. Allen (6-6, 210) appeared in 46 games (18 starts) for the Memphis Hustle during the NBA G League Showcase Cup and regul...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/04/grizzlies-sign-forward-timmy-allen-to-10-day-contract/
The Detroit Pistons have signed guard Jaylen Nowell to a 10-day contract. Nowell, 6-4, 201, is a five-year NBA veteran and has appeared in 193 career games (four starts) for Minnesota and Memphis...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/04/pistons-sign-guard-jaylen-nowell-to-10-day-contract/
The Toronto Raptors have signed center Malik Williams to a 10-day contract. Williams, 6-foot-11, 250 pounds, averaged 11.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 23.2 minutes in 33 regular season ...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/04/raptors-sign-center-malik-williams-to-10-day-contract/
Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Steve Clifford announced today that he will step down from his role as head coach when his contract expires at the conclusion of the 2023-24 regular season. Clifford ...
The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Kobi Simmons to a 10-day contract. Simmons, 6-foot-5, 180 pounds, is averaging 15.9 points, 4.9 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 31.6 minutes in 23 regular season g...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/03/raptors-sign-kobi-simmons-to-a-10-day-contract/
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Stanley Umude will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season with a hairline fracture of his right ankle which occurred in the third quarter vs. Indiana on Wednesday....
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/03/pistons-stanley-umude-injured-out-for-rest-of-season/
Via the Denver Post: In a quest for history, Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. couldn’t be denied. Entering Thursday’s matchup against the New York Knicks, Porter only needed three 3-pointer...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/03/michael-porter-jr-making-it-rain-for-the-nuggets/
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram underwent an MRI after hyperextending his left knee during the third quarter of last night’s game against the Orlando Magic. The results of the MRI r...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/03/injury-update-on-pelicans-forward-brandon-ingram/
Pistons forward Ausar Thompson will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season while being treated for a blood clot. Under the guidance of Pistons team physician Dr. Ramsey Shehab of Henry Ford Hea...
Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell sustained a nasal fracture at Houston on March 16 and missed the Cavaliers’ next game at Indiana on March 18. A medical procedure was performed this morning...
The NBA recently (on March 7) announced that Phoenix has been selected to host 2027 NBA All-Star weekend. The 76th NBA All-Star Game will take place at Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns,...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/03/phoenix-will-host-2027-nba-all-star-weekend/
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Marcus Morris Sr. to a 10-day contract, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Morris S...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/03/cavaliers-sign-marcus-morris-to-10-day-contract/
Via the OC Register: Anthony Davis, who had an early exit from the Lakers’ 128-121 Saturday loss to the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena because of an eye contusion, is questionable fo...
http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/2024/03/anthony-davis-dealing-with-eye-contusion/