The Los Angeles Lakers made a major investment in Walker Kessler, acquiring the center in a sign-and-trade with Utah and giving him a four-year, $130 million contract. Los Angeles surrendered two unprotected first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps in the deal, reportedly after Luka Dončić made it clear he wanted Kessler as his center. […] The post Lakers bet heavily on Walker Kessler appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Carmelo Anthony has opened up about the difficult 15-month period he spent outside the NBA, admitting that he still does not fully understand why teams stopped offering him opportunities. After his initial exit from the league, Anthony said the prolonged uncertainty caused him to question both his career and how he was viewed around the […] The post Carmelo Anthony still questions mysterious NBA exile appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Al Jefferson believes his breakout 2006-07 season with the Boston Celtics ultimately changed the direction of his NBA career. Jefferson averaged 16 points and 11 rebounds per game that year, establishing himself as one of Boston’s most productive young players. He also says he remains the most recent Celtic to finish a season averaging double-digit […] The post Al Jefferson reflects on career-changing Celtics trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Keep up without checking every headline
Basketball digest. Email-only signup. Optional account for league choices.
Shaquille O’Neal says his unexpected decision to appear in Blue Chips not only earned him $3 million but also played an important role in bringing Penny Hardaway to the Orlando Magic. O’Neal had no plans to pursue acting when he was approached about the basketball movie. His interest changed once he learned how much he […] The post Shaquille O’Neal credits movie for Penny Hardaway partnership appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Anfernee Simons remembers Evan Turner as one of the funniest veterans he encountered early in his NBA career, although being Turner’s rookie teammate also meant handling some unusual errands. Simons, who began his career with the Portland Trail Blazers, said Turner regularly found creative tasks for him and fellow young guard Gary Trent to complete. […] The post Anfernee Simons recalls wild errands for Evan Turner appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Reeve: 'I feel a great deal of gratitude for the Mohegan Tribe.' The post Final game between Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun appeared first on The IX Sports.
The Warriors are signing Graham Ike to a two-way deal, per Kenzo Fukuda of Clutch Points (via Brett Siegel). Golden State initially signed the undrafted rookie forward to an Exhibit 10 deal in June. The 6’9″ 24-year-old then had a strong Summer League showing for the Warriors, averaging 10.0 points and 7.2 rebounds in 21.2 […]
Coverage from: Fadeaway World · ClutchPoints · Yahoo Sports NBA · Compare coverage
Coverage from: Fadeaway World · ClutchPoints · Compare coverage
Coverage from: Fadeaway World · HoopsWire · Compare coverage
Coverage from: HoopsWire · Compare coverage
Coverage from: Fadeaway World · Compare coverage
Coverage from: Yahoo Sports WNBA · Coverage details
Coverage from: Yahoo Sports WNBA · Coverage details
Coverage from: Fadeaway World · Compare coverage
Coverage from: Yahoo Sports NBA · Compare coverage
