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Kings GM Scott Perry admits that change needed and likely coming

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Scott Perry is not calling it a rebuild. But he is not pretending this roster is finished either. “We’ve got to get younger as a team,” the Kings GM told ESPN’s Anthony Slater earlier this month, via ESPN’s Bobby Marks. And the numbers back it up. Sacramento is the third-oldest roster in the league, behind […] The post Kings GM Scott Perry admits that change needed and likely coming appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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Kings have “zero interest” in Jakob Poeltl

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While discussing whether the Toronto Raptors could pursue a trade for center Domantas Sabonis, James Ham of Locked On Kings said the Sacramento Kings have “zero interest” in acquiring Jakob Poeltl. The big man has dealt with back issues this season and is under contract through the 2029/30 campaign. Ham shared that his source was […] The post Kings have “zero interest” in Jakob Poeltl appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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More NBA games under federal investigation

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Federal prosecutors are investigating additional NBA games beyond the seven listed in a Department of Justice indictment unsealed this fall. Lawyers from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York have indicated they are reviewing more contests that may have been impacted by the alleged insider betting scheme. The case has already […] The post More NBA games under federal investigation appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Cavs waive Chris Livingston, create two-way spot

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Updated Jan 28, 5:28 AM ET

The Cavaliers have waived two-way forward Chris Livingston, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Livingston signed his two-way deal with Cleveland in late October but never found much of a foothold at the NBA level, appearing in just three games this season. Most of his run came with the Cleveland Charge, where he showed flashes in […] The post Cavs waive Chris Livingston, create two-way spot appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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Cavaliers Waive Two-Way Player Chris Livingston

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The Cavaliers have waived two-way player Chris Livingston, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Livingston signed his two-way deal in late October. He appeared in just three games with the Cavaliers this season. He’s seen action in 16 NBA G League contests with the Cleveland Charge, averaging 16.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 25 minutes […]

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EuroCup: Η Τρέντο έριξε από την κορυφή την Μπεσίκτας, πρόκριση για την Τουρκ Τέλεκομ

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Η Τουρκ Τέλεκομ πήρε την πρόκριση για τα playoffs και ανέβηκε στη 2η θέση του Β ομίλου του EuroCup, έπειτα από τη νίκη της, ενώ η Μπεσίκτας έπεσε από την κορυφή μετά την ήττα από την Τρέντο. The post EuroCup: Η Τρέντο έριξε από την κορυφή την Μπεσίκτας, πρόκριση για την Τουρκ Τέλεκομ appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘Throw it to me. I do a little dirty work so reward me’

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The Knicks play the Kings today. Kings. Knicks. Knicks. Kings. That’s it. Here are a few words I gathered in the past few hours. Mike Brown On Mitchell Robinson as a roll threat:“Whoever’s guarding Mitch is aggressive. So if teams keep stepping up and trying to be aggressive on the ball screens, Mitch has to […]

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Why Mark Daigneault, Thunder need an aggressive Chet Holmgren

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The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder, coming off a rare two consecutive losses at the Paycom Center, will look to bounce back, and Chet Holmgren needs to be a big part of that. The Thunder’s 103-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors should be a turning point for head coach Mark Daigneault and the defending champions, which […] The post Why Mark Daigneault, Thunder need an aggressive Chet Holmgren appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Brian Windhorst quiets Lakers title talk until trade help arrives

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With the Los Angeles Lakers facing a grueling schedule ahead of the All-Star break, there is speculation also about what the team can do to improve with the trade deadline coming on Feb. 5. After the Lakers’ crushing win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday, 129-118, NBA analyst Brian Windhorst gave his true thoughts regarding […] The post Brian Windhorst quiets Lakers title talk until trade help arrives appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Franz Wagner’s injury absence continues as Magic rule him out vs. Heat

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The Orlando Magic will again be without forward Franz Wagner as they look to halt a four-game losing streak Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. The Magic (23-22) ruled Wagner out for the matchup in South Florida, marking his fourth consecutive game sidelined as he continues to deal with left ankle soreness. Tipoff against the […] The post Franz Wagner’s injury absence continues as Magic rule him out vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lakers’ Austin Reaves, Adou Thiero ruled out for Cavs showdown

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The Los Angeles Lakers are banged up heading into a game with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Austin Reaves and Adou Thiero are out for the game, per Clutchpoints reporter Brett Siegel. Los Angeles is coming off a win on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Reaves is dealing with a calf strain, and has missed […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves, Adou Thiero ruled out for Cavs showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Kings Rumors: Ellis, Poeltl, Kuminga, DeRozan, LaVine

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Updated Jan 27, 6:35 PM ET

A “ton” of teams have called the Kings to inquire about Keon Ellis, according to James Ham of Locked On Kings (YouTube link), who identifies the Timberwolves, Pacers, Celtics, and Knicks as a few of the clubs his sources suggest are worth monitoring as suitors for the fourth-year guard. “From what I have heard, (they) […]

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WNBA Star Caitlin Clark Lands Special Broadcasting Job

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Updated Jan 28, 12:30 AM ET

Caitlin Clark will return to a basketball arena on TV this weekend. NBC Sports announced Tuesday that Clark will make two appearances as a "special contributor" on Sunday Night Basketball, which debuts on Feb. 1. The Indiana Fever star will work the first game when the New York Knicks host the Los ...

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