J.R. Smith's D-day 

May, 23, 2013
May 23
8:06
AM ET
J.R. Smith owns a player option for 2013-14 and according to the New York Daily News, June 25 is the day we'll learn if he's going to be a free agent.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

Amar'e eyes bigger role 

May, 23, 2013
May 23
7:51
AM ET
Amar'e Stoudemire did not play that much after coming back in the playoffs and moving forward to next season the Knicks big man wants a bigger role.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

Melo's ailing left shoulder 

May, 23, 2013
May 23
7:36
AM ET
ESPNNewYork.com had it confirmed Wednesday that Carmelo Anthony does have some damage to his left shoulder.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

Mavs preparing for hot pursuit of Howard 

May, 23, 2013
May 23
7:14
AM ET
That is the headline in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as sources tell the newspaper that the Dallas Mavericks feel they don't have a legit shot at Chris Paul, so they're going to focus on recruiting Dwight Howard once we get to July 1.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

Kanter ahead of schedule 

May, 23, 2013
May 23
6:53
AM ET
Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter is ahead of schedule in his recovery from shoulder surgery in April, however his agent, Max Ergul, told The Salt Lake Tribune on Wednesday that the training staff may not clear him to play until August.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

Ankle surgeries for Vasquez? 

May, 23, 2013
May 23
6:37
AM ET
According to Jason Calmes of BourbonStreetShots.com, there are a few reports out of Venezuela claiming New Orleans Pelicans point guard Greivis Vasquez is set to have surgery on both ankles soon.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

Parker's precautionary MRI 

May, 23, 2013
May 23
6:14
AM ET
San Antonio Express-News reports Tony Parker had a MRI on Thursday just to make sure his bruised left calf is okay. Parker had time to do it since Game 3 against Memphis isn't until Saturday.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

Handy following Brown to Cleveland? 

May, 22, 2013
May 22
3:01
PM ET
UPDATE: Mike Brown added to his staff on Wednesday.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

Bucks now a suitor for Hollins? 

May, 22, 2013
May 22
2:54
PM ET
If Memphis is going to resign head coach Lionel Hollins after the season, its going to have to fend off interest from a number of teams around the league to do so. The latest team linked to Hollins? The Milwaukee Bucks.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

Where Kanter and Favors can improve 

May, 22, 2013
May 22
2:34
PM ET
It's not really fair to compare any young big man to Tim Duncan, but there are some things that Duncan and Tiago Splitter do that youngsters like Enes Kanter and Derrick Favors can pick up on. One of those things was on display last night.


To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

NBA coaches on a shorter leash? 

May, 22, 2013
May 22
2:18
PM ET
The Los Angeles Clippers are the latest team to enter the market for a new head coach, but they probably won't be the last.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

Could Otto Porter go No. 1? 

May, 22, 2013
May 22
2:03
PM ET
It seems a little far-fetched to think that Georgetown's versatile sophomore swingman Otto Porter could leapfrog guys like Nerlens Noel and Ben McLemore and be the No. 1 pick in next month's draft. However, there are several reasons to believe that it could happen.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

Prigioni staying in the NBA? 

May, 22, 2013
May 22
1:48
PM ET
Rumors started to circulate this week that New York Knicks point guard Pablo Prigioni could leave the NBA after just one season, opting to instead play in Spain where his wife is more comfortable. Is that still the case? We may already have an answer.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

Favorites for next Clippers coach 

May, 22, 2013
May 22
1:33
PM ET
UPDATE: A new name has emerged in the Los Angeles Clippers' search for a new head coach.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

When seven lotto picks can be dealt 

May, 22, 2013
May 22
10:43
AM ET
We could see a plethora of trades in the first 14 selections of the 2013 NBA draft due to a lack of top talent in the lottery. With that said, half the teams can't do anything until after they officially make the picks.

To continue reading this article you must be an Insider

SPONSORED HEADLINES