Isiah Thomas returning to Knicks on newly formed board of directors despite his past failures with franchise
Isiah Thomas is returning to the New York Knicks, whether Knicks fans like it or not.
Yahoo
Only Arike Ogunbowale could have done THAT to deliver the Dallas Wings a Game 2 win over the Golden State Valkyries
Behind 45 points from Arike Ogunbowale, the Wings evened the first-round series against the Valkyries at 1-1.
Swish Appeal
D’Angelo Russell Signs With Shanghai Sharks in CBA
D’Angelo Russell’s next chapter will be a long way from the NBA. The former All-Star has agreed to join the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association, with the CBA announcing the shock move on Wednesday.
Basketball Forever
Dillon Brooks Charged With DUI Stemming From March Arrest
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was charged with driving under the influence on Monday stemming an arrest from last March. Brooks is set to be arraigned on a Class 1 misdemeanor charge on Oct. 28.
Real GM
How Jordin Canada captained the Atlanta Dream into the WNBA semifinals for the first time since 2018
On Wednesday night in Washington, DC, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Washington Mystics in Game 2 of their first-round WNBA playoff series, with the 93-75 win giving the Dream the series sweep. It’s Atlanta’s first playoff series win since 2018.
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JJ Redick admits he felt he was ‘cosplaying’ as Lakers coach when he joined the team
JJ Redick acknowledged something he hadn’t planned to divulge. When asked how different it feels being in his third year as an NBA coach than his first, he opened up.
NY Post
Why the Knicks are playing hardball with Karl-Anthony Towns — and what it means for their future
The second apron has somehow turned into the third rail. NBA teams, with the Knicks chief among them, aren’t touching that highest luxury-tax line.
NY Post
Which seats are getting warmer? Five NBA coaching situations to monitor
Which coaches could face the most scrutiny this season? Ben Golliver examines what lies ahead for five with Finals aspirations.
ESPN
Julius Randle lays out his Nets mission after seeing Knicks finish what he helped start
But in need of an on-ball scorer, floor raiser and experience, the Nets are confident Julius Randle is the right sort of veteran to guide their youngsters.
NY Post
Nine position battles to watch during NBA preseason
Eric Moody points out which preseason NBA position battles could have big fantasy ramifications.
ESPN
Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ jersey sells for £9m
A Michael Jordan jersey from his ‘Last Dance’ season sells for $12.3m, a record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.
Yahoo
JJ Redick highlights Lakers’ defensive intensity at training camp
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick believes his team has established a more physical defensive identity during the opening days of training camp while also preparing to adjust its offense around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Talk Basket
Jessica Shepard Wins WNBA’s Most Improved Player Award
Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard won the WNBA’s Most Improved Player award on Wednesday. Shepard averaged 14.5 points and 11.1 rebounds in her sixth season in the league. She had never averaged more than 8.1 points in five previous seasons with the Lynx.
Real GM
Dalton Knecht, Jaden Hardy could be odd men out in Lakers roster crunch
The Lakers have 16 players with guaranteed contracts. The NBA allows them to keep 15. You can probably see where this is headed.
Hoopswire
Ryan Nembhard To Sign Two-Way With Nuggets
Ryan Nembhard has agreed to a two-way deal with the Nuggets, Shams Charania of ESPN tweets. Nembhard became an unrestricted free agent when he was waived by the Hornets last week and cleared waivers.
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