On Wednesday, Malcolm Brogdon shocked the NBA by announcing his retirement from the NBA. He had been training with the New York Knicks and was expected to secure a roster spot ahead of the new season.
It's rare to see a future Hall of Famer willingly take a backup role at the end of his career. That's not the case with Russell Westbrook, who signed with the Sacramento Kings Wednesday for his 18th NBA season.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Last season's NBA All-Star Game was won by a veteran-heavy team featuring Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and other long-time veterans, but there's a passel of promising young players — and a few less-young players — ready to join them.
The future of the Nets depends on nailing the picks they have coming to them in upcoming drafts. Unfortunately, GM Sean Marks and the Nets front office haven't inspired confidence that they can do it.
During a recent episode of ESPN's "NBA Today," Brian Windhorst admitted that if Leonard stays healthy, the Clippers will be a force to be reckoned with.
Since adding Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet to the roster, the New York Knicks have been rumored to pursue a trade, as they can't keep both veterans without opening up a roster spot — making Pacome Dadiet the most logical trade piece.
Last season, the Indiana Pacers' incredible depth at the guard position helped propel them to the NBA Finals. This season, they're scrambling to find enough healthy bodies to field a team.