Swirling NBA rumors speculate that Knicks intentionally keeps Arron Afflalo benched as a punishment for his inability to catch up with the team’s offensive-driven gameplay. Meanwhile, Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis led Knicks back-to-back victory over the Bulls Iast Wednesday and Thursday.
Golden State Warriors ruthlessly demolished erstwhile rival, the LA Clippers, in a stunning 114-98 victory which effectively ended the rivalry. Meanwhile, Warriors coach Steve Kerr admitted to chasing Bulls’ 72-win record in the 1995-96 season with just 12 games shy of setting a whole new record in NBA history.
With his recent success with Charlotte Hornets, New York Knicks is reportedly aiming to get Jeremy Lin back as the team is in need of a highly skilled point guard. However, Lin said that he ‘doesn’t want to get too far ahead of himself’ in his response to speculated reports of a possible return to Knicks.
Indiana Pacers point guard Ty Lawson has just escaped a possible jail time that could possibly wreck his NBA career for a DIU charge filed against him last year. Meanwhile, Pacers is set to face the Pelicans in the next game as Indiana struggles to get past Detroit, Chicago, and Washington in the race for the Conference finals.
LA Lakers reportedly plans to send Jordan Clarkson off in exchange for other prized free agents. Meanwhile, Clarkson is entangled in a sexual harassment controversy with Nick Young after allegedly throwing ‘vulgar, sexual gestures’ to an anti-sexual harassment activist and her mother.
Rajon Rondo’s possible sign-in with Knicks is a work in progress despite public doubts over his lack of familiarity with the triangle offense. Nevertheless, Knicks reportedly have high hopes for him as the team desperately needs a point guard like Rondo.
Just before Heats’ Tuesday game with the Pelicans, veteran player Dwayne Wade advised Anthony Davis ‘to take time’ and not to ‘rush back’ as the New Orleans’ star was forced to skip games due to knee and shoulder problems. Wade was in a similar predicament when he endured simultaneous knee and should surgeries back in 2006-07.
OK Thunder ace player Kevin Durant is rumored to have opted for Celtics this offseason as free agent. Durant’s illustrious career performance makes him a prime target for acquisition by competing franchises
Lakers purportedly seeks Phil Jackson’s return as team executive as Byron Scott’s future hangs in balance. An opt-out clause in Jackson’s contract with Knicks may send him back to the West Coast franchise.
The Dallas Mavericks have signed David Lee.
The Houston Rockets failed to trade Dwight Howard because their asking price was too high.
The Houston Rockets are reportedly contacting teams about Dwight Howard.
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers says Blake Griffin is sincerely regretful over what happened.
Josh Smith has been traded to the Houston Rockets.
New York Knicks Kristaps Porzingis' jersey is No. 4 on the NBA sales list.
