Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards declared himself “the No. 1 option” for Team USA during a media session on Sunday, but that’s not how he really views his place on the squad, writes Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Vardon suggests that Edwards may have been performing a little bit when talking to reporters, defaulting to the brash personality that has helped him become one of the … [Read more...] about Team USA Notes: Edwards, Durant, Leonard, LeBron
Sixers Notes: Embiid, George, McCain, Depth
A few weeks after working together on ESPN’s coverage of the NBA Finals, Joel Embiid and Paul George are Sixers teammates, writes Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Embiid dropped a not-so-subtle hint during that broadcast, saying that Philadelphia needed to upgrade its roster and glancing at George, who was involved in extension negotiations with the Clippers at the … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: Embiid, George, McCain, Depth
Lakers Notes: Bronny, Knecht, LeBron, Redick, St. Jean
Bronny James had an uneven debut with the Lakers on Saturday at the California Classic summer league, writes Anthony De Leon of The Los Angeles Times. The 55th overall pick of last month’s draft, James finished with four points (on 2-of-9 shooting), two assists, two rebounds and a steal in 22 minutes. “Overall [I need to] just be aggressive, believe in myself and know that I … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Bronny, Knecht, LeBron, Redick, St. Jean
Free Agent Rumors: DeRozan, Westbrook, Fournier, Saric
The Spurs have emerged as a potential third-team facilitator as the Kings continue to pursue free agent forward DeMar DeRozan via sign-and-trade, NBA insider Marc Stein reports (Twitter link). Previous reports have indicated that Chicago is willing to facilitate a sign-and-trade but is insistent on a third team being involved so as to not take back much, if any, salary. On the … [Read more...] about Free Agent Rumors: DeRozan, Westbrook, Fournier, Saric
Lakers Re-Sign Colin Castleton To Two-Way Contract
The Lakers are bringing back center Colin Castleton on a two-way contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The signing is official, according to the transaction log at NBA.com. Castleton, 24, joined the Lakers on a two-way contract last July after going undrafted out of Florida. He logged just 59 total minutes in 16 games with Los Angeles at the NBA level, but … [Read more...] about Lakers Re-Sign Colin Castleton To Two-Way Contract