76ers convert Ricky Council IV to 4-year deal, worth $7.4M

Despite the Charlotte Hornets falling to the Phoenix Suns with a score of 107-96, Vasilije Micic stood out with an impressive performance, scoring 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field and 7-of-9 from the free-throw line. Following the game, Micic received praise from Kevin Durant, who commended his skills…

Robin Lopez addressed reporters on Saturday after taking part in Goran Dragic’s farewell game in Slovenia. The two players share a connection, having both begun their NBA careers with the Phoenix Suns in 2008. Lopez reflected on their early days in the league and expressed his admiration for Dragic’s illustrious…

Here’s Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups on Toumani Camara’s irritating full court pressure defense. (via Portland Trail Blazers): “He’s gifted at it. I want guys that play to their strengths every night, and that’s what he does. He’s to me, one of the best in the league already…

Photo: Peter Baba It has been reported that the Trail Blazers are seriously considering shutting down Damian Lillard for this season as the team is unlikely to make the postseason. The 32-year-old superstar missed the last two Portland’s games, but according to head coach Chauncey Billups he has not been…

Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA All-Star, criticized Timberwolves defensive star Rudy Gobert for missing Monday’s Game 2 win against the Nuggets in their second-round playoff series due to the birth of his baby boy Monday morning. He suggested that Gobert’s absence for the birth was unnecessary, stating that the baby…

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson is happy to see Ty Jerome making an impact following a right ankle injury that required surgery last season (averaging 13.7 PPG/2.0 RPG/4.3 APG/1.3 SPG/73.7% FG/75.0% 3-PT/83.3% FT through three games). (via Cleveland Cavaliers): “He’s been good since we started in open gym in…