Haslem on LeBron leaving Lakers: “Better chance wrestling an alligator”

Photo: New York Knicks/Twitter Last summer Isaiah Hartenstein left the Clippers as a free agent and signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Knicks. The 24-year-old German center says that he was open to taking a pay cut to stay in Los Angeles, but the offer he received from…

Potential buyers are showing hesitation over the Boston Celtics’ $6 billion asking price, according to John Kosman of New York Post. The team’s soaring payroll has reportedly caused tension within the Grousbeck family. Irving Grousbeck, who owns a controlling 20% stake, is reportedly reluctant to bear further financial losses. Wyc…

Photo: Peter Baba The Trail Blazers have officially signed second-round pick Rayan Rupert to his first NBA contract, the team announced today in a press release. Rupert played for the New Zealand Breakers last season as part of the Next Stars program in Australia’s National Basketball League. A broken wrist…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter Rumors surrounding a potential reunion between LeBron James and Kyrie Irving have resurfaced, as NBA insider Brian Windhorst reveals that James still has interest in playing alongside his former teammate. Despite previous trade rumors and Irving’s recent re-signing with the Mavericks, the possibility of James and Irving…

Photo: Phoenix Suns/Twitter After the addition of Kevin Durant, the Suns immediately became one of the top teams in the NBA on paper. The two-time NBA champion joined forces with stars Devin Booker and Chris Paul. Does that make Phoenix a superteam? That was the question that the media asked…

Photo: usatoday.com Prior to the Final against France, Spain captain Rudy Fernandez says he wants his younger teammates to enjoy the upcoming experience: “I see them happy and wanting to face something that is going to be unique. There’s no need to tell them anything, just enjoy the moment. Neither…