Buddy Hield leads Warriors to rout over Jazz

Gordon Hayward expressed disappointment over his limited role with the Oklahoma City Thunder following their playoff exit after a Game 6 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. “Disappointing with how it all kind of worked out. Certainly frustrating,” Hayward said, per Joel Lorenzi. “I feel as a player, I have a…

Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Charlotte’s role players step up, Chicago needs more from Patrick Williams, and Cleveland’s hot shooting. Charlotte Hornets Dennis Smith Jr., Nick Richards, and Theo Maledon have been bright spots for the 3-7 Hornets. Unfortunately for Smith, he just sprained his left ankle. But he was playing…

Photo: EuroLeague Basketball Josh Nebo has obtained Nigerian citizenship, as reported by the Beobasket agency, opening up numerous possibilities for his future endeavors. The 26-year-old Nebo, under contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv for the upcoming season, has established himself as a reliable EuroLeague player, and this new passport alters his…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter Despite the fact that they managed to come out and survive from the brink of elimination against the Philadelphia 76ers on their seven-game East Semis series, Jayson Tatum knows that the Boston Celtics aren’t ready to feel complacent yet given the next challenge they’ll face. It’s none…

Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon finds himself at the center of trade speculation as the deadline looms, with several teams expressing interest, including the Los Angeles Lakers. Brogdon, acquired by the Blazers in the offseason, remains steadfast in his focus despite the swirling trade rumors. “I’m honestly not even…

Here’s new Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon on what the team will do to improve from three-point land/make things easier for Cade Cunningham. (via Detroit Pistons): Mike Stone: “On the floor, how do you change this team from one of the poorest shooting three-point teams in the…