Domantas Sabonis applauds Malik Monk’s starting role for Kings

The Lakers were outplayed by the Nets in the first and fourth quarters — losing 16-29 and 22-36 respectively — as they lost their second game in a row (104-121). Los Angeles head coach Darvin Ham thought that his players missed good opportunities to score and allowed their opponents to…

Photo: Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images The New Orleans Pelicans and forward Larry Nance Jr. have agreed on a two-year, $21.6MM extension, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweets. Nance Jr. is entering the final year of a four-year, $44.8MM contract. He’ll make $9,672,727 this season. Check out our Latest News and Follow…

words, photography & design // Nick DePaula By the time the already-dubbed “King James” appeared on the cover of SLAM #78 at the midway point of his rookie season, the most hyped prospect in league history was already meeting, and even exceeding the hype. “It’s only the beginning,” read the…

Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins has criticized the New Orleans Pelicans’ decision to draft Zion Williamson, suggesting the franchise was not the ideal fit for the young star. Continue reading DeMarcus Cousins: Zion Williamson’s New Orleans start was a “mistake” at TalkBasket.net. Check out our Latest News and Follow us…

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko 28-year-old big man Nerlens Noel and the Detroit Pistons have completed a contract buyout. Noel can join a team and become eligible for a playoff roster. Center Nerlens Noel and the Detroit Pistons have completed a contract buyout, his agent @GeorgeLangberg tells ESPN. Noel can join…

Photo: Cleveland Cavaliers/Twitter Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff believes that sharpshooter Max Strus is going to take a bunch of attention off the team’s primary ball handlers. (via Cleveland Cavaliers): Chris Miles: “What value did you guys see in him and what he can bring to the table for…