Hornets, Taj Gibson agree to a deal

Kawhi Leonard is said to have accepted a contract extension that falls short of his potential maximum earnings. This decision was made with the expectation that it would facilitate the LA Clippers in retaining both Paul George and James Harden. “With the conversation that I have with them about it,…

The Connecticut Sun announced on Wednesday that Bria Hartley would miss the remainder of the WNBA season due to a torn ACL she suffered in her left knee. Hartley’s injury occurred during the third quarter of Sunday’s win against the Minnesota Lynx. Hartley came down and twisted her left leg…

Photo: Golden State Warriors/Twitter The Golden State Warriors star guard Steph Curry, who has missed the last five games with a lower left leg injury, has returned to individual, on-court workouts and is set to be re-evaluated in one week. “We know we are going to be without Steph for…

Devin Booker put the League on notice after he absolutely erupted for a monster 51-point win that gave Phoenix their sixth straight win on Wednesday. D-Book scored 51 points on 80 percent shooting from the field (6-7 from downtown), four rebounds, and six assists to lead Phoenix to a 132-113…

Charlotte Hornets veteran Terry Rozier praised the readiness/growth of rookies Brandon Miller & Nick Smith Jr. after last night’s 133-119 road loss vs. the Phoenix Suns. (via Charlotte Hornets): Reporter: “The rookies really played well tonight. Nick Smith stepped in, 10 points in thirteen minutes. Brandon hit a bunch of…

The Memphis Grizzlies rallied again past the Anthony Edwards-led Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106 on Friday night to reach the 2nd round. “Physically, mentally, this series was a battle,” said a visibly drained Ja Morant, who went 4 for 14 from the field and had 17 points and 11 assists. “Obviously, the…