Jalen Green prioritizes Rockets’ success over extension

When DJ Burns emerges from inside a Marriott in downtown Stamford, CT, and steps into the cool morning stillness at 6:15am on Tuesday, May 7, he’s already an hour into his daily routine.  An oatmeal, dairy-free Greek yogurt with frozen fruit, unsweetened almond milk and agave nectar smoothie has already…

Photo: ESPN Stats & Info/Twitter Indiana Pacers GM Chad Buchanan thinks that new assistant coach Jim Boylen will be a positive influence for defensive improvement after letting up 119.5 PPG last year. (via Indiana Pacers): “Coach Jim Boylen’s been added to our staff and he’s going to have a lot…

Charlie Villanueva learned the business of the NBA early in his career, getting traded almost immediately after hearing from former Toronto Raptors head coach Sam Mitchell that he would be fine despite hearing trade rumors (Villanueva was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for TJ Ford on June 30th, 2006 following…

Photo: Washington Wizards/X Washington Wizards rookie Bilal Coulibaly isn’t hesitating when he has open shots from deep (41.2% 3-PT). (via Washington Wizards): “I feel like sometimes they’re disrespecting me, like not playing defense on the 3-point line and everything, so I just take those shots. Even if I miss it,…

Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports Both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat are among teams that are interested to trade for Jae Crowder, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This comes in with no such surprise. The Bucks and the Heat have been consistently floating amongst ball clubs that are…

While looking at the ever-changing nature of the National Basketball Association (NBA), we’re continuously in awe of the new aspirants and the remodeling of veteran clubs. From young players to teams who are changing their ways, the NBA is under the influence of change, so it gets all the fans…