Knicks among teams interested in Davis Bertans

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns took part in his initial team scrimmage since sustaining a meniscus tear on March 4th, for which he underwent surgery on March 12th. According to Shams Charania, Towns is nearing a return to action, with sources indicating a high level of optimism that he will…

Illinois basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. got into serious trouble – he was arrested on Thursday, accused of rape. The University of Illinois promptly suspended him from the basketball program. The arrest warrant came from the Douglas County District Attorney in Kansas, following an incident on September 8 during Shannon’s…

The Brooklyn Nets were winning too many games.  That was the concern general manager Sean Marks had when he moved point guard Dennis Schröder and a future second round pick acquired from Miami, for two-second round picks, De’Anthony Melton and Reece Beekman. Continue reading Nets GM panic selling in Schröder…

A wild, victorious night in downtown Philly marks another solid evidence of Joel Embiid’s MVP case this season. “M-V-P! M-V-P! M-V-P!” With 7.2 seconds remaining in regulation, Embiid boldly accepted the ball in his hands with Philadelphia Sixers trailing a point against the Portland Trail Blazers, 119-118. Guarded by Jusuf…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter Dallas Mavericks rookie Jaden Hardy discussed the confidence/mentorship he receives from star teammates Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving after last night’s 127-104 road win vs. the Indiana Pacers (20 points/4 assists/4 rebounds/3 steals/8-12 FG/4-6 FT). (via Dallas Mavericks): “Playing with them both, they both give me confidence….

Photo: Nic Antaya/Getty Images Notes on the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, and Chicago Bulls before the trade deadline. Atlanta Hawks It’s going to be interesting to see if the Hawks make any moves this week. Atlanta has a talented starting lineup and productive bench guys, so I wonder what they…