Lue hopeful Powell returns soon from injury

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff believes that Sam Merrill is more than just a knockdown shooter (averaging 6.3 PPG/1.3 RPG/0.9 APG/43.2% FG/44.7% 3-PT/75.0% FT). (via Cleveland Cavaliers): “He understands the game of basketball. He’s a good basketball player who if you want to chase him, be physical with him……

Game 6 Klay Thompson is back and led the Golden State Warriors to their first Conference Finals trip since 2019 with a monumental 30-point, eight-rebound effort in the Warriors’ series-clinching 110-96 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The clutch win helps complete the Warriors’ revamp from missing the playoffs to regaining…

Photo: Oklahoma City Thunder/X Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups discussed the impressive play of Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren following Sunday’s 134-91 home loss (16 points/6 rebounds/2 blocks/6-6 FG/2-2 3-PT/2-2 FT/+10 +/-). (via Portland Trail Blazers): “This is my first time ever obviously coaching against him. He’s…

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green remains under an indefinite suspension following his altercation with Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, where Green struck Nurkic in the head. Recent reports indicate an expected absence of 11-13 games for Green. As he sits out his 10th game, which coincided with a Warriors…

Blake Griffin is reportedly set to join the Boston Celtics after signing a one-year, fully guaranteed deal on Friday, according to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Free agent Blake Griffin has agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 30,…

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…