Pelicans sign Elfrid Payton to full contract

Photo: AP/Ringo H.W. Chiu Byron Scott isn’t convinced on how the Los Angeles Clippers will fare for next season as presumptive title contenders. The former NBA pro even told Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints that he’ll entertain talks of praise and crosstown rivalry between the Clippers and his Los Angeles Lakers…

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. snapped out of an extended shooting slump in Wednesday’s victory, finishing with 23 points on only nine field goal attempts, hitting seven of those shots, including an impressive 6-of-8 from beyond the arc. Continue reading Michael Porter Jr.’s consistency is crucial for Nuggets’ title…

the New York Knicks have opted to sign-and-trade Shake Milton to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a larger deal involving Mikal Bridges and Bojan Bogdanovic. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Knicks are facilitating Milton’s move to Brooklyn, where he will join the Nets’ roster. As part of…

Joel Embiid, the center for the Philadelphia 76ers, won’t be hitting the court for their Christmas Day match against the Miami Heat. His absence is a result of a sprained right ankle sustained during the Sixers’ win against the Toronto Raptors on Friday. The future is uncertain regarding his availability…

Draymond Green revealed that he was dealing with a calf issues during Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Lakers. The four-time NBA champion did not return to the game since the middle of the fourth quarter as the Warriors were trailing by 22 points. During the postgame…

The Toronto Raptors have utilized players from their G League affiliate, Raptors 905, to fill the two vacant spots on their roster. Justise Winslow and Mouhamadou Gueye have been signed to 10-day contracts. Winslow, with 17 games played for Raptors 905 this season, brings his eight years of NBA experience…