REPORT: DeMar DeRozan Could Ask to Get Out of Chicago

Photo: Denver Nuggets/X Aaron Gordon had high praise for the Denver Nuggets’ defense after Tuesday’s 111-108 home win vs. the Los Angeles Clippers. (via Denver Nuggets): “I think we have the best clutch defense in the entire NBA, and we showed that again tonight. Fourth quarter was our best defensive…

Longtime NBA point guard Rajon Rondo confirmed his retirement as an NBA player during an appearance on the All the Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. When asked by Barnes if his NBA career is over, Rondo responded with certainty, saying, “Absolutely,” and expressing his desire to prioritize…

Minnesota’s guard Donte DiVincenzo’s shooting struggles early in the season weren’t due to faulty mechanics but rather a cold streak, as noted by The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski. Continue reading Donte DiVincenzo finds rhythm, boosts Wolves’ momentum at TalkBasket.net. Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook Original Source

ESPN’s analyst Brian Windhorst mentions that FIBA implemented various rules to hinder NBA players’ participation in the 3v3 tournament, suggesting that FIBA does not want the USA to excel in three-on-three basketball. “FIBA doesn’t really want the USA to do good at three on three basketball,” Windhorst said. Brian Windhorst…

Photo: Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images On their critical times this time around against the Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham opted to shelf Russell Westbroom for their final three possessions. But the Lakers, for the third-straight game, eventually dropped again and now at the bottom…

Photo: Brooklyn Nets/Twitter The Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons has nerve impingement in his back and will remain out of action while the sides determine the best course of treatment. Thursday’s 116-114 loss to Cleveland marked the 15th straight that Simmons has missed. He hasn’t played since Feb. 15,…