REPORT: Lakers, Timberwolves Interested in Trading for Kyle Lowry

Photo: Detroit Pistons/Twitter The Detroit Pistons have dismissed assistant general manager Rob Murphy following an investigation on his alleged workplace misconduct with a former female team employee, per Tresa Baldas of The Detroit Free Press. Murphy was placed on a leave of absence back in October when the accusations had…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered another stellar performance, scoring 31 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a commanding 135-119 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Continue reading Gilgeous-Alexander drops 31 as Thunder roll past Hawks at TalkBasket.net. Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook Original…

Photo: Ronald Cortes/Getty Images Following Friday’s 121-109 home win vs. the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich praised Tre Jones as an all-around point guard (25 points/3 rebounds/3 assists/2 steals/11-18 FG/1-3 3-PT/2-2 FT). (via Locked On Spurs): “Tre [Jones] just gives you everything on both ends. He’s…

As reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, Joel Embiid experienced some “minor swelling” in his left knee during the preseason, prompting the Philadelphia 76ers to adopt a careful strategy regarding his participation this fall. Although the former MVP has been engaged in scrimmages for the past few days, Friday’s practice…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter Jalen Brown was feeling it after his decision to remove his mask turned out to be a key metamorphosis of his performance against the Atlanta Hawks on their Sunday Game 4 win. The All-Star swingman opened up the match shooting an uncharacteristic 1-for-7 from the field. But…

Here’s President of Monumental Basketball Michael Winger on the Washington Wizards’ players lack of competitiveness and spirit so far (Wes Unseld Jr. now moving to a front office role). (via Washington Wizards): Josh Robbins: “If you’re evaluating competitiveness and spirit, how much of the responsibility for that not measuring up…