Spencer Haywood says Jaylen Brown and Kyrie Irving “must play” for Team USA at 2028 Olympics

Photo: Brooklyn Nets/Twitter The Brooklyn Nets ruled Ben Simmons out for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, though Simmons could miss more time. “We’re going to reevaluate it in about a week and see where I’m at. There’s some targets I need to hit and get to,” Simmons said. Check…

Photo: Eyewitness News /Twitter Kevin Porter Jr. has been told to keep his distance from the Houston Rockets after a recent incident involving domestic violence. His continuation with the team seems uncertain, as Rockets GM Rafael Stone expressed concern about the serious allegations against the 23-year-old during Monday’s media day….

Doc Rivers is anticipated to make his coaching debut with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday against the Denver Nuggets, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Rivers, who recently joined the Bucks, has expanded his coaching staff by adding assistants Dave Joerger and Rex Kalamian. Their inclusion is part of…

Photo: Peter Baba The Portland Trail Blazers veteran guard Damian Lillard believes that the Oklahoma City Thunder wing Lu Dort is the best defender in the league. “Lu Dort,” Lillard said. “I think he has the perfect balance of strength, quickness, speed and desire to do it. And he’s young….

Rokas Jokubaitis believes he’s ready for the NBA after gaining years of maturity and experience in Europe. The 23-year-old Lithuanian guard, drafted by the New York Knicks in 2021, expressed his confidence in making the leap to the NBA during the Summer League. “With years of maturity, experience I have…

De’Aaron Fox is on a mission this season. Since getting drafted by the Sacramento Kings in 2017 as the fifth pick, the franchise has not made the playoffs. This year, Fox wants to be at the forefront of getting them there. The Kings reshaped their roster for the second half…