4 things to know about Sam Hauser
The Celtics converted Hauser from a two-way deal to a standard contract Friday.
Versatile Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. makes his return Saturday
When Jones first fractured his right index finger, the timetable for the injury to heal was six-to-eight weeks starting on Jan. 25. However, the timetable for Jones to play always depended on his pain tolerance and on if he could play with a splint.
Simons has 30, Blazers beat Knicks with huge rally in 4th
Anfernee Simons had 30 points and eight assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 23-point third-quarter deficit to beat the New York Knicks 112-103
Kevin Durant to return soon after All-Star break?
Nick Friedell: KD just spoke for the first time in a few weeks – he sounds confident he’ll be back soon after the All-Star break but said he doesn’t want to come back at just “80 percent.” He is improving all the time though. Source: Twitter …
Bulls’ Derrick Jones Jr. returns early from fractured finger
Derrick Jones Jr. has missed the Bulls’ last 17 games, but hopes to boost the bench with an early return from a fractured right index finger.
Steve Nash on Ben Simmons shooting: I’m excited about all the things he can do already
Brian Lewis: Steve Nash on Simmons: “Whether he improves his shot or not, I’m excited about all the things he can do already.” #Nets Source: Twitter @NYPost_Lewis What’s the buzz on Twitter? Kristian Winfield @ Krisplashed Steve Nash on Ben Simmons: …
Nets’ Steve Nash makes crucial Ben Simmons mistake in new comments
Ben Simmons finally has a new home after the NBA trade deadline’s biggest blockbuster move, but it sounds like his time in Brooklyn is probably already doomed. By Adam Hermann
Torrey Craig, Aaron Holiday ‘excited’ about championship opportunity with Phoenix Suns
Torrey Craig and Aaron Holiday spoke about being tradedd to the Suns before Thursday’s 1 p.m. deadline.
Aaron Wiggins signing four-year contract with Oklahoma City
Shams Charania: The Oklahoma City Thunder are signing two-way forward Aaron Wiggins to a new four-year, $6.4M deal, agent Austin Walton tells @TheAthletic @Stadium. Team option on the fourth year. Wiggins earns full contract after going No. 55 in …
With Rudy Gobert still out, Hassan Whiteside and Udoka Azubuike form a formidable tag team for the Jazz
Big men Udoka Azubuike and Hassan Whiteside combined for 27 points on 13-for-15 shooting, plus 25 rebounds and three blocks in the Utah Jazz’s win over Orlando on Friday, earning the praise of coaches and teammates for stepping up as a “tag team” in th…