The last time I was in this building was at Team USA’s training camp (before the Olympics). I covered it and honestly kept thinking about the fact that you probably should have been there. You’ve fairly pointed out that, in the old days, there was a tryout, and this time around there wasn’t. So what was it like to not be part of that group? With Steph and LeBron and KD, that’s … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving on being left out of Team USA’s training camp: ‘I won’t say it was hurtful not to be able to try out, but it just was weird’
Yao Ming came from China. Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler and Calvin Murphy were among the large contingent from Houston. There were more basketball hall of famers per square foot at Wilshire Baptist Church than anywhere else on the planet outside of Springfield, Mass. They came to honor the life of Carroll Dawson, who not only was as Texan as they come but also a basketball … [Read more...] about
Mike Curtis: Jason Kidd said Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson will likely play in the final three preseason games. … [Read more...] about
Mike Curtis: I’m told that Kyrie Irving & Klay Thompson will not play in tonight’s preseason opener against the Grizzlies, but they are fully healthy. Also out: Luka D. (left calf), PJ Washington (left hip tightness), Maxi K. (left ankle), D. Exum (right wrist), B. Williams (right calf). … [Read more...] about
Kidd revealed on the first day of camp that Lively has improved his interior scoring by showing the ability to finish with both hands. This is an important development in Lively’s emerging offensive game. Lively, who made the first 3-pointer of his career in the NBA Finals, has also been praised for his 3-point shooting during camp. … [Read more...] about