NEW YORK — Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin has been fined $15,000 for verbal abuse of a game official, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.
The incident occurred at the conclusion of the Pistons’ 100-94 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday, Jan. 14 at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
The Indiana Pacers have agreed to acquire T.J. Warren and the No. 32 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft from the Phoenix Suns, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Suns will send the No. 32 pick to Pacers too, source tells ESPN. Pacers are taking Warren into salary cap space. https://t.co/NN0gxs4e8L —…
Draymond Green averaged 8.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.8 assists in 73 games last season. Draymond Green, a key contributor to the Warriors’ four championship teams, is returning to Golden State on a four-year deal. The move was officially announced on July 8. His new contract is reportedly worth up to $100 million. Re-signed, sealed,…
It’s been five weeks since a busy trade deadline shook up the top of the Eastern Conference, with the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors all making deals in an effort to push themselves to the top of the East. The postseason will ultimately decide the winners and losers from the deadline. It’s still…
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Russell Westbrook appeared in 89 games over the last 2 seasons with the Clippers, averaging 12.2 points, 5.2 assists and 5.0 rebounds. The LA Clippers have acquired guard Kris Dunn in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz in exchange for guard Russell Westbrook, a right to swap second-round draft picks in 2030, the Draft rights…
