Blazers acquire unprotected first round pick from Cavaliers

Mike Fratello has been involved in the NBA in some capacity — coach, assistant coach, or broadcaster — since the late 1970s. SAN FRANCISCO — Mike Fratello, young Atlanta Hawks assistant coach, was 35 years old and stood 5-foot-7 inches (same as now) when he got the chance to interview for the Chicago Bulls’ top…

Happy Friday! We are more than 1/8 of the way through the 2019-20 NBA season. Here are five noteworthy numbers and plays as we head into the Week 4 weekend. * * * 1. Mitchell’s improved offense Donovan Mitchell has been a more efficient player this season. In his third year, both his *true shooting…

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James understands what it’s like being a kid on the outside looking for hope. He’s giving them some. James, who has been committed to helping kids in his hometown through a variety of educational programs, is teaming up with Akron public schools to open the “I Promise School” dedicated to…

LeBron James scores 28 points in the Lakers’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lakers’ LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma on Saturday received warnings from the league for violating the anti-flopping rule. The violations occurred during the Lakers’ 115-105 come-from-behind win over the Grizzlies on Friday. Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James received a warning for…

Game 1: Hawks at Sixers 1 p.m. ET, ABC | Series Hub • Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for Game 1 with a small meniscus tear in his knee. During the regular season, the Sixers went 39-12 with Embiid in the lineup and 10-11 with him out. In the playoffs, the Sixers are 3-1…

Luka Doncic’s Slovenian team looks to qualify for 1 of the final 4 spots in the Paris Olympic games. Dallas’ Luka Doncic, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns all still have a chance to play in next summer’s Paris Olympics. But at least two of those stars won’t get there. FIBA held the Olympic qualifying…