NBA: Westbrook joining Rockets?

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:15:32 +0000

The Rockets are interested in a deal for the point guard even though one source told ESPN it was a “longshot” because of the difficulty in making such a move, involving multiple other teams or obtaining talent the Thunder desire. #NBA

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California earthquake shakes NBA summer league games

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Sat, 06 Jul 2019 11:00:43 +0000

The 7.1 magnitude earthquake, which was centred about 230 kilometres (145 miles) southwest of the city, hit the Thomas & Mack Center with just under eight minutes left in the contest, leaving the giant scoreboard and several overhead speakers swaying above the court.

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NBA: Simmons seeking a 5-year deal

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:00:27 +0000

The All-Star point guard and the 76ers are negotiating a $170 million, five-year extension, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because neither the team nor Simmons revealed any details publicly. #NBA

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NBA: Thompson staying in Dub City

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:08:52 +0000

Thompson announced his decision to stay with the Golden State Warriors for $190 million over the next five years, meaning the five-time reigning Western Conference champions have their ‘Splash Brothers’ backcourt of Thompson and Stephen Curry locked up long-term. Thompson made the announcement on social media, using the hashtag “Warrior4life.”

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‘Supermax’ for Damian Lillard

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 14:50:47 +0000

Free agency opened Sunday with more than $2 billion in deals getting struck in the opening hours — and that’s even without Kyrie Irving officially joining Brooklyn, as has been expected, or any word from Kawhi Leonard about his future plans to either stay with NBA champion Toronto or move elsewhere.

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