Based on Friday’s approach, it appears Wade’s minutes will come in reserve, with the victory over the Milwaukee Bucks just the 12th time he has come off the bench as a member of the Heat.
The Cavaliers, closer to sixth in the NBA Eastern Conference than they are to the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors, must get “up to speed” after adding four new, mostly younger players at the NBA trade deadline
The question is whether the moves will convince the free-agent-to-be James to stay in Cleveland.
Thomas has not been a good fit for the Cavaliers while coming back from a hip injury, and is leaving after just playing 15 games.
Eight members of the senior team player pool were in Toronto for a few days taking part in a mini-camp with teammates, coaches and Canada Basketball support staff.
James strongly denounced a report that said he would consider playing for the Warriors if the NBA champions were able to restructure their roster to accommodate the four-time league MVP.
The qualifiers for the 2019 tournament will take place June 29 against the Dominican Republic at Toronto’s Ricoh Coliseum and July 2 against the U.S. Virgin Islands at Ottawa’s TD Place.
The Blake Griffin blockbuster and Kevin Love’s broken hand shrink the pool of available impact players with five teams in particular in position to make an impact, Doug Smith writes.
Nikola Mirotic has requested trade out of Chicago ever since fight with now former teammate Bobby Portis during practice.
“Rasual was one of the original members of our program when I started here in 2012. His work ethic and enthusiasm for the game were the mark of a true professional,” Raptors coach Dwane Casey said.
Kevin Love's broken hand latest drama to play out in Cleveland as Cavaliers spiral away from championship status.
Salary cap flexibility a critical part of Blake Griffin trade for Los Angeles Clippers as team chases its first NBA championship in franchise history.
The Clippers are also sending centre Willie Reed to Detroit and are expected to get a first-round pick from the Pistons.
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Mixing things up can keep long season from getting dull for players, coach.
Eastern Conference leaders hang on for victory in last home game before all-star break.
The Raptors will see the high-flying Zach LaVine for the first time this year.
Ex-Raptor James Johnson vs. Serge Ibaka matchup to watch at Air Canada Centre.
Back-up squad has a different hero each night.
DeMar DeRozan and C.J. Miles pace offence in Dwane Casey’s 300th career win as Raptors coach.
Kyle Lowry vs. Kemba Walker matchup to watch at Spectrum Center in Charlotte.
From Tibetan momos to Vietnamese head cheese, here’s what three families are eating to celebrate the dawn of a new year.