Raptors’ Ross ready to defend slam-dunk title

Winning the dunk contest was one thing. Defending it is another. Terrence Ross is leaving nothing to chance. The sophomore swing man began working up some dunk options a couple of days ago. That’s well in advance of his preparation a year ago when he won it, but Ross says it’s all going to come […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Celtics, Rondo discuss extension

The Boston Celtics have had talks with point guard Rajon Rondo about a contract extension, president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said Thursday. However, Ainge said the restrictive nature of the collective bargaining agreement makes it more likely that talks will escalate after this season, “We did talk to Rondo about extending him,” Ainge said […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Birdman soars as Greg Oden takes small steps

Rare is the player with the full-body tattoo, Mohawk haircut and scraggly beard who goes overlooked. Then again, just about everything about Chris Andersen is unique, including currently being overshadowed by a teammate who hardly plays. Yet Tuesday, no sooner had the Miami Heat completed their 93-86 victory over the Boston Celtics then the talk […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021