Brook Lopez is leading the NBA in Blocks averaging 43 BLK per game and anchoring the best defense 984 rating in the league
Haynes Atlanta Hawks will host the Orlando Magic on Oct 21 which will highlight the first meeting between star guard Dejounte Murray and the No 1 pick Paolo Banchero league sources tell YahooSports
Collier Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is expected to miss training camp and is doubtful for the start of the regular season because of lingering pain and discomfort following meniscus surgery on his left knee in January sources told ESPN on Friday
Jimmy Butler has a bet with Bam Adebayo to help Adebayo improve his range. For every game that Adebayo attempts a 3 he wins $500 from Butler, if not he owes Butler $500. Butler's playful reaction after learning he's down $500 after Atlanta: "He shouldn't