'Hawks in the NBA

Christmas Day viewers’ guide for KU hoops fans

As the NBA showcases five Christmas Day games, Kansas basketball fans looking to mix in some Jayhawks with their holiday festivities will have a chance to catch a glimpse of as many as seven former KU players. Here’s a rundown of ’Hawks in the NBA taking the court while most of the ...

Joel Embiid easing into another season of basketball rehab

Not much basketball joy exists in the realm of Philadelphia 76ers fans these days. And who could blame them? The Sixers have won exactly one game in 30 tries — the worst start to a season in NBA history — as the franchise trudges on through a self-imposed rebuilding process driven by ...

Undermanned Wizards starting rookie Kelly Oubre Jr.

Twenty-year-old rookie Kelly Oubre Jr. didn’t figure into Washington’s plans when the season began. The Wizards hoped to bring the 6-foot-7 forward out of Kansas along slowly and develop him away from the spotlight of actual NBA games. That idea got altered — at least temporarily ...

Mario Chalmers receives hero’s welcome in return to Miami

Mario Chalmers returned to Miami Sunday, marking his first time playing at his former home arena since the Heat shipped him to Memphis in early November. The way his former organization treated Chalmers, who had played every game of his career with Miami before the deal, one would think ...

Markieff Morris’ days with Phoenix might be numbered

Unlike his brother Marcus, [thriving on a new team this season][1], it seems doubtful Markieff Morris is too thrilled with his situation in Phoenix right now. Then again, his basketball troubles could only be temporary. Morris’ days as a member of the Suns might be ...

Pistons trust Marcus Morris, who is having breakout season

It’s safe to say Marcus Morris has recovered from the initial disappointment of getting traded from Phoenix and leaving behind his twin brother, Markieff. Through 22 games with his new team, the Detroit Pistons, Marcus Morris is well on his way to the best season of his career, since ...

Year No. 3 off to troubling start for Ben McLemore

Sure, the 82-game grind that is the NBA season barely has begun. But so far, there are some signs that third-year shooting guard Ben McLemore could be in for a disappointing season. Really, issues began to emerge in the preseason, when the 2013 one-and-done lottery pick out of Kansas ...