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Mavericks waive Freddie Gillespie and Devonte Patterson The Dallas Mavericks waived forwards Freddie Gillespie and Devonte Patterson today. Gillespie (6-9, 245) appeared in Dallas’ preseason opener at Milwaukee (Dec. 12) and finished with two points and one rebound in six minutes. Patterson (6-7, 205) played in two of the Mavericks’ three preseason contests and recorded three points and one assist in six minutes. With preseason ending Saturday and the regular season starting Tuesday, teams around the NBA will steadily make player cuts in the next few days. Author: Inside Hoops InsideHo...

Utah Jazz officially sold to tech entrepreneur and Qualtrics founder Ryan Smith The Utah Jazz today announced that tech entrepreneur and Qualtrics founder, Ryan Smith, and his wife Ashley, are the new majority owners of the Utah Jazz and affiliated businesses following a unanimous vote of approval by the NBA Board of Governors. The transaction included the Utah Jazz, Vivint Arena, the NBA G League Salt Lake City Stars, and management operations of the Triple-A baseball affiliate Salt Lake Bees. A separate agreement and approval process are ongoing for The Zone Sports Network (97.5 FM, 1280 AM...

Tim Hardaway Jr. interview after Mavs vs Timberwolves preseaon game Postgame Tim Hardaway Jr. interview after Thursday’s Dallas Mavericks 129-127 preseason loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves: On playing at home and in an empty arena: “I mean it was fine. A lot of arenas are different when you are playing in them. LA, MSG, Brooklyn – the stands are dark so you can probably see the basket better. That is probably more similar to the bubble. Here and in Milwaukee the lights were on in the stands, so it was brighter. But it doesn’t matter. I am just happy that we are out here playing ball...

Rockets sign forward Trey Mourning, son of Alonzo Mourning The Houston Rockets have signed free agent forward Trey Mourning. Mourning (6-9, 220) was eligible for the 2019 NBA Draft following his senior season at Georgetown. He spent last season playing for the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the NBA G League and shot 55.6% from the floor in 36 games. Mourning was also a member of Miami’s summer league roster in 2019. While at Georgetown, Mourning wore the coveted No. 33 jersey which once belonged his father, Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning. In his final season with the Hoyas 2018-19, Trey played f...

Houston Rockets will allow partial fan attendance at home games FROM THE HOUSTON ROCKETS In anticipation of the start of the 2020-21 NBA season and the goal to return with a limited number of fans and guests, the Houston Rockets and Toyota Center have established health and safety protocols to create a safe, yet fun environment for fans. The Rockets and Toyota Center have developed the following protocols and guidelines in partnership with the City of Houston, the Houston Venue and Event Task Force, Memorial Hermann, and the NBA: Reduced capacity will be enforced for Rockets games and all oth...