Hornets' Jeff Taylor will not be participating in any team-related activities

The Charlotte Hornets announced Friday that forward Jeff Taylor has been removed from team activities while the NBA investigates the charges that have been brought against Taylor involving a domestic violence incident at a hotel in Michigan. From the Hornets:

"We have informed Jeffery Taylor that effective immediately he will not be participating in any team-related activities while the NBA is investigating his conduct in this matter.

Taylor was arrested earlier this week and charged after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and a hotel employee, and for causing damages to property between $200 and $1000 in value, according to reports. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league would revisit its policies regarding domestic violence in light of the controversy surrounding the NFL and Ray Rice in a domestic violence situation.

 As an organization, we understand and appreciate the seriousness of this matter, and will assist the NBA and law enforcement in any way we can until this come to an acceptable resolution. We have spoken with Jeffery and his representatives and they fully understand our position."

Van gundy: Anthony should continue to play power forward

ESPN commentator Jeff van gundy said in an interview, the knicks iman - sweet alpert will have a very successful career in the NBA, and said carmelo - Anthony should continue to play power forward.

But Jeff van gundy thinks incense pearl need to change his approach: "I think he is before a on the right track, I think he played in his rookie season was great, I think it's injury affected him, and he let his role in the team's problem focus on many things he is not good at it, rather than to maximize the strengths of his."

Before a lot of people think sweet alpert can explode in last season, but he played last season's struggles.

"He will become a flank defenders, he should be able to become a player to play a ball game is a lot of energy, selflessly to pass the ball," van gundy Suggestions of improving, "if he wants to focus on his most good at doing those things, he will have a great career, but it sometimes would be bothering to young players, he should play to his advantage."

When it comes to the knicks, van gundy will think the knicks in the playoffs this season.

"First of all, I think mike woodson at last did a good job," van gundy said, "I think the knicks in the new season will be a playoff team, as to how far they can in the playoffs, it largely depends on counterpoint, obviously, some big changes have taken place in east."

Anthony again this summer signing the knicks, and van gundy think Anthony should continue to play power forward position.

"I think in today's game, he is a 4 player, and I think that with the increase of his age, he will continue to do a 4 player," van gundy said, "I think his defensive power forward effect will be better when the player, and he will have an advantage in 4, but you need to match a defensive center for him, because the knicks will need some basket protection."

And Jeff van gundy thought before the knicks should keep Patrick ewing knicks center back to the team, ewing is the hornets assistant now.

Blatter: James and I have a common goal

The cavaliers coach David blatter has accepted reporter's interview, he said he and the team during this core lebron James has the same goal.

"I think we both have the same goal, that is for the Cleveland cavaliers, do something special for Ohio," blatter said, "we stand on the same front, I'm looking forward to everything will be going very smoothly."

For James, blatter gave high evaluation.

"I think lebron is able to make himself such a good reason for this is that he has a high basketball IQ," blatter said. "he knows a lot about the game, know how to do, so, if there is anything that can make my job easier, maybe my responsibility is more important, but teach him what to do, what not to do these ways, my work become very easy."

Just yesterday, James through their sets revealed that he and Chris Paul, Tristan da cunha Thompson and others together for training.

The cavaliers believe that general manager David griffin to let players Thompson game still need some time to adapt to the new season.

"I also think it can help them to concentrate, I think it is important for a young player."Griffin said.

Ray Allen still hasn't decided whether to play in the NBA

According to Bleacher Report columnist Jared Zwerling, according to sources close to ray Allen, Allen still hasn't decided whether to continue to play in the NBA.

According to the latest news, the wizards are waiting for Allen decided to one of the team.

Last season, Allen in the hot fire playing 26.5 minutes, to contribute 9.6 points and 2.8 rebounds, 2 assists.

Taj Gibson says he's fine with coming off the bench

The Chicago Bulls big man Taj Gibson will likely have to come off the bench again with Pau Gasol in town, and a report from CSN Chicago indicated that he "isn't too thrilled" about it.CBSSports.com's Matt Moore pointed out that Gibson is committed to doing the right thing, so we won't likely hear any complaining from him. Judging by Gibson's tweet on Friday night, though, it seems he really isn't thrilled about stories concerning his satisfaction with his role on the team:

And that's Taj Gibson. While he knows he's proven himself more than capable of starting, he never wants to place himself in front of the team. Even with Gasol and Nikola Mirotic on the roster, there's a good argument for Gibson continuing to be on the floor at the end of games. As long as that's happening and the Bulls are winning, he'll be fine.

Kobe Bryant trainer: he don't let yourself be the next to McGrady

Bleacher Report reported that the lakers star kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady has always been a good friend, two people also training together this summer.But Bryant's personal trainer, Bryant has been trying not to let yourself be the next to McGrady.

Tracy McGrady is in 1997 to join the alliance, a year later than Bryant.But in the struggle in the NBA, Bryant still tmac was injured early out of the alliance.Bryant personal trainer, said he had been warned not to become the next t-mac, any one don't like him.Tracy McGrady at the age of 34 body before and after degradation is badly, but kobe Bryant didn't want the same thing happen to him.

Because of injury last season, Bryant has played just six games, so this offseason he spent more time for training, and called Jeremy, young players in his camp.

Personal trainer plug said Bryant: "kobe there are no secrets. He just continued to training. He has a religious devotion to his work."

"Some people work hard but someone in urging them, kobe Bryant doesn't need any external power. This is his inner desire."

"He smarter now, know what you're good at, and how to use their own ability to accomplish what you want. He knows he has played for a long time, he and 10 years ago, he is no longer the same person. But that doesn't mean he can't do something. He is much more 10 years of experience in basketball, basketball IQ is more outstanding, he never said, 'oh my god, I can only do these, I near the end my career, what should I do?" these words."

The Miami HEAT announced

The team announced Wednesday they've hired former Sacramento Kings coach Keith Smart as an assistant and former Heat player Chris Quinn to fill Howard's slot as a player development coach. They've also hired Brandon Gilliam as an assistant trainer/director of rehabilitation, Wes Brown as another assistant trainer, and Eric Foran as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. From the Heat:

The Miami HEAT announced today several front office hirings, including Keith Smart as Assistant Coach, Chris Quinn as Assistant Coach/Player Development, Brandon Gilliam as Assistant Trainer/Director of Rehabilitation, Wes Brown as Assistant Trainer and Eric Foran as Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach.

The Miami Heat have been reshuffling the coaching staff as they move into their next era of basketball. After reassigning assistants Ron Rothstein and Bob McAdoo away from the bench, the Heat have hired new coaches to fill in open spots. The reshuffling put assistant David Fizdale firmly in the top assistant slot, while moving Juwan Howard from a player development role to an assistant coach role.

Quinn played for the Heat from 2006 to 2009 before spending time with the New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs, and Cleveland Cavaliers in each of the following seasons. He's also played in both Russia, Spain, and the D-League. He played in 241 career games in the NBA, averaging 4.5 points and 1.9 assists in 13.7 minutes.

Smart has been a coach in the NBA since 2000 when he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers' coaching staff, following a playing career that primarily existed overseas and in the Continental Basketball Association. Smart was with the Cavs until 2003 and even took over mid-season after they fired John Lucas following an 8-34 start. From 2003 to 2010, he was an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors and took the head coaching job for the 2010-11 season. He coached the Warriors to a 36-46 record that season. From 2011-13, Smart was the coach for the Sacramento Kings, finishing with a record of 48-93 after replacing Paul Westphal seven games into the 2011-12 season.