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Tracy McGrady may come off as bitter about never winning a championship. Once one of the most prolific and talented players in the NBA, he never got past the first round of the playoffs until hopping on a Spurs team in the twilight of his career. McGrady still takes pride in his accomplishments, as he […]

A seemingly harmless tweet erupted into a much more hilarious exchange on Twitter between Chandler Parsons, ESPN reported Jeff Goodman and also Blake Griffin. Parsons originally tweeted that he was going to checkout an AAU team of his in person and Goodman replied with this. Try not to mess them up! — Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) […]

When you have a player as talented as Karl-Anthony Towns, it’s easy to look ahead. As the Timberwolves are working currently on an extension with Andrew Wiggins, owner Glen Taylor noted exactly what the franchise has in plan for Towns next summer. Via The Star Tribune: Taylor said that the Wolves’ plans involve extending Wiggins […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a partially guaranteed deal with G-League MVP Vander Blue, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Sources: The Lakers and G League MVP and summer league guard Vander Blue have agreed on a partially guaranteed deal. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 29, 2017 Blue made his NBA debut […]

Even Tim Hardaway Jr. himself has a hard time believing it. One of the newest New York Knicks signed a four-year, $71 million deal to return to the team he played for from 2013-15, his first two seasons in the NBA. Upon making the deal official, Hardaway Jr. had a pretty funny reaction, as told […]

Shaquille O’Neal has a history of rapping and diss tracks. He famously unleashed on Kobe Bryant after he won a championship with the Miami Heat in 2006. Now his target is LaVar Ball. Here it is in all of its glory: https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/891057362521292800 The full lyrics, courtesy of Genius.com: Dudes talking loud, I don’t understand Walking […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Andrew Wiggins have had on-going discussions this summer over an extension for Wiggins. Wiggins is reportedly seeking a maximum extension that would be five years and worth roughly $148 million. While Wiggins has seen his numbers increase steadily over the his first three seasons in the NBA, a max extension is […]

Kevin Durant is coming off the most successful season of his career in which he was named Finals MVP helping the Warriors to their second title in the last three years. Now he’s spending time in India for his summer, and shortly after his arrival he has already set a Guinness World Record for the […]

The beef between Paul Pierce and Brandon Jennings is well-documented. Jennings famously sent out a tweet which he later deleted earlier this summer that was critical of Pierce getting a farewell tour considering that he only had won one ring. https://twitter.com/BostonF4N/status/858925596835016704 Then during the playoffs, Pierce was critical of Jennings’ poor play while appearing on […]

Once one of the deadliest three-point shooters and scorers in the college game, Jimmer Fredette has decided that he won’t be making an NBA comeback just yet. Fredette has reportedly agreed to a $1.8 million deal with the Shanghai Sharks in the Chinese Basketball Association. The Shanghai Sharks are bringing back China's scoring king Jimmer […]

The Houston Rockets shocked the NBA world this summer when they pulled off a trade for Chris Paul. It wasn’t just the magnitude of bringing in another star of Paul’s caliber, but also the intriguing fit for Paul alongside James Harden. In his first season under new head coach Mike D’Antoni, Harden made the switch […]

In this era of super teams, James Harden wants to stay put. The man who signed the largest contract extension in the history of the NBA would prefer building a team capable of contending right where he is now with the Houston Rockets. Via ESPN: “I know where home is,” said Harden, an All-Star all […]

Free agent point guard Rajon Rondo has agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a report by Shams Charania of The Vertical. Rondo played last season with the Chicago Bulls, averaging 7.8 points and 6.7 assists in 26.7 minutes per game. After playing his first eight seasons with the Celtics, […]

The Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers have agreed on a trade swapping Cory Joseph for C.J. Miles, according to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Toronto is finalizing a sign-and-trade with Indiana to move Cory Joseph for CJ Miles, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 9, 2017 With the deal now agreed […]

James Harden has signed a 4-year, $228 million extension with the Houston Rockets, the biggest contract extension in the history of the NBA, according to a report by Adrian Wojnarowski and Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Harden is eligible to make up to 35 percent of the Rockets’ salary with the Designated Veteran Player Extension. Harden would be […]

Everyone thought Gordon Hayward had decided to sign with the Boston Celtics. Now no one knows what to think. Chris Haynes of ESPN originally reported that Hayward had picked the Celtics. It only took a few minutes for Adrian Wojnarowski and David Aldridge to come back reporting that a decision had not yet been made […]

Now former Utah Jazz guard-forward Gordon Hayward has agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics, as first reported by ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Free-agent Gordon Hayward plans to sign with the Boston Celtics, league sources tell ESPN. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 4, 2017 UPDATE But now there are reports that Hayward’s decision may not be […]

In a somewhat surprising twist, it appears that Andre Iguodala’s future with the Golden State Warriors is not as certain as once thought. The Vertical’s Shams Charania is reporting this morning that Iguodala’s free agency has his future with the champs in doubt as many teams will pursue him in free agency, potentially offering up […]

Things are looking good on the horizon for the Los Angeles Lakers after news broke yesterday that Paul George intends to leave the Pacers after this season and would like to join the Lakers. But next summer is a year away and there’s still a lot that can happen between now and then. Trade rumors […]

Paul George has plans that extend beyond the Indiana Pacers. The All-Star has reportedly informed the Pacers that he intends to become a free agent next summer and prefers the possibility of joining the Los Angeles Lakers, per Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. This likely doesn’t come as a huge shock for the franchise as […]

The Boston Celtics already made headlines with one huge trade leading up to the NBA Draft, but that might not be the last time they do so. The Celtics have agreed on a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers that will likely become official on Monday to swap the first and third picks of this Draft […]

In victory one Bay Area-based newspaper chose to throw shade. The San Francisco Examiner ran a headline after the Golden State Warriors’ NBA title win this week that read “Mr. Reliable” alongside a huge photo of Kevin Durant. Ouch. pic.twitter.com/cPJZ7duj3U — HoopsHype (@hoopshype) June 17, 2017 It was a clear shot at The Oklahoman newspaper, […]

The NBA has decided to suspend Indiana Pacers guard Monta Ellis and Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock five games each for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. Monta Ellis, Reggie Bullock suspended. #NBA pic.twitter.com/nUyAfCX5kc — Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) June 16, 2017 The league announced the suspensions on Friday and didn’t provide any further detail regarding the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made headlines this week with the news of Jerry West joining the franchise as a consultant coming out. West will be in a similar to role to what he had with the Golden State Warriors — a role that helped lead the franchise to two titles in the last three seasons […]

It starting to see that every team with a top five draft pick this year is looking to make a trade. Now the Phoenix Suns are joining the party with the rumor circulating via ESPN Radio that they are looking to move up from the fourth pick to the second so that they can draft […]

Markelle Fultz to the Boston Celtics has felt like a done deal for some time now. Fultz has long been considered the most talented prospect in this class, Fultz recently decided to only work out for the Celtics and no other player has really emerged as someone that will unseat Fultz as the top pick. […]

It sounds optimistic but at the same time, nothing has changed just yet. The latest report on whether or not Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will return for Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. the Cavaliers Sunday night at 8 p.m. EST in Oracle Arena looks like this: Warriors GM Bob Myers says G2 […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter is dealing with an incredibly difficult situation right now. Kanter and his family back in Turkey are in serious trouble with the current leadership of his home country, with the situation escalating to the point where Kanter’s father was arrested yesterday. Kanter tweeted that this happened, that it could […]

Kevin Durant didn’t just ruthlessly dominate the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. He made sure to do it in Rihanna’s face as well. KD had a moment with the music star, who was sitting courtside for Game 1 in Oracle Arena. After drilling a 3-pointer late in the fourth […]

Klay Thompson’s not getting over it anytime soon. On the brink of a third-straight appearance in the NBA Finals where the Warriors will see the Cavaliers for an unprecedented third consecutive time, Thompson still can’t get last year out of his head. The epic 3-1 collapse would be hard for anyone to get over, but […]

Sometimes the numbers don’t match the eye test. That is certainly the case with this graphic representing the Spurs’ production when Kawhi Leonard doesn’t play this season — something that has happened nine times, most recently in Game 6 of their series vs. the Rockets when they closed out Houston with a 39-point win. In […]

The chess match that will be the Western Conference Finals begins today with the Warriors hosting the San Antonio Spurs for Game 1. Many key matchups will determine the outcome with the Spurs’ gameplan to slow down Steph Curry being near the top. San Antonio has a reputation for allowing its bigs to sag back […]

Draymond Green has developed into one of the most unique players in the NBA over the course of his career. Coming into the league doubted by most because of his size, Green has thrived on proving people wrong. In the process, he’s become a vital key to the Warriors becoming one of the greatest teams […]

Markieff Morris felt like he could do whatever he wanted after the Wizards knocked off the Celtics by a point in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup Friday night in Washington. While leaving the floor after the game, Morris noticed ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith standing on the way to the tunnel and decided […]

The Wizards and Celtics rivalry this season has gone to another level with the teams meeting in the Eastern Conference semifinals. It started much further before now with the teams engaging in physical contests during the regular season, sparking much trash-talk back and forth and also the Wizards to wear all black before one game […]

It didn’t seem so subtle when Boston Celtics players arrived to Game 6 against the Washington Wizards largely wearing all black. This act dates back to January when it was the Wizards dawning all black before a clash against the Celtics following an earlier game that got physical. The suggestion that you dress like you’re going […]

John Wall owned the moment Friday night in Game 6 to keep the Wizards’ hopes alive for a Game 7 against the Celtics. Wall hit the game-winning shot, a 3-pointer right in the face of defender Avery Bradley with seconds left on the clock to give Washington the 92-91 victory. One more look as John […]

Blake Griffin will be one of the most heavily coveted free agents this summer. While the Clippers may have the upperhand to keep him, he will surely entertain the idea of heading elsewhere. Two teams in the Eastern Conference expected to make a push for him are the Celtics and Heat, according to Tim Bontemps […]

It doesn’t get much more embarrassing for James Harden and the Rockets than their 39-point defeat at the hands of the Spurs in Game 6 of their conference semifinals matchup last night. Harden had one of his worst games of the season too despite the Spurs being without their own MVP candidate Kawhi Leonard. To […]