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Lamar Odom recently did an exclusive interview in the wake of checking himself into rehab in an effort to get his life back on track. The interview won’t be aired until his rehab is finished, but that isn’t the important story. What inspired Odom to take the next step to better himself before completely self-destructing? […]

The NBA first instituted the max contract and mid-level exception provisions after the 1999 lockout. Furthermore, the luxury tax was also created to prevent teams from going too far over the salary cap. That was necessary because large market teams would enjoy a death blow advantage due to their ability to produce more funds by […]

Since the passing of TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager, numerous stories have come to light about his impact on the lives of others. One of the latest stories comes from retired forward Dennis Rodman. Rodman had his own set of troubles during his time in the league, but one in particular that he will never […]

Is it possible for the Washington Wizards lightning quick point guard John Wall to feel undervalued? He is certainly feeling that way these days, and uncertain how much of the new CBA he will benefit from. His main concern is in regards to the designated veteran rule. The rule will either make or break extra […]

Jimmy Butler was embarrassed and unhappy after the Chicago Bulls 95-69 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at the United Center Friday night. He spoke with reporters after the game and says in no certain terms that the team needs to do better. “Don’t nobody come out to watch us get beat the way we got beat. […]

The Christmas season is back and that means a full day of NBA games awaits fans on the 25th. Players will don Special uniforms and the league will do its best to spread holiday cheer. There is a yearly commercial release where NBA players participate in a classic holiday song to promote the games. A high level […]

Two of the best power forwards to ever play in the NBA got together to give tribute to the late great Craig Sager. Chris Webber joined Kevin Garnett on TNT Thursday night where they discussed basketball and Sager. Garnett and Webber, now themselves in the broadcasting business, showed their respect for the life Sager lived. […]

Steve Francis aka ‘Steve Franchise’ was once a high-flying All-Star full of confidence and glad to represent the Houston Rockets. He was once considered an elite guard in the NBA as the face of the city of Houston during his prime years. Recurring knee injuries sidelined him later in his career and eventually forced him […]

There were plenty of teams that threw their hat in the Kevin Durant free agency sweepstakes. Durant eventually signed with the Golden State Warriors where he’s having another fantastic year. That hasn’t stopped the questions coming his way about why he didn’t choose to sign with other teams. Prior to the matchup between the New […]

Craig Sager was a beloved figure in the sports world and deservedly so. He set the example for sideline reporting for over 30 years and became well known for his eccentric outfits. Thursday afternoon news circulated that he passed away after a long battle with Leukemia. Many around the league were shocked to hear the news expecting […]

The New York Knicks have been searching for better talent for a number of years now. After first trading for Carmelo Anthony, they’ve been unsuccessful in recruiting star talent in free agency. New York was unable to strike gold in the LeBron James sweepstakes in 2010, the Knicks acquired Anthony and he has shouldered much […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost eight straight games after a surprisingly strong start to the season, and head coach Luke Walton is putting his foot down. Nick Young told reporters that Walton reacted to Wednesday night’s loss to the Brooklyn Nets in an unusual manner. “He raised his voice. He got his point across […]

Boston Celtics TV analyst Brian Scalabrine started a rumor earlier this season that has Klay Thompson looking for him. He claimed the Golden State Warriors were looking to trade Thompson but never revealed where he got his information. There were players names and a team involved in a deal he said was expected to take place. The Warriors had […]

Expectations for Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook had been set before the season started. Many had him slotted for a fantastic season now that he is the clear leader of the team, and he hasn’t disappointed. Westbrook has dazzled with his play so far and put together a string of seven triple-doubles in a row. […]

The NBA and the NBPA have worked tirelessly to reach an agreement for a new collective bargaining agreement before facing a possible opt out. Late Wednesday afternoon, news flooded the headlines that a new deal has been agreed upon, and would be extended for another 7 years. There was hardly anyone unhappy about the news, […]

D’Angelo Russell, after finally returning from injury, has been desperately searching for a way to add energy back into the team. He is instead coming along slowly but shaking off the rust in the team’s last two losses. Coach Luke Walton plans to give Russell more minutes Wednesday night when the Lakers visit the Brooklyn […]

Udonis Haslem was absent from the team’s lineup Friday night before the Miami Heat faced off against the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to the Miami Herald, the Heat granted him permission to attend his son’s high school football game. The Heat forward didn’t get a chance to hang around and celebrate his son’s team winning the state championship, but […]

The Houston Rockets facing off against the Brooklyn Nets Monday night had a special story of its own. Coach Mike D’Antoni reunited with Nets coach Kenny Atkinson with Jeremy Lin on the court since the three had worked together in New York back in 2011. It was special for Atkinson because he had earned his first assistant coaching […]

Russell Westbrook allowed frustration to get the best of him during Tuesday night’s matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Ironically, he never received any technicals for his offenses. Westbrook refused to help his team on defense after he felt the officials missed a call. That was the beginning of his rather tame meltdown, which was […]

The Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans had played down to the wire in their Tuesday night matchup. With about six seconds left, the ball was given to Anthony Davis on an isolation play against Draymond Green. The Warriors forward took a gamble, but it didn’t involve kicking this time. When Davis decided to […]

The NBA Development League announced this week that it will be experimenting with extra referees on the floor. The normal three-man officiating crew will be extended to four and five man crews for nine games starting December 26. While the league is looking to bring improvement to its officiating system, some aren’t happy with this […]

Inside of his rough exterior, there is a comedian inside of Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins. During the summer Olympic games in Rio, Cousins was the team’s impersonator. He mocked the jump shot forms of many of his teammates in practice with some pretty spot on impressions. Recently Knicks center Joakim Noah made comments about Cousins […]

DeMarcus Cousins is playing into his seventh career season with the Sacramento Kings. During his tenure so far, many around the league have been anticipating a trade for awhile. Earlier this season one NBA executive spoke out in anticipation of Cousins leaving in free agency. The situation almost lends itself to this thinking with the way things have […]

Andrew Bogut is an attractive contract and teams are looking to trade for him if he becomes available. The Dallas Mavericks are having a lackluster season and it will soon be lost without a major turnaround. Management has already stated they are looking to trade Bogut, but that may change if playoff contention evades them. The […]

TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager has had a rough year dealing with a recurring sickness. Ironically he has also had a year filled with honor, respect, and love from his peers. Sager will now be rewarded for two decades of professional reporting. He will be honored as an inductee during the 10th Annual Broadcast Hall […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has been sidelined for 11 of the last 12 games. He is recovering from a knee injury but can not wait to get back on the court. Russell spoke with the Bill Oram of the O.C. Register about how he’s been feeling since he went down in November. “I feel like […]

DeMar DeRozan has played his entire eight-year career with the Toronto Raptors. He has contributed more to the team than even the revered Vince Carter. Thursday night marked another accolade for him in the team’s record books. The high-flying guard played in his 543rd game with the team, surpassing the previous leader Morris Peterson who played […]

Kevin Durant is a walking mismatch and a total nightmare to guard on a fast break. He’s proven that over the years it’s just about an automatic score when you see him running down the lane towards you. In that situation, you can expect him to score, or foul him and put him on the […]

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) are hard at work trying to complete a new Collective Bargaining Agreement before the December 15 deadline. Each team has a representative that makes himself available at necessary meetings during the process. The Houston Rockets chose Patrick Beverley as a co-representative, and he sounds optimistic early on. […]

Despite winning a title and achieving an NBA-record 73 games last season, the Golden State Warriors are still being doubted. After adding Kevin Durant to the roster, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers isn’t quick to crown them as a super team. According to Rivers, the hype is unwarranted and he tells ESPN’s Arash Markazi that […]

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan looks up to Kobe Bryant the way he looked up to Michael Jordan. DeRozan doesn’t have any of the same accomplishments as his NBA predecessors, but the LA county native (from Compton) wants to model himself after them. He spoke with ESPN’s Briant Windhorst about how carefully he studied Bryant’s […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has some competition, but it’s not what you may be thinking. Embiid is enjoying his rookie season and has been performing well above expectations. He also decided to give himself a nickname, “The Process” attributed to a motto used by ex-GM Sam Hinkie. Teammate Nik Stauskas’ dad Joel spoke on […]

The Boston Celtics are in pursuit of a defensive-minded center. One player that comes to mind which makes sense for the team is the Dallas Mavericks‘ man in the middle, Andrew Bogut. Many teams including the Celtics will target Bogut if he can be had, but it may not be so easy. Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports […]

Draymond Green is no stranger to self-inflicted controversy. Recent incidents continue to spark disagreements on whether he is intentionally kicking opponents or randomly flailing. The NBA insists the constant flailing falls under the unnatural acts category. Green received a flagrant 1 a few nights ago when he managed to kick Rockets guard James Harden in the face […]

ESPN produces some of the best sports documentaries available to see in their 30 for 30 series. The variety of stories and topics they cover make for plenty of must-watch television. Their next 30-for-30 documentary will cover one of the NBA greatest ever rivalries: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. [gap] The two […]

Sports Illustrated will be awarding Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jim Brown, and Bill Russell with the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award. The award will be presented to the men for their leadership in social activities. This goes right in line with Jabbar who was recently honored by the POTUS with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in mid-November. He is also […]

Trade rumors seem to have been surfacing much earlier this season than in recent years. Before the season even began, San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge dealt with trade rumors that were unfounded. There are always rumors, but many of them never come to fruition although they never stop coming. Recently, Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol […]

Draymond Green is a marked man. Since the moment he was reviewed for kicking Steven Adams in the groin during last season’s playoffs, he has been watched closely by both the NBA and fans. Every moment Green flails, kicks, or flops he is being surveyed on video and slow motion replays. The reason is to determine if he is […]

During the Golden State Warriors’ Saturday night matchup versus the Phoenix Suns, it happened again. It is referring to JaVale McGee, and if you’re familiar with his antics on the court, then you know what to expect. Many of his most head-scratching moments are unintentional, but he always finds a way to top the last […]