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The San Antonio Spurs were the first team to scout big man Boban Marjanovic, and draft him while everyone else looked the other way. Marjanovich only averaged 5.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in 56 games. He spent time between the San Antonio Spurs and the Austin Spurs through the season. It wasn’t all in his numbers […]

Playing for the team that played in the town you grew up in is something many athletes think about. Dwyane Wade is living that childhood dream. Now that Wade is actually playing for the Chicago Bulls, he is looking at expectations. According to The Chicago Tribune’s KC Johnson ,Wade said the Bulls’ focus has to be on […]

Dwight Howard is a difference maker in the paint when he’s on – defensively at least. During the Monday night preseason matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Howard looked re-energized. Then the moment came when he reminded us why he is one of the league’s most feared shot blockers. Cavs guard Jordan McRae […]

The Sacramento Kings are the second NBA team to officially land a uniform sponsorship deal for the 2017-18 season. The Kings announced Monday that it will use an ad for Sacramento-based Blue Diamond Growers, which manufactures Blue Diamond Almonds. Darren Rovell reports that Blue Diamond is set to pay $5 million per year for the ad placement. Blue Diamond […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a steady cast of solid players, but it’s difficult to predict where they will land when the dust settles. Losing Jeff Teague and Al Horford, but gaining Dwight Howard at center makes them an intriguing mystery. Howard can be a big help to the Hawks this season, but for now remains a question mark. He wants a bigger […]

As we look to the next full season for the Houston Rockets, they have much work to do. A new coach, and a few new players on the roster should bring better results than last season, but not without changes on the defensive end. Some key stats illuminate this issue, as pointed out by NBA.com’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell just can’t get a simple dap from anyone. The second-year point guard tried to shake hands with former Lakers forward Rick Fox on NBA TV, but quickly (and hilariously) shook his own hand as Fox conveniently looked just as he extended his hand. Once again, Russell is having high-five difficulties. […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell ended Sunday night’s game with 33 points in 31 minutes. The Lakers won the game 124-115 over the Denver Nuggets, with Russell building a strong start to the preseason: his edgy play has led him to average 19.3 points on 53.7 percent shooting. After the game, Russell spoke with […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon feels complete empathy for Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons. Simmons fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot after rolling his ankle, and had surgery to repair the bone. Gordon also fractured the same bone in his foot and underwent the same surgery. He was deeply disappointed about the injury, but managed to return to […]

Photos of Adidas athlete and Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard‘s third signature sneaker have been leaked online. The NBA season is not yet underway, and Adidas has yet to make any official announcements, but the images reveal the shoes in different colorways, as well as a new ad. The new model design features a way […]

The NBA announced the addition of small advertising patches on jerseys beginning in the 2017-18 season just five months ago. So far, the Philadelphia 76ers is the only team that has managed to strike a deal for ads. Corporations are certainly excited to put their stamp on NBA uniforms, but the reason they aren’t is complicated. This decision […]

Toronto Raptors ambassador and rapper, Drake, is a huge celebrity sports fan. You can safely assume that if not for music, he would have chosen to be an NBA player. The Raptors made him the official team ambassador, but Drake unashamedly wears jerseys of other teams. He also likes to hang out with players from different teams, and […]

Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale sees great things ahead for newcomer Chandler Parsons. Fizdale told ESPN’s Tim MacMahon that he likens Parsons’ role on the team to that of LeBron James in the Miami Heat offense. When I said I want to play him like LeBron, I do. I really do want to use him, because there’s not many guys […]

Tuesday night, ESPN began airing NBA preseason games. The new NBA season also saw the debut of a new set of graphical enhancements to ESPN’s presentation package. The new graphics features an emphasis on larger player graphics with a new 3D logo, along with the classic red, white, and blue color scheme plus a cleaner score-bug. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers signed big man Timofey Mozgov to be a defensive presence in the middle. He had already displayed enough rim protection playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers before injuries hit. The Lakers are looking for a return on the $64 million contract he signed in free agency, but it’s not completely how we […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Houston Rockets legend Yao Ming spoke with Graham Bensinger in an interview about this NBA career. Yao recalled his first time playing against Jordan in the 2002-03 season, and says Michael Jordan gave him a bit of trash talk before he knew what was really happening. I don’t understand. I don’t […]

Deandre Jordan has some advice for his friend Odell Beckham Jr. Odell Beckham has been having an unusual season with emotional outbursts, and almost paranoid behavior. He claims referees are targeting him, and N.Y. Giants coaches are calling him a distraction. TMZ caught up with Jordan this week and asked him for his thoughts about […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Noah Vonleh‘s status is probable before Friday’s preseason game versus the Phoenix Suns. Vonleh has been inactive since August 31 when he underwent a surgical procedure to remove a bone fragment from his right thigh. Since being cleared to practice, Vonleh says it feels great to be back on the court. It’s […]

The NBA preseason just started, and Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin has already won a vote for Shaqtin a fool. To make things clear, Lin had a great game. He scored 21 points in the matchup versus the Detroit Pistons, and even put up a couple of dazzling moves, like the one below. Another look 👀 @JLin7 making […]

The Boston Celtics enjoyed a comfortable 107-92 win over the Charlotte Hornets Thursday. However, the game saw one sour patch for the C’s. Isaiah Thomas left the game in the third quarter with an injury after a collision with Roy Hibbert on a screen. Isaiah Thomas' night done either way, but he's dealing with a […]

DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay wanted a way out of the Sacramento Kings and yet both remain. Seth Curry on the other hand was looking for a new home, and the Kings rescinded his offer opening the door for the Dallas Mavericks to sign him to a two year $5 million contract deal. Radio host Grant Napear […]

Kyle Lowry once had a run-in with a Toronto Raptors assistant coach, and it was because of peanuts. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, Lowry had conditioning issues throughout the 2014-2015 season and it caused concerns with the team. Lowry recalls that contention started when he was confronted by an assistant coach about sneaking peanuts into practice. […]

Teams around the NBA have been sending out messages of unity during the opening round of preseason games. The Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers are in line with the same message, as both teams joined in linking arms Tuesday during the singing of the national anthem. There have been several teams that have participated in what […]

Trust the process was a mantra set by former Philadelphia 76ers GM Sam Hinkie, but that wasn’t always the case with those around him. The Sixers remained a bottom feeder team in the league for the entirety of Hinkie’s tenure before he quit in April when the team decided to move away from his strategy. […]

It happened in a flash but it wasn’t Dwyane Wade this time. Dion Waiters looks like he’s back to himself slashing through defenders on his way to the rim. Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, Waiters sliced his way to the rim for a two handed slam. He felt so good about it that he […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry set the record for most three pointers made in a season for any player, making Steve Kerr one proud coach. Not only did he set the record but he broke the previous record by almost double. That was partially the reason why the Warriors managed to win 73 games last […]

Mavericks center Andrew Bogut, who is known for ranting on certain issues, is at it again. He says he isn’t afraid of clowns but he can explain why others are. In recent national news, there have been threats made to schools around the country, and the culprits are clowns. The threats have caused a little […]

If what we’ve seen so far is any indication of what to expect from NBA players this season, there probably won’t be as much controversy as there has been in the NFL. Prior to Tuesday’s tip-off, the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks all locked arms together during the national anthem as their form of […]

The San Antonio Spurs are a close knit group and they aren’t afraid to say so. Kawhi Leonard stated how he missed Tim Duncan’s presence on the first day of training camp. Now coach Gregg Popovich expressed to reporters that he’s feeling a little bit lonely already. You don’t coach someone for 20 years. That’s a long, long […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant has won the scoring title four times, and has been voted as an All-Star seven times. But that doesn’t mean the 2014 MVP knows everything about basketball. Durant revealed to reporters that he was sure he knew the game of basketball in and out, until he joined the Warriors. “There’s […]

Dwyane Wade was introduced in his hometown for the first time since joining the Chicago Bulls. According to The Vertical’s Shams Charania, hearing his name announced as a Bull led him almost speechless. All Wade, could say was: “Wow… it felt great.” Wade is adjusting to his new team, and it’s going to take NBA fans […]

Former Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson joined a local radio broadcast for an interview on Monday. After spending four seasons with the Pacers, Stephenson turned down a lucrative contract from the team and left to play in Charlotte. The host of the Query and Schultz show,  Jake Query, asked Stephenson about playing in Indiana, and the […]

The New York Knicks may start their preseason opener without two of their starters. There is a possibility that Derrick Rose could miss the game due to the current sexual-assault lawsuit trial that is scheduled to start Tuesday in Los Angeles. Rose wasn’t 100 percent about his status but is staying ready just in case he […]

The New Orleans Pelicans announced Monday that they are cutting small forward Chris Copeland. Copeland, who played just three minutes in the preseason so far, didn’t impress the team enough to earn a spot on the roster. Last season he averaged 2.1 points, 0.5 assists and 0.4 rebounds per game as a member of the […]

Stephen Curry is back at it again, and his fellow NBA players can’t believe how easily he can shoot the lights out from anywhere. Prior to the preseason game in Vancouver between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors, Kyle Lowry met with Curry at half-court for a brief speech to the fans in […]

The Lakers’ young core has received nothing less than praise for their offseason work ethic and willingness to mature. General Manager Mitch Kupchak and the coaching staff have praised the young core for their work ethic this summer, and now the team’s veteran players are starting to take notice. Signing Luol Deng this summer was important to […]

The Toronto Raptors stood at the singing of the national anthem with arms locked side by side in their own silent protest to recent events happening around the country. Jared Sullinger took a moment to explain his team’s demonstration and encouraged everyone to work to make a difference. We felt great (about linking arms). At the end of […]

New York Knicks center Joakim Noah caused a bit of controversy this week when he decided to skip a team dinner at the West Point military academy. The military academy expressed disappointment in Noah’s absence, and he explained his reasons for being a no show. It wasn’t his hate for the cadets or the soldiers , but his […]

It’s been a narrative playing over and again each season for the Los Angeles Clippers. Chris Paul and the Clippers have never been past the second round. Paul in fact has never passed the second round even with the Hornets. Clippers coach and President for Basketball Operations Doc Rivers talked with Broderick Turner of the Los […]