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Paul George is back home — set to play for the Los Angeles Clippers — and he can’t ask for a better situation than this. George called returning to his hometown “surreal,” pointing out that he always wanted to “get back home” and play for the home crowd. The 29-year-old All-Star was born and raised […]

Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby is bracing himself to fill the void left by Kawhi Leonard. Leonard, who was unarguably Toronto’s most important player in their title run last season, left the Raptors in free agency. The two-time Finals MVP opted to go home and pair up with Paul George with the Los Angeles […]

After a redshirt year with the Denver Nuggets, Michael Porter Jr. is ready to take the NBA by storm. Porter, who was selected 14th overall by the Nuggets in the 2018 NBA Draft, spent the 2018-19 season on the sidelines. He underwent a second back surgery on June 2018, prompting Denver to sit him out […]

Doc Rivers is certainly happy now that he’s coaching the Los Angeles Clippers. However, that’s not exactly the case in the beginning of their relationship. In an interview with Arash Markazi of Los Angeles Times, Rivers opened up on what was a less-than-ideal start to his Clippers coaching career. Rivers apparently regretted going to the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan admits he was surprised to see Paul George request a trade from the team. George requested to be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason in order to pair up with Kawhi Leonard. The Thunder eventually gave in, sending PG13 to his hometown in exchange for Danilo […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have no plans of letting Giannis Antetokounmpo go, and co-owner Wes Edens made that clear in a recent interview with TMZ Sports. Antetokounmpo has been recently linked with the Golden State Warriors, with ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne claiming that the Dubs are a “big threat” to the Bucks in keeping the 2019 MVP. […]

JJ Redick believes former Philadelphia 76ers teammate Ben Simmons needs just a little more confidence to consistently hit jumpers and 3-pointers. Simmons has been widely ridiculed for his lack of shooting from outside the painted area. In fact, in his two playing years in the league so far, he has only attempted 17 3-pointers — […]

Tyus Jones may only be 23 years old, but he is already embracing a veteran role with the Memphis Grizzlies. Jones, who signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Grizzlies this offseason, joined a relatively young Memphis team that is on a rebuild after trading the last piece of its Grit and Grind era […]

NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash sees a bright future ahead for the Dallas Mavericks with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis leading their renaissance. In a Q&A during the Dirk Nowitzki Pro Celebrity Tennis Tournament at SMU, Nash said that it’s an exciting time to be a Dallas fan. He pointed out that not only […]

After an underwhelming one and half season under Rick Carlisle with the Dallas Mavericks, Dennis Smith Jr. seems to have found the perfect situation and ideal coach with David Fizdale and the New York Knicks. In an interview with Ian Begley of SNY TV, Smith Jr. is full of praise for Fizdale, whom he called […]

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo can’t help but be happy and excited about the upcoming season after the team picked up the fourth-year option on his contract. The Heat exercised the option on Adebayo’s rookie-scale contract earlier this September, guaranteeing him $5.1 million in the 2020-21 season. Adebayo, who is just entering his third year […]

New York Knicks legend Walt Frazier has warned incoming second-year forward Kevin Knox and rookie RJ Barrett that they are not guaranteed to start for the team despite being high lottery selections. Knox was selected ninth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft and, in fact, started in 57 games for the Knicks in the 2018-19 […]

Bam Adebayo is ready to step up as the Miami Heat’s first-choice center. The Heat parted ways with starting center Hassan Whiteside this offseason in the Jimmy Butler four-team sign-and-trade. With the move, Abedayo was elevated to the starting position — a role which he played in only 28 games last season. While there is […]

New York Knicks legend Walt Frazier says the Knickerbockers must focus on defense if they want to make the 2020 playoffs. The Knicks are considered playoff outsiders, especially after missing out on their top free agent targets Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. However, Frazier believes New York has a “lot of good defensive players” who […]

The Boston Celtics may have unearthed a gem in French big man Vincent Poirier. Poirier was quite a revelation for France in the FIBA World Cup in China. While he played in limited minutes — largely as a backup for star big man Rudy Gobert — Poirier took advantage of the opportunities given to him […]

Seth Curry decided to return to the Dallas Mavericks this offseason, which wasn’t a hard decision to make for the 29-year-old guard. Curry spent the 2018-19 campaign with the Portland Trail Blazers, playing a key role for the team on their way to the Western Conference Finals. Despite the success in Portland, however, Curry opted […]

If the latest episode of Ball In The Family is any indication, it seems the relationship between LaVar Ball and his eldest son, Lonzo Ball, is far from being fixed. Lonzo had a heated discussion with his father during what appears to be a meeting for the relaunching of the Big Baller Brand. The New […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball is not losing faith in his younger brother, LiAngelo Ball. While LiAngelo hasn’t had any success in finding an NBA or G League team, Lonzo believes that the 20-year-old swingman will one day “make it” to the league. Lonzo is confident that his sibling has the tools and skills […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki sees great things ahead for the Mavs with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis leading the way. Nowitzki’s 21-year reign in Dallas ended after he retired at the conclusion of the 2018-19 season. However, he did leave the team in good hands in Doncic and Porzingis. The 14-time NBA All-Star says […]

Despite being traded to the Utah Jazz this offseason, Mike Conley and his camp have no ill feelings towards the Memphis Grizzlies. Conley spent the first 12 seasons of his career with the Grizzlies, establishing himself as the leader of the team and a fan favorite. He was a big part of the Grit and […]

Alex Caruso firmly believes the Los Angeles Lakers have what it takes to be a “really good” defensive team. In an interview with Spectrum SportsNet, Caruso responds to Anthony Davis’ recent comments about becoming Defensive Player of the Year and making the Lakers a great defensive team. The 25-year-old guard said AD is “more than […]

After Shaun Livingston announced his retirement, Stephen Curry made sure to show his appreciation for his former Golden State Warriors teammate. On  Instagram, Curry shared his parting message for Livingston, whom he called the “ultimate Warrior.” The two-time NBA MVP also thanked the 34-year-old guard for his contribution in building the Golden State dynasty that […]

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has denied LeBron James’ trademark application for the phrase ‘Taco Tuesday.’ According to Josh Gerben of Gerben Law Firm, the USPTO found the phrase a “commonplace message” and thereby “fails to function as a trademark.” The USPTO has refused the TACO TUESDAY trademark application filed by Lebron […]

Los Angeles Lakers rising star Kyle Kuzma may not be a sneaker free agent for long. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, there are rumblings in China that sneaker brand Puma is closing in on a deal to sign the Lakers youngster to a shoe deal. Hearing some buzz from the shoe […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball thinks Kawhi Leonard choosing the LA Clippers over the Los Angeles Lakers is a good thing for the NBA. In a radio appearance on Real 92.3 LA last week, Lonzo says that Kawhi brought “balance” in the league when he decided to partner with Paul George on the Clippers […]

The Utah Jazz never had the intention to trade Derrick Favors or Dante Exum for Mike Conley, and the Memphis Grizzlies never asked. According to Utah’s Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Dennis Lindsey, neither Favors or Exum was asked nor offered during the negotiations with the Grizzlies for Conley. Dennis Lindsey on @TheDrive700 on […]

The Miami Heat may have lost two key players this offseason, but Goran Dragic believes they still improved after the NBA draft and free agency. Miami acquired Jimmy Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers, pulling off a four-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers that also landed them Meyers Leonard. In the […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is confident Dwight Howard is more than ready for his second stint with the Purple and Gold franchise. During an appearance on CBS show ‘The Talk,’ Bryant talked about their “tough” time together back in the 2012-13 season. However, Kobe shared his belief that a different Dwight is returning […]

Free agent forward Carmelo Anthony is thrilled by the idea of possibly teaming up with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in Brooklyn. Melo and the Brooklyn Nets reportedly have mutual interest in each other, with Irving and Durant even pushing the team to sign the former NBA scoring champion. Anthony has seen the reports, and […]

The New York Knicks may not be considered as playoff contenders in the upcoming 2019-20 season, but that doesn’t mean they won’t try. Taj Gibson, who signed with the Knicks this offseason, isn’t promising New York fans a playoff berth. However, he vowed that the team will do their best to make it to the […]

Former NBA All-Star Joe Johnson put a fitting end to what has been a remarkable BIG3 season for him and the Triplets: with a game-winning 3-pointer and the title. Johnson called game (and season) after he buried a triple off the inbound pass to propel the Triplets over the Killer 3’s for the BIG3 championship. […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is back on Twitter, and he is on fire. After recently defending rising stars Devin Booker and Trae Young on the idea of open-run double-teams, KD now burned a so-called basketball internet expert who thought he got one-up on KD. As a little backstory, Durant apparently said that those who […]

Dante Exum knows what Mike Conley is truly capable of, and he is hoping that it will be highlighted in his first season with the Utah Jazz. The Jazz traded for Conley this offseason, sending Kyle Korver, Jae Crowder, Grayson Allen, the No. 23 pick in the 2019 Draft and a future protected first-round pick […]

Despite the injuries he suffered in recent years, Australian guard Dante Exum remains confident he can still contribute and “make an impact” for the Utah Jazz. Since playing in all 82 games during his rookie year in 2014-15, Exum has never completed a full season. He missed the whole 2015-16 campaign due to an ACL […]

Veteran sports analyst Stephen A. Smith reiterates his belief that there is nothing wrong about using the term “owner” to describe the majority shareholders of NBA franchises. On the ESPN show ‘First Take’ which he co-hosts, Smith offered a perfect analogy for the term. He mentioned that owning a franchise is like owning a house, […]

Doc Rivers doesn’t see the 2019-20 Los Angeles Clippers beating his 2007-08 Boston Celtics that won the NBA championship. The Clippers made a huge splash this offseason, signing two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard in free agency and making a trade for ex-Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Paul George. The move elevated the Clips into legitimate championship […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN sports analyst Jalen Rose thinks the Los Angeles Lakers should consider signing Joakim Noah instead of Dwight Howard. The Lakers are currently in need of a center to fill the void left by the injured DeMarcus Cousins. Boogie suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a workout […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas doesn’t see Dallas Mavericks youngsters Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis going anywhere else in the next 20 years. Arenas, who visited the American Airlines Center recently for a BIG3 showcase, told Fanatics View that the Mavs will certainly keep the duo and build around them — just like what they […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has reportedly agreed to join the Los Angeles Clippers as Doc Rivers’ top assistant. Former Cavaliers championship coach Ty Lue has agreed on deal to join the Los Angeles Clippers as the top assistant coach on Doc Rivers’ staff, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]