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Before the 2018-19 season started, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics were picked to win the East easily. However, Boston was dysfunctional from start to finish and lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs in five games. Kyrie Irving got most of the blame from the Celtics fans and media, […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic sprained his right ankle in practice on Thursday. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Doncic’s ankle injury is similar to the one he suffered earlier this season. The Mavs’ new franchise player missed four games and returned to practice 11 days later after his previous ankle sprain: A source describes […]

Before the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Orlando Magic on Sunday — the day Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash — Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had some words of encouragement for his teammates. Clippers shooting guard Landry Shamet told reporters on Thursday that Leonard told the team to […]

The NBA’s last two minute report from Wednesday’s games revealed that Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine was fouled by Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo with 2.1 seconds left in regulation. The report says Oladipo made contact with LaVine’s arm during his shooting motion that affected his driving shot attempt, which was not called at […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year point guard Trae Young told his dad he didn’t want to attend the All-Star Game last season because he wasn’t chosen to play in the game. That won’t be the case this season, as the Hawks’ floor general will be a starter in the game: “And I actually had tickets to the […]

The NBA trade deadline is coming up, but don’t expect the Indiana Pacers to be active. According to Kevin O’Conner of The Ringer, the Pacers aren’t expected to make any major moves before the Feb. 6 deadline: Victor Oladipo just came back and Indiana is 31-17. League sources don’t expect any major action from the […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey will continue to start Derrick Rose until Reggie Jackson is cleared by the medical staff to play more minutes. Jackson has played in just five games this season because of a back injury. Rose asked the Pistons for an extended role a few weeks ago and Casey began starting […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen believes Indiana Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis is an All-Star. The All-Star reserves will be announced on Thursday on TNT. Coaches vote for the reserves: Bulls coach Jim Boylen on Domantas Sabonis: “I think he is an All-Star. His play has been terrific.” All-Star reserves, voted on by the […]

The Brooklyn Nets will honor Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. According to Anthony Puccio of Nets Daily, the team will leave the seats which Kobe and Gianna sat in during a game they attended in December unoccupied. Told the Nets will honor Kobe and […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and forward Lauri Markkanen have both decided to keep their jersey numbers to honor Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Some players around the league who wear No. 8 have changed their numbers for Kobe, but LaVine will honor him by keeping his number. Likewise, Markkanen is going to keep […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had a close relationship with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Leonard, who grew up in California, told Clippers reporters on Wednesday he feels like he’s in a movie following Bryant’s death since it all doesn’t seem real yet: https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1222645952957177857 Leonard will likely dedicate the rest of his season to Kobe. Even […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson expects star point guard Kyrie Irving to play against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday despite the tragic death of Irving’s idol, Kobe Bryant. Irving didn’t play on Sunday versus the New York Knicks, the day Bryant passed away. Nets coach Kenny Atkinson says Kyrie Irving is still expected to […]

San Antonio Spurs veteran small forward Rudy Gay revealed that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant helped him get through his Achilles recovery. According to Gay, Bryant — who tore his Achilles as well — motivated him throughout his rigorous rehab: #Spurs Rudy Gay reflects on life of Kobe Bryant. How Kobe motivated him after […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio says Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant “was an inspiration for everybody.” Along with his battles against Kobe in the NBA, Rubio faced off against the Lakers icon in the Olympics when Spain and USA went at it: "He was an inspiration for everybody." Ricky Rubio sharing memories, emotions […]

Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo is expected to come off the bench as he begins his return to NBA action, according to Scott Agness of The Athletic. Oladipo will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls at home. He will start by playing in short bursts, similar to what New Orleans Pelicans rookie […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel believes playing basketball will be “therapeutic” for the team as they continue to mourn the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Bryant passed away on Sunday in a helicopter crash. Eight other people died in the crash, including Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna. The Lakers’ game against the Los Angeles […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell admits he would be honored if he’s voted in as a reserve for the All-Star game this season. The coaches vote for the reserves. TNT will announce the reserves on Thursday and Mitchell is hoping his name is called, but understands that he has bigger fish to fry in […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George made his first comments about the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. George says Bryant was his Michael Jordan. Both Kawhi Leonard and George had a close relationship with Kobe. They are both from California and Bryant was their idol growing up: More Paul George on […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had a close relationship with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Leonard, who grew up in California, told Clippers reporters on Wednesday he spoke with Bryant last season right after winning the championship with the Toronto Raptors: Kawhi Leonard on Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant – “It’s hard to think […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been vocal with their teammates following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. James and Davis were very close with Bryant. Vogel says the two stars have been helping the group manage their emotions: Frank Vogel on how LeBron and Anthony […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel met with Lakers reporters on Wednesday to speak about the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Bryant passed away on Sunday in a helicopter crash. Eight other people died in the crash, including Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Vogel says this year’s Lakers want to represent what Bryant was all […]

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony posted a touching tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Tuesday on his Instagram account. In the post, Anthony revealed Bryant was going to attend the Lakers-Blazers game on Friday at Staples Center. Bryant tragically passed away on Sunday in a terrible helicopter crash. Eight other […]

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Kyle Anderson has a great story about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Anderson shared the story on Twitter about Bryant, which highlights the true “Mamba Mentality.” mid game he asked how old i was. i told em 23. he said, “so okay you grew up watchin me play have i […]

The Detroit Pistons are believed to want to trade center Andre Drummond before the February trade deadline, but they aren’t receiving any offers they like. Part of the reason is that Drummond can become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends if he declines his 2020-21 player option, so teams aren’t willing to give […]

Magic Johnson wants to make sure Los Angeles Lakers fans are keeping general manager Rob Pelinka in their prayers following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. Pelinka was Bryant’s agent during Kobe’s playing days. The two were very close: Laker Nation, praying for Laker VP & GM Rob Pelinka; Kobe’s agent for 20 years, best […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says small forward Jayson Tatum is pretty close to being able to return from his groin injury. Tatum has missed three games in a row for the Celtics, but he could be back in the lineup by the weekend: Brad Stevens to @ZoandBertrand on Jayson Tatum's strained groin: "He's getting way better. […]

With the NBA trade deadline coming up, the Memphis Grizzlies remain confident they will get value by flipping small forward Andre Iguodala. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, some executives around the league suspect that the Grizzlies’ fallback option is a Dallas Mavericks offer of Courtney Lee and the Golden State Warriors’ surprisingly high second-rounder: […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has posted a video of him hugging Lakers legend Kobe Bryant at a recent game at Staples Center. Bryant tragically passed away on Sunday in a terrible helicopter crash. Eight other people died in the crash, including Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna: https://www.instagram.com/p/B74ZQtqgTht/ In 1,346 career games for the Los […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is thrilled the Mavs were able to acquire Willie Cauley-Stein from the Golden State Warriors. The Mavs needed a center after losing Dwight Powell to a season-ending Achilles tear. They were in touch with veteran NBA big man Joakim Noah before acquiring Cauley-Stein: . @mcuban calls Cauley-Stein acquisition “a steal-and-a-half. […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says small forward Jayson Tatum is pretty close to being able to return from his groin injury. Tatum has missed the previous two games for the Celtics and won’t play on Tuesday against the Miami Heat: Stevens says Tatum is pretty close to being able to return and is […]

San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge will miss his second straight game on Wednesday when the Spurs take on the Utah Jazz. Aldridge, who missed Monday’s showdown with the Chicago Bulls, is dealing with a right thumb sprain. LaMarcus Aldridge is out again Wednesday for the Spurs' game against the Jazz with a right […]

It looks like Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose will play on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets after missing Monday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rose didn’t play against the Cavs because of right knee soreness. Detroit has removed Rose from its injury report, so that’s a good sign: Derrick Rose (knee) not listed on […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid will play against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday after missing nine consecutive games. The Sixers center has been cleared to play by a specialist. Embiid had surgery to address a torn radial collateral ligament in the fourth metacarpal in his left hand. Via Kyle Neubeck of Philly […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown thinks Sixers stars Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris should make the All-Star team this season. The All-Star reserves will be announced on Thursday. The coaches vote for the reserves. #Sixers coach Brett Brown on if he expects @BenSimmons25 to get selected to his second straight #NBAAllStar appearance. The coach […]

Kyrie Irving is not listed on the Brooklyn Nets’ injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Irving didn’t play on Sunday versus the New York Knicks following the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Kyrie Irving is not listed on Brooklyn’s injury report for tomorrow’s game against Detroit. Kenny Atkinson […]

Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo is expected to come off the bench as he begins his return to NBA action, according to Scott Agness of The Athletic. Oladipo will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls at home. Expect for Victor Oladipo to come off the bench and be on […]

De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings had an epic comeback win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The Kings trailed the Timberwolves by 17 points with 2:49 left in the fourth quarter. Everyone inside Target Center assumed the game was over. Sacramento, however, rallied around each other and went on a crazy run to force […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant, just like the entire NBA community, is still in shock that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is no longer with us. Durant spoke to Nets reporters on Tuesday about Bryant. The two-time Finals MVP said he felt like he knew Bryant his “whole life” since he’s been following Kobe’s […]

Orlando Magic swingman Terrence Ross is changing his jersey number from No. 8 to No. 31 in honor of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie changed his jersey number from No. 8 to No. 26 on Tuesday as well. Sources: Orlando’s […]