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Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura could return as early as late next week, according to Wizards head coach Scott Brooks. The Wizards said Hachimura underwent a “minor procedure” after he sustained a groin injury on Dec. 16: Rui Hachimura practiced in full today and could return as early as late next week, per Coach Scott […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without small forward Danilo Gallinari on Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gallinari has a sore left thumb: In addition to Nerlens Noel being out tonight, Danilo Gallinari (left thumb sore), Terrance Ferguson (personal reasons) and Abdel Nader (left ankle sprain) are listed as out. Steven Adams (left ankle sprain) […]

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler suffered an ankle injury on Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers and was forced to leave the game. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says Butler has a sprained ankle: “It’s a sprain,” coach Erik Spoelstra said of Jimmy Butler’s injury, via the Sun-Sentinel. “We’ll have to re-evaluate. I […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson won’t play against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday as he makes his way back from a back injury. However, the team will likely get center Andre Drummond back in the lineup after he missed Detroit’s last two games: #Pistons’ Reggie Jackson is OUT tonight against Brooklyn. Drummond is probable […]

Los Angeles Clippers star small forward Kawhi Leonard recorded the first triple-double of his career in a 122-117 win over the Miami Heat on Friday. Leonard put up 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against the Heat. The two-time Finals MVP didn’t know of his achievement until Clippers assistant coach Tyronn Lue told him […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry says the franchise is doing the right thing by limiting rookie Zion Williamson’s minutes. Williamson played 18:18 in his debut against the San Antonio Spurs and 20:57 versus the Denver Nuggets. The Pelicans lost both games despite excellent contributions from Williamson, who has shot 15-of-20 from the field […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton benched Buddy Hield for Bogdan Bogdanovic on Friday, but it’s not going to be a “permanent” thing. The Kings defeated the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Hield scored 21 points off the bench: “It’s not a permanent thing,” Luke Walton said, via ESPN. “We’ll see how this goes and move […]

The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly won’t buy out Andre Iguodala. Iguodala is owed $17.2 million this season, the final year of his contract. The 2015 Finals MVP won’t play a single game for the Grizzlies, as he waits to see which team will trade for him. Iguodala views it as a “blessing in disguise” that he […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams won’t play on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Adams is dealing with an ankle injury: Steven Adams (left ankle sprain) is out tonight, per Billy Donovan. — Maddie Lee (@maddie_m_lee) January 24, 2020 The Thunder are 26-19 on the season. They are in seventh place in the Western Conference […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen underwent an MRI of his right hip on Jan. 23 in Chicago and it revealed an early stress reaction of his right pelvis. Following a period of rest, Markkanen will resume basketball related activities with a full return anticipated in 4-6 weeks. According to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, the […]

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are really struggling right now. The Nets are just 2-8 in their last 10 games and have lost five straight. Irving, though, is preaching patience amid Brooklyn’s struggles: “Just stay patient. Really stay patient and don’t get ahead of myself, talking too soon,” Kyrie Irving said, via SNY. “I […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving talked about his relationship with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James after the Nets lost to the Lakers on Thursday. Irving says he learned a lot from James during their time together on the Cleveland Cavaliers: “We do have history. I think that the magnitude of our relationship extends […]

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond will miss his second straight game on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Drummond didn’t play on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings after suffering a lip laceration on Monday versus the Washington Wizards: No Andre Drummond (lip/tooth) nor Bruce Brown (flu) out tonight vs. #Grizzlies.#Pistons — VinceEllis (@AlabamaScribe56) January 24, 2020 The Pistons were […]

Toronto Raptors small forward Pascal Siakam will play in his first All-Star game this season and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is very happy for his friend. Both Embiid and Siakam are from Cameroon, via ESPN: Joel Embiid said he was honored to be selected to his third straight All-Star Game, but he was more […]

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid told the Sixers media on Friday he’s “hoping to play” next week. Embiid is still out for the Sixers after having surgery earlier in January to address a torn radial collateral ligament in the fourth metacarpal in his left hand. The Sixers are 29-17 on the season. The Sixers […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid spoke to the Sixers media on Friday and shed some light on why he and Al Horford have struggled as a duo this season. Embiid believes the Sixers’ lack of floor spacing has stunted his and Horford’s play as a duo: “It’s really nothing,” Joel Embiid said, via Sixers Wire. […]

The Sacramento Kings will start Bogdan Bogdanovic in place of Buddy Hield on Friday against the Chicago Bulls, according to The Athletic. The Kings will start Bogdan Bogdanovic in place of Buddy Hield league sources tell @ShamsCharania and myself. The Kings have lost six straight and 15 of 18 — Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) January 24, […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose is garnering trade interest from a few teams with the trade deadline looming, most notably the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. However, the Pistons could keep the former MVP in The Motor City. According to Sam Smith of Bulls.com, Pistons management and ownership sees Rose as a veteran they can begin to build with: […]

Chicago Bulls legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan says Jordan Brand was “fortunate” New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson signed an endorsement deal with them. Williamson signed a record rookie sneaker deal worth $75 million over five years with Jordan Brand. The Pelicans star made his regular season NBA debut on Wednesday against the […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine’s name has come up in trade rumors recently. With the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly listening to offers for small forward Kyle Kuzma, some around the league believe a trade sending LaVine to the Lakers and Kuzma to the Bulls would benefit both sides ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are in Paris taking on the Charlotte Hornets, and the fans in France love Giannis Antetokounmpo. While he was at the free-throw line, Giannis got “MVP” chants: "M👏 V 👏P 👏" Giannis getting love from European fans. pic.twitter.com/Y22JYiIkcS — ESPN (@espn) January 24, 2020 Antetokounmpo is one of the best basketball players […]

Veteran NBA center Joakim Noah is reportedly waiting for an injury possibility with the the Los Angles Lakers or Los Angeles Clippers, according to Sam Smith of Bulls.com. Noah is having a private workout for NBA teams either this week or next. The Dallas Mavericks have been in touch with the former Florida Gator after […]

Frenchman Tony Parker got a tribute video in Paris before the Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets tipped off: Here in Paris, a tribute video was played for Tony Parker. When Parker walked to center court to address the crowd, he was greeted with a roaring applause (perhaps louder than the cheers for Nic Batum and […]

Rival team executives have noticed significant growth in Nerlens Noel during his consecutive seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Noel, the sixth overall pick in the 2013 draft, seems to have found a home with the Thunder: Thunder center Nerlens Noel entered the NBA with concerns about his […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen underwent an MRI of his right hip on Jan. 23 in Chicago, and it revealed an early stress reaction of his right pelvis. Following a period of rest, Markkanen will resume basketball related activities with a full return anticipated in 4-6 weeks. Further updates will be provided as appropriate: […]

The Houston Rockets have prioritized a potential wing player acquisition before the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. General manager Daryl Morey is known for always being active looking to make moves to upgrade the roster, and this deadline is expected to be no different. The Rockets are continuing […]

PJ Tucker and the Houston Rockets have decided to table discussions about an extension until the offseason, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Tucker is making $8,349,039 this season. PJ Tucker, an essential forward for these Rockets, has dealt with a stinger in his right shoulder since Jan. 11. He has the 2020-21 season […]

Luka Doncic, James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis are the West NBA All-Star starters for this season. James, just like the last two seasons, is a captain: 2020 West All-Star starters:Dallas’ Luka DoncicHouston’s James HardenLakers’ LeBron James (captain)Clippers’ Kawhi LeonardLakers’ Anthony Davis — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 24, 2020 This is Doncic’s […]

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon won’t play against the Golden State Warriors on Friday after not practicing on Thursday. Brogdon suffered a concussion on Wednesday versus the Phoenix Suns: Malcolm Brogdon did not practice and won’t play Friday vs Warriors due to a concussion sustained last night. pic.twitter.com/D8PMKWIMoN — Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) January 23, 2020 […]

Trae Young, Kemba Walker, Pascal Siakam, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid are the Eastern Conference NBA All-Star starters this season. Antetokounmpo, just like last season, is a captain: 2020 East All-Star starters:Atlanta’s Trae YoungBoston’s Kemba WalkerToronto's Pascal SiakamMilwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)Philadlephia’s Joel Embiid — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 24, 2020 This is Young and Siakam’s […]

The Miami Heat are listing All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler as questionable to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. The Heat say Butler is dealing with right knee soreness. Butler underwent surgery on his right knee during the 2017-18 season when he was with the Minnesota Timberwolves: So, some notable updates on the Heat […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Patrick Patterson is calling The Athletic’s report from Thursday “Fake News.” The website reported that some Clippers players have struggled with the preferential treatment stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have received this season: Patrick Patterson’s response. pic.twitter.com/syhEyI8Twi — Jose (@clippers4life24) January 24, 2020 The Clippers are 31-14 on the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will be without shooting guard CJ McCollum on Thursday when they host the Dallas Mavericks. McCollum has a left ankle sprain: CJ McCollum (left ankle sprain) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game vs. Mavericks. — Casey Holdahl (@CHold) January 23, 2020 The Blazers are 19-26 on the season. They […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum avoided a serious groin injury on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo Sports. The Celtics are listing Tatum as questionable to play against the Orlando Magic on Friday: I’m told Jayson Tatum avoided serious injury last night Celtics still unsure about his availability tomorrow, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have trade interest in Chicago Bulls small forward Thaddeus Young and point guard Kris Dunn, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. The NBA trade deadline is on Feb. 6: That leaves Thaddeus Young and Kris Dunn, and that’s about it. Sources have indicated that the Los Angeles Clippers have […]

Multiple players on the Los Angeles Clippers don’t feel the team practices as hard or as seriously as it should at this point in the season, according to The Athletic. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers’ teams don’t practice often, which is a principle he adopted when he was with the Boston Celtics: This is part […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell apparently “kind of walks to his own beat a little bit,” according to The Athletic. Harrell’s postgame comments following the Clippers’ loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan. 4 were reportedly not received well in the LA locker room. https://youtu.be/fnysXZLJFu8 However, Harrell is just passionate about winning a […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard has grown more comfortable with his teammates in LA. According to The Athletic, Leonard has taken on more of a vocal leadership role within the Clippers’ locker room, including coordinating the team’s players-only film sessions: As Kawhi Leonard has grown more comfortable with his teammates, he’s taken […]

After the Los Angeles Clippers got embarrassed by the Memphis Grizzlies and narrowly defeated the New York Knicks at home to begin January, players went to dinner and bowling to shake off some strange vibes, according to The Athletic. To shake off some of the strange vibes, several players decided to round up players for dinner and bowling on their […]