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All 13-year-old Luke Burgin wanted to do was see Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James play live. So, his mom made it happen. Burgin’s mom surprised him with tickets to see James and the Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets in Colorado and the little boy was overcome with emotion. Apparently, Burgin became especially inspired […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan put up 25 points in his second return to Toronto to help the Spurs defeat the Raptors by one point. After the game, DeRozan was in the spotlight with the media up in Canada and Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had some fun with his star: "Made a […]

Chicago Bulls swingman Denzel Valentine expressed his displeasure after getting benched by head coach Jim Boylen over a week ago and Boylen understands why. Valentine has only played in 22 games this season for the Bulls. Boylen says he doesn’t expect Valentine to be happy about not playing: Jim Boylen on Denzel Valentine: "I don’t […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year point guard Trae Young wants to be an All-Star this season so his platform becomes bigger. Young is in first place among Eastern Conference guards in All-Star voting despite the Hawks’ terrible record: “The more impactful I am on the court, the more I can be off the court,” Trae Young said, via […]

The Atlanta Hawks are listing point guard Trae Young as questionable to face the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Young is dealing with a hamstring injury: Trae Young (left hamstring pain) is questionable on the Hawks injury report. Also:De’Andre Hunter (right index finger sprain) is questionable.Alex Len (low back pain) is doubtful.Bruno Fernando (personal reasons) and […]

The Detroit Pistons haven’t received any first round pick offers for Andre Drummond, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. The Pistons are widely expected to trade Drummond before the February trade deadline. They have had trade talks with the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks: One source said talks between the Pistons […]

For the second time this season, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball has been awarded with an additional assist and triple-double. The NBA has awarded an additional assist to Ball from the Pelicans’ loss to the Boston Celtics on Jan. 11, giving him 10 on the night and his second triple-double of the season. […]

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram will likely miss Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Ingram has a sore right knee. He’s missed four games this season for the same knee issue: Alvin Gentry says Brandon Ingram “will more than likely” be out. Derrick Favors is a game-time decision. — Christian Clark (@cclark_13) January […]

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Luke Kennard may not return until the All-Star break, according to Pistons head coach Dwane Casey. Kennard has been out since Dec. 23 because of tendinitis in his knees. Dwane Casey hinted that it might not be until All-Star Break that Luke Kennard returns. — James L. Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) January […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is listed as probable for Tuesday’s showdown against the Brooklyn Nets after missing Sunday’s game due to an illness. The Jazz were able to defeat the Washington Wizards without Mitchell. Utah won by a final score of 127-116. Donovan Mitchell is listed as probable for tomorrow’s game against Brooklyn […]

Analytics are taking over the NBA to the chagrin of players. The numbers say midrange shots aren’t good shots anymore, something Chicago Bulls rookie point guard Coby White had to learn the hard way. White says he didn’t learn of such an emphasis on advanced analytics until he was drafted by the Bulls. “When I […]

Both James Harden and Russell Westbrook are ball-dominant players, so the Houston Rockets have sometimes turned into a “my turn, your turn” type of offense. That type of basketball usually struggles to work in the NBA, Mike D’Antoni’s squad is somehow making it effective. When Westbrook has the ball, Harden is usually just standing around […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden is currently averaging more than one point per minute this season, a feat only the legendary Wilt Chamberlain has accomplished before: James Harden is averaging more than one point per minute this season. Full list of players with more than one point per minute in NBA history: Wilt Chamberlain, […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan is playing some of the best basketball of his career lately, and the All-Star says power forward LaMarcus Aldridge is a big reason why. Aldridge’s emergence as a perimeter threat has opened up the floor for DeRozan and the Spurs. As a result, DeRozan is scoring the ball […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday will likely miss his fifth straight game on Monday against the Detroit Pistons due to an elbow injury. However, Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry is optimistic Holiday will play on Thursday against the Utah Jazz: Doesn’t sound like Jrue Holiday will play tonight. He’s getting close; Gentry says […]

New York Knicks small forward Marcus Morris will miss his fifth straight game on Tuesday when the Knicks take on the Milwaukee Bucks. Morris is still dealing with irritation in his neck: Knicks' Marcus Morris won't play vs. Bucks Tue. bc of a neck injury. Here's the play where he hurt it Jan. 1, then […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis practiced on Monday. The Mavs are listing Porzingis as questionable to face the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Porzingis is not only sick, but he’s dealing with soreness in his right knee. KP has missed the last seven games for the Mavs: Mavs list Kristaps Porzingis, who practiced today, […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey is in a predicament when it comes to point guard Derrick Rose and his minutes. Casey knows the Pistons have no shot to win games if Rose doesn’t play a lot of minutes. However, the Pistons coach wants to reduce Rose’s minutes moving forward so the former MVP’s body […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum says superstar point guard Damian Lillard proposed an idea where players can challenge each other to one-on-one games during All-Star Weekend. The Celebrity Game, Rising Stars Challenge, Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest are great, but All-Star Weekend needs a new event to bring some sizzle, […]

DeMar DeRozan and Josh Richardson have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 12. DeRozan averaged 29.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists as the San Antonio Spurs went 3-1. Richardson, meanwhile, put up 22.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists as the Philadelphia 76ers went 2-1: NBA Players of the Week […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 26 points on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, helping LA defeat Dallas without superstar big man Anthony Davis. Kuzma played 34 minutes against the Mavs. After the game, the Lakers swingman told Allie Clifton of Spectrum SportsNet that the more minutes he gets, the more […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis will miss his second straight game on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. LeBron James and Danny Green are out as well for the Lakers: The Lakers announce that LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Danny Green are all OUT tonight in Oklahoma City — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) […]

Whenever New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is cleared to play, he will be playing “very limited minutes” at first. Williamson underwent surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus in October: “He’s making progress,” Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry said of Zion Williamson, via Andrew Lopez of ESPN. “He’s practicing. He’s playing 5-on-5. We’re trying […]

The Detroit Pistons are open for business with the trade deadline less than a month away. According to Vincent Ellis of The Detroit Free Press, the Pistons are willing to talk trade on any player on the roster: Several league folks have told me #Pistons willing to talk trade on any player on the roster […]

Dwyane Wade is a huge fan of Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine. After LaVine poured in 43 points on Friday against the Indiana Pacers, Wade tweeted the following: I can’t say it enough Zach LaVine is a problem. I can’t wait to watch him over the next few years blossom. — DWade (@DwyaneWade) January […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden has reached 20,000 points for his career. Harden entered Saturday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves with 19,990 career points: James Harden has now reached 20,000 points for his career. #Rockets — Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) January 11, 2020 Harden buries the step-back 👌 to reach 20,000 career points‼️ 📲💻: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are going to be very shorthanded on Saturday against the Boston Celtics, as Jrue Holiday, JJ Redick and Derrick Favors are all out. Holiday is out with a left elbow triceps strain, while Redick and Favors are dealing with hamstring issues: Gentry confirms that Jrue, JJ, Favors, Kenrich (and of course […]

Detroit Pistons small forward Markieff Morris will play against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday despite dealing with a sore foot. Morris has missed the last seven games for the Pistons: Markieff Morris (sore foot) will give it a go tonight for #Pistons vs. #Bulls. He’s missed last seven games. — VinceEllis (@AlabamaScribe56) January 11, 2020 […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry has been in touch with Davidson about finishing his college degree, according to Kerith Burke of NBC Sports Bay Area. Curry broke his hand on Oct. 30 and underwent his first surgery on Nov. 1. The Warriors’ floor general told reporters in November he “definitely” expects to […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been exploring the trade market for shooting guard DeMar DeRozan, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. DeRozan’s player option for next season, though, makes things tricky: The Spurs have been exploring the market for DeMar DeRozan, but a source with knowledge of his situation is quick to point out […]

Several teams in touch with the Atlanta Hawks recently came away with the impression that the club prioritizes trading for Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams over Detroit Pistons big man Andre Drummond, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The Pistons are expected to trade Drummond before the February trade deadline. They have had discussions […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with Rob Pelinka. The franchise also promoted Pelinka to the title of vice president of basketball operations and general manager, something star LeBron James says Pelinka “earned.” Yes he ABSOLUTELY has Earned it!! Congrats RP! 🙏🏾 https://t.co/KQ4gIPiBYY — LeBron James (@KingJames) January 11, 2020 […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball says his younger brother, LaMelo Ball, would be a good fit for the New York Knicks if the franchise drafts him in the 2020 draft. LaMelo’s NBA draft stock is steadily rising and there are some who believe he can be the No. 1 overall pick in the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns will miss his 13th straight game on Saturday against the Houston Rockets. Towns is still recovering from the left knee injury he suffered on Dec. 13 against the Los Angeles Clippers: Karl-Anthony Towns (left knee sprain) is out tonight. — Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) January 11, 2020 The Timberwolves […]

The Detroit Pistons initiated Andre Drummond trade talks with the New York Knicks, according to Vincent Ellis of The Detroit Free Press. The Pistons have interest in acquiring Julius Randle and Frank Ntilikina from the Knicks: The source said it was the Pistons who initiated discussions with a package centered around Andre Drummond and another […]

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela won’t play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni says Capela is dealing with right heel soreness: Clint Capela (right heel soreness) is out tonight, per Mike D'Antoni. — Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) January 11, 2020 The Rockets are 25-12 on the season. They are in fifth […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have interest in trading for Luke Kennard and Langston Galloway of the Detroit Pistons. The Sixers also have interest in signing Jeff Green, who was waived by the Utah Jazz, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Could Langston Galloway come back to Philadelphia for play for the 76ers? What about […]

Los Angeles Clippers star small forward Kawhi Leonard said his left knee is feeling healthier following the Clippers’ 109-100 win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday. Leonard put up 36 points, nine rebounds and five assists against the Warriors. The Clippers had four days off between games and Leonard looked really fresh: “I feel […]

When he was a senior in high school in Akron, Ohio, Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James drove a Hummer H2. Now, James is set to star in a new commercial for Hummer, via CNBC: General Motors is resurrecting the Hummer, buying Super Bowl airtime to debut an all-electric pickup version of its gas-guzzling, military-style […]