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The Boston Celtics are listing small forward Gordon Hayward as questionable to face the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. Hayward is dealing with a left foot issue: Celtics again list Gordon Hayward as questionable for Sunday vs Charlotte. Marcus Smart and Robert Williams remain out. — Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) December 21, 2019 The left foot is […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. Towns hurt his knee last Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers after going for a monster poster dunk over Montrezl Harrell. As for the Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns (left knee) is questionable and Jake Layman (left toe) is out. — Casey Holdahl (@CHold) December […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony won’t play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Anthony has a left knee contusion. He suffered the injury on Friday during the Blazers’ home game versus the Orlando Magic: Carmelo Anthony (left knee contusion) is out for tonight's game vs. Minnesota Mario Hezonja (low back pain) is questionable #RipCity […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis never played for former New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale, since he was rehabbing his ACL injury and then got traded to Dallas. But Porzingis says he always liked Fizdale. When asked about the Knicks’ firing of Fizdale, Porzingis said, “They had to sacrifice somebody.” “Honestly, it is what […]

Paul George makes his return to OKC on Sunday to face the Thunder for the first time since he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers over the summer. George played two seasons with the Thunder before he requested a trade and was sent to LA. Thunder head coach Billy Donovan says George deserves to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo has been out since Nov. 22 because of a right elbow injury. Thunder head coach Billy Donovan says Diallo has ‘responded well’ in rehab after suffering the hyperextension sprain. Oklahoma City tracked how many shots the high-flyer took in practice on Saturday to see how his elbow holds up: […]

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Harris becomes an unrestricted free agent next summer and he could get paid handsomely. According to Zach Lowe of ESPN, Harris could at least double his money as a free agent: “The phrase ‘at least double his money’ has been thrown around by league insiders,” Lowe said on The Lowe […]

Portland Trail Blazers guards Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum have established themselves as one of the best guard duos in NBA history over the past few seasons. Both Lillard and McCollum can score with ease, and they usually dominate games together for the Blazers instead of relying on the “my turn, your turn” offensive style […]

The NBA has sent teams the proposal for the 2021-22 season changes, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Two proposed changes include making the season 78 games instead of 82 and having an in-season tournament: Sources: NBA has sent teams the proposal for 2021-22 season changes: – 78-game regular season– In-season tournament ($1M per […]

Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker will play on Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Booker has missed the previous three games due to a forearm injury. The Suns went 0-3 without him. #Suns Devin Booker (forearm), Cam Johnson (hip) and Tyler Johnson (illness) set to play tonight at #ThunderUp. Deandre Ayton (ankle) out […]

Miami Heat legend and future Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade says it’s “undeniable” that Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is “one of the greatest to ever touch the basketball.” For the third season in a row, Harden is leading the NBA in scoring. The Rockets star is averaging 38.5 points per game. Wade talked about […]

Chris Bosh is one of the eligible candidates for the Hall of Fame Class of 2020 and Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra couldn’t be any happier. Bosh, who had to end his playing career prematurely due to blood clots, will easily be a first-ballot Hall of Famer: Erik Spoelstra on Chris Bosh Hall of […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic will play on Friday against the New York Knicks after missing nine games in a row. Dragic has recovered from a groin injury: Dragic had missed nine games with groin. Winslow remains out with back ailment https://t.co/J3eomm0aDb — Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) December 20, 2019 On the season for the […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers called out ESPN broadcaster Doris Burke for criticizing Kawhi Leonard’s load management. The Clippers have been resting Leonard frequently this season since load management worked very well for him last season with the Toronto Raptors. Burke was upset that the Clippers rested Leonard against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the […]

Fred VanVleet will start for the Toronto Raptors on Friday against the Washington Wizards after missing the previous five games. VanVleet has recovered from a knee injury which he suffered on Dec. 8 versus the Philadelphia 76ers: VanVleet is back and starting. McCaw will start too — (((Eric Koreen))) (@ekoreen) December 20, 2019 The Raptors […]

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Kyle Korver has had the pleasure of playing with both LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. James is a four-time MVP and three-time champion, while Giannis is the reigning MVP and eager to lead the Bucks to the Finals after coming up short last season. Milwaukee lost to the Toronto Raptors in […]

Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving hasn’t played since Nov. 14 due to a right shoulder injury. Irving is dealing with shoulder impingement. ESPN injury analyst Stephania Bell explained in detail exactly what Irving is going through at the moment, via Malika Andrews of ESPN: “There is a very small space at the top of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, who have the best record in the Western Conference, haven’t had a formal practice since Nov. 30, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The Lakers have the second-highest average age per player of the NBA’s 30 teams (28.5). LeBron James turns 35 in two weeks and has a ton of […]

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Kyle Korver believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is “going to be dunking a basketball when he’s 70.” Korver played with James on the Cleveland Cavaliers and knows first-hand how diligently LeBron takes care of his body: “In his mind, playing every game, playing those minutes, he wanted to give […]

James Wiseman has left Memphis and will sign with an agent to begin preparing for the 2020 NBA Draft. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy, Wiseman is expected to sign with agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports. A league source told Heavy.com that the agent Wiseman is expected to sign with is veteran Jeff Schwartz of Excel […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson has only played in two games this season due to a back injury. Pistons head coach Dwane Casey told reporters in Boston on Friday that Jackson will likely be re-evaluated by doctors for a potential return after Christmas: #Pistons coach Dwane Casey says Reggie Jackson (back) will likely be […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is in the giving mood this holiday season. On Thursday, Durant gave out holiday gifts to 40 kids whose families are homeless. It was part of his charity’s annual tradition: In Manhattan yesterday, Kevin Durant gave out holiday gifts to 40 kids whose families are homeless. It was part of […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says doctors have called Marcus Smart’s eye infection one of the worst they’ve ever seen. Smart has missed the last four games for Boston. Celtics president Danny Ainge says Smart has been “quarantined at home” due to his eye infection: Smarts eye infection is still not great. Stevens said […]

The NBA is discussing a $1 million per player reward for the winners of the proposed 30-team, in-season tournament, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Story filed to ESPN: The NBA is discussing a $1 million per player purse for the winners of the proposed 30-team, in-season tournament. Reporting with more details on discussions for […]

The Detroit Pistons will be without Blake Griffin on Friday when they take on the Boston Celtics. Griffin has left knee soreness. The Pistons All-Star had left knee surgery after the 2019 playoffs ended and is still feeling the aftereffects of his procedure: Blake Griffin (knee soreness) is out for tonight's game between the #Pistons and the #Celtics. […]

The New York Knicks interviewed four of their assistant coaches before choosing Mike Miller as the interim head coach, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. The Knicks are 3-3 since Miller took over for David Fizdale: After president Steve Mills fired David Fizdale the day after a 37-point loss to the Nuggets, […]

It sounds like Jimmy Butler wants to retire with the Miami Heat. Butler, who has played for the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers, says he’s finally home and playing for an organization he believes truly fits him: “I really enjoy playing for this coach, for this organization with the guys that I’ve got […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra have been enamored with Jimmy Butler over the past few years, which is why both men jumped for joy when Butler decided to sign with the Heat in free agency this past summer. Butler signed a four-year max contract with Miami as part of a sign-and-trade deal with […]

While the Dallas Mavericks continue to be linked to Memphis Grizzlies small forward Andre Iguodala, the Mavs are not actively pursuing a trade for the former Finals MVP, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Grizzlies won’t buy out Iguodala, who is owed $17.2 million this season, the final year of his […]

The Indiana Pacers, playing without All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo, are 19-9 through the first 28 games of the season. At some point this season, Oladipo will return from his gruesome knee injury. The high-flyer believes the Pacers “could be really special” once he comes back at plays at the level we know he can […]

Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo says he watched a lot of basketball during his knee rehab. Oladipo became a student of the game and watched a ton of games to learn how to become a better player for the Pacers moving forward: “I think the biggest thing was just watching a lot of basketball,” Oladipo […]

Malcolm Brogdon has stepped up for the Indiana Pacers in the absence of Victor Oladipo. The former Rookie of the Year is averaging 18.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.6 assists in 24 games and his play on both ends of the floor is a big reason why the Pacers are 19-9 on the season. Oladipo, […]

Dwyane Wade and LeBron James played four seasons together with the Miami Heat, winning two championships along the way. Now, Zaire Wade and LeBron James Jr. are teammates in high school at Sierra Canyon School and D-Wade is a very proud parent. “You see (LeBron) on the sideline, you see me on the sideline, and […]

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo says his recovery from a ruptured quad tendon in his knee is going well. Oladipo, who suffered the injury last season against the Toronto Raptors, still doesn’t know when he’s going to play this season. “My recovery is going well,” Oladipo told Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype. “I’m slowly […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade says he and president Pat Riley both wish he never left Miami for the Chicago Bulls in the summer of 2016. Wade and Riley are back on good terms again, but things were murky back in 2016 when Wade left the Heat for his hometown Bulls after Riley didn’t offer […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade says the Dion Waiters situation with the Heat is “unfortunate.” Waiters was suspended by the Heat “for his failure to adhere to team policies, violation of team rules and continued insubordination.” “It’s unfortunate what’s going on with him,” Wade said on the All The Smoke podcast with former NBA players […]

The Miami Heat have upgraded Goran Dragic to questionable for Friday’s game against the New York Knicks. Dragic has missed nine games in a row due to a groin injury: Goran Dragic upgraded to questionable for Friday vs. Knicks. James Johnson no longer on injury report: Goran Dragić (Right Groin Strain) QuestionableJustise Winslow (Lower Back […]

On Tuesday, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks visited the Racine Correctional Institution to take part in the “Play for Justice” initiative, which brings together NBA teams and inmates at correctional facilities across the country. Antetokounmpo was very moved by the experience and says he learned a lot from speaking to the inmates. “I wasn’t […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton’s return to the lineup didn’t last long. After returning from his PED suspension against the Los Angeles Clippers, Ayton now has a right ankle sprain and won’t play on Friday versus the Oklahoma City Thunder: #Suns have diagnosed Deandre Ayton with a right ankle sprain, and have ruled him OUT […]