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The Portland Trail Blazers amended the contract of Carmelo Anthony on Thursday so it becomes fully guaranteed immediately. Blazers head coach Terry Stotts says Anthony is “here to stay” and has shown that he’s still an NBA-caliber player after being out of the league for more than a year. Blazers coach Terry Stotts on Melo getting deal […]

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered their worst loss in franchise history on Saturday, losing to the Dallas Mavericks by 46 points. Alvin Gentry’s squad has lost eight games in a row. After the game, Gentry said the Pelicans aren’t even competing right now. Today was the first time this season Alvin Gentry went in on […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got blown out by the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, losing by a final score of 130-84. Pelicans guard JJ Redick was pretty honest with reporters after the game, admitting that the Pelicans didn’t even compete versus the Mavs. When asked if the team competed today, JJ Redick responded, "No." When asked […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are enamored with Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri. According to Ian Begley of SNY, the level of interest in Ujiri is more than just exploratory. Will the Knicks have a shot at landing Ujiri? That’s unclear. But once the Knicks started struggling last month, multiple Madison Square […]

The New York Knicks will name Mike Miller as interim head coach after firing David Fizdale on Friday. According to Steve Popper of Newsday, Miller has received good reviews from around the NBA. Speaking to people around NBA heard good reviews on Mike Miller. Also confirmed what @TheFrankIsola wrote – Royal Ivey was not granted permission […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose was the catalyst in Friday night’s win over the Indiana Pacers at home, something Pistons All-Star power forward Blake Griffin isn’t surprised by. Rose not only scored a few clutch baskets in the fourth quarter, but he made a great pass to Griffin after collapsing the paint with the […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood tore his left Achilles tendon on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The players on the team were visibly upset when talking to reporters after the game, as Hood is one of the most popular players on the Blazers and a gifted scorer. Via Jason Quick of The Athletic: […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has tied Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan for the longest streak of games with 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists since the NBA/ABA Merger with 18 straight games. The Mavs’ floor general joins Jordan and Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history with such […]

The New York Knicks plan on either reassigning Steve Mills or parting ways with him, according to sources that spoke with Frank Isola of The Athletic. GM Scott Perry could be fired as well, meaning owner James Dolan could have to hire a new president, general manager and head coach. While there will be plenty of […]

Masai Ujiri might have interest in leaving the Toronto Raptors for the New York Knicks, but some around the NBA don’t believe that’s a good idea. According to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report, influential voices in the NBA have strongly advised Ujiri not to take the Knicks job if owner James Dolan fires Steve Mills […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri turned down a lucrative extension from the Raptors last summer and would be intrigued by the challenge of fixing the New York Knicks, according to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report. The Knicks fired head coach David Fizdale on Friday and are widely expected to move on from president Steve Mills […]

The New York Knicks held a players-only meeting before the firing of head coach David Fizdale, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The meeting was largely led by veteran Marcus Morris prior to Friday’s practice. The Knicks players talked about how the group had to play harder with Fizdale’s job on the […]

The Houston Rockets will file an official protest with the league office regarding a dunk by James Harden that was incorrectly called a missed field goal in a game against Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs. The Rockets went on to lose the game 135-133 in double overtime to the Spurs. Speaking to reporters […]

The Utah Jazz are listing point guard Mike Conley as questionable to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Conley suffered a hamstring injury on Monday versus the Philadelphia 76ers and was forced to leave the game. He didn’t play on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers — a game the Jazz lost at home. Mike […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says it’s a shame the New York Knicks didn’t give David Fizdale and his staff more time to turn things around in The Big Apple. The Knicks fired Fizdale on Friday. He was in his second season with the organization. Erik Spoelstra on David Fizdale's firing: "They had a […]

Video has emerged of David Fizdale shaking hands with the New York Knicks’ brass just hours before he was fired on Friday. Fizdale coached the Knicks at practice. He was fired hours later. David Fizdale shaking hands with Knicks brass today at practice pic.twitter.com/ZdEjg5j7Ow — Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) December 6, 2019 New York is 4-18 […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic is still not ready to play after suffering a right lateral ankle sprain in November. However, Vucevic has started to do some limited running on the court, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Asked about his recovery from a right-ankle sprain, Nikola Vucevic said he has started to do some […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid won’t play on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Sixers say Embiid has a left hip contusion. #Sixers vs #Cavaliers injury report for tomorrow: Joel Embiid is OUT with a left hip contusion, after reporting discomfort after last nights game. Josh Richardson remains OUT with right hamstring tightness. — Serena […]

The New York Knicks will name Mike Miller as interim head coach, according to Shams Charania. David Fizdale was fired by the Knicks earlier on Friday. The Knicks are naming assistant Mike Miller as the interim head coach, per league sources. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 6, 2019 The Knicks haven’t made the playoffs since […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and his former teammate Andre Iguodala are good at golf and basketball. Both guys love to play golf in their spare time and did it frequently when they were teammates in Golden State. Iguodala, who is “technically” on the Memphis Grizzlies despite not playing, recently joined the Erik Anders […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry has undergone a second surgery on his broken left hand to remove pins from his first procedure, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.  Curry is still on track to be re-evaluated in February. Warriors’ Stephen Curry has undergone a second surgery on his broken […]

Tony Parker got his No. 9 jersey retired by the San Antonio Spurs last month. It was a “surreal” moment for Parker, who never thought he would have an experience like that growing up outside of the United States. “Because I never thought growing up I can have something like that,” Parker admitted, via The […]

There’s a lot of stats that prove the New York Knicks have been a walking disaster this century. The latest? The Knicks have had more coaches than playoff wins this century after firing David Fizdale on Friday. Knicks head coaches this century: 13 Knicks playoff wins this century: 9 — Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) December 6, […]

Hall of Famer and current TNT analyst Reggie Miller says he’s happy for David Fizdale, who was fired by the New York Knicks on Friday. Miller says Fizdale was dealt a terrible hand with the Knicks. I’m actually happy for Coach Dave Fizdale, he’s a good man who’s was dealt a terrible hand with the […]

David Fizdale coached the New York Knicks at practice on Friday and told reporters he wasn’t worried about his job security. A few hours later, Fizdale was fired by the Knicks. Life sure does come at you fast when you’re in the NBA. David Fizdale coached the Knicks in practice today. A few hours later […]

Golden State Warriors point guard D’Angelo Russell is eligible to be traded on Dec. 15 and many around the league believe the Dubs will trade the lefty. However, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy, the Warriors aren’t currently pushing the trade market for Russell. Yet as December 15 looms, the Warriors have been decidedly quiet […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart plans to play on Friday against the Denver Nuggets despite still dealing with some soreness. Smart has an abdomen contusion. He left Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks after suffering the injury and didn’t play on Wednesday versus the Miami Heat. Marcus Smart: “I plan to play tonight.” — Brian […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says there’s an 80 percent chance Gordon Hayward will return from his broken hand before Christmas. Hayward had surgery on Nov. 12 and was expected to miss six weeks. Brad Stevens says roughly a 80 percent chance of a pre Xmas return for Hayward — Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) December […]

The New York Knicks have fired head coach David Fizdale, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Knicks have also dismissed assistant coach Keith Smart. Knicks fired coach David Fizdale, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 6, 2019 New York is 4-18 on the season. They have the worst record in the […]

San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge will play against the Sacramento Kings on Friday after missing the previous two games. The Spurs lost to the Detroit Pistons and defeated the Houston Rockets sans Aldridge. #Spurs have upgraded Aldridge from questionable to available for tonight vs. Kings. — Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) December 6, 2019 The […]

The Portland Trail Blazers amended the contract of Carmelo Anthony on Thursday so it becomes fully guaranteed immediately. Blazers head coach Terry Stotts says Anthony has “been a breath of fresh air for us.” “Melo’s been terrific for us,” Stotts said, via ESPN. “He’s enjoying the experience. He’s been a breath of fresh air for […]

Washington Wizards point guard Isaiah Thomas didn’t play on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a calf injury. The good news? Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says Thomas’ injury is “nothing serious.” Brooks says Isaiah Thomas woke up with a sore calf this morning. “From 40 to 53 (to go until game time), I […]

The Toronto Raptors don’t have heavy interest in Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson, according to Michael Grange of Rogers Sportsnet. The source that refuted the report to Grange described hearing the rumor as “news to me.” On the due dilligence front: reports the Raptors have heavy interest in Tristan Thompson were described as "news […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will amend the contract of Carmelo Anthony so it becomes fully guaranteed immediately. The Blazers had until early January to fully guarantee Anthony’s contract. Anthony had signed a non-guaranteed deal, but he’s played well after a full year in NBA exile. Bobby Marks of ESPN tweeted out how much Melo’s guaranteed […]

New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin says rookie Zion Williamson won’t play in back-to-backs when he returns from his knee injury. Williamson underwent surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus in October. He won’t return before the initial six-to-eight week projection of his knee rehab. Griffin said Zion “very likely” […]

Ever wondered what Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James respects most about his pal Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony? His “resiliency.” “His resiliency. Just resilient,” James told The Athletic. “He don’t let nothing stop him, he don’t care what nobody say, he do him, then he believes in his journey. And he ain’t gonna […]

After missing out on stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency, the New York Knicks used their cap space on Julius Randle, Bobby Portis, Taj Gibson, Marcus Morris, Wayne Ellington, Elfrid Payton, and Reggie Bullock. The Knicks have been a walking disaster for years under owner James Dolan. Some around the league believe […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic and New York Knicks veteran Marcus Morris got into it on Thursday at The Garden. Morris and Jokic earned double techs for their shoving match: Marcus Morris and Nikola Jokic earn double techs. They got tied up underneath and then Morris gave Jokic a shove. Jokic got in Morris' face […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Eric Paschall says he watches film of Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard to learn how to draw fouls. Paschall, who has been one of the biggest surprises of the season with the Warriors, is averaging 4.6 free-throw attempts per game. “Kawhi is really good just because he’s very strong, and […]