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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr envisions Draymond Green getting his No. 23 jersey retired by the Dubs one day. Michigan State will retire Green’s jersey at halftime on Tuesday. Kerr will be in attendance and the 54-year-old believes Green will have a similar ceremony at The Chase Center down the road. “We’re probably […]

Chicago Bulls rookie point guard Coby White says his sixth man role “has been challenging” since he hasn’t come off the bench in years. While White says he’s “embracing” his role on the Bulls, he knows he’s going to be a starter one day in Chicago. “This has been challenging for me for sure,” White […]

The Boston Celtics are listing guard Marcus Smart as doubtful to face the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Smart has an abdomen contusion. #Celtics list Marcus Smart as doubtful for Wednesday against the #Heat with an abdomen contusion. — gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) December 3, 2019 Smart left Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks after suffering […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic was almost traded to the Dallas Mavericks this past summer before the Mavs decided not to acquire the lefty. The Mavs didn’t want to add Dragic’s $19.2 million contract to their salary cap. The Heat were in the process of acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers in a sign-and-trade deal. In the end, […]

Carmelo Anthony signed a non-guaranteed deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, meaning he’ll become an unrestricted free agent after this season ends, assuming he makes it to the end of this season. Despite being 35, Anthony says he’s not ready to retire from the NBA after the completion of the 2019-20 season: “I feel good,” […]

After the Houston Rockets exiled and traded him to the Chicago Bulls last season, Carmelo Anthony was waived by the Bulls and many thought Melo would somehow wind up on the Los Angeles Lakers since LeBron James was on the team. The Lakers, though, never signed Anthony despite having James on the roster. Now on […]

If the Portland Trail Blazers didn’t sign him, Carmelo Anthony was prepared to retire from the NBA. Anthony played in just 10 games with the Houston Rockets last season before the franchise exiled him and then traded him to the Chicago Bulls. Chicago waived Anthony, who wasn’t able to find a new home for more than […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic have been named the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in October and November. Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mavericks guard Luka Dončić have been named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for […]

One member of the New York Knicks organization said late last month that he expected management to fire head coach David Fizdale soon, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The Knicks are 4-17 on the season and lost to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday by 44 points, putting Fizdale on the hot seat: We don’t […]

In a interview with LeBron James’ business partner, Maverick Carter, Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson admits he made financial mistakes when he first got into the NBA. Thompson says buying clothes and playing too much poker were ways he wasted his money. “I made some mistakes. Like hoarding — especially with the clothes,” […]

Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant have been named the NBA’s East and West Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in October and November. Heat guard Kendrick Nunn and Grizzlies guard Ja Morant have been named the NBA’s East and West Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games […]

After being out of the NBA for more than a year, Carmelo Anthony was just named the Western Conference Player of the Week — the first time Melo has been named Player of the Week since 2014 when he was on the New York Knicks. Anthony put up 22.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists […]

The Golden State Warriors will start Kevon Looney on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. Looney is returning to the Warriors’ lineup after missing 20 games. He will play in short bursts since his conditioning is probably poor. Kevon Looney will start at power forward tonight in Atlanta, next to Willie Cauley-Stein. Returns after 20 missed […]

Justise Winslow has come off the bench for the Miami Heat in the last three games since returning from his concussion. The versatile swingman is just happy to be playing basketball again and doesn’t care that he’s coming off the bench now. “I’m just happy to be out there,” Winslow said, via Manny Navarro of […]

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton will start on Monday against the New York Knicks after coming off the bench in the last three games. Middleton has recovered from his left thigh contusion. Bucks’ Khris Middleton will start tonight vs. New York after coming off the bench his last three games after coming back from […]

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony says his son and AAU kids convinced him he still had NBA talent. Melo on who convinced him he still had NBA talent: "My son and (the kids in) my AAU program. They're raw, they're honest and they're going to keep you on point. If I didn't have […]

The Miami Heat will be without point guard Goran Dragic on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors due to a strained right groin. Heat listing Goran Dragic as out for Tuesday in Toronto with a strained right groin. Door could be opened for Dion Waiters. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) December 2, 2019 The Heat are 14-5 […]

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Josh Richardson will miss his third consecutive game on Monday when the Sixers host the Utah Jazz. Richardson is still dealing with right hamstring tightness. While he is expected to return soon, a Sixers spokesman said that the franchise is being cautious with the combo guard. Josh Richardson, who is sidelined […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is impressed with New York Knicks rookie forward RJ Barrett. Stevens says Barrett “looks way above his age.” “The first time I saw him in person up close here was the third game of the season and his body, physicality, skill level, all ready for the NBA. I think […]

Before the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Washington Wizards on Sunday, head coach Doc Rivers admitted that stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have yet to practice together on the same team. The Clippers are 15-6 on the season, good for third place in the Western Conference standings. Rivers commented on the unique nature of […]

The San Antonio Spurs are listing power forward LaMarcus Aldridge as questionable to face the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Aldridge didn’t play on Sunday versus the Detroit Pistons, a game the Spurs lost. Spurs announce LaMarcus Aldridge is questionable to play against the Rockets on Tuesday with right thigh soreness. He sat out Sunday's game […]

Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. has arguably been the most consistent player in Chicago this season. However, Carter has a tendency to pass up open shots, mostly from the mid-range area. The lefty explained to reporters why he’s been doing that a lot this season. “I feel like in those situations I can […]

Chicago Bulls veteran small forward Thaddeus Young is averaging only 21.5 minutes this season, the second-fewest mark of his career. Young, who signed a three-year deal with the Bulls in free agency, has no idea why he’s playing so few minutes: “That’s something you’ve got to ask coach,” Young said, via The Athletic. “I’m not […]

Before the season started, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis said he wanted to win the Defensive Player of the Year Award. Count Lakers guard Danny Green has someone who thinks AD is the early front runner for the award. “He’s been the Defensive Player of the Year. Hands down,” Green told Erik Garcia Gundersen […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green says superstar small forward LeBron James is good with taking criticism from coaches and teammates during film sessions. Green says when coaches and teammates call out James, the four-time MVP takes ownership of his mistakes, something a lot of superstars don’t do: “There’s so many, there’s not just […]

Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse and Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel have been named the Coaches of the Month for November by the NBA. Toronto's Nick Nurse and the Lakers' Frank Vogel have just been named East and West Coach of the Month for November by the NBA — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) December 2, […]

Chicago Bulls small forward Otto Porter Jr.’s left foot contusion is feeling better, but the swingman still has no idea when he’s going to play again. Porter suffered the injury against the Atlanta Hawks on Nov. 6. He’s been out for the Bulls ever since. Tuesday marks the 2-week mark for Otto Porter Jr. to be […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts is very happy for Carmelo Anthony, who was named the Western Conference Player of the Week. A lot of pundits ripped the Blazers for signing Anthony. However, after going 3-0 last week, Stotts, Anthony and the Blazers are the ones who are laughing now: Terry Stotts on @carmeloanthony […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony has just been named the Western Conference Player of the Week after being out of the NBA just a few weeks ago. This is the first time Anthony has been named Player of the Week since 2014: The last time Carmelo Anthony was named player of the week was […]

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley was thrilled to see the Toronto Raptors win the championship last season because his good pal Marc Gasol captured his first title. Conley and Gasol were teammates on the Memphis Grizzlies for so many years and developed a relationship which can’t be broken. It’s why Conley was jumping for […]

Atlanta Hawks small forward Kevin Huerter was diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain with an associated shoulder capsule strain on Nov. 14. He’s been out ever since. However, the talented youngster says he’s “feeling more like myself” everyday. Kevin Huerter on his shoulder: "Every day, it's kind of like waking up & feeling more […]

Rapper J Cole was at New York Knicks practice on Saturday and gave some advice to guard Frank Ntilikina. Ntilikina says it was “awesome” being able to chat with the famous artist about life in general and how to be a better person as a whole. “It was awesome. The huge thing is that he […]

Anthony Davis says the Los Angeles Lakers have higher aspirations following a 125-103 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday, their 10th win in a row. It is the longest Lakers winning streak since the 2009-10 season. “To be a part of a franchise like this is definitely amazing. I just want to leave my […]

The New York Knicks are on a five-game losing streak and 2-8 in their last 10 games. Head coach David Fizdale, however, insists that the Knicks are playing better basketball as of late. “We’ve played better basketball,” Fizdale said after Saturday’s practice, via SNY. “It may not show up in wins, but I think overall, […]

After the Washington Wizards lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, a reporter asked Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal about possibly teaming up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Lakers this past summer. Beal, who signed an extension with Washington, gave a pretty telling response: “I’m good. They’re their own men,” […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without center Brook Lopez on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. Lopez is dealing with back soreness. Brook Lopez is out tonight for the Bucks. — Rick Bonnell (@rick_bonnell) November 30, 2019 Bucks Coach Mike Budenholzer says Brook Lopez is out with back soreness. Sterling Brown remains out.Bucks against the Hornets […]

The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Saturday that rookie point guard Ja Morant will be considered week-to-week moving forward after re-aggravating his back on Friday against the Utah Jazz. Morant originally hurt his back against the Indiana Pacers. The @memgrizz today provided a medical update on Ja Morant: pic.twitter.com/YP5OSfkVQe — Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) November 30, 2019 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Saturday that guard Avery Bradley has been cleared to begin basketball progression as he makes his way back from a hairline fracture in his right leg. While this is great news for Bradley, he won’t play in the next four games for the Lakers, so we still don’t know […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward will have a consultation with his doctor on Monday which will determine whether he can advance to participating in contact practices. Hayward is out with a broken left hand. He had surgery on Nov. 12 and was expected to miss six weeks. Gordon Hayward said the consultation with his […]