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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has a message for Dub Nation. While things look down at the moment for the Warriors, Kerr promises the franchise will improve moving forward. “We’re gonna get better,” Kerr said, via Logan Murdock of NBC Sports Bay Area. “And we’ll continue to add to our team the next […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine knows Chicago will need his scoring on Saturday against James Harden, Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets. LaVine isn’t a tunnel vision scorer for the Bulls. He likes to get his teammates involved and doesn’t embrace that ball-hog mentality a lot of scorers do. Against the Rockets, though, LaVine […]

On paper, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine knows he and power forward Lauri Markkanen are a “match made in heaven.” The Bulls are expecting LaVine and Markkanen to be the team’s dynamic duo for the next few years. Both guys are explosive scorers and can flourish in the pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop game. To be […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says swingman Justise Winslow has a concussion and entered the league’s concussion protocol. Winslow took a nasty hit from Denver Nuggets big man Paul Millsap. He missed the Heat’s game on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns and obviously won’t play on Friday versus the Los Angeles Lakers. “Justise does […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner will miss his fifth consecutive game on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Turner is still recovering from a sprained right ankle he sustained against the Brooklyn Nets: Myles Turner (ankle) is out tonight vs Pistons. No need to rush him back considering the early concern for the injury. — Scott […]

Dwight Howard is taking his second chance with the Los Angeles Lakers very seriously. Through the first seven games of the season, Howard hasn’t been a distraction — on or off the court — and is playing high-level defense. No longer a superstar in the league, Howard is coming off the bench for the Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is 100 percent again, which is why he’s playing like the best player in the world once more. A serious groin injury forced James to miss 17 consecutive games last season. Although he came back on Jan. 31, it was clear LeBron still wasn’t at 100 percent. […]

Despite dealing with a right adductor strain, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball plans to play on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. The team has officially listed Ball as probable. The former No. 2 overall pick is going to give it a go, though. While telling reporters he’s going to play, Ball also talked […]

On Thursday against the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro told All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler to get out of his way because he wanted to guard Suns star Devin Booker. Both Herro and Booker played their college ball at Kentucky, so the Heat youngster took his matchup with Booker — one of the […]

Kyrie Irving signed a four-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets this summer, spurning the New York Knicks for the other team in New York City. All last season, the prevailing thought was Irving and Kevin Durant were going to sign with the Knicks and save the franchise. Instead, both superstars chose the Nets, who made […]

Bleacher Report’s Ric Bucher wants to clarify his report about Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry possibly not returning this season. Bucher reported that Curry’s hand fracture, which required surgery, was worse than originally thought and the two-time MVP is “unlikely” to play again this season. After the Warriors refuted his report through […]

Through the Los Angeles Lakers’ first seven games of the season, superstar forward LeBron James is playing great defense. James wasn’t his usual self on defense last season for the Lakers because of his groin injury. Now that he’s healthy again and has Anthony Davis by his side, LeBron looks engaged on defense and that […]

Detroit Pistons stars Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose won’t play on Friday against the Indiana Pacers, but it appears they won’t be out for too much longer. Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says both Griffin and Rose are “really close” to returning from their injuries: #Pistons Derrick Rose made the trip to Indy but he's […]

D’Angelo Russell was close to joining the Minnesota Timberwolves this summer via a sign-and-trade deal, but he wound up signing with the Golden State Warriors, who acquired the lefty from the Brooklyn Nets in the Kevin Durant sign-and-trade move. Russell, who is very close friends with Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, admits he liked what Minnesota […]

The Chicago Bulls will be without starting small forward Otto Porter Jr. on Saturday when they host James Harden, Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets. Porter has a left foot sprain, an injury which forced him to exit the Bulls’ previous game against the Atlanta Hawks. Chicago head coach Jim Boylen says there is no […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose and Carmelo Anthony were teammates for one season on the New York Knicks during the 2016-17 campaign. Although Rose averaged 18.0 points per game with the Knicks, the former MVP dealt with a lot of adversity in his lone season in The Big Apple. Rose left the Knicks without […]

Carmelo Anthony wants everyone to know he still wants to play in the NBA. Anthony, who was honored by the ALS Association Greater New York Chapter on Thursday, told reporters he “2,000” percent wants to get back in the league: Melo on if he still wants to play: "2000 percent. Make that the headline." SIGN […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has been so impressed with star forward LeBron James’ defense. Now that he’s healthy again, James is playing stellar defense, something Vogel — a defense-minded coach — loves to see. “(LeBron is) working really hard … I couldn’t be more impressed with his commitment on that end and […]

The NBA has fined the Los Angeles Clippers $50,000 for statements that were inconsistent with Kawhi Leonard’s health status. The Clippers sat Leonard on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks: The NBA has fined the LA Clippers $50,000 for statements inconsistent relating to Kawhi Leonard's load management. pic.twitter.com/dSHLCB5JY9 — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) November 7, 2019 The […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has guided the Mavs to a 5-2 start to the season. While doing so, Doncic is putting up stellar numbers and establishing himself as one of the best players in the NBA. After putting up 27 points on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, Doncic became the first Mavs player to […]

The Detroit Pistons provided positive health updates on Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose on Thursday. However, both stars are still out for Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers: In early injury report, #Pistons Blake Griffin, Derrick Rose, Reggie Jackson and Sekou Doumbouya are listed as OUT for tomorrow at #Pacers. Tim Frazier is doubtful. Could […]

Some thought Enes Kanter would make his return to the Boston Celtics’ lineup on Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets. However, it won’t happen: Enes Kanter will not play again tonight for the Celtics. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) November 7, 2019 Kanter banged his knee in the second half of the Celtics’ opening night loss to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are listing Lonzo Ball as probable and JJ Redick as questionable for Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. Ball has a right adductor strain, whole Redick is dealing with a left knee bruise: The Pelicans list Lonzo Ball as probable on the injury report with a right adductor strain. JJ Redick […]

Sixers star Ben Simmons is expected to miss the next three games with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is likely to miss the next three games with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, league […]

Kemba Walker says he watches every Charlotte Hornets game when his Boston Celtics aren’t playing. Walker returns to Charlotte on Thursday to face the Hornets, the franchise he played eight years for. “I watch every game, whenever we are not playing at the same time,” Walker said, via ESPN. “It’s exciting, actually, to see their […]

Ever wanted to play Call of Duty with Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson and Dr. Disrespect? Well, here’s your chance: Want to play Call of Duty®️: Modern Warfare®️ with me? I’ll even bring my guy @drdisrespect along too. Support the Call of Duty Endowment for your chance to win https://t.co/Mb2uEjhu4m pic.twitter.com/jRcfUYyS8b — klay thompson […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson admits the obvious; that his right knee surgery “hurt at first.” Williamson underwent surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus. The No. 1 overall pick is keeping a positive mindset since he knows he’s not going to be out for the entire season. Williamson is also telling Pelicans fans […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams and Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler were together in Philadelphia last season when Butler was on the Sixers and Williams was an assistant coach. Williams and the Suns host Butler and the Heat on Thursday. At the Suns’ pregame shootaround, Williams said “there’s nothing” Butler can’t do on a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may be shorthanded once again on Friday against the Miami Heat, as the team is listing Avery Bradley as questionable and Rajon Rondo as doubtful. Bradley missed the Lakers’ game on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls due to a bruised lower leg, while Rondo has yet to play this season: #Lakers […]

The fine people of Reddit are at it again with their detective skills, this time focusing on Houston Rockets star James Harden and his love for strip clubs. A Reddit user found a correlation between Harden’s lack of performance on the road and the quality of strip clubs in that city. His hypothesis was that […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star center DeAndre Jordan is questionable to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Jordan sprained his right ankle on Monday versus the New Orleans Pelicans. He was limited at Thursday’s practice: DeAndre Jordan is questionable for tomorrow in Portland. #Nets #Blazers — Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) November 7, 2019 If Jordan doesn’t play […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis faces off against the New York Knicks on Friday for the first time since New York traded him to the Mavs last season. The game is in Dallas. Porzingis makes his return to Madison Square Garden on Nov. 14. Speaking to reporters after Mavs practice on Thursday, Porzingis said he […]

Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell went through a full practice on Thursday and is probable for Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Russell missed his third straight game on Wednesday versus the Houston Rockets due to an ankle sprain: D’Angelo Russell went through a full practice in Houston and is probable for Friday’s game […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson spoke to local reporters on Thursday for the first time since undergoing right knee surgery. Williamson underwent surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus. The high-flyer says his knee is “getting stronger day by day.” Via Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com: It remains uncertain exactly when that will be, but […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose has missed the previous three games due to a hamstring strain. The Pistons announced on Thursday that Rose continues a treatment and rehabilitation regimen. His progress for a return to action will be monitored on a day-to-day basis: Derrick Rose (hamstring strain) continues a treatment and rehabilitation regimen. His […]

Detroit Pistons starting small forward Tony Snell was on fire on Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Snell played a perfect game for the Pistons, literally. He shot 9-of-9 from the field, 6-of-6 from beyond the arc and finished with 24 points. Snell is just the ninth player in NBA history to make at least […]

Former NBA guard and current New York Knicks analyst Wally Szczerbiak thinks Detroit Pistons All-Star Andre Drummond is playing like the best center in the NBA. Against the Knicks on Wednesday, Drummond put up 27 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. The Pistons easily defeated the Knicks, winning by a final score of 112-102 to […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young almost got hit by a chair during a timeout on Wednesday. The Hawks were getting blown out by the Bulls and one of the assistant coaches on the Hawks wasn’t happy at all. That’s when he slapped a chair in frustration: Trae almost caught a stray 😰pic.twitter.com/Uenuve6Bho — Ball […]

Chicago Bulls starting small forward Otto Porter Jr. left Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks with a left foot contusion. Porter played 12 minutes in the first half versus the Hawks and finished with 13 points, four rebounds and two assists before exiting: OFFICIAL: Otto Porter Jr. has a left foot contusion. He will not […]