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Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green hurt his back against the Phoenix Suns, the same night star point guard Stephen Curry broke his left hand. With Curry set to miss a big chunk of games, some think Green is better off resting until he’s 100 percent since Golden State likely won’t be competitive in […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams believes second-year center Deandre Ayton will be “hungry” when he returns from his suspension. Ayton received a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for a diuretic. “He’s doing well,” Williams said, via the Arizona Central. “He’ll be hungry once he gets back I’m sure. […]

Derrick Rose is on a minutes restriction, something Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey admits is “very difficult.” Rose is the best guard on the Pistons. However, since the former MVP has an extensive injury history, Detroit is bringing Rose off the bench and keeping him around 25 minutes per game. “It’s very difficult. You […]

NBA Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley says the fight between Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was a “snuggle party.” Chuck’s reaction to the KAT/Embiid altercation 😂 pic.twitter.com/mad0jC2X7p — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) October 31, 2019 Neither Towns nor Embiid landed a punch. The NBA suspended […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has finally broken his silence on the fight between Sixers big man Joel Embiid and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns. Butler, who has played with both Embiid and Towns, knew Embiid was going to drag him into the social media jabs on Wednesday night: Jimmy Butler to @KristenLedlow on Embiid-Towns: […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar power forward Anthony Davis is enthusiastic about a possible small lineup alongside LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma in the frontcourt. Kuzma is expected to make his season debut on Friday when the Lakers take on the Dallas Mavericks on the road: I asked AD today about potential “small” 3-man line ups […]

Former MVP Derrick Rose says he’s very happy to be playing for the Detroit Pistons. Rose signed a two-year deal with the Pistons this summer in free agency. Detroit vice chairman Arn Tellem used to be Rose’s agent. “When you hear things from afar you don’t know what to expect,” Rose said, via K.C. Johnson […]

Sixers star Ben Simmons won’t be suspended for his involvement in the Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns fight. All parties viewed Simmons as a peacemaker in the scuffle: All parties viewed Simmons as a peacemaker in scuffle. Simmons was seen on top of Towns, calming him down with with his arms. https://t.co/0LNuQewES8 — Shams Charania […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins thinks the Golden State Warriors should take a look at Carmelo Anthony or Jamal Crawford after losing star Stephen Curry to a broken left hand: At this point if I’m Golden State I would strongly consider bringing in Melo or one of these unsigned Vets […]

Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns have each been suspended two games after they got into a big fight on Wednesday: The NBA’s official announcement on the two-game suspensions for Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns … pic.twitter.com/bqLQcw8YYK — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) October 31, 2019 In case you missed the fight, here’s the video: Embiid and Towns […]

NFL legend Jerry Rice has some advice for Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry. Curry is expected to miss a big chunk of games after breaking his left hand on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Rice says Curry, the leader of the Warriors, has to show his face to the players in Golden […]

Back in 2011, Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose was on top of the basketball world with the Chicago Bulls. Rose had just become the youngest MVP in NBA history. The Chicago native led the Bulls to the best record in the NBA during the 2010-11 season, but Chicago wound up losing to LeBron James, […]

Los Angeles Clippers star small forward Paul George will have his college jersey retired by Fresno State on Nov. 10. George wore No. 24 at Fresno State. Via Barkboard.com: In a press release, George reacted to the news: “I am humbled by the honor of having my jersey retired by Fresno State,” George said. “I loved […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose got killed by the Chicago and national media during the 2012-13 season when he was on the Chicago Bulls. Rose sat out the entire season after tearing his left ACL during the 2012 playoffs. Some would say Rose was the catalyst for load management, a wave which has taken […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma says center Dwight Howard had the best Halloween costume. Howard dressed up as Rasputia from Norbit: Another highlight of a very light-hearted Lakers practice was Kyle Kuzma pulling out his phone to show everyone Dwight Howard’s costume: Rasputia from Norbit. “Best costume, bar none,” Kuzma said. “He was […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma is expected to make his season debut on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, and star LeBron James is happy to have him back in the lineup. Kuzma is making his way back from a left foot stress reaction: LeBron on Kyle Kuzma, who he said practiced today: “He […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis insists his right shoulder is feeling good. During LA’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Davis was clutching at his shoulder throughout the game and even went back to the locker room. The pain didn’t stop Davis from putting up 40 points and 20 rebounds in 31 minutes. All signs […]

The 2019-20 season has not been kind to the Golden State Warriors or guard D’Angelo Russell. The Warriors are 1-3 on the season and lost star point guard Stephen Curry to a broken left hand on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. To make matters worse, Russell has the worst plus-minus for any player in the […]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry broke his left hand on Wednesday after Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes landed on him. Curry took to Instagram on Thursday to send a message to Warriors fans: Steph Curry via Instagram pic.twitter.com/8gnycQIpxr — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 31, 2019 The Warriors’ 2019-20 season couldn’t have started […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose returns to his hometown of Chicago on Friday to take on the Chicago Bulls. Rose, who got MVP chants from the Bulls crowd last season as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves, says he feels like “Jay-Z or somebody” since everyone is hitting him up for tickets and getting […]

Detroit Pistons All-Star power forward Blake Griffin appears on course to return soon from his hamstring and knee ailments. Griffin hasn’t played this season due to lingering issues with his knee and a sore hamstring. However, the high-flyer had a workout and did some work in shootaround on Wednesday. The Pistons’ best player continues to […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young suffered a right ankle sprain against the Miami Heat on Tuesday and left the game. Young won’t play on Thursday versus the Heat in Atlanta. The Hawks say Young will be re-evaluated on Monday and his status will be updated as appropriate: Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young sustained a […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is starting RJ Barrett and Wayne Ellington in the backcourt on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, which means Frank Ntilikina will once again come off the bench. Even though Elfrid Payton is out versus the Magic and Dennis Smith Jr. is away from the team due to a […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson isn’t going to talk with Kyrie Irving about the recent report from ESPN which claimed the Nets have an “unspoken concern” about Irving’s “infamous mood swings.” Kenny Atkinson hasn’t felt the need to sit down w/ Irving over the ESPN story: “I know all these elite players, not just […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without center Steven Adams and small forward Andre Roberson when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Adams suffered a left knee contusion in Monday’s loss to the Houston Rockets, while Roberson has yet to play this season because of the knee injury which sidelined him all […]

The Orlando Magic host the New York Knicks on Wednesday, and Knicks head coach David Fizdale has some high praise for Magic point guard Markelle Fultz. Fizdale believes Fultz, the No. 1 overall pick from the 2017 draft, “got his swagger back” with the Magic. .@nyknicks coach David Fizdale on @OrlandoMagic PG Markelle Fultz: "Markelle […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma will make his season debut on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Kuzma is making his way back from a left foot stress reaction: Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma will make his season debut on Friday against the Mavericks in Dallas, […]

Count Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter has someone who thinks Carmelo Anthony will play in the NBA again. Anthony hasn’t played in an NBA game since November of last year. He lasted just 10 games with the Houston Rockets before the franchise exiled and eventually traded him to the Chicago Bulls, who wound up waiving the future Hall […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran swingman Vince Carter’s NBA career is older than New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson. Carter is playing in his 22nd NBA season, while Williamson is only 19. The No. 1 overall pick from the 2019 draft is currently out for the Pelicans, as Williamson is recovering from knee surgery. Like Williamson, Carter […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran swingman Vince Carter has no interest in being an honorary All-Star this season. Carter is playing in his final NBA season. Last season, Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki were named honorary All-Stars since it was their last year in the league. Carter only wants to be in the All-Star game if his […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett recorded the first double-double of his NBA career on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Barrett finished with 19 points and 15 rebounds in the Knicks’ seven-point win over the Bulls at home. New York also erased an 18-point deficit before roaring back for the W. Now, Barrett believes he […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki got a street named after him on Wednesday after having a Hall of Fame career with the Mavs. However, Nowitzki’s career didn’t get off to a great start and some were wondering if the 7-footer was going to be a bust. Nowitzki joked about his tough rookie season on Wednesday, […]

The Boston Celtics will be without small forward Jaylen Brown on Wednesday when they host the Milwaukee Bucks. Brown is dealing with an illness: Celtics say Jaylen Brown is out tonight due to illness. — Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) October 30, 2019 The Celtics are 2-1 on the young season, as are the Bucks. Brown is […]

Veteran small forward James Johnson has met his conditioning requirement with the Miami Heat and returned to practice on Wednesday. Johnson will travel with the Heat to Atlanta for Thursday’s game against the Hawks: https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1189601266294546432 Johnson put up 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game for the Heat last season. He shot 43.3 […]

ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan, who wrote a story on Tuesday saying the Brooklyn Nets have an “unspoken concern” about point guard Kyrie Irving’s “infamous mood swings,” is now detailing how happy Irving is in Brooklyn. MacMullan covered Irving with the Boston Celtics last season, where Uncle Drew wasn’t that cheerful behind the scenes. Irving signed a […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had a feeling the Dubs’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans was going to be a high-scoring affair. In an interview with Tom Tolbert of KNBR 680, Kerr says he and his assistant coaches set an over/under for the Warriors’ game against the Pelicans, a contest Golden State […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to upgrade their roster, they may have to part ways with Danny Green or Kyle Kuzma. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, league executives believe Green and Kuzma are the Lakers’ best trade assets. Both players have big roles in Los Angeles, so it’s doubtful general manager Rob Pelinka […]

As expected, Doc Rivers and the Los Angeles Clippers are going to load manage star small forward Kawhi Leonard this season. Load management worked well for Leonard last season with the Toronto Raptors. Leonard was fairly fresh in the playoffs and led Toronto to its first-ever championship, winning his second Finals MVP along the way. […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday thinks he’ll be able to play against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. Holiday has missed the previous two games due to a left knee sprain. The Pelicans are 0-4 on the season: Jrue Holiday on left knee sprain that kept him out of two games: "It feels alright. I […]