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The New York Knicks believed the San Antonio Spurs tampered with Kristaps Porzingis when he was still on their team, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News. Porzingis played three seasons with the Knicks. He was traded to the Dallas Mavericks shortly before the 2019 trade deadline after he reportedly requested a […]

A lot of people around the NBA were surprised to see Bradley Beal sign a two-year, $72 million contract extension with the Washington Wizards last week. After all, the Wizards are likely going to struggle over the next few seasons. All-Star point guard John Wall will probably miss the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his […]

Monday was a great day for San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray. Murray not only got a four-year, $64 million contract extension from the Spurs, but the guard also signed a multi-million dollar shoe endorsement deal with New Balance, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Charania also reports Murray’s extension with […]

Sharpshooter Joe Ingles has agreed to a one-year, $14 million extension with the Utah Jazz that takes him through the 2021-2022 season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Ingles had two seasons and $22.8 million remaining on his existing contract with the Jazz. Utah signed Ingles to a four-year, $54 million contract in 2017. Utah […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie met with NBA officials on Monday as he seeks league approval over his plans to convert his contract into a digital investment vehicle. Dinwiddie says he left the meeting feeling good. Left the meeting just now, feeling good. Would be surprised if we don’t reach a resolution. Stay Tuned! How […]

Jaylen Brown signed a four-year, $115 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics on Monday. The deal includes some likely and unlikely incentives. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Brown can secure $8 million in incentives if he wins MVP, Defensive Player of the Year or makes one of the three All-NBA teams. Brown […]

When Kyle Lowry was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Toronto Raptors in 2012, he felt like he was getting sent into “exile.” Lowry knew nothing about the Raptors or Toronto and thought it would be another pit stop in his career. Fast forward to today, and Lowry is one of the best players […]

Just like the entire NBA community, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is bummed about the news that New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has undergone surgery for a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee and will miss six to eight weeks. Morant took to twitter to send positive vibes toward Williamson, who was […]

Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez didn’t get extensions from the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Both players will enter restricted free agency next summer once the Nuggets offer each player a qualifying offer. Sources: Denver's Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez are not expected to reach agreements by 6 p.m. ET deadline. All sides showed effort in […]

The Sacramento Kings have officially signed shooting guard Buddy Hield to a contract extension. General manager Vlade Divac released a statement on the move in which he called Hield “an elite shooter in the league.” “Buddy has made tremendous growth each season since joining the team and we are thrilled that he will remain a […]

Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker had his left finger wrapped when he spoke to reporters on Monday, causing some Suns fans to freak out. However, Booker says it’s “just a sprain” and he will be out there on Wednesday for Phoenix’s season opener against the Sacramento Kings at home. "Just a sprain. It's […]

Brooklyn Nets small forward Kevin Durant says Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is better than Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook. Durant has played with both Curry and Westbrook. The new Nets superstar says Curry is a better player than Westbrook because he’s the greatest shooter of all time. “Who is a better player: […]

Superstar small forward Kevin Durant told Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka on his cooking show that he picked the Brooklyn Nets over the New York Knicks in free agency this summer because Brooklyn was “farther along in the process of being a contender.” The Nets made the playoffs last season and have a good […]

The Chicago Bulls have exercised the fourth-year option on Lauri Markkanen and third-year options on Wendell Carter Jr. and Chandler Hutchison, the team announced in a press release. By exercising their options, all players will be under contract with the Bulls for the 2020-21 season. Markkanen came to the Bulls in a Draft-night trade with […]

Small forward Taurean Prince has agreed to a two-year, $29 million extension with the Brooklyn Nets, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Nets acquired Prince from the Atlanta Hawks on July 6. Brooklyn Nets F Taurean Prince has agreed to a two-year, $29M contract extension, CAA Sports' Steve Heumann tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October […]

The Boston Celtics officially signed Jaylen Brown to his contract extension. Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge released the following statement on the move: “Jaylen has made tremendous strides over the last three years and has become a fantastic player for us on both ends of the court,” Ainge said. “He’s a great person […]

New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson will donate $100 to Tackle Kids Cancer for each and every one of his blocks throughout the 2019-2020 season. The Knicks have pledged $50 per block as well. Good cause alert here: Mitchell Robinson will donate $100 to Tackle Kids Cancer at the Hackensack Meridian Health Children's Cancer […]

The San Antonio Spurs have signed point guard Dejounte Murray to a four-year, $64 million extension, according to Shams Charania. San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray has agreed to a four-year, $64M fully guaranteed contract extension, agent Rich Paul tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 21, 2019 Murray missed the entire 2018-19 season […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis will have no minutes restrictions to start the season. The Lakers open the 2019-20 season on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Media was allowed a quick chat with Anthony Davis today. He seems excited for his first game as a Laker. Elsewhere, Frank Vogel said […]

When Kevin Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder in the summer of 2016 for the Golden State Warriors, he was called a snake by NBA fans everywhere. So of course, Serge Ibaka cooked up a nice little snake for Durant on the latest episode of his show called “How Hungry Are You?” Durant and Ibaka […]

Jaylen Brown has agreed to a four-year, $115 million extension with the Boston Celtics, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown has agreed to a four-year, $115M million contract extension, agent Jason Glushon tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 21, 2019 Brown averaged 13.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard will have no minutes restriction in the team’s season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Kawhi Leonard is good to go for tomorrow's season opener against the #Lakers with no restrictions and he's excited – "It's the start of a new season, new team. It’s […]

There was a dangerous tornado which hit Dallas on Sunday, one which forced Dallas Mavericks point guard Seth Curry and his family to hide in their closet. Curry, who signed with the Mavs this summer in free agency, opened up about Sunday night with Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News: “It was serious. We […]

The Detroit Pistons could reportedly trade All-Star power forward Blake Griffin before or at the 2020 February trade deadline if the upcoming season doesn’t go well, according to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. Griffin will make $34,234,964 this season, $36,595,996 in 2020-21 and has a player option worth $38,957,028 for the 2021-22 season. […]

A person close to Carmelo Anthony thought the Los Angeles Lakers would sign Melo last season after he was exiled by the Houston Rockets, according to Baxter Holmes of ESPN. The Rockets exiled Anthony after just 10 games. They eventually traded him to the Chicago Bulls in January. The Bulls waived Anthony in February, making […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook knows the team’s chemistry is going to be a season-long process. Westbrook not only has to get accustomed to playing with James Harden again and the other guys in Houston, but the Rockets players also have to get used to playing with Westbrook and the speed at which […]

The Miami Heat and Carmelo Anthony had mutual interest in getting a deal done in the summer of 2018 before Melo opted to sign with the Houston Rockets. A Rockets source says Anthony, who might have played his last game in the NBA, “would have been better off” signing with the Heat instead of the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks had a 2-0 lead over Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals. Everyone thought the series was over and that the Bucks would advance to the NBA Finals. That’s when Leonard and the Raptors flipped the switch and won four games in a row […]

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson missing Friday’s game against the New York Knicks isn’t “your normal preseason rest.” Williamson is listed as out with right knee soreness for the Pelicans’ final preseason game against the Knicks. He did not travel with the team to New York and remained […]

Sacramento Kings small forward Harrison Barnes and his wife will pay for the funeral expenses for Atatiana Jefferson, who was killed by a police officer in her Forth Worth home. Barnes used to play for the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas traded him to the Kings last season. Harrison Barnes just talked about he and his wife […]

The Detroit Pistons have picked up shooting guard Luke Kennard’s option for the 2020-21 season, according to James Edwards III of The Athletic. Kennard will make $3,827,160 this season and $5,273,826 in 2020-21. As you would have guessed, the #Pistons picked up Luke Kennard’s option for next season, per source. — James L. Edwards III […]

Because of two offseason surgeries, Houston Rockets superstar guard Russell Westbrook wasn’t able to run or play five on five in the summer. Westbrook had a minor procedure on his surgically repaired right knee after the 2019 playoffs ended. He also had surgery on his left hand to repair a torn ligament in a finger. […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Tobias Harris is taking on more of a leadership role with the Sixers, according to power forward Al Horford. Horford says Harris has been instrumental in trying to foster team chemistry, according to Kyle Neubeck of Philly Voice. Al Horford says Tobias Harris has been instrumental in trying to foster team […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson will not play against the New York Knicks on Friday due to right knee soreness. Williamson didn’t travel with the Pelicans. The high-flyer is in New Orleans undergoing further tests on his knee. Zion Williamson Medical Update: pic.twitter.com/jBLLmJElGV — Pelicans PR (@PelicansPR) October 17, 2019 Williamson was a beast […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis will not play in the preseason finale against the Golden State Warriors on Friday. Davis played 28 minutes on Wednesday versus the Warriors, finishing with eight points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. LeBron, meanwhile, played 25 minutes and put up 18 points, four rebounds and 11 […]

All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal signed a two-year, $72 million contract extension with the Washington Wizards on Thursday. The groundwork for this deal was made possible after Beal had a meeting with Wizards owner Ted Leonsis and GM Tommy Sheppard in Chicago last month, according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. According to multiple […]

New York Knicks big man Julius Randle won’t have extra motivation on Friday when the Knicks take on his former team, the New Orleans Pelicans. Randle says the Pelicans aren’t the Los Angeles Lakers, the team he was drafted by and clearly still has some beef with. Julius Randle won't have extra juice playing the […]

Buddy Hield isn’t happy with the Sacramento Kings at the moment. Hield is looking to sign his rookie-scale extension with the franchise as soon as possible, but wants to be compensated fairly. A report from Yahoo Sports on Wednesday said the Kings have offered Hield a four-year extension worth $90 million. However, the sharpshooter is […]

While Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie appreciates Trey Kirby of the No Dunks podcast picking him to win Sixth Man of the Year this season, he knows he’s not the best pick to win the award. Dinwiddie thinks Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams is a better choice. Williams has won the award […]