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The holidays are a ways away, but Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is already in the giving mood. LaVine treated his teammates and coaches to Will Smith’s new movie on Thursday while the team was in Indiana. Bulls head coach Jim Boylen was appreciative of the gesture, pointing out how generous LaVine is. Zach […]

Damian Lillard is planning to “play more minutes” in the Portland Trail Blazers’ third preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Blazers head coach Terry Stotts expects Lillard and shooting guard CJ McCollum to play about 25 minutes on Saturday. “Play more minutes tomorrow,” Lillard said, via Dwight Jaynes of NBC Sports Northwest. “I know we’re […]

Last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Derrick Rose scored a career-high 50 points on Halloween against the Utah Jazz. It was a performance which captivated the NBA world since Rose has undergone four knee surgeries in his career. Now, the new Detroit Pistons guard admits that game took the weight off his back. 🔊 @drose […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker won’t play on Friday against the Orlando Magic. Walker is dealing with a sore knee. The All-Star went through shootaround, but he has since been ruled out. Kemba Walker out tonight vs Orlando with knee inflammation, according to #Celtics head coach Brad Stevens. — A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) October […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says All-Star power forward Blake Griffin is unlikely to play in the team’s third preseason game on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Casey says veteran small forward Joe Johnson will see more minutes as a result. #Pistons’ Blake Griffin is unlikely to play tonight, per Dwane Casey, against the […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio believes shooting guard Devin Booker is one of the “best scorers ever.” Rubio, who signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the Suns this summer, is ready to help Booker make an All-Star team this season and guide Phoenix to more wins. “I want to see how good a […]

The Detroit Pistons could have interest in New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina, according to Vincent Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. Ntilikina had a solid FIBA World Cup showing for France this summer. The Knicks are said to be looking for a late second round pick for Ntilikina. New York has Dennis Smith […]

The Sacramento Kings announced on Friday that Trevor Ariza and Harry Giles will miss the remainder of the preseason. Ariza underwent a successful procedure to remove a lipoma from his back. Giles, meanwhile, remains out with a sore left knee: From the Kings: pic.twitter.com/CEegvd0lX5 — James Ham (@James_HamNBA) October 11, 2019 Ariza, who split time […]

Over the summer, Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler took a ride with the McLaren Formula 1 Team, and the All-Star could barely handle it. "My stomach finna fall out my ass." Jimmy Butler rode around with @McLarenF1 and could barely handle it 😂 pic.twitter.com/zhoAB5VHBO — Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) October 11, 2019 When you’re […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo is about to become a dad. Antetokounmpo’s girlfriend, Mariah Danae Riddlesprigger, revealed the news on her Instagram page with a message that said “BABY FR34K COMING SOON.” The All-Star had a funny comment, saying “Who’s the father?” It has been a good year for Antetokounmpo. He won the MVP […]

Ever wondered why Chicago Bulls rookie point guard Coby White wears No. 0? It’s not because of Russell Westbrook or Damian Lillard, two superstar guards who also don the number zero. White wore No. 0 in high school because his favorite video game character is Sub Zero from Mortal Kombat. The speedster was unable to […]

Sacramento Kings swingman Bogdan Bogdanovic likes that head coach Luke Walton views him as a “combo guard.” Bogdanovic, one of the best shooters on the Kings, admits he likes to have the ball in his hands and run the offense from time to time. It looks like Walton values Bogdanovic’s playmaking skills and will use […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni will stagger Russell Westbrook and James Harden this season. He will also try to have two of Harden, Westbrook and Eric Gordon on the floor at all times. Both Harden and Westbrook are ball-dominant players. The two MVPs will obviously start and finish games together, but D’Antoni plans to […]

In at least one recent stop, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard would intentionally whiff on screens if he knew the next option was a post up for him, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic. Howard is on a non-guaranteed contract with the Lakers and can be cut at any time if he becomes […]

All signs point toward Tomas Satoransky landing the Chicago Bulls’ starting point guard job over Kris Dunn, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Bulls head coach Jim Boylen said after the Bulls’ preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday he would announce his starting point guard soon. Dunn started the first […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have two of the best defensive guards in the NBA anchoring their backcourt in Ben Simmons and Josh Richardson. The Sixers expect both players to wreck havoc on opposing guards this season. Simmons and Richardson expect their chemistry to improve as the season goes along. Both players are already enjoying playing with […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale says second-year small forward Kevin Knox is “still out” with a right calf injury. The good news is that Fizdale doesn’t think Knox’s injury is serious. Kevin Knox (strained right calf) questionable for Knicks Friday."Kevin didn’t go today," Fizdale said "He’s still out. I don’t think it’s anything […]

De’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley III know the Sacramento Kings must improve on defense to make the playoffs this season. It’s only preseason, but the Kings gave up 132 points in their first exhibition game against the Indiana Pacers in India. They allowed 130 points in the second game. Offense shouldn’t be an issue for […]

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns knows he has to be “aggressive at all times” for Minnesota to win on a nightly basis. Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders wants his team shooting more 3-pointers this season, including Towns. KAT is a willing passer and loves to see his teammates flourish. However, the two-time All-Star is […]

The government of China “abruptly moved on Thursday to tamp down public anger at the NBA,” in reaction to a tweet by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey which drew China’s attention. Sopan Deb of the New York Times reports there were concerns beginning to surface “that the rhetoric was damaging China’s interests and image […]

New York Knicks small forward Marcus Morris has responded to Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant’s claim that the Knicks aren’t cool anymore. Morris took to Twitter to express how he’s feeling: Never was a fan of doing what was cool! I love being a Knick!!! Feeling right at home — Marcus Morris (@MookMorris2) October 10, […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green and Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard won’t be teammates this season for the first time in Leonard’s career. Leonard and Green were teammates on the San Antonio Spurs for seven seasons and played one year together on the Toronto Raptors. The duo split up this summer after […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green knows there are a handful of elite teams in the Western Conference this season. Everyone wants to see the Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers meet in the 2020 Western Conference Finals. Green, a two-time NBA champion, claims the Lakers don’t view the Clippers as rivals and aren’t worried […]

Detroit Pistons All-Star power forward Blake Griffin is loving what he is seeing from point guard Derrick Rose right now. After the Pistons defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Griffin said Rose — who finished with 18 points and five assists — “does everything at a different level speed wise.” Blake Griffin on Derrick Rose: […]

Danny Green says the chemistry of the Los Angeles Lakers is off to a good start. Green says everyone on the Lakers is excited to be around each other. The sharpshooter, who has won two championships, knows how important team chemistry is in the NBA. “I put a lot into chemistry and I think Bron […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green says he and star LeBron James won’t be bringing back their handshake and dance routines from when they were teammates on the Cleveland Cavaliers during James’ first stint with the Cavs. Green says he and LeBron are older now and have to save their energy for the games: […]

Danny Green says signing with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer “covered all the bases for me.” Green signed a two-year, $30 million deal with the Lakers after playing with the Toronto Raptors last season. “I think the same that it comes down for everyone. Obviously, it’s the best city to thrive in career-wise. Continue […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose says shooting guard Luke Kennard “still doesn’t know how good he is.” Rose and Kennard are the two leaders of the Pistons’ bench and took over Detroit’s second preseason game on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Kennard and Rose each scored 11 second-half points, helping the Pistons erase a […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale brought Ben Wallace to practice on Thursday. Wallace worked with New York’s big men and gave lessons on defending the paint. Fizdale, entering his second season as the head coach of the Knicks, wants New York to be a tough-minded team which has a “will to win.” Ben […]

Julius Randle doesn’t care where experts have the New York Knicks finishing this season. Most pundits believe the Knicks will once again miss the playoffs. Randle, though, isn’t paying attention to the outside noise and is focusing on what he and his teammates can control: Julius Randle is not here for any of the bearish […]

Veteran power forward Taj Gibson knows being on the New York Knicks alone will get you criticized since the media in The Big Apple is ruthless. Gibson says the players in New York don’t look at what the media is saying about the team and that he believes “in what we’ve got going here.” Taj […]

Washington Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal is in a bit of a conundrum. The St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals will square off in the NLCS. Beal is a St. Louis native, but because he plays for the Wizards, Washington fans are hoping the Wizards guard will be rooting for the Nationals. Either way, […]

Al Horford says his free agency decision “would have been totally different” had he known Kemba Walker was coming to the Boston Celtics. Horford signed a four-year, $109 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers this summer, ending his three-year run with the Celtics. Walker, as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Charlotte Hornets, agreed […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star power forward Draymond Green wants everyone to knows he’s 6-foot-6, without shoes. With the NBA requiring teams to provide accurate heights of their players, Green took to social media to let Dub Nation know he’s a legit 6-foot-6. Draymond is here to set the record straight on just how tall he […]

As of now, all indications are the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets game in China on Thursday will go on as scheduled, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey voiced support on Twitter for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. As a result, the NBA’s relationship with […]

Al Horford signed a four-year, $109 million contract with the Sixers this summer, ending his three-year run with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics underachieved as a team last season and were dysfunctional. Horford, one of the leaders in Boston, knew that big changes needed to be made if the Celtics wanted to run it back […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker has no doubt small forward Jayson Tatum “is going to be a star” in the NBA. With All-Stars Kyrie Irving and Al Horford gone, the Celtics are going to be expecting a lot more from Tatum this season. The talented swingman is ready for a bigger role in Boston, […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle knows big man Kristaps Porzingis is very excited to make his Mavs debut on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. Carlisle wants to see Porzingis play within the Mavs’ system and ultimately watch KP have fun. After all, the new Dallas star has been through a rigorous ACL rehab which […]

Indiana Pacers combo guard Malcolm Brogdon thinks TJ Warren is primed to have a big season for the team. The Pacers acquired Warren from the Phoenix Suns this summer. Brogdon says Warren is “a professional scorer” who is going to help Indiana win a lot of games this 2019-20 campaign. “T.J. is a professional scorer. […]