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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is confident D’Angelo Russell will be able to play with and without the ball this season. Russell will start alongside two-time MVP Stephen Curry in the Warriors’ backcourt. Kerr thinks Russell will have no issues playing off the ball: pic.twitter.com/SSgawt5OF7 — Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) October 1, 2019 The […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year point guard Trae Young says Cam Reddish is “the most talented rookie who came out” of the 2019 draft class. Young says he’s really looking forward to playing with Reddish, who shares the same agency as Young. Trae Young on Reddish: He's, in my opinion, the most talented rookie who came out, […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle says Mavs power forward Kristaps Porzingis was “terrific” in his first practice of the season. Porzingis will make his Mavs debut this season. He has fully recovered from his ACL tear. “It’s Porzingis’ first real practice from start to finish in quite some time,” Carlisle said, via Mavs.com. “And […]

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford says point guard Markelle Fultz was “hard to keep out of the paint” in his first practice on Tuesday. Fultz has fully recovered from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and is going to make his Magic debut this season, a sight Orlando fans can’t wait to see. Magic coach Steve […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to become a better shooter and he is learning as much as possible from veteran shooting guard Kyle Korver. Korver, who signed with the Bucks in free agency this summer, is one of the best shooters in NBA history. Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to become a better shooter and […]

A braided Joel Embiid says the Sixers’ first practice of the season had a “different intensity” to it. The Sixers figure to be one of the best defensive teams in the league this season after acquiring Josh Richardson from the Miami Heat and signing Al Horford. With Richardson and Horford in the mix, Philly has […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says there were moments where Michael Porter Jr. was turning heads left and right at practice on Tuesday. The Nuggets coach also admitted there were times where Porter looked rusty. After all, the youngster missed his entire rookie season recovering from his second back surgery, so the Nuggets know […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone revealed his preseason plan for star big man Nikola Jokic on Tuesday. Jokic will play in two games, possibly three, but not all four. The All-Star had a long summer with Team Serbia, so Malone and the Nuggets want to monitor Jokic’s health during training camp and preseason action. […]

The Washington Wizards will have to consider trading Bradley Beal if he doesn’t sign the extension they already offered him and if he doesn’t sign an extension next offseason either. The Wizards can’t afford to lose Beal for nothing, who currently has two years left on his deal. A rival front office member says Beal […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks is hoping Bradley Beal spends his entire NBA career in the nation’s capital and he gets to coach the All-Star “forever.” Brooks always speaks glowingly of Beal, who is the best player on the Wizards since All-Star John Wall will likely miss the entire season recovering from his Achilles […]

Bradley Beal has a $111 million contract extension offer from the Washington Wizards. The franchise offered the two-time All-Star the extension roughly two months ago. However, Beal has yet to sign it. The sharpshooter, who can make more money next summer if he makes one of the All-NBA teams this season, says his extension decision […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum suffered an ankle injury while playing in the FIBA World Cup for Team USA, but it appears he has fully recovered. Tatum said his ankle felt good in his first time back on the floor at Celtics practice on Tuesday. Tatum said his ankle felt good in his first […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons says the Sixers’ practice on Tuesday was the best first practice they’ve had during his time in Philly. Simmons says everyone had a businesslike approach. Simmons says this is the best first practice they’ve had during his time here. Businesslike approach from everyone. Spotlighted Trey Burke as one of today’s […]

The first practice of the season didn’t go particular well for Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. Carter Jr. suffered a sprained left ankle and will be day-to-day moving forward. Bulls rookie Daniel Gafford also suffered a right elbow hyperextension, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Wendell Carter Jr. sprained left ankle. Day-to-day. […]

Bradley Beal says he hasn’t signed an extension with the Washington Wizards because he has two years left on his deal and isn’t in a rush to sign a new contract. The Wizards offered Beal an extension worth around $112 million this summer. Bradley Beal on the status of the $111.7M extension offer the Wizards […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson can’t wait to play with a “killer” in Derrick Rose this season. Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says “there will be scenarios” where Rose and Jackson play together in 2019-20. Jackson is the Pistons’ starting point guard. Detroit signed Rose this offseason in free agency to a two-year deal. […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle says Mavs youngster Luka Doncic is “special” because he makes all of his teammates on the floor better. Doncic is a tremendous passer and always creating open shots for teammates. The Mavs think Doncic has similar traits to LeBron James, who is notorious for getting the best out of […]

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis thinks he and Mavs point-forward Luka Doncic could be a “nightmare” for opponents this season. Porzingis missed the entire 2018-19 season rehabbing his ACL injury, but is 100 percent now and will make his Mavs debut in 2019-20. Doncic won the 2019 Rookie of the Year award with ease […]

Damian Lillard says the Portland Trail Blazers’ focus is to win a championship this season. The Blazers made it to the Western Conference Finals last season, but got swept by the Golden State Warriors. Lillard says last year is over with and it’s a new season for the team. https://twitter.com/highkin/status/1178774195448078337?s=20 In August, Damian Lillard said […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson says he will consider how his left knee is feeling after the 2019-20 season before fully committing to be part of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The Americans won gold at the summer Olympics back in 2016 in Brazil. That team had Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant, DeAndre Jordan, Kyle Lowry, Harrison Barnes, DeMar […]

Draymond Green says a big reason why he signed his extension with the Golden State Warriors this summer is because he didn’t want the contract situation to hang over his head during the regular season. Green signed a $100 million extension with the Warriors this offseason. He reportedly has nearly $50 million in “advance payments” […]

Klay Thompson says he is comfortable with the Golden State Warriors’ timeline as he continues rehabbing an ACL injury. Thompson, one of the best players in the league, won’t rush back under any circumstances. Klay says he is comfortable with the Warriors timeline as he continues rehabbing an ACL injury. Bob Myers said the organization […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers says don’t expect to see much of star small forward Kawhi Leonard, if at all, during the preseason. Rivers hinted that it’ll be more like starting quarterbacks in the NFL preseason. Doc Rivers says don't expect to see much of Kawhi Leonard, if at all, this preseason. Hinted […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green says the NCAA is a dictatorship. Green points out how colleges can make money off players, but the second a player tries to make money, they become ineligible to play. The Warriors star says that type of logic doesn’t make any sense. “The NCAA is a dictatorship.” Draymond […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers says small forward Paul George tried sneaking into 5-on-5 scrimmages, which he’s not cleared to do yet. George underwent surgery to his right rotator cuff and left labrum after the 2019 playoffs ended. He is expected to be back sometime between late October and late November. Paul George […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen wants to make the playoffs this season. Chicago hasn’t been to the postseason since 2017, the final year of the Jimmy Butler era. Jim Boylen: "Our goal for this season is to make the playoffs." — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) September 30, 2019 The Bulls won just 22 games last season. […]

It’s safe to say Hassan Whiteside is really excited to play with Portland Trail Blazers guards Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum this season. When the Miami Heat traded Whiteside to the Blazers in the summer, the center posted a video of him saying, “We got shooters!” At Blazers media day on Monday, the big man […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen claims shooting guard Zach LaVine is “getting his man body.” By all accounts, LaVine had a productive summer working on his game and body. https://twitter.com/markstrot/status/1178759913620811777 Zach LaVine established himself as one of the best young scorers in the NBA last season. The high-flyer averaged 23.7 points per game while shooting […]

Note to Golden State Warriors reporters: stop reminding star point guard Stephen Curry he’s the oldest player on the roster. Curry, 31, has been with the Warriors since 2009. The two-time league MVP is the NBA’s longest tenured player with his original team after the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets this summer. Stephen Curry […]

Detroit Pistons All-Stars Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond are looking forward to playing with point guard Derrick Rose this season. Rose signed a two-year deal with the Pistons in free agency. He will back up Reggie Jackson at the point guard spot. Blake Griffin on Derrick Rose: “I’ve always been a big fan of his […]

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis says he was tempted to return at the end of last season so he could play with Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki. Porzingis missed all of last season recovering from his ACL tear. The new Mavs star is happy he was able to play against Nowitzki in practices and figures […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker wasn’t surprised over the random double-team controversy that occurred this offseason. Booker and Joakim Noah got into it during a summer pick-up game after Noah told his team to double-team Booker. The Suns guard said you’re not supposed to double-team in open-runs because players are trying to work on their […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons says he wants to be the “best defensive player” on the Sixers this season. Simmons’ only personal goal for 2019-20 is winning the Defensive Player of the Year Award. Ben Simmons: "I want to be the best defensive player on the team, so hopefully everybody on my team hears […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich thinks the Marcus Morris situation was handled “unprofessionally” this summer. Morris backed out of his agreement with the Spurs and decided to sign a one-year deal with the New York Knicks worth $15 million. Pop with his first comments on the failed Marcus Morris signing in July. Said the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul says he’s excited about the opportunity in OKC. Paul is embarking on the next chapter of his NBA career with the Thunder after the Houston Rockets traded him to OKC this summer in the blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade. A lot of people believe Paul won’t last the entire […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid says he and Sixers general manager Elton Brand have built trust with one another, something Embiid says wasn’t possible with Bryan Colangelo. Colangelo and the Sixers parted ways in the summer of 2018 after his wife admitted to running multiple burner Twitter accounts which revealed non-public information about the team. […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says point guard Kyle Lowry will get legacy treatment in contract talks. Lowry has one-year left on his deal with the Raptors. He’ll make $33.3 million this season. Via Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun: Ujiri was asked if the Lowry talks are different than those involving Marc Gasol, Serge […]

All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo participated in everything except scrimmages on the Indiana Pacers’ first day of camp. Oladipo is recovering from a ruptured quad tendon in his knee. The Pacers star suffered the injury on Jan. 23 against the Toronto Raptors and isn’t expected to play until December or January. Via J. Michael of The […]

Hassan Whiteside thinks he’s going to be able to showcase his passing skills with the Portland Trail Blazers. Whiteside, who was traded by the Miami Heat to the Blazers this summer, thinks he can get a “triple-double with assists” this season. “I think I’m going to blossom a lot here,” Whiteside told Jason Quick of […]