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Brian Scalabrine believes playing in the BIG3 would help Carmelo Anthony get back into the NBA. Scalabrine says Anthony should look at what that the BIG3 has done for Joe Johnson, who is reportedly garnering interest from multiple NBA teams after killing it in Ice Cube’s three-on-three league. “Joe Johnson would not be in the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans also have interest in Joe Johnson, who is expected to work out with the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and vice president David Griffin watched Johnson play in the BIG3 in New Orleans […]

Tobias Harris’ primary role with the Philadelphia 76ers is to score, but the talented swingman believes his improved passing will be a huge skill that will help the Sixers win games next season. The Sixers have so many talented scorers in the starting lineup, so Harris will have to be a willing passer and show […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is a man on a mission ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season. After missing the playoffs last season for the first time since his second year in the league, James has been sitting back and hearing all these pundits slander his name this offseason. As he always […]

Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kevin Durant are the kings of NBA sneaker earnings. According to Forbes, Jordan, LeBron and KD make the most money through sneaker income: Michael Jordan (Jordan) | $130 million Jordan’s Nike paycheck has come a long way since the Swoosh signed him in 1984 out of UNC to a five-year […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward is very thankful members of the coaching staff stayed in Boston this summer to work with him. Instead of training in San Diego like he usually does every summer, Hayward stayed in Boston so he could work with the Celtics’ coaching staff: Gordon Hayward said the most unique part […]

Enes Kanter says Kemba Walker is the biggest reason he signed with the Boston Celtics this summer, but his fandom for actor Mark Wahlberg played a role as well. Walker called Kanter from Celtics president Danny Ainge’s phone telling him to come to the Celtics. Once Kanter heard Walker’s pitch, he was set on signing […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter says he would pick Kemba Walker over Kyrie Irving “any day.” While Kanter says Irving is one of the best point guards in the NBA, he believes Walker will be a better leader for the Celtics. Walker is replacing Irving as Boston’s starting point guard next season, as Irving […]

Enes Kanter says Russell Westbrook is the best player and teammate he has ever played with in his NBA career. The two were teammates for three seasons on the Oklahoma City Thunder: "Russell Westbrook was the best player I've played with. … He's not just the best player, the best teammate I've had off the […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard admits he was upset people tried to make it seem like he and Russell Westbrook hated each other. The Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder met in the first round of the 2019 playoffs, and Lillard and Westbrook went at it. Both stars trash-talked each other and made […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard says he naturally plays better on the road because he loves to quiet crowds. Lillard says hitting game-winners at home is great, but that quieting a home crowd on the road is a tremendous feeling as well. “I mean I think I just naturally play better on […]

Utah Jazz guard Dante Exum says Utah has a team full of “guys that wanna work and get better.” Exum likes the Jazz’s chances of competing for a title next season because everyone on the team is a good person, both on and off the court. “I think we have a great team,” Exum said, […]

Jarrett Allen and other members of the Brooklyn Nets participated in informal workouts in Los Angeles, which were organized by All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. While Allen didn’t get to interact with Irving that much in LA, the Nets center says Kyrie is a “good guy and ready to be a Net.” “I didn’t get […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Trey Burke says he’s “built for a Philly type city.” The new Sixers guard signed a one-year deal worth $2.03 million with Philadelphia this summer after playing for the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks last season. Trey Burke says on a conference call with media that playing all over (and […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard admits he has a picture on the wall at his house of his face which became a meme following his game-winner against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2019 playoffs. In case you forgot what picture we’re talking about, here’s a friendly reminder: Damian Lillard’s victory face gets the […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard says Game 5 of the 2019 playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder is the best game he’s ever played in his life. Lillard scored 50 points and hit the series-clinching shot at the buzzer over Paul George. “Having 50, hitting the game-winner, series walk-off, I told him (my trainer) […]

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol admits winning the 2019 title “fulfilled me in a way that I didn’t know it could.” The Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors in six games to capture its first-ever championship in franchise history. Gasol says his respect level for the Warriors and LeBron James went up after winning his […]

Marc Gasol won his first NBA championship this past season with the Toronto Raptors, and it seems like everyone is happy for the Spanish big man. Gasol, who picked up his player option with the Raptors this summer, admits he was surprised how many people were happy for him after Toronto defeated the Golden State […]

Golden State Warriors point guard D’Angelo Russell says he has learned a lot from Los Angeles Lakers veteran Rajon Rondo in terms of how to take care of your body in the offseason. Russell, who is part-time vegan, admits he has gotten a lot of food advice from Rondo, who will enter his 14th year […]

After being part of two trades, Golden State Warriors point guard D’Angelo Russell says he’s learning a lot about the business side of the NBA and how to remain professional through it all. Russell will be playing for his third team in five years next season. The new Warriors guard played two seasons each with […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has some thoughts on Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s assertion that James Harden is a better scorer than Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. The Mavs owner believes Harden — who has led the NBA in scoring the past two seasons — has optimized his […]

NBA spokesman Mike Bass has released a statement regarding Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins, who allegedly threatened to shoot his ex-girlfriend: NBA spokesman Mike Bass on the @TMZ_Sports report on DeMarcus Cousins: “We are aware of the report regarding DeMarcus Cousins and are investigating the allegations.” — Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) August 27, 2019 DeMarcus […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says Mavs budding star Luka Doncic is a special player for a number of reasons. Doncic, who won the 2019 Rookie of the Year Award, is the new face of the Mavs franchise now that Dirk Nowitzki is retired. Mark Cuban couldn’t hold back his excitement when he was asked […]

All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell is excited to begin the next chapter of his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors acquired Russell from the Brooklyn Nets this summer in the Kevin Durant sign-and-trade deal. Russell, who made his first All-Star team last season, thinks you can only get better from being around […]

After he retires from the NBA following the conclusion of the 2019-20 season, Atlanta Hawks veteran small forward Vince Carter is going to venture off into the NBA media game. Carter says he likes coaching, but doesn’t want to be a coach due to the lack of loyalty teams show coaches. Instead, the Hawks swingman […]

Free agent guard Andrew Harrison has agreed to a training camp deal with the Golden State Warriors, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.  Harrison played 17 games last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans. Free agent guard Andrew Harrison has agreed to a training camp deal with Golden State, agent […]

When Atlanta Hawks veteran swingman Vince Carter entered the NBA back in 1998 with the Toronto Raptors, some were calling him the next Michael Jordan. Like Jordan, Carter played at UNC and had nuclear athleticism. Vince averaged 18.3 points per game in his rookie season with the Raptors and won Rookie of the Year. However, […]

During Vince Carter’s early days with the Toronto Raptors, he used to play one-on-one with this kid named Stephen Curry before games started. Steph’s father, Dell, was a teammate of Carter on the Raptors, so the Golden State Warriors star was always hanging around the team as a kid. “For a while it was kind […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran small forward Vince Carter knows his final season in the NBA is going to be “an emotional roller coaster.” Carter is going to retire from the NBA after the 2019-20 season ends, which means he’s going to get a “farewell tour” à la Dwyane Wade. The Hawks swingman isn’t looking forward to […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker says Team USA’s exhibition loss to Australia was “very humbling.” Even though the loss didn’t count since it was an exhibition game, Walker and the rest of his Team USA teammates took the defeat very seriously. “No question. It was very humbling. I think it just gave us a […]

Former NBA guard and current Phoenix Suns assistant coach Steve Blake says Ricky Rubio is “an ultimate point guard.” Rubio signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the Suns this summer after playing the past two seasons on the Utah Jazz. The Suns have been looking for a starting-caliber point guard ever since they traded Eric […]

After playing in the Osgood Shootout at New Britain High School in Connecticut this past weekend, Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond hinted he’s going to decline his 2020-21 player option with the club. Drummond will make $27.1 million next season and has a player option worth $28.8 million for the 2020-21 campaign. The Pistons All-Star […]

By wearing No. 39 with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dwight Howard is making history. No player who has ever played for the Lakers has worn No. 39 before, although Dennis Rodman, Ron Artest and Andrew Bogut had some interesting number choices as well when they played for the Purple and Gold. Dwight Howard will be […]

Veteran small forward Jared Dudley reportedly had interest in playing for the Boston Celtics before he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. Dudley, who played with the Brooklyn Nets last season, signed a one-year deal with the Lakers this summer worth  $2.56 million. Dudley was interested in […]

Klay Thompson’s dad, Mychal Thompson, predicts that the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will meet in the 2020 Western Conference Finals. The Lakers acquired superstar big man Anthony Davis this summer, giving LeBron James the second star he needs to contend for a championship. Los Angeles also signed Danny Green, Jared Dudley, Quinn […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis and Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose will sponsor 4,000 students from Englewood — the neighborhood they grew up in Chicago — to watch Howard University play Hampton University on September 14 at Soldier Field. Davis and Rose, two of the best basketball players to make it […]

Dwight Howard will wear No. 39 with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Shams Charania of the Athletic and Stadium. Howard is signing his one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Lakers on Monday. Sources: Dwight Howard has cleared waivers and is signing his new Los Angeles Lakers contract now. Howard plans to wear No. 39 as […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez believes it’s time for the NBA to play preseason and regular season games in Australia. Lopez says he and his Team USA teammates were impressed with the number of fans who came out to watch USA take on Canada at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Monday. “It’s so important to […]

The Golden State Warriors’ new arena, the Chase Center, has portraits of the “Hamptons 5.” Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala and Draymond Green are immortalized together inside the Chase Center: The Hamptons 5 immortalized together inside Chase Center. pic.twitter.com/ohi8lBarwi — Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) August 26, 2019   The “Hamptons 5” nickname came […]