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New Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just wants to keep his head down and play basketball at the highest level. The Thunder acquired Gilgeous-Alexander this summer from the Los Angeles Clippers in the blockbuster Paul George trade. The youngster vows to be a hard worker during his time in OKC and remain humble. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas says the franchise may sign more than 15 guaranteed contracts to create competition on the roster. The Timberwolves missed the playoffs last season and lost three keys players from last year’s team this summer in Derrick Rose, Taj Gibson and Tyus Jones. Rosas, who became the Timberwolves’ […]

Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo never misses an offseason workout, no matter what. Oladipo, who is recovering from a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee, is a creature of habit — according to his workout partner, Jay Henderson. “He has a set schedule — never misses,” Henderson said, via Scott Agness of […]

Former NBA forward Matt Barnes thinks Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward “is gonna have a big season” in 2019-20. Hayward struggled for the Celtics last season, as he was making his way back from that gruesome ankle injury he suffered in 2017-18 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on opening night. Matt Barnes says Hayward — two […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox says eating “literally feels like a job to me” since he burns calories so quickly. Fox is arguably the fastest player in the NBA. Because he’s running up and down the court so much, the Kings’ floor general has to eat a lot to keep his weight up. “I […]

The Miami Heat reportedly told Jimmy Butler this summer they will be aggressive in trying to land another star in the future, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Butler, a four-time All-Star, signed a four-year, $140.79 million contract with the Heat in July as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

Wayne Ellington says his main goal with the New York Knicks is to “help lead a very young team.” Ellington signed a two-year deal with the Knicks this summer after spending time with the Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons last season. “I’m here first and foremost to help lead a very young team,” Ellington said, […]

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is reporting NBA GM’s and coaches are talking behind Carmelo Anthony’s back. Anthony hasn’t played in an NBA game since November. Royce White said this week he believes Anthony is being blackballed from the NBA. “And from what I’m hearing, and I’ve been hearing this all morning…I’m hearing that there’s […]

Former NBA guard and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose says Carmelo Anthony is being blackballed in the NBA. Rose was reacting to the comments made by Royce White, who said Carmelo Anthony is being blackballed and that LeBron James should help his brother out by getting him a spot on the Los Angeles Lakers. “Yes […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox showed last season he’s going to be a really good player in the NBA for the next decade as long as he stays healthy. Fox put up 11.6 points and 4.4 assists as a rookie with the Kings in 2017-18. Last season, Fox averaged 17.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox says his speed is “kind of natural” and he doesn’t do speed and agility work in the offseason. Fox is arguably the fastest player in the NBA. The Kings’ floor general says as he started to get stronger and bigger, he became faster as well: “I don’t mess with […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas says small forward Andrew Wiggins has “got to be a main contributor” for Minnesota to have success next season. As we all know, Wiggins has arguably one of the worst contracts in the league and hasn’t lived up to the hype with the Timberwolves after being the […]

Veteran shooting guard Wayne Ellington signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the New York Knicks this summer after splitting time with the Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons last season. Ellington says he signed with the Knicks because he was intrigued by the situation: “In New York, I saw a young core that has a […]

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo isn’t going to rush his recovery from a ruptured quad tendon in his knee. Oladipo suffered the injury on Jan. 23 against the Toronto Raptors. The Pacers star says he’s working hard every day to get back to 100 percent, but “Rome wasn’t built in one day” and he’s going […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is excited about playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder next season and doesn’t mind playing in a small market like Oklahoma City. Gilgeous-Alexander went to the University of Kentucky, so he says he likes the “home feeling” a small city like OKC will present him after playing in Los Angeles last season: Shai […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas wants to build around All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns similar to the way the Houston Rockets have built their team around 2018 MVP James Harden. Rosas worked with the Rockets before taking the Timberwolves job this summer: Rosas said the Wolves will build around KAT much like […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas says small forward Robert Covington is “on course” to be ready for the start of training camp. Covington underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on April 1. The swingman last played for the Timberwolves on Dec. 31, 2018: Robert Covington is "on course" to be ready […]

Team USA has named Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart and Donovan Mitchell as its captains. Walker and Mitchell have been starting together in the backcourt for Team USA, while Smart has yet to play after suffering a calf injury in training camp in Las Vegas. However, Gregg Popovich seems to like the leadership qualities Smart has. […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard says just like other players are doing what is best for their careers by changing teams and creating superteams, he’s staying in Portland because it’s what he wants to do for his career. Lillard has consistently said he wants to retire with the Blazers and be the […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden says he hasn’t talked to Wesley Johnson since crossing him over during the 2017-18 season. Harden dropped Johnson with a vicious crossover, stared him down and then a hit 3-pointer to cap off the play. The Rockets star admits he wants to “drop somebody every game.” James Harden talks about […]

Former NBA point guard Jameer Nelson says Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker reminds him of a young Kobe Bryant. Booker has established himself as one of the best scorers in the league. He scored a whopping 70 points during the 2016-17 season against the Boston Celtics. Much has been made of Booker’s complaint about […]

Sixers small forward Tobias Harris says he withdrew from Team USA this summer because he wasn’t “truly healthy” when last season ended. Harris wanted to rest after the 2018-19 season finished because he knows 2019-20 is a big year for him and the Sixers. The swingman signed the richest deal in Sixers franchise history this […]

Former NBA All-Star point guard Gilbert Arenas says Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker should be offended when he doesn’t get double-teamed in pick-up games. Booker and Joakim Noah got into it during a recent pick-up game after Noah told his team to double-team Booker. The Suns guard said you’re not supposed to double-team on […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden says point guard Chris Paul helped Houston a “tremendous amount” during his two years with the franchise. Harden continues to deny the reports which said he and Paul didn’t get along behind the scenes. James Harden talks about this upcoming seasons. Talks about the amazing things Chris Paul did […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal will reportedly seriously consider signing with the Miami Heat if he becomes a free agent in 2021, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Beal has two years left on his contract. The Wizards offered the two-time All-Star a three-year, $111 million extension this summer. Washington is waiting […]

Washington Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal reportedly hasn’t decided whether to accept Washington’s $111 million extension offer or what his long-term future holds, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Beal has two years left on his current deal with the Wizards. Washington offered Beal a three-year extension worth $111 million this summer. […]

Near the end of last season, Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks asked All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal if he wanted to rest and sit out games since the Wizards had already been eliminated from the playoffs. According to Brooks, Beal said it was his job to play no matter what because he was the […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has nothing but good things to say about All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal. Beal had the best statistical season of his career in 2018-19, averaging 25.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists. The sharpshooter also shot 47.5 percent from the field, 35.1 percent beyond the arc and 80.8 percent […]

ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks sees Andre Iguodala and the Memphis Grizzlies taking the buyout route once training camp starts in late September. Iguodala is owed $17.2 million next season, the final year of his contract. The 2015 Finals MVP isn’t expected to play a single game for the Grizzlies, who are rebuilding the […]

Sacramento Kings player development coach Rico Hines says Los Angeles Clippers center Montrezl Harrell’s “motor is impeccable.” Hines runs the private pickup games at UCLA during the summer. He has known the Clippers big man since before Harrell was drafted in 2015. Hines says Harrell “loves to compete at a high level” every time he […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell says he’s worked hard this summer on being able to create his own shot. Harrell is a beast in the paint. He does most of his damage in the pick-and-roll game. While the 25-year-old says he’s never going to stop being a rim roller since that’s his bread-and-butter, […]

To say Los Angeles Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell is excited about next season would be an understatement. After signing Kawhi Leonard in free agency and trading for Paul George this summer, the Clippers are legitimate title contenders. LA won 48 games last season without having a single All-Star on the roster. The Clippers took […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday has been working on his stepback jumper this summer. Now that superstar big man Anthony Davis is gone, Holiday is the No. 1 option in New Orleans. The combo guard knows he’s going to have to take his offensive game to another level for the Pelicans to compete […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr hopes Shaun Livingston will be involved with the organization after his playing career is over. Livingston currently is an unrestricted free agent. He spent the previous five seasons with the Warriors, winning three titles along the way, and Kerr wants him back in the future: “He’s somebody I’m […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young says Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is right when it comes to double-teams in open gym. A video of Booker and Joakim Noah arguing about whether double-teaming in open gyms is okay went viral over the weekend. Booker complained about getting double-teamed during a pickup game, while Noah […]

One NBA executive doesn’t understand why the Los Angeles Lakers have interest in Dwight Howard. Howard, who is a member of the Memphis Grizzlies, is expected to be waived by Memphis before the 2019-20 season starts. The former superstar big man is reportedly going to work out for the Lakers, who are in need of […]

Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell is the cover star for MyNBA2K20. MyNBA2K20 is the mobile version of NBA 2K20: We are proud to announce the release of MyNBA2K20, featuring cover star @dloading. — MyNBA 2K (@MyNBA2K) August 21, 2019 The Warriors acquired Russell this summer from the Brooklyn Nets in the Kevin Durant sign-and-trade […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith thinks Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James is going to be a “monster” next season. James missed the playoffs last season for the first time since his second year in the NBA during his first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The four-time MVP and three-time champion suffered a groin […]

It looks like Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart’s left calf injury is getting a lot better. Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich said Smart “scrimmaged a decent part” of Team USA’s practice on Tuesday. Smart says it “feels good to be out here.” “He is looking pretty good,” Popovich said. “He scrimmaged a decent part […]