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Despite losing two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant this summer in free agency, Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers says it’s “comforting” to have Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green on the roster. The three All-Stars, who won the 2015 championship without Durant, are eager to show the critics the Warriors are still an […]

Over the last three seasons, the Golden State Warriors’ margin of error was pretty high since they had Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green leading the charge. The Warriors could turn the ball over 20-plus times and still find a way to win the game in the fourth quarter because of how […]

Former NBA guard and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose thinks the Toronto Raptors should retire Kawhi Leonard’s No. 2 jersey when the Los Angeles Clippers come to Toronto on Dec. 11. Leonard guided the Raptors to their first-ever championship last season and won his second Finals MVP. The superstar small forward left Toronto after one […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers wanted to meet with Kevin Durant personally to hear his free agency decision because he felt their relationship had earned that. Myers traveled to New York, where Durant informed him he was leaving the Warriors after three seasons to sign with the Brooklyn Nets. “Here’s what I wanted,” […]

Former NBA All-Star point guard Gilbert Arenas believes Carmelo Anthony can still contribute to an NBA team, but questions if Melo is “willing to sacrifice what he perceives he still has versus what teams need.” Arenas says teams likely view Anthony as a lower end bench guy who comes in to score for a little […]

Former NBA All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas knew Carmelo Anthony playing for the Houston Rockets was going to be a “disaster.” Anthony played in just 10 games with the Rockets last season before the franchise exiled and traded him. “I remember the reports named Houston as a possible destination for him to land. I said, ‘Hell […]

Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich is not looking forward to making the last cut on the USA roster. Team USA is taking 13 guys to Australia, but will only take 12 to China for the FIBA World Cup. The Team USA roster is currently headlined by Harrison Barnes, Jaylen Brown, Joe Harris, Kyle Kuzma, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton, Donovan Mitchell, Mason […]

Sacramento Kings small forward Harrison Barnes says Team USA is “motivated more than anything to keep the gold standard going.” Because Team USA doesn’t have any superstars on it like before, a lot of critics believe the team might not bring home the gold once the FIBA World Cup starts. Barnes, the lone holdover from […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has basically confirmed the franchise is going to sign power forward Terrence Jones. Jones just wrapped up his PBA stint with the TNT KaTropa in the Philippines. The lefty has played 180 games with the Rockets. Daryl Morey basically confirms the Terrence Jones addition on today's podcast: "Terrence Jones… […]

Boston Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca almost crashed his car when he found out Kemba Walker could sign with the Celtics this summer. Pagliuca was on the phone with Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge when he first heard Walker had interest in signing with Boston. Via Nicole Yang of The Boston Globe: Celtics co-owner […]

Brooklyn Nets star small forward Kevin Durant stopped by Team USA practice on Thursday in El Segundo, California. The two-time Finals MVP was wearing a brace to stabilize his leg and had a boot on his foot. Durant, who is expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his Achilles tear, had a funny […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Theo Pinson says the informal workouts in LA were “player-driven.” Nets star point guard Kyrie Irving organized the mini-camp in LA. Pinson says it’s been fun playing with the guys and getting to know the new players, both on and off the court. “It was basically player-driven,” Pinson told Brian Lewis of […]

The Houston Rockets reportedly have made no decision whether they will rest James Harden and Russell Westbrook entire games next season, according to Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said last month the franchise will have a flexible plan to rest Harden, Westbrook and other key veterans next season. Last month, Houston […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker is OK after getting into a car accident in San Antonio. While Parker’s Porsche got damaged from the accident, Parker was checked by doctors and didn’t have any injuries, according to Jabari Young of The Athletic. Told Tony Parker… involved in this accident in SA… is OK. Was checked […]

Chicago Bulls rookie point guard Coby White says his NBA 2K20 rating is “solid” for a guy who hasn’t even played in an NBA game yet. White is rated a 76 in the popular video game. The youngster says his rating will be “higher” after the 2019-20 season ends. “It’s solid,” White told Ronnie 2K. […]

Gilbert Arenas wants to set the record straight: John Wall is the best point guard in Washington Wizards franchise history. Some believe Arenas holds that title, but the former All-Star NBA guard says Wall’s longevity outweighs his. “Yes, I think so. His longevity because people try to say I am, but he has played in […]

It’s the dog days of summer, which means NBA rumors are for the most part absent at the moment. Leave it up to Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler to spice things up, as the four-time All-Star swingman recently followed Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal on Instagram. This is relevant because the Heat have […]

Houston Rockets power forward PJ Tucker is dealing with a minor left ankle sprain — the injury which forced him to withdraw from Team USA. According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Tucker will head back to Houston on Saturday to begin treatment. He should be ready to go for Rockets training camp in […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green knows DeMarcus Cousins isn’t in the best of moods right now and probably feels like his NBA career is over. Cousins tore his left ACL during a pick-up game in Las Vegas and will miss the entire 2019-20 season. This is the third serious injury Cousins has suffered […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker is withdrawing from USA Basketball ahead of the FIBA World Cup in China because of an ankle injury, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Tucker will rehab and then prepare for Rockets training camp. Houston’s PJ Tucker is withdrawing from USA Basketball ahead of FIBA World Cup […]

Before Team USA training camp started in Las Vegas, Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder told Donovan Mitchell to “be a sponge” around Team USA coach Gregg Popovich. Mitchell followed Snyder’s orders, as he’s been taking notes from Popovich nonstop. The Jazz shooting guard is eager to learn from one of the best basketball coaches […]

A rival executive believes Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox will benefit immensely from working with Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich due to the Kings’ challenging environment. The Kings haven’t made the playoffs since 2006 and have been a walking disaster since then. Although things in Sacramento appear to be getting better, outsiders still […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox says “getting stronger” made it easier to shoot from the NBA 3-point line. During his rookie season, Fox shot just 30.7 percent from beyond the arc. The 21-year-old improved to 37.1 percent last season and figures to raise his 3-point accuracy as his career moves along. “Lots of reps […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker believes Sacramento Kings youngster De’Aaron Fox is “going to be an All-Star in this league very soon.” Fox has been turning heads left and right at Team USA practices. The Kings’ floor general is a virtual lock to make the 12-man roster which will compete at the FIBA World […]

Houston Rockets power forward PJ Tucker says everyone in Houston is “excited” about adding former MVP Russell Westbrook. Tucker, though, knows the Rockets can’t skip steps next season and that there will be an adjustment period for everyone involved. The defensive ace says Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is really good at seeing how different […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says what DeMarcus Cousins has been through injury-wise is “unheard of.” Cousins suffered an Achilles tear during the 2017-18 season and tore his ACL this summer during a pick-up game in Las Vegas. “Injuries are part of the game but when you are talking about a player who […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost center DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL injury before the 2019-20 season started. Cousins tore his left ACL playing in a pick-up game in Las Vegas. The four-time All-Star, who signed a one-year deal with the Lakers this summer in free agency, will miss the entire 2019-20 campaign. “Big loss,” one […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant addressed Team USA before practice on Thursday in El Segundo, California, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Durant is still recovering from the Achilles tear he suffered in the 2019 NBA Finals. The two-time Finals MVP was wearing a brace to stabilize his leg. KD was on the […]

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford believes forward Jonathan Isaac is primed for a big 2019-20 season. Isaac, who was part of the Team USA Select Team which trained with USA Basketball’s National Team, has gone from 209 pounds at the close of the 2018-19 season to 234 pounds this summer. Clifford watched Isaac played […]

While Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman says he’s “very excited about the progress” guard Markelle Fultz has made in his recovery from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, he still won’t put a timetable on Fultz’s recovery. Fultz has played in just 33 games in the NBA since being drafted No. 1 overall in the […]

Houston Rockets defensive ace PJ Tucker thinks Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma has a chance to be a “good two-way player.” Tucker, one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA, has been impressed by Kuzma’s defensive skills at Team USA practices. Asked respected defender PJ Tucker about Kuz, who’s been focusing on […]

Video of Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins tearing his left ACL during a pick-up game in Las Vegas has emerged. Cousins let out a loud scream after suffering the injury. It’s just a sad situation for Boogie, who has gone through three serious injuries now in a very short amount of time. DeMarcus Cousins […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says he’s “devastated” for Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins, who suffered a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2019-20 season. Cousins played for Kerr and the Warriors last season. Warriors’ Steve Kerr on DeMarcus Cousins’ knee injury: “I’m devastated for DeMarcus. It’s been a couple of […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox believes the future of the NBA is “in good hands.” There are four players from the 2017 Draft class on Team USA at the moment: De’Aaron Fox, Donovan Mitchell, Kyle Kuzma and Jayson Tatum. Add to the fact that Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons and Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma says he feels really bad for DeMarcus Cousins, who tore his left ACL in a workout and will miss the entire 2019-20 season. Cousins signed a one-year deal with the Lakers this summer after playing with the Golden State Warriors last season. Kuzma said it was hard to […]

Patrick Patterson has agreed to a one-year, $2.3 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Patterson and the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a buyout on the final season of his contract, which made the veteran power forward an unrestricted free agent. Free agent forward Patrick Patterson has agreed to […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker is challenging Sacramento Kings youngster De’Aaron Fox to “take it to a whole other level” next season. Fox has been showing signs of All-Star potential for Team USA. Walker believes the Kings’ floor general is only going to get better as he gets older and stronger. “It takes time, […]

By being on Team USA, Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker believes he’s accomplishing two things which are important for basketball players. Walker says his Team USA experience is “a great opportunity to show some leadership and also humble myself.” The new Celtics point guard is one of the leaders of this Team USA group. […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma says Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox is “the quickest player in the league.” Kuzma, who was also part of the 2017 NBA Draft like Fox, says the Kings have a guy who “wants it” running their offense. “I think his overall confidence, I think the way he […]