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Los Angeles Lakers star small forward LeBron James reportedly expressed concern that the combination of Magic Johnson’s messy exit and all the negative Lakers headlines threatened to sabotage the plans for this summer, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Johnson stepped down from his president role near the end of the regular season during […]

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Danny Green honored Craig Sager and Stuart Scott before Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Sager and Scott were two of the best sports reporters in the business. Scott passed away in 2015 after he lost his battle with cancer. Sager passed away in […]

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Neil Olshey says big man Jusuf Nurkic is in great spirits and making great progress from the gruesome leg injury he suffered against the Brooklyn Nets on March 25. Nurkic underwent season-ending surgery to repair compound fractures to his left tibia and fibula. https://twitter.com/highkin/status/1130945172718534656 Nurkic had a great regular season […]

Back in the 2012 playoffs, Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka was on the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green were on the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs had a 2-0 series lead on the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals and looked well on their way to advancing to the NBA […]

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams is favored to win the 2018-19 Sixth Man of the Year award over teammate Montrezl Harrell and Indiana Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis, per BetOnline.ag. The online betting site as Williams at a -1600 to win the award, Sabonis at a +800 and Harrell at a +1000. Williams, […]

Milwaukee Bucks star swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo is favored to win the 2018-19 MVP award over Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George, per BetOnline.ag. The online betting site has Antetokounmpo at a -1000 to win the MVP. Harden, who won the award last season, is at a +350 and George is at a +5000. Antetokounmpo […]

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert is favored to win the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year award, per BetOnline.ag. The online betting site has Gobert at a -500 to win the award. Milwaukee Bucks star swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo is at a +350 and Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George is at a +900. […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie power forward Miles Bridges says he didn’t get snubbed from the All-Rookie team this season. Bridges took to Twitter and said he thinks he played like ass all season for the Hornets, who missed the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. I didn’t get snubbed. I played like ass all year. I don’t […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard wants to clear it up with people who are questioning his interest level in signing a supermax extension with the franchise. Lillard is expected to sign a four-year, $191 million extension with the Blazers this summer after he makes an All-NBA team. https://twitter.com/highkin/status/1130908647389720576 Lillard currently has two […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala was actually referring to Stephen Curry as the second-best point guard ever, not the second-best player in NBA history behind Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. “He’s the second-best ever.” — Andre Iguodala To be clear, Andre was calling Curry the second-best point guard ever. Which is why no […]

The Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets will reportedly pursue Sixers swingman Tobias Harris this summer, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Harris becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Sixers acquired him at the February trade deadline from the Los Angeles Clippers. According to several sources, […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Rodney Hood would love to be back with the team next season, but the lefty understands better than anyone the nature of the business side of the NBA. The Blazers acquired Hood at the February trade deadline from the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was the second straight trade deadline Hood had […]

Los Angeles Clippers combo guard Patrick Beverley says the Clippers challenged the Golden State Warriors better than anybody in the 2019 playoffs. The Warriors defeated the Clippers in six games in the first round of the playoffs, but it wasn’t an easy series for the Warriors. Beverley’s tenacious defense, Lou Williams’ scoring ability and Montrezl […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard will make $52.8 million in 2024-25 once he signs the supermax extension with the franchise. Once he makes an All-NBA team this summer, Lillard can sign a four-year, $191 million extension with the Blazers. He would make $42.6 million in 2021-22, $46 million in 2022-23, and $49.4 […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts has received a contract extension from the team. The Blazers reached the Western Conference Finals this season for the first time since 2000. Neil Olshey just broke news: The Blazers have given coach Terry Stotts a contract extension. It was completed about 20 minutes ago. — Joe Freeman […]

Enes Kanter says signing with the Portland Trail Blazers is the best thing to happen in his NBA career. Kanter signed with the Blazers in February after getting waived by the New York Knicks. He became a fan favorite in Portland because of his charisma and for playing with a separated shoulder in the playoffs: […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard says it would be nice to be able to rest a few games during the regular season next year so he’s not worn out when the playoffs start. Lillard says he’s not going to come in and tell the Blazers he’s not playing in a game, but […]

Turns out, Zion Williamson didn’t actually get snubbed for an autograph by New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis and Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall. Williamson was apparently misquoted by the New York Post. The high-flyer, who is expected to be selected by the Pelicans with the No. 1 overall pick in […]

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob is confident star small forward Kevin Durant will return for the NBA Finals. The Warriors have over a week off after sweeping the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Finals. Durant is still recovering from the right calf strain he suffered in Game 5 of the second round […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum believes the Golden State Warriors’ playoff experience ultimately proved to be the difference in the 2019 Western Conference Finals. The Blazers got swept by the Warriors, but Games 2-4 were pretty close. In fact, the Blazers had double-digit leads in Games 2-4, but weren’t able to hold onto […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka believes the team has an opportunity to win a championship next year. Pelinka pointed to how the Lakers have a superstar in LeBron James, a good coach in Frank Vogel and a talented young core headlined by Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart. Pelinka also […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says the team’s championship experience has been a big factor for the Dubs’ success in the last few playoff runs. The Warriors are one win away from reaching their fight straight NBA Finals. The players on the team have seen it all and no situation gets them rattled […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley wasn’t surprised one bit by Magic Johnson’s comments about the Los Angeles Lakers and general manager Rob Pelinka on Monday. Riley and Johnson, of course, have a very close relationship. The duo won five titles together with the Lakers. Johnson went on ESPN’s First Take on Monday and said Pelinka […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts isn’t surprised star point guard Damian Lillard is playing through a rib injury and kept the ailment to himself before it was leaked by reporters after Game 3. Stotts says it’s “typical” of Lillard to play through injuries, something the Blazers guard has done his entire NBA career. […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala won’t play in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, according to Dennis Scott of NBA TV. Iguodala suffered a left calf injury in Game 3. The Warriors swingman underwent an MRI and the results came back negative. Game 4! No […]

Mavs big man Dwight Powell will decline his player option for the 2019-20 season to enter unrestricted free agency this summer, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Powell was scheduled to make $10,259,375 next season. He signed a four-year, $37.3 million deal with the Mavs in the summer of 2016. Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight […]

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Danny Green appreciates head coach Nick Nurse for trusting him in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Nurse ran a play for Green in the second overtime and Green delivered by hitting a clutch 3-pointer. The Raptors guard was 0-for-8 at the time, so […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James reportedly thought Magic Johnson “did well” during his appearance on ESPN’s First Take on Monday. Johnson, who stepped down from his president role with the Lakers during an impromptu press conference at Staples Center near the end of the regular season, went on ESPN’s First Take with […]

LeBron James is reportedly thrilled to be living in Los Angeles and has no interest in leaving the Lakers, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. James signed a four-year, $153.5 million deal with the Lakers last summer. LA missed the playoffs in the first season of the LeBron era, but The King reportedly wants […]

The Mavs reportedly have no interest in trading for New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina, according to Mike Fisher of 247sports. The Knicks are reportedly looking for a late first or early second round pick for Ntilikina, who has been a bust in the NBA. Because the Dallas Mavericks were interested in Ntilikina in […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry says superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard is “probably the best two-way basketball player in the NBA.” We can take the word “probably” out for Lowry because there’s no doubt Leonard is the best two-way player in the game. No one in the NBA impacts the game on the defensive […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially named Ryan Saunders as the full-time head coach. New Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas explained the move in a statement: “I’m pleased to announce Ryan Saunders as our head coach,” Gersson Rosas said, via NBA.com. “Ryan is an excellent communicator and has developed open and trusting relationships with […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts didn’t know the severity of star point guard Damian Lillard’s rib injury until Game 3 on Saturday. After the Blazers lost Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals to the Golden State Warriors, it was reported that Lillard is playing through separated ribs. The Blazers guard suffered the […]

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton says he doesn’t feel physically tired after playing two overtimes on Sunday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Toronto Raptors. However, Middleton did admit the loss was “emotionally draining.” Khris Middleton said he didn’t feel physically tired after playing 2OT, but described it as “emotionally […]

For now, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer will continue to bring combo guard Malcolm Brogdon off the bench. Budenholzer says he likes the “punch” Brogdon is providing coming off the bench. Budenholzer said for now, he likes the “punch” Malcolm Brogdon is providing coming off the bench. He said he doesn’t see that starting […]

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns vouched for Ryan Saunders to get the full-time head coaching job, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Saunders took over for Tom Thibodeau on January 6, 2019. The Timberwolves went only 17-25 under Saunders, but the players gravitated towards him, most notably Towns. Ryan Saunders candidacy for the […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo finished Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Toronto Raptors with 12 points, 23 rebounds, seven assists and four blocks. The only other player to record such a stat line in playoff history is Hall of Famer Bill Walton, who had 20 points, 23 rebounds, seven assists […]

New Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says he went through an extensive interview process with Jason Kidd, who will be Vogel’s lead assistant coach. Kidd and Vogel talked about Kidd’s past domestic violence issues. Vogel believes Kidd has put that incident past him. Frank Vogel said he went through an extensive interview process […]

Frank Vogel is excited to be the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most storied franchises in all of sports. During his introductory press conference on Monday, Vogel said it’s “pretty cool” to be the new man in charge of the Lakers. Frank Vogel during his introductory press conference: “I’m […]