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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr used to be a TV broadcaster at TNT, so he’s had the luxury of being able to watch elite basketball players play up close and personal for years. Now that he’s the head coach of the Warriors, though, Kerr has to watch star players like Portland Trail Blazers […]

The 2019 NBA Draft lottery is complete in Chicago, Illinois. The New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, and Cleveland Cavaliers finally know what spot in the 2019 NBA Draft they have. Time: 8:30 p.m. ET Location: Chicago, Illinois Odds: Each team’s odds of receiving the #1 pick are here TV channel: ESPN Online streaming: WatchESPN Every team wanted […]

Oklahoma City Thunder vice president of basketball operations Troy Weaver reportedly returned to Washington on Tuesday to interview a second time for the Wizards’ open front office position, according to Fred Katz and Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Wizards are looking for a new president of basketball operations after firing Ernie Grunfeld, who had […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler enjoyed his time with the Sixers this season, saying it was “fun to meet and interact with the fans” of Philadelphia. Sixers fans are hoping they’ll get to interact with Butler next season, too. The swingman becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 […]

When Kawhi Leonard got traded to the Toronto Raptors with shooting guard Danny Green, he wasn’t entirely sure how good the team was going to be. The Raptors were the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference in 2017-18, so Leonard knew he was joining a good team with a lot of potential. Now four […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is confident the Sixers will be a championship contender next season. The Sixers lost to the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the playoffs in seven games. It was the second-straight postseason Philly lost in the second round of playoffs. The Sixers have already announced Brown will return […]

If the Atlanta Hawks get the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the franchise would reportedly pass on Murray State point guard Ja Morant and select Texas Tech small forward Jarrett Culver, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. Duke star Zion Williamson is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall […]

Detroit Pistons legend and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas would vote for Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo as MVP over Houston Rockets guard James Harden. Thomas says while both Antetokounmpo and Harden put up phenomenal numbers during the regular season, he’s leaning toward Giannis because the Bucks had the best record in the NBA. […]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry, small forward Kevin Durant, and Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo are the early favorites to win the 2019 Finals MVP award, per BetOnline.ag. The online betting site has Curry and Antetokounmpo at a +250 to win Finals MVP, while Durant is at +275. KD has won the […]

The Chicago Bulls would reportedly still be interested in a potential Lonzo Ball trade with the Los Angeles Lakers if they land in the No. 3 to No. 6 range in the draft lottery, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. The Bulls are sort of desperate for a point guard right now since […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will reportedly interview Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham for their head coaching job, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. New Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas hasn’t ruled out making interim coach Ryan Sanders the full time head coach, but he’s doing his due diligence around the league first. […]

While praising the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo threw some shade at the Boston Celtics. Giannis and the Bucks went down 0-1 to the Celtics in the second round, but rebounded nicely by winning four straight to close out the series in five games. The Greek Freak says the Bucks […]

Anthony Davis would reportedly consider re-signing with the New York Knicks if he felt he could be successful with the franchise, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Davis has requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Knicks are expected to reach out to David Griffin this summer to discuss a Davis trade. […]

Boston Celtics restricted free agent Terry Rozier says he can see himself playing for the New York Knicks next season. As a restricted free agent, Rozier can sign an offer sheet with another team and then the Celtics would have 48 hours to match the offer or let Rozier walk: He also said he could […]

Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier says he’s looking to start next season and won’t settle for anything less. Rozier is a restricted free agent this summer, meaning the Celtics can match any offer sheet a team gives to Rozier: Terry Rozier on the Jalen & Jacoby show right now: "I'm looking to start (next […]

Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant will reportedly look at the Brooklyn Nets just as hard as the New York Knicks this summer, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Nets will have cap space this offseason to sign both Irving and Durant. Irving grew up in New Jersey and his former general […]

Former NBA player Stephen Jackson believes the Philadelphia 76ers should try to acquire LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers so the Sixers can have a lethal Big Three of James, Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler. The Sixers would most likely have to parts ways with Ben Simmons to acquire James from the Lakers, a […]

FOX Sports personality Colin Cowherd says the New York Knicks shouldn’t trade the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft for New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis if they get it. If the Knicks get the No. 1 pick, they would likely take Duke star Zion Williamson. Davis has requested a […]

Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap feels his current team in the Mile High City gives him the best shot at winning an NBA championship. Millsap and the Nuggets lost to the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round of the playoffs in seven games. The former All-Star has a club option worth $30 million […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard is “really confident” his team can defeat the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. The Warriors are playing in their fifth-straight WCF, while the Blazers are in the conference finals for the first time since 2000. Lillard, though, says the Blazers match up really well […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star point forward Ben Simmons says “everybody” on the team deserves blame for the Sixers getting knocked out in the second round of the playoffs. However, he is backing head coach Brett Brown. There’s a lot of noise about Brown’s job security with the Sixers. Simmons, though, says Brown “doesn’t have a jersey […]

Jason Kidd is “very excited” about becoming an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers and says the chance to coach LeBron James played a key role in his decision. Kidd will be Frank Vogel’s lead assistant coach on the Lakers. The Hall of Famer and James were teammates on USA Basketball and have a […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are listing shooting guard Rodney Hood as questionable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Hood suffered a left knee bone bruise on Sunday in Game 7 versus the Denver Nuggets. Rodney Hood injury update: The Blazers say an MRI revealed he has […]

Some league executives around the NBA think Sixers point forward Ben Simmons isn’t serious about improvement since he hasn’t developed a jump shot yet, according to Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports. Simmons won Rookie of the Year in 2017-18 and made the All-Star team this season. The Sixers have made the playoffs two-straight seasons and Simmons […]

The Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks will reportedly be in line for Philadelphia 76ers small forward Tobias Harris this summer if he doesn’t re-sign with the Sixers, according to Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports. Harris becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Sixers want to re-sign both Harris and Jimmy Butler, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly still in the driver’s seat to land Kawhi Leonard this summer in free agency, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Leonard becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Toronto Raptors. The three-time All-Star has been heavily linked to joining the […]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry says his dislocated left finger is feeling a lot better. He also doesn’t sound too concerned for how it will hold up in the Western Conference Finals against the Portland Trail Blazers. Curry suffered the injury in Game 2 against the Houston Rockets and then re-aggravated it […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says the Currys are “the royal family of the NBA.” Warriors star Stephen Curry will square off against his brother, Portland Trail Blazers guard, Seth Curry in the Western Conference Finals. Steph and Seth’s father, Dell Curry, is one of the best shooters of all-time and currently the […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Tobias Harris is favored to be on a new team next season, according to BetOnline.ag. The online betting site has Harris at a +110 to re-sign with the Sixers and -150 to sign with another team. Harris becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Sixers acquired Harris from the Los […]

The New York Knicks reportedly have interest in point guard Terry Rozier and small forward Marcus Morris this summer, according to A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston. Rozier is a restricted free agent this offseason, while Morris is an unrestricted free agent. Multiple league sources tell NBC Sports Boston that the Knicks, a team […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is reporting there’s “no way in hell” Kyrie Irving will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer and reunite with LeBron James. Irving becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Boston Celtics. The Lakers have cap space to sign a star […]

Brett Brown is favored to be fired as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, according to BetOnline.ag. The online betting site has Brown at a -400 to be fired and +250 to return next season. The Sixers lost to the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the playoffs in seven games. It’s the second […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says speculation surrounding star small forward Kevin Durant’s return from his injury “needs to slow down.” Durant suffered a right calf strain in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets in the second round. The former MVP isn’t expected to play in Games 1 or 2 of the Western […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and executive director of special projects Linda Rambis reportedly trust general manager Rob Pelinka to turn the franchise around, according to Dave McMenamin and Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Buss and Rambis have been best friends for a long time, and there’s a belief that Linda is the “shadow” owner […]

Dr. Judy Seto is reportedly returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Seto was the Lakers’ former head physical therapist and worked with legend Kobe Bryant. She also has been assisting Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz with his recovery from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in his right shoulder: Dr. […]

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss reportedly values Linda Rambis’ opinion the most in the organization, according to Dave McMenamin and Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Linda is the wife of senior basketball adviser Kurt Rambis, who played for the Lakers back in the day. There’s a sense in Los Angeles that Buss trusts Linda even […]

FOX Sports Analyst Chris Broussard thinks the Houston Rockets should offer point guard Chris Paul to the Philadelphia 76ers for All-Star Ben Simmons. The Rockets lost to the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the playoffs in six games. Broussard says Houston needs a frontcourt player who can initiate the offense so Harden’s […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson says you can feel owner Joe Lacob’s “passion” for the game and that it makes the players feel good to know they are playing for someone who cares about winning. Thompson says Lacob, who bought the Warriors in 2010, is sometimes more into games than the fans at […]

James Harden says the Houston Rockets’ slow start to the 2018-19 season ultimately caught up to them since they were only the fourth seed in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets started the season at 11-14. Harden thinks if Houston got off to a better start, they could have been the No. 1 or 2 […]