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Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo believes star small forward LeBron James still has a lot of years left as being the best player in the game. Some pundits believe James is slowing down and isn’t the top player in the NBA anymore. Rondo, who becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer, says LeBron […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside told reporters on Tuesday he will weigh his options this summer. Whiteside has a player option worth $27,093,019 for next season. The big man believes he’s a player who should be getting more than 20 minutes a night. “I’m definitely going to weigh my options,” said Whiteside, via Barry Jackson and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James was reportedly stunned to learn of Magic Johnson’s decision to step down as president of basketball operations, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Johnson told reporters on Tuesday in an impromptu press conference at Staples he was stepping down. No one in the Lakers organization, including LeBron, saw it […]

The Detroit Pistons are listing All-Star power forward Blake Griffin as doubtful to play against the New York Knicks on Wednesday in the regular season finale. Griffin is still dealing with left knee soreness and didn’t look close to being 100 percent on Tuesday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. The high-flyer appeared to tweak his knee […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are listing star small forward Paul George as questionable to play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday in the team’s regular season finale. George is still dealing with right shoulder soreness. The All-Star swingman has been suffering from the ailment for quite some time now. Paul George (right shoulder soreness) is listed […]

Duke freshman swingman RJ Barrett announced on Twitter he has declared for the 2019 NBA Draft. Barrett is projected to be a lottery pick by draft experts. I want to thank God, my family, my coaches and everyone that has helped me reach this decision 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/z3GwdcV2ht — Rj Barrett (@RjBarrett6) April 10, 2019 In […]

The Sacramento Kings will reportedly open discussions on a contract extension with general manager Vlade Divac, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. Divac became general manager of the Kings in 2015. His current contract runs through the 2019-20 season. The Kings are expected to open discussions on a contract extension with general […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have already clinched the third seed in the Eastern Conference, so Sixers head coach Brett Brown is going to rest his entire starting lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls in the regular-season finale: All #Sixers starters are OUT tonight. (Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris, Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler, JJ Redick). Jonah Bolden […]

The Phoenix Suns are hiring former Detroit Pistons executive Jeff Bower as senior vice president of basketball operations, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7. Bower will be tasked with turning around the Suns organization, which has been a walking disaster for years. Breaking News – https://t.co/jTjS6i2uLv — John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) April 10, 2019 The Suns […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will rest starting point guard Damian Lillard and shooting guard CJ McCollum on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. It’s the Blazers’ last game of the regular season. Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum are both OUT due to "load management" for tonight's regular season finale vs. Kings. — Casey Holdahl (@CHold) April 10, […]

Magic Johnson is stepping down as the Los Angeles Lakers’ president of basketball operations. Johnson hasn’t informed Lakers owner Jeanie Buss yet, although she’ll probably find out soon. Magic Johnson has stepped down from President of Basketball Ops of the Lakers. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 10, 2019 The Lakers are missing the playoffs this […]

Despite his team being the heavy favorite to win the title again this season, Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers admits the competition in the Western Conference playoffs has him worried. The playoffs start this Saturday. As it stands, the Warriors would take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round. “I’m worried […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers admits he kind of likes it when his players and head coach Steve Kerr lose their cool with officials. The Warriors, particularly Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and DeMarcus Cousins, argue fouls all game. Kerr has a tendency to yell at officials as well. Myers like the fire his team […]

Carmelo Anthony was just enjoying his day on Tuesday when he saw a post on Instagram which said he’s “probably done.” Anthony, who hasn’t played in an NBA game since November, took offense to the post and was quick to react to it. Carmelo Antony began this season with the Houston Rockets. He only played […]

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and head coach Luke Walton reportedly haven’t spoken in weeks, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Johnson and Walton are believed to have a tenuous relationship behind the scenes. Walton and Johnson had a heated meeting earlier in the season where Johnson ripped Walton for the Lakers’ poor […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis won’t play on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors, officially ending his tenure with the franchise. Davis will be traded by the Pelicans this summer. Alvin Gentry says Anthony Davis won’t play tonight. — Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) April 9, 2019 The Pelicans selected Davis with the No. […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra isn’t going to even offer Dwyane Wade a coaching job. Spoelstra says Heat is “too smart for that.” Spo knows it’s not worth it to offer Dwyane a coaching job. “He’s too smart for that,” Spo said. — Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) April 9, 2019 Wade, the best player in Heat […]

Just like every basketball fan, Brooklyn Nets All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell has a lot of fond memories of Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade. Wade’s Christmas games, though, are the games Russell always remembers when someone brings up D-Wade to him. “I remember the Christmas games,” Russell told the Brooklyn media on Tuesday. “Every time they […]

During the Anthony Davis trade saga around the February trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly received backchannel information that Davis liked head coach Luke Walton. According to Bill Oram of The Athletic, there was an increasing pressure on Walton amid the team’s struggles. However, while there were reports of a possible coaching change in LA […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers sees star potential in point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Clippers drafted Gilgeous-Alexander with the 11th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Rivers has always been high on the youngster. “I was high on him,” Rivers said of Gilgeous-Alexander, via Jovan Buha of The Athletic. “I said it when […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have claimed for Miami Heat forward Rodney McGruder off waivers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Watch Stadium. The Heat waived McGruder on April 7. He appeared in 66 games with Miami. The Clippers recently waived Luc Mbah a Moute. McGruder, however, isn’t eligible to play in the postseason. The Clippers […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young believes he’s the “best rookie in this class.” Young and Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic were traded for each other on draft night and are the two front-runners to win the 2019 Rookie of the Year award. Doncic got off to a strong start for the Mavs, while Young […]

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander couldn’t be happier with his situation. Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the few rookies this season who will be playing in the playoffs. The 20-year-old says winning and being competitive will always outweigh putting up stats on a losing team. “I definitely think my situation is better,” Gilgeous-Alexander told Jovan […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis arrived to the Smoothie King Center wearing a “That’s all Folks!” T-shirt. Tuesday will be Davis’ last game with the Pelicans, although he’s probably not going to play. The Pelicans have listed AD as probable for the last six games and he hasn’t played. That will likely be the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose will be an unrestricted free agent this summer once free agency starts on July 1. The former MVP is looking for one thing in free agency and that is to be comfortable. Derrick Rose on free agency: "I just want to be comfortable. I've been in a lot of […]

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal requested a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer of 2004 and was shipped to the Miami Heat. O’Neal told the Lakers he wanted to be traded to the Heat because of Dwyane Wade. “I requested that I be traded to Miami and play with a young […]

Dallas Mavericks general manger Donnie Nelson is thankful Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki spent his entire career in Dallas and never went ring chasing. Since the Mavs won the 2011 championship over the Miami Heat, the franchise hasn’t been past the first round of the playoffs. Dallas has missed the postseason four times since that title. However, Nowitzki […]

Tuesday night is going to be a very emotional evening for Dwyane Wade and Miami Heat fans. Wade will be playing in his final regular-season home game at AmericanAirlines Arena. In a joking manner, the Heat created a fake doctor’s note for people who may be experiencing “Hot Flashes” on this momentous day: https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1115600251216248834 Wade, who […]

Portland Trail Blazers swingman Evan Turner says he’s “available” to be in LeBron James’ Space Jam 2. Milwaukee Bucks superstar small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo turned down an invitation to be in the movie. Turner says “every team needs a good locker room guy” and that he can fill that role in Space Jam 2. Folks is […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley regrets not giving Dwyane Wade a max contract in the summer of 2014 after LeBron James left South Beach to go back to the Cleveland Cavaliers. After James left, Riley and the Heat gave Wade a two-year, $31.125 million deal. Wade left the Heat in the summer of 2016 and […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant will become an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the team. There have been rumors that Durant might leave Golden State should the Dubs win their third-straight title in June. Warriors owner Joe Lacob, though, says he doesn’t even think about Durant’s […]

Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden is about to become just the third player in NBA history to average at least 30 points, five rebounds and five assists per game in consecutive seasons. The other two players to accomplish this feat are Michael Jordan and Oscar Robertson. James Harden will become just the third […]

Miami Heat president Pat Riley says from day one, he knew guard Dwyane Wade was going to be a special player. The Heat drafted Wade with the fifth overall pick in the legendary 2003 NBA Draft which included LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh. We all know the rest of the story. Wade has established […]

The Detroit Pistons are listing All-Star power forward Blake Griffin as questionable to play on Tuesday at home against the Memphis Grizzlies. Griffin is still dealing with left knee soreness. The high-flyer returned from his three-game absence on April 5 and dropped 45 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Griffin put up 16 points on […]

NBA players do not want to play for Tom Thibodeau and Jim Boylen if they had a choice, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Thibodeau was fired by the Minnesota Timberwolves this season in January. He has a bad tendency to play his players a lot of minutes and overwork them in practice. Boylen […]

NBA players believe New Orleans Pelicans starting point guard Jrue Holiday is the most underrated player in the league, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard and Milwaukee Bucks swingman Khris Middleton are both tied for second. Who’s the most underrated? (116 votes) Jrue Holiday (16.3%) Damian Lillard, Khris […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose spoke to reporters on Monday for the first time since he underwent surgery on his right elbow on March 23. Rose had surgery to address bone chips in his elbow. The former MVP says it was a minor procedure, one which he actually saw coming since he took so […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo has increased his lead over Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden as the MVP favorite. Antetokounmpo was -225 to win the award back on March 11. Entering Monday, The Greek Freak is at -400 now, according to BetOnline.ag. Giannis has led the Bucks to the best record in the […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard has been warned for violating the NBA’s anti-flopping rule. The play which Lillard is being warned for happened on Sunday at home against the Denver Nuggets. Portland's Damian Lillard has received a warning for violating the league’s anti-flopping rule April 7 vs. Denver. pic.twitter.com/09J5bQCo6s — NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) […]