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Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has a specific reason for not playing Anthony Davis at the center position a lot in the 2020 playoffs. Vogel admitted that the Lakers are trying to protect Davis from injury since the center spot takes a lot of beating during games. It also helps that Los Angeles […]

Miami Heat All-Star big man Bam Adebayo won’t be playing in Game 2 of the 2020 Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he’s going to be listed as “active” after begging head coach Erik Spoelstra. The reason? By being listed as “active,” Adebayo won’t have to wear a mask on the Heat bench. As […]

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield has soured on head coach Luke Walton, per Jason Jones of The Athletic. Hield is not happy coming off the Kings’ bench and he hasn’t answered any of Walton’s phone calls. But for Hield, things have changed. According to league sources, Hield has soured on Walton to the point […]

Fox Sports’ Nick Wright, a noted LeBron James fan, called Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving “Bradley Beal with a ring” while discussing Irving’s latest polarizing comments, and the Washington Wizards star didn’t appreciate it. Irving broke NBA Twitter on Thursday when he said he’s excited to play with Kevin Durant since he’s got a […]

On the latest installment of the Text Message Show for The Players’ Tribune with Dorell Wright, Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant spoke about how excited he is to play for Steve Nash. The Nets hired Nash as their new head coach, a move that sent shockwaves throughout the NBA world since the two-time MVP […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant missed the entire 2019-20 season recovering from an Achilles tear. To recall, he suffered the injury in Game 6 of the 2019 Finals against the Toronto Raptors in what was his last game with the Golden State Warriors. Durant, a two-time Finals MVP and one of the best scorers in […]

As expected, Miami Heat starting point guard Goran Dragic won’t play in Game 2 of the 2020 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Dragic suffered a torn plantar fascia in Game 1 and was only able to play 15 minutes. Heat guard Goran Dragic (torn plantar […]

Tyronn Lue is going to be a busy man over the next couple of days, as the former NBA guard will be meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday afternoon, the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday and the Houston Rockets on Sunday, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Yahoo Sources: Tyronn Lue is meeting […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic is dealing with a torn plantar fascia, one of the most painful injuries for a basketball player. Dragic isn’t expected to play in Game 2 of the 2020 Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers at Walt Disney World, as he’s being listed as doubtful by the team. According to […]

The “Lob City” era of the Los Angeles Clippers, led by Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, JJ Redick and head coach Doc Rivers, were one of the most exciting teams to watch in the regular season year after year. However, the group never got past the second round of the playoffs despite having talent […]

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick believes Zion Williamson will make the Hall of Fame one day, assuming he stays healthy. On the latest episode of “All The Smoke” with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Redick spoke about how special Williamson is. “It’s All-NBA, All-Star, Hall of Fame. That’s his ceiling,” JJ Redick said […]

The Philadelphia 76ers chose not to re-sign JJ Redick during the summer of 2019, allowing the sharpshooter to sign a two-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans worth $26 million. While Redick is happy to be playing for the Pelicans, the veteran guard admitted to Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on All The Smoke that […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues to make history, both on and off the basketball court. Per CNN, James’ More Than a Vote initiative has recruited 10,000 volunteer poll workers in largely Black electoral districts in November. More Than a Vote — a voting rights organization led by NBA star LeBron James — signed […]

Former Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl believes the team should look to acquire New Orleans Pelicans combo guard Jrue Holiday this offseason, even if it means the Nuggets have to part ways with youngster Michael Porter Jr. There is talk of Jrue Holiday landing with the Clippers, Pacers and other contenders. But I told […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold had a stellar touchdown run on Thursday Night Football against the Denver Broncos to kick off Week 4 of the NFL season. It was so spectacular that Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James took to Twitter to react to the […]

In Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, JR Smith forgot the score of the game and dribbled the ball out to the perimeter after grabbing an offensive rebound off of a George Hill missed free-throw. The game went into overtime, where the Warriors won, and Cavs […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold left the Denver Broncos game with an injury. Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, who is calling the game, speculated that Darnold broke his collarbone. #Jets QB Sam Darnold, slammed hard on his right shoulder, is now heading into the locker room. Joe Flacco is in for the Jets. — […]

Former New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry could join Doc Rivers’ staff on the Philadelphia 76ers as an assistant coach, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Pelicans fired Gentry after the seeding games ended at Walt Disney World, while the Sixers hired Rivers as their new head coach after Doc and the Los […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is thrilled that Doc Rivers is joining the Philadelphia 76ers. After Rivers and the Los Angeles Clippers parted ways, Kerr admitted he was sad since Rivers’ voice in the NBA is critical given he’s African American and there is so much racism going around in America. Steve Kerr […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid took to Twitter to react to the news that Doc Rivers is the new head coach of the Sixers. Rivers is signing a five-year deal with the Sixers after he and the Los Angeles Clippers parted ways. Welcome to the city of Brotherly Love Coach @DocRivers !!!! Excited for […]

The Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks will pursue Denver Nuggets swingman Jerami Grant in free agency this offseason, according to Mike Singer of the Denver Post. Grant becomes an unrestricted free agent once he officially declines his 2020-21 player option with the Nuggets worth $9.3 million. Via Singer: Jerami Grant, who is expected […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran forward Markieff Morris called Anthony Davis the best player in the world despite LeBron James being on the roster. Davis, who is coming off a monster Game 1 against the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals, says Morris actually tells him he’s the best player in the game all the […]

Although Tyronn Lue is widely expected to replace Doc Rivers as the Los Angeles Clippers’ head coach, the New Orleans Pelicans still plan on interviewing him for their head coaching gig, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin worked with Lue on the Cleveland Cavaliers, so they have […]

Carmelo Anthony’s 10-game stint with the Houston Rockets in 2018-19 was a disaster despite his close friends, James Harden and Chris Paul, being on the roster. In the 10 games he appeared in with the Rockets, Anthony averaged a career-low 13.4 points and shot only 40.5 percent from the field and 32.8 percent from beyond […]

Carmelo Anthony’s one year with the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2017-18 season didn’t go well. The future Hall of Famer averaged 16.2 points per game as the third option behind Russell Westbrook and Paul George and the Thunder lost to the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2018 playoffs in six games. […]

Carmelo Anthony was the latest guest on New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard J.J. Redick’s podcast called “The Old Man & the Three,” and the future Hall of Famer talked about why the triangle offense didn’t work with the New York Knicks after Phil Jackson was hired as president. Anthony says he was open to running […]

Rajon Rondo is three wins away from becoming the first player in NBA history to win a title with both the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, the two most storied franchises in basketball history. While Clyde Lovellette won a title with both franchise, his Lakers championship was when they were in Minneapolis. During an […]

During his media session with reporters on Thursday, Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James was asked to talk about his Cleveland Cavaliers rookie cards selling for over $2,700,000. One of James’ rookie cards sold for $1.8 million and the other went for $900,000. As expected, the Lakers star was humbled by the numbers […]

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson says he thinks he can play in the NFL until the age of 40. The seven-time Pro Bowler, who turns 36 in March of 2021, believes his body can handle the burden of being in the NFL for a couple of more years. Adrian Peterson, asked how long he […]

During Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis yelled “it’s over.” The Lakers were up 26 at the time. https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1311497064371511296?s=20 Anthony Davis has been a monster for the Lakers in the 2020 playoffs. The former No. 1 overall pick is silencing all the […]

Miami Heat starting point guard Goran Dragic suffered a left foot injury in Game 1 of the 2020 Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida (via South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman). Dragic has left foot injury, doubtful to return. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) October 1, 2020 Goran Dragic […]

The mother of Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo is in the bubble to watch her son play in the NBA Finals. Adebayo’s mom promised the Heat star she would come to the bubble if Miami made it to the Finals, and she kept her promise. Bam’s mom pulled up with the best sign 🙏 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has now made the second-most 3-pointers in NBA Finals history. Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry is No. 1 on the list. James climbed to No. 2 in Game 1 of the Finals against the Miami Heat, surpassing Curry’s teammate Klay Thompson. Congrats to @KingJames of the […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers will watch Game 1 of the 2020 Finals with the Philadelphia 76ers’ brass, per Jason Dumas of KRON4. The Sixers are expected to offer Rivers their head-coaching job. Source: Doc Rivers is currently with the Sixers brass and will watch Game 1 of the NBA Finals with […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says since there likely won’t be a COVID-19 vaccine by the time the 2020-21 season starts, teams won’t be able to have full arenas. However, Silver did say “with appropriate protocols in terms of distancing, and advanced testing, you will be able to bring fans back into arenas” in a limited […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry isn’t with the team at the in-market bubble, but he has been in touch with head coach Steve Kerr. Kerr, whose Warriors had the worst record in the NBA in 2019-20 before games were suspended in March, believes Curry is primed to have a “phenomenal” 2020-21 season […]

Before Game 1 of the 2020 Finals, LeBron James’ I PROMISE School students wished the Los Angeles Lakers star good luck against the Miami Heat. James helped open the I PROMISE School in 2018. It is located in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. You’re our champion on and off the court, @KingJames! 🐐👑 Love, Your […]

Barcelona head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius said the team hasn’t spoken to NBA center Marc Gasol, at least not yet. A report surfaced on Wednesday that Gasol is planning to leave the NBA and continue his basketball career with FC Barcelona. However, Jasikevicius denied those rumors. Barcelona head coach Sarunas Jasikevicius to @GIGANTESbasket: “We have not […]

Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins had a hilarious reaction to Marc Gasol reportedly leaving the Toronto Raptors and the NBA for Barcelona. Perkins took to Twitter to chime in on the news, noting that Gasol “must have watched that Presidential Debate last night.” He must have watched that Presidential Debate last night. https://t.co/k14f2zipRl — […]