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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told local reporters on Wednesday he expects superstar small forward Kevin Durant to return to the lineup during the team’s current four-game road trip. Durant suffered a right ankle contusion on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The two-time Finals MVP won’t play on Wednesday versus the Houston Rockets. […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden is “one of the best 1-on-1 players ever.” That’s high praise coming from Kerr, who played with the greatest player of all-time in Michael Jordan, and is currently coaching Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry. Steve Kerr on James Harden:”I don’t […]

Phoenix Suns interim co-general manager James Jones thinks he and his group have “done a pretty damn good job” this season. The Suns fired Ryan McDonough right before the season started. Jones and assistant general manager Trevor Bukstein have shared general manager duties since then. “I think we’ve done a pretty damn good job,” Jones told Gina Mizell […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will reportedly not trade superstar power forward Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers this summer under any circumstance, according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN. The Lakers tried to trade for Davis at the February trade deadline by making all the players on its roster except for star small forward […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George will play in Indiana on Thursday for only the second time since the Pacers traded him to the Thunder in the summer of 2017. Just like last season, George will likely get booed by Pacers fans, but Indiana small forward Thaddeus Young harbors no bad feelings towards George. “He’ll always […]

The Miami Heat host the Detroit Pistons in South Beach on Wednesday, and Pistons head coach Dwane Casey has some high praise for Heat star Dwyane Wade. As everyone knows, Wade is retiring from the NBA this season despite showing the league he can still produce at a high level. Wade, who is 37 years old, […]

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly restructured the contract of head coach Rick Carlisle before the 2018-19 season started, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. The Mavs extended Carlisle’s current deal by one year, which means he’s under contract now through the 2022-23 season. Carlisle signed a five-year, $35 million contract extension with the Mavs in […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen is optimistic shooting guard Zach LaVine can play on Friday against the LA Clippers. LaVine has missed the previous two games with a patellar tendon strain in his right knee. Jim Boylen is optimistic LaVine can play Friday at Clippers. Obviously, it depends on how LaVine’s knee responds to […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra believes shooting guard Dwyane Wade could play three-to-four more years in the NBA with his current role. Wade is playing roughly 25 minutes per game for the Heat this season while coming off the bench. Spoelstra says Wade, "could, in this role, play another three or four years. He's just […]

Toronto Raptors star small forward Kawhi Leonard is very pleased with how the organization has managed his health this season. Leonard has played in 49 games this campaign and been held out of back-to-backs all year. The Raptors are trying to reach the NBA Finals this season for the first time in franchise history. To […]

Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap says veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas can still be valuable to the team even though he’s out of the playing rotation. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone told local reporters on Tuesday he has removed Thomas from the rotation for reasons he didn’t disclose to the media. Paul Millsap says Isaiah […]

NBA executives reportedly believe Los Angeles Lakers small forward Brandon Ingram’s trade value has taken a hit due to the blood clots he is dealing with, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Ingram is done for the season after he was diagnosed with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in his right shoulder. It was news that […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum is expected to play against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday after missing the previous game. Tatum didn’t play versus the LA Clippers on Monday due to soreness in his right shoulder. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens told local reporters on Wednesday Tatum is fine. Jayson Tatum participated in practice […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James put on a dunking clinic on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center, prompting people to surmise The King is feeling better physically. James played 33 minutes and finished with 36 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. The Lakers defeated the lowly Bulls by a […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball admits his ankle injury came at the worst time for him since he was playing the best basketball of his career before going down. Ball sustained a Grade 3 left ankle sprain back on Jan. 19 against the Houston Rockets. The former No. 2 overall pick also developed […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon is very confident about his team’s chances of defeating the Golden State Warriors this season. Gordon and the Rockets were one game away from reaching the NBA Finals last season. Many believe if Houston All-Star point guard Chris Paul didn’t hurt his hamstring in Game 5 of the Western […]

Agents and general managers around the NBA reportedly don’t like Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, according to Stephen A. Smith of ESPN. Smith reports that agents and GM’s often don’t take Pelinka’s calls because they don’t want to speak with him. https://twitter.com/pickuphoop/status/1105296711856152576 The Lakers tried to acquire New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie phenom Luka Doncic will play against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, according to Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle. Doncic suffered a strained left knee on Sunday versus the Houston Rockets, but injury isn’t serious enough to keep the 20-year-old out of the lineup. Luka is playing tonight per Carlisle — Brice […]

The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday in the Windy City. The team will have small forward Kyle Kuzma in the lineup, but they will be without guard Lance Stephenson and center Tyson Chandler. Chandler has a neck injury, while Stephenson has a toe ailment. Kuzma is good to go after […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale is sticking up for the guy who writes his checks, Knicks owner James Dolan. Every single fan in New York wants Dolan to sell the team. He’s widely perceived to be the worst owner in the NBA. The Knicks have been a laughingstock under Dolan and fans are […]

The Houston Rockets have converted Danuel House’s two-way contract into a full NBA deal for the rest of the season, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. House signed a contract with the Rockets on Nov. 26. He was waived on Dec. 4, but then signed a two-way contract two days later. Rockets have […]

Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association Michele Roberts says the league needs a “zero tolerance policy” for unruly fans. Roberts’ statement comes in light of what happened between Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook and a Utah Jazz fan on Monday night at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Quote from @MRobertsNBPA to @TheUndefeated on […]

Dwyane Wade wants to be an NBA owner one day, even if it is in a minority role, and the future Hall of Famer says the Miami Heat are obviously the organization he wants to be a part of. Wade is retiring from the NBA after this season and has been open about being involved […]

The Utah Jazz have banned the fan who verbally attacked Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook on Monday, according to a press release from the team. It’s a lifetime ban. Statement from the Utah Jazz: pic.twitter.com/L3eYolvrpq — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 12, 2019 According to Russell Westbrook, Raymond Felton and Patrick Patterson, the fan […]

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka has been suspended three games by the NBA for his altercation with Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marquese Chriss, according to Shams Charania of The Atheltic. Chriss was suspended one game. The fight took place on Monday in Cleveland. Ibaka was trying to catch a full-court pass and fell while Chriss […]

Washington Wizards power forward Bobby Portis says he “loves it” when fans heckle him at games. Portis was talking to local reporters on Tuesday about fan heckling in light of what happened between Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook and a Utah Jazz fan on Monday night. Portis says one of the main […]

Utah Jazz small forward Thabo Sefolosha says he stands with Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook. Westbrook got into a heated argument with a fan on Monday in Utah. According to Westbrook, Thunder guard Raymond Felton and power forward Patrick Patterson, the fan allegedly told Westbrook to “get on your knees like you’re used to.” […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade may be coming off the bench, but the future Hall of Famer knows what the team needs from him. Wade, who is retiring from the NBA after this season, says the Heat need him to be a leader and clutch player in the fourth quarter, something he’s been his entire […]

The Denver Nuggets are coming off a 122-105 loss to the Golden State Warriors, and head coach Michael Malone was not happy with how his team played against the Dubs. Speaking to reporters after practice on Monday, Malone said his guys are playing too selfishly right now. To fix it, the 47-year-old led an intense […]

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka and Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Marquese Chriss got into a crazy fight on Monday in Cleveland. Ibaka was trying to catch a full-court pass and fell while Chriss was guarding him. It appears Chriss said something to Ibaka and the Raptors’ center didn’t like that one bit. Serge got up […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was reportedly upset at Draymond Green and other players on the team for aggressively questioning calls by officials during Sunday’s home loss to the lowly Phoenix Suns, according to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. However, it looks like the players are agitated at the coaching staff […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward has been playing better basketball as of late, but players around the league reportedly still feel he’s a liability for Boston. According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, players feel bad for Hayward because he’s a really nice guy, but know he’s really compromised right now. “They know he’s going […]

While Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks won’t completely shut the door on Dwight Howard playing again this season, he admits “time is running out” for the former All-NBA center. Howard is still recovering from back surgery. The Wizards have 16 games left in the season. Scott Brooks said there is no update on Dwight […]

Utah Jazz point guard Dante Exum is available to play on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Exum has been out since Jan. 5 with a serious left ankle injury. Dante Exum is AVAILABLE tonight for the Jazz vs. the Thunder. — tribjazz (@tribjazz) March 11, 2019 In 39 games this season for the Jazz, […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce says point guard Trae Young is the “perfect guy” to get big man John Collins going. Young is a cerebral passer and has developed a strong rapport with Collins this season. “We have a perfect guy to pair with (Collins) if he needs someone to get him going,” Pierce told Chris […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton says there’s not a full minutes restriction on superstar small forward LeBron James. The Lakers aren’t going to make the playoffs this season and James is 34 years old and has played in eight straight NBA Finals. Reports came out last week stating Los Angeles was going to […]

Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard Kemba Walker will reportedly be the Dallas Mavericks’ top target in free agency this summer, according to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer. Walker, who has spent his entire career with the Hornets, becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. Threats to sign Kemba Walker away from the Charlotte Hornets […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says the Chicago Bulls made the right move by acquiring small forward Otto Porter Jr. from the Washington Wizards at the February trade deadline. The Bulls traded Jabari Parker and Bobby Portis to the Wizards to get Porter, who has been playing amazing basketball since arriving to Chicago. Even […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are listing superstar big man Karl-Anthony Towns and small forward Andrew Wiggins as questionable to play in their game against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Towns is dealing with right knee inflammation after tweaking his knee on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. The All-Star center didn’t play on Sunday versus the New […]