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Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 11 of the regular season. Both Harden and Antetokounmpo put up stellar individuals numbers while leading their respective teams to 3-0 weeks. James Harden averaged 42.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists during […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall says if ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith has a problem with him, he should come talk to him like a man face to face instead of venting on Twitter. For those wondering why there’s combativeness between Wall and Smith, when the news broke that Wall was going to have […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall will undergo season-ending surgery on his left heel soon, and it looks like Wall is making the right decision by getting the surgery now. John Wall told Chris Miller of NBC Sports Washington that doctors told him if he kept playing on the injury, there was a chance […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade has a stern message for people who don’t root for Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose. After the Heat lost to the Timberwolves on Sunday in South Beach, Dwyane Wade told reporters postgame that if you are not cheering for Derrick Rose this season, something is seriously wrong with […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker just keeps adding to his résumé as the best player in franchise history. After scoring 47 points on Saturday against the Washington Wizards, Kemba Walker now has five of the six highest scoring games in Hornets franchise history. Walker scored a franchise record 60 points earlier this season against […]

One of the main reasons Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen reportedly isn’t playing small forward Jabari Parker anymore is because Parker is a poor defender. Jabari Parker hasn’t played in the last seven games for the Bulls and he is probably going to get traded soon. The Chicago native says just because he’s not a […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon will undergo an MRI on his right knee on Sunday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Eric Gordon left Saturday night’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans on the road in the fourth quarter with the injury. The sharpshooter told reporters after the game his knee is in some […]

Los Angeles Lakers star small forward LeBron James entered Staples Center on Friday with a glass of wine in his left hand, and his best friend — Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade — absolutely loved it. LeBron James is currently out with a left groin strain which he suffered on Christmas Day against the […]

Everyone around the NBA knew the New York Knicks were going to be putrid this season, but the team took their losing ways to another level on Saturday against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. At halftime, the Knicks trailed the Jazz by 37 points. It was New York’s second-largest halftime deficit in the […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden entered Saturday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans averaging a league-leading 32.7 points per game, and that number is going to rise after what The Beard did versus New Orleans. Harden, the reigning MVP, scored 41 points against the Pelicans, notching his ninth straight game of scoring at least […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry made Riley Morrison’s Christmas the best one she has ever had. If you recall around a month ago, Riley Morrison wrote a letter to Stephen Curry asking the two-time league MVP why his signature shoe wasn’t available in sizes for girls. Curry responded to Morrison telling her that he was […]

The Golden State Warriors are unlikely to match the Cleveland Cavaliers’ offer sheet for combo guard Patrick McCaw, and Golden State owner Joe Lacob is reportedly a bit ticked off at the whole situation, according to Anthony Slater of The Atheltic. Patrick McCaw turned down two offers from the Warriors before the regular season started. He […]

While addressing reporters on Saturday for the first time since it was revealed that John Wall will likely miss the rest of the season, Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks said Wall has been dealing with a heel injury for years. John Wall has bone spurs in his left foot. Doctors recommended to the five-time […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry has some high praise for Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden, calling the reigning NBA MVP “the best iso player in the world.” Alvin Gentry has been around some great iso players. He coaches Anthony Davis right now in New Orleans, and has also worked with Stephen Curry […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown is dealing with a bone contusion in his right wrist, and it has caused a lot of problems and discomfort for the 22-year-old guard. The injury has been bothering Jaylen Brown since Nov. 24 when he fell hard onto the floor against the Dallas Mavericks. He also suffered a […]

Everyone knows Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau eats, sleeps and breathes basketball, and point guard Derrick Rose has a story that shows just how much of a basketball fanatic Thibodeau is. When Derrick Rose was with the Chicago Bulls, the former league MVP would go to the gym sometimes during the summer at three […]

With Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall likely out for the remainder of the season, there could be a fire sale in the nation’s capital. According to Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports, several teams around the league expect the Wizards to re-engage in trade talks. Shooting guard Bradley Beal and small forward Otto Porter […]

The Chicago Bulls and Jabari Parker’s camp are working together to find a trade which will get Parker off the Bulls now that he’s not in the playing rotation anymore, but there appears to be one hurdle. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, the teams who are interested in acquiring Jabari Parker and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had camera crews following him around everywhere he goes, and now we know why. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, LeBron James has been “followed by camera crews stemming from a joint business venture between SpringHill Productions and NBA Entertainment.” Aside from the crush of coverage James has […]

After missing Friday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns on the road, Oklahoma City Thunder star small forward Paul George has been upgraded to probable for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, according to Erik Horne of the Oklahoman. Paul George missed the game versus the Suns due to a right quad contusion. Paul George (right […]

Washington Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall is planning to undergo season-ending surgery to repair bone spurs in his left heel, according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Brian Windhorst of ESPN. The Washington Post reported earlier Saturday morning that Wall was contemplating having the surgery which would end his 2018-19 season. After meeting with specialist Dr. Robert Anderson […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James wears No. 6 in practice and No. 23 during games, and The King says he got the idea from NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. When he was with the Miami Heat, LeBron James wore No. 6 because the Heat organization retired No. 23 out of respect […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens says it’s a joke that Memphis Grizzlies starting point guard Mike Conley has never made an All-Star team in his NBA career. Conley is in his 12th season in the league and has career averages of 14.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists. Brad Stevens today called it “a […]

One of the weirdest restricted free agencies in recent memory is nearing its conclusion, as Patrick McCaw has signed an offer sheet with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Saturday morning, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and point guard Stephen Curry had their first chance to speak about McCaw’s signed offer sheet with the Cavs and […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook says it has been an easy transition playing alongside combo guard Dennis Schroder in the backcourt this season. Thunder head coach Billy Donovan has played Westbrook and Schroder together a lot so far this year and both players have played very well off each other. Full Russell Westbrook […]

The fans in Minnesota are starting to turn on Timberwolves small forward Andrew Wiggins and it’s all because of his poor play on the basketball court. The Timberwolves lost to the Atlanta Hawks in overtime on Friday night at home, and Andrew Wiggins had a terrible game. The former No. 1 overall pick finished with […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is apparently still upset with what transpired between him and Milwaukee superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday. Kanter and Antetokounmpo got into a minor scuffle after Kanter hit The Greek Freak in the face and the Bucks star came up to his face. Kanter was actually ejected from the game, something he […]

After Sacramento Kings small forward Bogdan Bogdanović hit the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night over Tyson Chandler, the NBC Sports California camera caught the reaction of Kings TV announcers Doug Christie and Grant Napear, and Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade loved it. Bogdanović’s shot was at the buzzer and […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. has only played four games with the Phoenix Suns, but he is already one of the most popular guys in the locker room. In fact, rookie big man Deandre Ayton loves the energy he brings to the table. The Suns acquired Kelly Oubre Jr. in the Trevor Ariza trade with the Washington […]

The Los Angeles Lakers take on the L.A. Clippers on Friday, and starting center JaVale McGee is still out as he recovers from an illness. However, starting point guard Lonzo Ball will play. Lonzo Ball was dealing with cramps on Thursday after the Lakers lost to the Sacramento Kings. #Lakers’ JaVale McGee WILL NOT play tonight […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been playing really good basketball as of late, and now they are going to be getting back a key piece to the puzzle, as veteran big man Pau Gasol is available to play on Friday against the Denver Nuggets. Pau Gasol has only played in nine games this season due […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili has a basketball court in Argentina dedicated to him, and the future Hall of Famer had to stop by and sign it. Manu Ginobili is an NBA icon, but he’s basically God back in his home country of Argentina. Naturally, someone in Buenos Aires decided to honor Manu in the […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks returned to action against the Los Angeles Lakers last week, and he admits it was a good challenge for him playing against LeBron James. Dillon Brooks missed 21 games in a row due to a MCL sprain. The 22-year-old made his return to the court on Dec. 23 against LeBron James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday at the buzzer, and small forward Kyle Kuzma is pinning the loss on his shoulders. The Lakers were up by 15 points with just over six minutes left in regulation. It looked like they were headed to an easy victory. However, the Kings went […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers fire head coach Luke Walton, former Golden State Warriors coach and current ESPN TV analyst Mark Jackson reportedly could be his replacement. According to Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports, Lakers co-owner Jeanie Buss is a big fan of Luke Walton and has supported him from day one. However, there […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says starting point guard John Wall will see a foot specialist on Saturday for the heel injury he is dealing with. John Wall has bone spurs in his left heel which started to get really bad on Dec. 8, according to Fred Katz of The Atheltic. Wall's bone spurs […]

Superstar small forward LeBron James will miss his second-straight game with a strained groin on Friday night when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. LeBron James suffered the groin injury on Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The […]

Utah Jazz starting point guard Ricky Rubio is questionable to play when they take on the New York Knicks on Saturday at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Ricky Rubio is dealing with back and knee contusions, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. Rubio and Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid were involved in a collision on […]

The Washington Wizards host the Chicago Bulls on Friday and the team is likely going to be without All-Star point guard John Wall and forward Markieff Morris. We know for sure that John Wall won’t play in this contest. The 28-year-old guard is out due to a heel injury which has been bothering him all […]