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The Minnesota Timberwolves unveiled their “Prince” themed city edition uniforms Thursday, and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wants one of Derrick Rose. Rose, of course, is the talk of the NBA right now after dropping a whopping 50 points Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. The youngest MVP in NBA history has suffered four knee […]

The Boston Celtics attempted 55 three-pointers Thursday night in their home win against the Milwaukee Bucks, and star point guard Kyrie Irving says the team will shoot more than that next time if the Bucks play that putrid on the defensive end. The Celtics shot 24-of-55 from beyond the arc, good for 43.6 percent. Boston […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night on the road for their third-straight win, star small forward Paul George told reporters he’s dealing with a left foot injury which he initially suffered during the preseason. George, who re-signed with the Thunder in the offseason on a long-term contract, says he’s suffering […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose scored a career-high 50 points Wednesday night, and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry says it’s fitting the former MVP had the best game of his NBA career against the Utah Jazz. If you recall, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Derrick Rose to the Jazz last season at the February […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook is all about theatrics. The explosive guard loves to put on a show, home or away, and he did just that Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets. The Thunder were up 106-102 with roughly 40.0 seconds left in regulation. Russell Westbrook had the ball at the top […]

After the Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night at Oracle Arena, Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins and Alvin Gentry had a animated discussion on the court. Cousins played with the Pelicans last season, but tore his Achilles tendon in January. The All-Star big man reportedly rejected a two-year contract extension in the […]

Utah Jazz second-year shooting guard Donovan Mitchell suffered a hamstring strain in Wednesday night’s road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and didn’t play near the end of the game. The Jazz announced Thursday that Mitchell won’t play Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is being listed as day-to-day. Mitchell (right hamstring tightness) was examined Thursday […]

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose have had many battles throughout their NBA careers. The two Chicago natives were also teammates for a short while with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season. Both have endured knee injuries, although Rose’s have been much more severe. Dwyane Wade knows what it’s like […]

Anthony Davis is hopeful he and DeMarcus Cousins can reunite on the New Orleans Pelicans next season. Cousins will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2019. The four-time All-Star played last year with the Pelicans, but suffered a torn Achilles tendon in January. “He will be a free agent next year,” Davis […]

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor says the Jimmy Butler trade request caught him and the team completely off guard. Butler requested a trade from the team almost seven weeks ago, but reportedly told head coach/president Tom Thibodeau he wanted out a few days after the Timberwolves were eliminated in the first round of the 2018 […]

When Carmelo Anthony was traded to the New York Knicks in February 2011, the prevailing thought was he was going to retire with the franchise and contend for a championship year after year. Unfortunately for Melo, his tenure with the Knicks was filled with drama and disappointment. Carmelo Anthony is the seventh all-time scorer in […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told local reporters Thursday that DeMarcus Cousins is ready for five-on-five scrimmage activity. Cousins tore his Achilles tendon in January with the New Orleans Pelicans. The All-Star center signed a one-year, $5.3 million deal with the Warriors in July after not receiving any offers from other teams in […]

Former NBA player and current University of Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway knows first-hand what Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose has been through. In his early days with the Orlando Magic, Hardaway was a superstar and transcendent talent. He made the All-Star team four times and averaged at least 20 points per game three […]

Miami Heat starting point guard Goran Dragic is dealing with pain in his right foot and has received a cortisone shot. The 32-year-old Heat All-Star says surgery is off the table for now and is hoping the cortisone shot will help with the discomfort he has been feeling for over two weeks. “It’s going on […]

When the Minnesota Timberwolves announced that Jeff Teague and Jimmy Butler would miss Wednesday’s game against the Utah Jazz, the prevailing thought was Derrick Rose and Tyus Jones would get extended playing time in the backcourt together. Then minutes before tipoff, the Timberwolves announced that Jones was going to miss the game as well due […]

Everyone wants to be like the Golden State Warriors, and Jaylen Brown says the Boston Celtics are no different. The Warriors push the pace on offense at every turn and move the ball side to side. The ball never sticks in Golden State. Off-ball screens are being set all the time which free up Stephen […]

Before the knee injuries took a toll on his body, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose was the most explosive point guard in NBA history. No one could stay in front of him, both in the half court and full court, and the San Antonio Spurs learned that the hard way during Rose’s MVP season with […]

No one loves Halloween more than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. When he was with the Cleveland Cavaliers, James would host a Halloween party where all of his teammates would come dressed up, with LeBron usually headlining the costume list. Now on the Lakers, there’s no party, but LeBron James is still dressing up. […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg updated the status of second-year player Lauri Markkanen Wednesday, and said the stretch forward is still two to four weeks away from returning to the lineup. Markkanen suffered a high-grade lateral right elbow sprain during training camp. He didn’t require surgery, but did keep the elbow immobilized for about […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Brandon Ingram returned from his four-game suspension Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves and scored 24 points in 25 minutes. However, Ingram picked up five fouls, forcing head coach Luke Walton to take him out of the game during key stretches. Ingram’s point guard, Lonzo Ball, wants to make sure […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is still weeks away from returning to the lineup. The Mavs forward underwent ankle surgery in April, and his recovery is going slower than expected. Dirk Nowitzki, speaking like somebody making a victory tour, still weeks away from a return, he says.https://t.co/Bwz6YJH3KJ — Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) October 31, 2018 The […]

All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson will become an unrestricted free agent during the summer of 2019, but NBA executives would be shocked if the sharpshooter leaves the Golden State Warriors, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Thompson will make $18.99 million this season and has consistently said he wants to retire with the Warriors. Golden […]

The Golden State Warriors host the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night at Oracle Arena, and power forward Draymond Green says the team is motivated to beat the Pelicans for their new teammate, DeMarcus Cousins. Draymond Green conceded that the Warriors have extra motivation tonight vs. the Pelicans yo get a win for DeMarcus Cousins: pic.twitter.com/jCzk64XQFX […]

It appears Chicago Bulls shooting guard Justin Holiday and center Robin Lopez are available in trade talks for the right price. That’s the latest from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, who is well-connected with the organization and has covered the team for over 20 years. The Bulls are still in rebuild mode, and Holiday […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler tells ESPN’s Rachel Nichols he is sitting out Wednesday’s home game against the Utah Jazz because his “body is hurting.” The All-Star swingman denies he is sitting out as a protest against the organization after a report came out stating he was thinking about a long-term absence from the […]

On Halloween, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is thinking about something fans have dreamt about for years: How scary would it have been if James and Lakers legend Kobe Bryant played together in Los Angeles? LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are two of the greatest players in NBA history, and now James is playing […]

The Jimmy Butler saga has now reached the seven week mark, and there’s a collective belief around the league that Minnesota Timberwolves president/head coach Tom Thibodeau still isn’t ready to seriously negotiate a trade yet, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Despite being told by Butler directly that he wants out of Minnesota and has no […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker reminded all of his critics on Tuesday he’s not washed and that he has a lot left in the tank. During the Hornets’ 125-113 home win over the Miami Heat Tuesday night, Tony Parker scored 24 points and dished out 11 assists in 25 minutes of action. At 36-years-old, […]

Everyone in the NBA knows Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook and L.A. Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley don’t like each other, and the two guards got into it once again Tuesday night in Oklahoma City. If you recall, back in the 2013 playoffs, Beverley collided with Westbrook’s right knee while the Thunder superstar was […]

The Kawhi Leonard era has gotten off to a good start for the Toronto Raptors. Not only is the team now 7-1 after their 129-112 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at home Tuesday, but Kawhi Leonard made franchise history by scoring 20 or more points for a sixth-straight game to begin a Raptors career. Leonard […]

Over the summer, Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons said he was adding different pieces to his game, with free throw and jump shooting being key points of emphasis. Through the first seven games of this season, though, Ben Simmons hasn’t been showing off those new skills, as the reigning Rookie of the Year hasn’t made […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green won’t become an unrestricted free agent until the summer of 2020 and the three-time All-Star says he’s not concerned about how much money he’s going to make once he enters the open market. Green is making $17.47 million this season and due $18.54 million next season. The 28-year-old […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will be a global ambassador for the 2019 FIBA basketball World Cup in China. Former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming will also share the same role. Kobe Bryant will be a global ambassador for the 2019 FIBA basketball World Cup in China. Yao Ming will also be an ambassador. — […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has this nonchalant attitude about him. He doesn’t really take anything seriously or wear his emotions on his sleeve while on the basketball court. That’s why it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry says Klay Thompson is late to everything, including shootarounds […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may be 2-5 on the season, but it’s not stopping point guard Lonzo Ball and his teammates from having some fun off the court. Halloween is Wednesday, so Lonzo Ball decided to dress up on Tuesday as his favorite superhero. The former No. 2 overall pick suited up in a Batman […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson scored 52 points Monday night against the Chicago Bulls while hitting an NBA record 14 3-pointers. Thompson will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2019 and he is widely expected to re-sign with the Warriors. However, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has been pushing this narrative […]

Veteran shooting guard Nick Young is still on the open market, and Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee says it would be great if the team signed his good friend. McGee and Young won a championship together last season with the Golden State Warriors. In 80 regular-season games with Golden State, Nick Young averaged 7.3 […]

Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard only played in nine games last season with the San Antonio Spurs due to a lingering quadriceps injury, so the Raptors want to be cautious with the All-Star swingman and are thinking about the big picture. So far in this young season, Leonard has played in five games and […]

Los Angeles Lakers starting point guard Lonzo Ball told local reporters Tuesday he was not fully engaged in the last two games. The Lakers lost to the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves on the road in the last two contests. Lonzo Ball had six points, two rebounds and three assists against the Spurs, and […]