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Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler doesn’t have too much respect for Andrew Wiggins and believes the Canadian swingman plays for the money instead of the love of the game, ESPN insider Stephen A. Smith said on Thursday’s edition of “First Take.” Butler, who has reportedly requested a trade from the Timberwolves, has issues with Wiggins’ […]

Four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James may be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers now, but his heart is still with the Cleveland Browns. The Browns won their first game in 635 days Thursday night with a 21-17 home win over the New York Jets, and James instantly reacted to the victory. LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson didn’t mince words Thursday when asked to predict how point guard Lonzo Ball will play in his second season in the NBA. Johnson, arguably the best floor general in NBA history, says Ball has gotten stronger and smarter this offseason, and believes the UCLA product is […]

The New England Patriots made a controversial move this week, trading for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon. By now, everyone knows Gordon’s story. He has unbelievable raw talent at the wide receiver position and is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. The problem is, he hasn’t had many opportunities to […]

A front office executive of an Eastern Conference team is paying close attention to the Jimmy Butler situation of the Minnesota Timberwolves but suggests mortgaging the club’s future to acquire Butler may not be worth it in the long run. It has been reported that Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves. If he […]

September 20, 2018 is a day Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde will never forget. Not only is today Hyde’s 28th birthday, but Hyde is also waiting to welcome a new member to his family. Hyde’s wife is expected to give birth today. Despite the big occasion for Hyde, he has professional obligations to take […]

The Cleveland Browns finally parted ways with wide receiver Josh Gordon this week, and the team was reportedly frustrated that Gordon was not in football shape. Senior NFL Reporter at NBC Sports Boston Albert Breer said on the Quick Slants New England Patriots Podcast Gordon tweaked his hamstring during a promo shoot, and the Browns weren’t pleased about […]

Los Angeles Lakers second year point guard Lonzo Ball has been 100 percent cleared by the team’s medical staff to return to full basketball activity, according to general manager Rob Pelinka. Ball suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee and underwent surgery this summer. The 20-year-old received a PRP injection after the season ended, but […]

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo says he’s hungrier now than he was when he first got to the team last summer. Oladipo was traded to the Pacers in the Paul George deal, and the electric guard took advantage of being the No. 1 offensive option in Indiana. Oladipo was named the 2017-18 Most Improved Player. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will be the star in “Space Jam 2” and his business partner, Maverick Carter, hopes there will be a role for Chicago Bulls legend and the star of the first film, Michael Jordan. The filming of “Space Jam 2” will reportedly take place during the summer of 2019. Carter […]

There are multiple teams in the league with interest in acquiring Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler, and not all of them would need assurances that Butler will sign a long-term extension, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves and is most determined to find a way […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan will face off against his former team, the Toronto Raptors, for the first time on Jan. 3, and the four-time All-Star has big plans for that night. In a recent video shot with former teammate Serge Ibaka, DeRozan said he’ll score 50 points on the Raptors, and even […]

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal says he’s jealous Dwyane Wade will get a farewell tour this season because he never got to experience one. Wade re-signed with the Miami Heat on a one-year deal and will retire from the NBA after the 2018-19 season. Wade will essentially get the Kobe Bryant treatment. During Bryant’s last season, […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward has a big goal for the upcoming NBA season, and it will surely make Boston fans happy. Hayward, who suffered a fractured left ankle in the Celtics’ season-opening loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 17, 2017, says he wants to raise banner No. 18 at the TD Garden, […]

Jimmy Butler requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday, and the four-time All-Star reportedly has a murky relationship with starting big man Karl-Anthony Towns. After the news broke that Butler wanted out of Minnesota, the fine people of Twitter started to do some detective work, and determined that Butler and Towns might have been […]

Detroit Pistons starting point guard Reggie Jackson is day-to-day as he recovers from a serious right ankle sprain and his status for training camp next week is uncertain, according to James Edwards III of The Athletic. Jackson only played in 45 games last season due to multiple ailments. The 28-year-old returned for the final eight games […]

The L.A. Clippers are emerging as a front-runner for Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard if he becomes an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2019, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Leonard is widely expected to decline his 2019-20 player option with the Raptors and enter the open market. The two-time […]

When news broke this afternoon that Jimmy Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Andrew Wiggins’ brother, Nick, nonchalantly tweeted “Hallelujah.” Well, to no one’s surprise, it didn’t take long for Butler to respond. The All-Star shooting guard, while working out in Los Angeles, posted a video to his Instagram page with the […]

Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Jimmy Butler is most determined to find a way to play for the L.A. Clippers, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. It’s been earlier reported that Butler has requested a trade from the Timberwolves. The appeal of partnering with a second star in Los Angeles is an intriguing […]

There is a “zero percent chance” the New Orleans Pelicans trade superstar power forward Anthony Davis this season, according to Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post. Davis has two years and $52 million left on his contract with the Pelicans, plus a $29 million player option for the 2020-21 season. The five-time All-Star is eligible in […]

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach/team president Tom Thibodeau has a “tenuous” status with owner Glen Taylor, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. This report comes as part of the news that star Jimmy Butler has requested a trade. Wojnarowski reported last week that Taylor has “significant concern” over the culture created under Thibodeau and […]

LeBron James’ arrival to the Los Angeles Lakers has made the franchise less appealing of a spot for Jimmy Butler, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, and his three preferred destinations are the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks. At one point, Butler reportedly […]

Jimmy Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Andrew Wiggins’ brother, Nick Wiggins, didn’t take long to express his joy about the news. Butler is reportedly uncertain about playing with Wiggins and had issues with Wiggins’ work ethic and approach on defense last season. Needless to say, Nick Wiggins isn’t going to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2018 free agency period by signing the best player in the world, LeBron James, but the Golden State Warriors were a close runner-up, as the back-to-back champions added four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins. Cousins, who won’t be ready to begin the season due to an Achilles injury, signed a one-year, […]

Veteran shooting guard Courtney Lee wants the New York Knicks to trade him to a playoff team or a contender, according to a report from Marc Berman of The New York Post. Lee, 32, has two years and $25 million left on his contract. The 10-year veteran signed a four-year, $48 million free agent deal with […]

Memphis Grizzlies starting point guard Mike Conley underwent surgery to smooth a small bone protrusion in his left heel in January and missed the majority of the 2017-18 season as a result. Conley only played in 12 games last season, averaging 17.1 points and 4.1 assists per game while shooting 38.1 percent from the field and 31.2 percent from 3. […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball underwent surgery this offseason on his left knee and won’t be ready for five-on-five scrimmages when training camp starts next week, according to Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet. Lakers head coach Luke Walton said Ball has done one-on-one drills, but the team will not rush the point guard back. Ball […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Isaiah Thomas underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right hip on March 28 and his availability for training camp next week remains in question. Nuggets president Tim Connelly updated Thomas’ status during an interview on Altitude TV. Isaiah Thomas continues to rehab from arthroscopic hip surgery in March. His availability for training camp next […]

The Dallas Mavericks signed center DeAndre Jordan to a one-year, $22.9 million deal in July, and Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki is excited to have the high-flyer on board. Jordan spent the first 10 years of his NBA career with the Los Angeles Clippers, but he declined his player option with the team for the 2018-19 […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid was finally healthy last season, and the 24-year-old didn’t disappoint. Embiid played in 63 games in 2017-18 and averaged 22.9 points and 11.0 rebounds per game while shooting 48.3 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from 3. The 7-footer made the All-Star team, helped the Sixers clinch […]

Speaking to reporters Tuesday at the 2018-19 media luncheon, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown said Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz will play together during the upcoming season. Brown, who has been around the game for a while, understands there will be some growing pains when Simmons and Fultz are on the court together. However, […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks says there is no update on a possible contract extension for starting point guard D’Angelo Russell. Russell is slated to make $7.02 million this upcoming season. If he and the Nets are unable to agree upon an extension before the season starts, Russell will enter restricted free agency in the […]

DeMarcus Cousins says the Golden State Warriors are the most versatile team in the NBA and believes head coach Steve Kerr can mold the club into anything he wants it to be. Cousins, who signed a one-year, $5.3 million free agent deal with the Warriors in July, is still recovering from his Achilles injury and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely expected to pursue Klay Thompson in 2019, and the Golden State Warriors shooter’s dad, Mychal Thompson, believes his son will be a better fit next to LeBron James than Kawhi Leonard. Thompson is under contract through the 2018-19 season and will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer […]