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Consensus No. 2 overall pick Ja Morant has met with the New Orleans Pelicans, the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks —teams that hold the first three picks in the draft, respectively — but is still largely expected to land with the Grizzlies with the second pick of the upcoming NBA Draft, according to […]

The Golden State Warriors have played their last nine quarters of NBA basketball without Kevin Durant and nabbed three wins in the process, eliminating the Houston Rockets and going up 1-0 in their Western Conference Finals against the Portland Trail Blazers. While the team looks back to its fun-loving ways of sharing the ball and […]

Seth Curry is fully aware the Portland Trail Blazers have a puncher’s chance to upset the favorite Golden State Warriors in these Western Conference Finals without their main scorer in Kevin Durant, but the bench cog noted the defending champions could be more difficult to guard when playing in their vintage motion offense. “I think […]

Stephen and Seth Curry became the first pair of siblings to play against one another in an NBA conference finals, but the younger brother isn’t expecting any brotherly love to come Steph’s way with his Portland Trail Blazers down 1-0 in this pivotal series. “I doubt it,” Seth said when asked if they’ll talk at […]

The Chicago Bulls have put Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier in their crosshairs as their search for a future floor general continues, according to Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. The front office has been noncommittal when it comes to starter Kris Dunn after his performance stagnated this season. Dunn showed some flashes in his […]

Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones outlined a potential Anthony Davis trade for the Los Angeles Lakers during Thursday’s edition of ESPN’s “Get Up!” The trade would send Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram along with the fourth overall pick in exchange for Davis and Solomon Hill: Here's @D19J's hypothetical trade to get […]

Despite rumors of his disappointment after the New York Knicks fell short of the No. 1 overall pick in Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery, Zion Williamson’s stepfather Lee Anderson dispelled rumors of his stepson potentially returning to Duke in hopes of avoiding landing with the New Orleans Pelicans, who won the top pick: “We met with […]

Despite a bombastic performance from Kyle Lowry in a testy Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Toronto Raptors fell apart late, as the rest of his team unable to make a single shot to help him lead them to victory. The Raptors had a grip in the ball game […]

Despite the recent wave of good luck in the NBA Draft Lottery, the New Orleans Pelicans are not expected to be quite as lucky when it comes to keeping franchise star Anthony Davis. Even after speculation of the potential of him coming back to play along consensus top pick Zion Williamson, it’s likely that Davis’ […]

The Utah Jazz are expected to make yet another run at Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley after showing deep interest in the lefty veteran before this season’s trade deadline, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The Ricky Rubio experiment has simply not worked as anticipated for the last two seasons, and the Jazz […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will have to make some serious adjustments if they hope to come out of a crucial Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors. If Game 1 was any suggestion, the Warriors had their way with their offense and the Blazers showed very little resistance, allowing the defending champions to go […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lucked out yet again in the NBA Draft Lottery, sending their lucky charm in second-year forward Kyle Kuzma and notching the No. 4 selection in June’s upcoming draft. Yet according to ESPN’s Jay Williams, it didn’t make it any less awkward to see Kuzma forced to smile while his very own […]

Unlike his soon-to-be draftmate Zion Williamson, Murray State point guard Ja Morant wasn’t disappointed after learning the Memphis Grizzlies will be selecting with the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Williamson reportedly was hoping the New York Knicks would muster the top pick, but Morant is unfazed with who is in position to […]

The argument for the greatest backcourt duo in the NBA is one that generates plenty of hoopla throughout the regular season, but when the playoffs come to mind, no duo is more feared than Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. The Golden State Warriors backcourt, popularly known as the Splash Brothers, now have the NBA record […]

Raptors star Kyle Lowry has been nearly nullified by the Milwaukee Bucks in this past regular season, and while he’s well aware of his struggles against this Eastern Conference Finals opponent, he won’t make much of what transpired earlier in the season. Lowry scored an average of 6.3 points per game in three meetings against […]

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated all odds and lucked their way into the No. 1 overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, effectively changing the scope of what was already bound to be a mind-blowing summer of free agency. Yet even if the consensus top-overall pick Zion Williamson makes his way to The Big Easy, […]

The Golden State Warriors have relived their glory days without Kevin Durant, forced to return to their ball-sharing ways and the movement offense that once made them into an NBA darling. The two-time defending champions looked to fire on all cylinders during a Game 1 win against the Portland Trail Blazers to start the Western […]

The Golden State Warriors got off to a 1-0 start to their series against the Portland Trail Blazers, cruising to a 116-94 victory after a rousing 39-point fourth quarter and a game-high 36 points from Stephen Curry. The free style of play was much more visible than it was in a semifinal series against the […]

Stephen Curry took a jab at his own defense during a pre-series interview with the media, noting the longtime sibling rivalry he has enjoyed with his brother, Seth Curry, who is an integral part of the the team the Golden State Warriors will face in this upcoming series. Via Drew Shiller of NBC Sports Bay […]

The New York Knicks could wind up shifting their strategy to target Anthony Davis if they manage to land the top overall selection in Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. “The Knicks getting the No. 1 overall pick impacts the Anthony Davis potential trade talks,” said Charania. “I’m told if the […]

Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris is willing to put his money where Elton Brand’s mouth is, even if it means going into the luxury tax to surround Joel Embiid with the right talent. The Sixers made two huge trades for two All-Star caliber players and, according to Brand, soon after the trade for Tobias Harris, […]

Ricky Rubio has gone from a sought-after young talent to a point guard that has likely plateaued at the age of 28, though the Utah Jazz floor general is still hoping to end his NBA story with a championship ring. Rubio, who has put up the two best scoring averages of his career with the […]

Ricky Rubio’s next contract is likely to shape the rest of his NBA career, as the Utah Jazz have been mum about their willingness to re-sign him. Rubio survived a turbulent trade deadline, including rumors of a potential point guard swap with Memphis Grizzlies lifer Mike Conley. Rubio was well aware of those implications and […]

Kyrie Irving will have a myriad of options as a free agent come July 1, but there is one in particular he should avoid at all costs — the Los Angeles Lakers. From lackluster leadership to feeble future opportunities, the Lakers have little to offer Irving besides the bright lights and off-court opportunities to grow […]

Terry Rozier admitted this roller-coaster ride for the Boston Celtics came as the indirect result of being forced to adjust to Kyrie Irving’s ball-dominant style and the coaching tweaks that came with it. Appearing on Tuesday’s iteration of ESPN’s “Get Up!,” Rozier noted how some of Brad Stevens’ rotations would fluctuate at the end of […]

Damon Jones was not happy that former boss Tyronn Lue missed out on his dream job when the Los Angeles Lakers dissolved negotiations after coming to an impasse in contractual matters. However, Jones, who was on Lue’s staff for two-and-a-half seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, argued the Lakers botched this coaching search from the very […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Damon Jones is crossing his fingers for the New York Knicks, hopeful that the franchise can land the consensus top-overall pick Zion Williamson by getting the No. 1 selection in Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. “I think it’ll be the Knicks and I’m hoping and praying it’s the Knicks because this guy […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown did not have to fear for his job as he coached his team through the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Toronto Raptors, as owner Josh Harris said he gave the Sixers helmsman job security as the series went along. “Brett knew through the Toronto series that his job was […]

Terry Rozier went all in on his description of this rollercoaster season, especially detailing his star teammate Kyrie Irving and his approach to the game and the locker room. Rozier, who once led this Boston Celtics roster to one game away from the NBA Finals, noted Irving has a stark leadership style — one that […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith does not believe LeBron James will ask for a trade, despite the myriad rumors of complete dysfunction within the Los Angeles Lakers. From Magic Johnson’s decision to quit on the spot, to the missing out on Monty Williams and Tyronn Lue — two of the top coaches available — the Lakers […]

Newly hired Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas has plans to interview candidates for the franchise’s head coaching job this week, though current head coach Ryan Saunders is still in the mix, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Among them are Miami Heat assistant Juwan Howard and Portland Trail Blazers assistant David Vanterpool, two […]

Klay Thompson put his imprint on a clutch Game 6 performance to close out the Houston Rockets, but perhaps the most shocking aspect of this recent series was finding out he meditates before games. Though there likely isn’t a more fitting pregame routine for the often-Zen Golden State Warriors sharpshooter, Thompson explained how he has […]

Duke forward Zion Williamson has been described as a once-in-a-generation type of player, one who can change the scope of an NBA team and turn one from pretender to contender in a few years. While only a few handful have gotten that label, the quickest one coming to mind is “The Chosen One” — LeBron […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors put on a show in the fourth quarter on Friday night, leading to a 118-113 road win over the Houston Rockets to put a bow on this series. Despite a scoreless start to the first half, Curry and company made the shots down the stretch to take out […]

The Golden State Warriors could soon be getting a huge asset back after getting through the Houston Rockets in six games following Friday night’s 118-113 road win in Game 6. DeMarcus Cousins, who has been sidelined since the opening minutes of Game 2 against the L.A. Clippers, could return as soon as the Western Conference […]

Stephen Curry is in dire need to invoke the powers of his former MVP self to close out a daunting Game 6 on the road against the Houston Rockets. Due to the magnitude of this game, the Golden State Warriors point guard admitted that wearing his original Under Armour Curry 1 shoes to practice was […]

The Golden State Warriors will have a tough task at hand on Friday: to win a road game without Kevin Durant at the Toyota Center against the Houston Rockets and avoid making a trip back to Oracle Arena for a Game 7 to settle the score. While daunting, Stephen Curry doesn’t feel an extra burden […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown was full of praise for center Joel Embiid after a key win in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The man at the helm showered the big man with compliments after he suited up yet again and played a massive part in the Sixers’ win, despite fighting off […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is down for an anything goes mentality after losing leading scorer Kevin Durant for the last 14 minutes of Game 5 and the remainder of the series. The helmsman noted that “everything is on the table” for Friday’s Game 6, including some vital minutes from bench cogs like […]