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Minnesota Timberwolves point man Derrick Rose has been linked to a reunion with the Chicago Bulls, and agent B.J. Armstrong noted he’d be willing to listen if the team showed interest in his client, according to “Mully & Haugh” on 670 The Score: If #Bulls are interested in @drose then of course we'd listen says […]

A survey conducted by The Athletic polled 110 players, asking them to pick a team different than their own as the favorite to win the NBA title. The response was an overwhelming majority going to the Golden State Warriors, who managed to take nearly 80 percent of the vote. Golden State (79.5%) Milwaukee (6.8%) Toronto (4%) Houston (3.1%) Boston, […]

A survey conducted by The Athletic polled 47 NBA players, looking for the most overrated players in the league. The results weren’t surprising, as two of The Association’s most controversial players were tied for the top spot — none other than Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors and former MVP Russell Westbrook of the […]

In a recent poll of 125 NBA players conducted by The Athletic, peers voted for the best choice to start a roster with, as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo emerged as the top choice. Giannis Antetokounmpo (36.4%) Anthony Davis (10.4%) Joel Embiid (8.8%) Kevin Durant (8%) LeBron James (7.6%) Stephen Curry (6.4%) Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard (3.2%) Luka Doncic (2.4%) Jayson Tatum, Paul […]

Bradley Beal of Washington Wizards could be in line for a supermax contract upon making one of the three All-NBA teams, an unlikely, but still plausible achievement after a career-best season. Yet the All-Star-caliber shooting guard is more concerned about how his team handles this potential retooling, with John Wall likely out for a large […]

Mike Budenholzer was first hired by the Milwaukee Bucks with one mission in mind — to help this team tap into its full potential, after leaving much to be desired with the talent on hand. The former Atlanta Hawks coach started to dissect a new offense, laden with knock-down shooters and playmakers capable of fitting […]

The Golden State Warriors unveiled their best kept secret in this latter stretch of the season, bringing back the classic home uniforms during their last regular season game at Oracle Arena — a tribute appreciated by players and fans alike. The team did not announce that players would be donning the uniforms, keeping even the […]

Dwyane Wade is quickly approaching the last few days of his regular-season career, fighting for a playoff spot with his Miami Heat only a half-game behind the Orlando Magic for the eighth and final spot. However, the 16th-year man out of Marquette admitted what he’ll miss the most out of playing in the league is […]

The sneaker bidding war for Duke freshman and soon-to-be top-pick rookie Zion Williamson has reportedly been narrowed down to a three-horse race. A recent report by Jess Golden of CNBC has Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank giving Williamson his due props, but saying his company will have to be thoughtful in what they can offer, likely […]

Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein cleared up a snippet a reporter overheard following the team’s loss to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, when he turned toward rookie Marvin Bagley III to say: “I can’t wait to get out.” The phrase was misinterpreted as the potential end of WCS in Sac-Town, but the 7-footer soon clarified […]

Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse has agreed to a six-year deal with Vanderbilt to become the head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Commodores athletic director Malcolm Turner had watched Stackhouse closely in Turner’s prior job as the president of the NBA’s G-League. Vanderbilt University has pledged to bolster the financial commitment to the […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been making the most of his new contacts and the 20/20 vision that comes with it, dropping a honey-dipped left-handed behind-the-back dime to Kevin Durant, catching him in stride through the length of the court for the easy flush. The Golden State Warriors star only needed a split-second […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant won’t feel any pause of awkwardness witnessing the playoffs for the first time without LeBron James, who was eliminated from contention along with his Los Angeles Lakers this season. Durant, who has played in the Western Conference throughout his entire career, has only seen James in three series — […]

The Boston Celtics might be fighting for the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference, but their official Twitter account is already putting in work for the offseason. Upon celebrating their fans with a custom jersey wallpaper promotion, one fan couldn’t help but request an Anthony Davis jersey: Anthony Davis 23 icon jersey — Stone Fearing […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t the most outspoken of characters, especially considering the Most Valuable Player race that now looms closer as the end of the season nears. The Milwaukee Bucks star put it simply — he doesn’t like to toot his own horn, instead letting his play do the talking for him: “I don’t like talking […]

DeAndre Jordan quickly saw his career go from starting center to role player to now part-time mentor, as the former L.A. Clippers mainstay bolted for the Dallas Mavericks in free agency and was later bundled to the New York Knicks for Kristaps Porzingis. Head coach David Fizdale has had an imperative mission from the start […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is convinced his star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, made a big statement on Thursday, not only to the Philadelphia 76ers during a 128-122 road win but to the entire league with his rousing play. Antetokounmpo trotted out a 45-point masterpiece, drizzled with 13 rebounds, six assists and five blocks, with four […]

The Milwaukee Bucks saw their chances to beat out a stacked Philadelphia 76ers roster dwindle after point guard Eric Bledsoe was ejected in the opening minutes or the first quarter after getting into a dodgeball fight with Sixers big man Joel Embiid. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the team’s all-around leader, took on the task of keeping himself […]

Victor Oladipo is set to rejoin his Indiana Pacers teammates during their home playoff games, now one victory away from matching their last season win total, now with Oladipo on the sidelines. The two-way star went down to a season-ending knee injury on Jan. 23, but fully intends to be there for his teammates as […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is unequivocally confident of the Milwaukee Bucks’ chances in the upcoming postseason following a shorthanded 128-122 victory over conference rival Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. “We haven’t been out of the first round. So we have to take it step by step,” Antetokounmpo told ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, pounding his fist into his hand […]

Veteran guard Rajon Rondo has taken notice of the ease in which the visiting Golden State Warriors were able to dispatch his Los Angeles Lakers in three quarters, first building a 27-point lead in the first quarter and later putting it away once more in the third quarter, dealing the last haymaker that would force […]

Kevin Durant is riding a wave of outstanding games, seeing his team slowly peaking at the right time as the Golden State Warriors approach the playoffs. The four-time scoring champion had himself an economic 15 points, making 5-of-7 from the floor, 3-of-4 from deep and converting both shots at the foul line, yet boasting a […]

DeMarcus Cousins has swiftly erased any seed of doubt from his resurgence upon coming back from a season-ending Achilles injury. After getting off to a semi-slow start with the Golden State Warriors with his minutes being closely monitored, teammate Stephen Curry has noticed the change he’s made over the last few games, being more assertive […]

The Golden State Warriors are bound to rest players down the stretch, with still four games to go starting with Friday’s back end of their first back-to-back, quickly moving on from a coast-to-coast 108-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers to face the Cleveland Cavaliers at home. Head coach Steve Kerr does have a night […]

Veteran point guard Shaun Livingston and newly-acquired center Andrew Bogut will not play for the Golden State Warriors as they take on the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, according to ESPN’s Nick Friedell. Both players did not travel to Los Angeles and will instead stay home to play on Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers in […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed disappointment in the Los Angeles Lakers coming short of playoff expectations, along with LeBron James missing the postseason for the first time since 2005. While the Lakers’ brass did not guarantee a playoff berth, fans expected that to be an unsaid hope for the franchise after signing James […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has no interest in holding a dual title as coach and front office executive in light of the recent firing of longtime president Ernie Grunfeld. Brooks put it plainly when asked to gauge his interest. “You have to be single or will be single,” said Brooks, according to Ben […]

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut claims to have been lied to when first joining the Los Angeles Lakers last season in a non-guaranteed one-year contract, as the 7-footer felt the organization had assured him the team planned to keep him for the remainder of the season. After signing the deal of Sept. 19, the […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden has seen the fruits of his labor following the All-Star season, now fortunate to have his full supporting cast healthy as the team prepares to hit the postseason peaking at the right time. “Yeah, it’s the best we’ve played and it’s the right time,” said Harden, according to Alykhan Bijani […]

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson ha undergone an MRI, which revealed no damage to his injured groin. However, he could miss two weeks with the injury, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This is certainly a big blow to the Heat’s playoff chances, as Richardson is the team’s leading scorer and best perimeter defender. The Heat […]

Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas pulled no punches when it came to assessing LeBron James’ first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, claiming it has been an “absolute failure” in his eyes during a guest appearance in ESPN’s Get Up! “It was an absolute failure for him,” said Thomas. “This is the first time that […]

L.A. Clippers announcer Don MacLean had some heavy criticism for star James Harden, as the Houston Rockets handed the Clips a 135-103 defeat in their own home court. With the Rockets up 30 with 8:06 remaining in regulation, MacLean proceeded to pick at Harden’s game, as the lead grew even more with him at the […]

Andrew Bogut’s decision to go back to his native land of Australia was much more than a desire to reconnect with his family and brings his children closer to home, but the aftermath of a series of disappointments during his two years since being traded to the Golden State Warriors. The Los Angeles Lakers, the […]

Veteran big man Donatas Motiejunas plans to sign with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. He’s set to meet the team on its current road trip after talks of a signing were underway dating back to last week, as he resolved some work visa issues. Motiejunas has been playing in […]

Andrew Wiggins has had a rather disappointing season, posting eerily similar numbers to his 2017-18 totals, ones that showed a steep decline from a promising third season in the league. However, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Ryan Saunders is proud of the newfound aggression he has shown during his brief time at the helm of the […]

Bradley Beal is soon to finish out his best season to date, with numbers that have made an argument for his inclusion on the All-NBA team, despite the Washington Wizards’ poor season. Yet the franchise is due for an all-around evaluation after the firing of longtime president Ernie Grunfeld, and Beal isn’t exempt from that […]

Despite being sidelined for the rest of the season, Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic has managed to reel in a $1.25 million bonus after his team reached the 50-win mark with a 116-89 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks. The bonus was deemed as an “unlikely” one, pushing the […]

Kyle Lowry is fully aware of the seed of doubt that surrounds the Toronto Raptors when entering the playoffs, often pegged as no more than second-round contenders due to their recent history of postseason failures. Lowry, for one, has been criticized for his poor play when it counts, though he has managed to right the […]

Kyle Lowry has been demonized by his share of playoff struggles, often making him a question mark as to how far the Toronto Raptors can go in the postseason. The 6-foot point man has seen his efficiency dip, going through shooting slumps at the worst of times, though he has managed to correct those recently, […]