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Jordan Bell spoke for the first time since being suspended by the Golden State Warriors for what they deemed as “conduct detrimental to the team,” taking a game’s check (short of $10,000) away from him in the process. The second-year big man spoke with Logan Murdock of NBC Sports Bay Area, reflecting on his last […]

Julius Randle’s future was doomed likely from the start, despite having his best season yet in 2017-18, going from a third-string power forward to leapfrogging the likes of Larry Nance Jr. and Kyle Kuzma for the power forward starting spot. Yet the Los Angeles Lakers failed to even make him an offer as a restricted […]

Andrew Bogut is questionable for Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with groin soreness, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Besides the big man, the Golden State Warriors should have everyone else healthy and available, hoping to pull away from the second-place Denver Nuggets after their loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Bogut […]

The L.A. Clippers have overachieved this season due to great coaching, a strong culture and a sound front office. They’ve also been blessed with a little luck. Take for example the trade that sent Mike Muscala across the hall to the Lakers for Ivica Zubac and Michael Beasley. The trade made little sense at the […]

LeBron James had now lived through year one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ experiment of bringing him into a flawed roster. The experiment was defined by a series of puzzling decisions in the offseason, from their lack or urgency chasing after Paul George in 2017 to missing out on Kawhi Leonard in 2018. After signing […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant had the most efficient night of his NBA career on Wednesday, connecting on 12 of his 13 shot attempts en route to a 28-point night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Head coach Steve Kerr was impressed with the quality of shots that were dropping for the former MVP, given that […]

It seems like too long ago, but five years ago, when the Golden State Warriors were still in the beginning stages of becoming a world-renowned juggernaut, trying to pull off a superstar trade that could have changed the fate of NBA history as it is today. Kevin Love was coming off his most dominant season […]

Kevin Durant has been largely noncommittal to a return to the Golden State Warriors, and all signs are now pointing to him leaving for the New York Knicks as an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, several NBA executives, agents, scouts and […]

Rumors surrounding Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, two of the most media-jocked players in the league, potentially playing together has been the tea most NBA fans have been sipping on throughout the course of the season. The newest gossip is that the Golden State Warriors forward has been actively communicating with the Boston Celtics star […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge didn’t take umbrage to Kyrie Irving’s postgame comments following a loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, when the self-appointed leader of the roster sounded nearly defeated, pointing the finger at the team’s lackluster defensive strategy to contain All-Star point guard Kemba Walker: “I did hear (Irving’s comments). It’s not […]

D’Angelo Russell is feeling all the pressure heading into the tail end of the regular season, hoping to clinch a playoff berth heading into a three-game homestand. The Brooklyn Nets recently dropped an important road game against the Philadelphia 76ers, putting them right back at the .500 mark with a 38-38 record. “S**t, a lot […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler is bound to face a rollercoaster summer at the end of this season, bound to opt out of the last year of his contract in hopes to secure a long-term deal to set up the biggest deal of his career. Teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, the L.A. Clippers and […]

Montrezl Harrell has had a breakout season with the Los Angeles Clippers, one that now has him slotted in a shortlist of names that will battle for the Most Improved Player award — something he might not have reached without the help of sixth man extraordinaire Lou Williams. The long-haired forward that inspired the “Karate […]

Manu Ginobili gave San Antonio Spurs fans at the AT&T Center one last display of unconditional love during his jersey retirement ceremony on Thursday night. The 16-year NBA pro spent every single season with the Spurs, winning four titles along the way — still a legend and a fan favorite even after nearly a full […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand won’t make much of Jimmy Butler’s reported run-ins with players and coaches, even downplaying an earlier event that saw him challenge Sixers coach Brett Brown over his role and pick-and-roll opportunities. Brown was reportedly asking for ideas and opinions and Butler offered up his thoughts in his usual lively, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo claimed to feel “good” after tweaking his right ankle against the LA Clippers on Thursday night, forced to leave the game with less than eight minutes remaining in the game after throwing down a ferocious dunk and landing on Garrett Temple. The Bucks went on to beat the Clippers, 128-118, as The Greek […]

A now-retired Tim Duncan honored longtime San Antonio Spurs teammate Manu Ginobili during his jersey retirement ceremony at the AT&T Center on Thursday, right after the Spurs dispatched the Cleveland Cavaliers. The five-time NBA champion described the moment in which he first heard of Ginobili, a rather unflattering, yet hilarious anecdote: “I got that call […]

Dirk Nowitzki has told Luka Doncic endless tales of his heyday as the franchise player for the Dallas Mavericks, stories of his failures and the ultimate success that saw him conquer the lauded 2011 Miami Heat team for his lone NBA championship. Yet the likely Rookie of the Year has very little interest in them, […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton has regained form after missing a large part of the 2018-19 season. He missed 40 games due to injury. The Louisiana native had bounced back exceptionally, joining rare company earlier this month after putting up five straight triple-doubles, a feat only accomplished by Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Josh Hart has undergone a procedure on his right knee patellar tendon, now expected to return to full activities in 12 weeks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. As our own Ryan Ward pointed out promptly, Hart is the penultimate in the Lakers young core to have his season end […]

Paul Millsap had a rollercoaster first season with the Denver Nuggets, mostly flying under the radar after missing the vast majority of the season with a wrist injury. Yet his second season with the franchise has seen him enjoy better health and be part of the team he once envisioned upon joining them in the […]

Robin Lopez was one of the most notable names at the center position that were rumored to be available before the trade deadline, yet the Chicago Bulls chose to keep him and even bolstered his role and minutes for a stretch after the deadline passed. The 7-footer reciprocated that respect with a show of interest […]

The Chicago Bulls will take an introspective look into their roster at the end of the season, a definite need to evaluate the talent at hand after efforts to rebuild the team. The possibility of Derrick Rose’s return to The Windy City was one in the minds of his longtime fans. K.C. Johnson of the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s triumphant comeback effort against the Indiana Pacers included a 24-0 run to pull ahead, one that could ultimately turn the page on their season, but that hasn’t stopped forward Paul George from the occasional frustration with the whistles from time to time. This is a recurring theme for the Thunder, devoid […]

Denver Nuggets guard Malik Beasley is among the shortlist of candidate vying for the coveted Most Improved Player award, one he could see himself winning at the end of this season. Front office heads have noted the importance of a quality bench player and the impact he’s had for the second-seeded Nuggets, who went from […]

D’Angelo Russell has emerged as one of the top candidates to win the lauded Most Improved Player award at the end of this season, taking the Brooklyn Nets from one of the bottom dwellers in the East into a likely playoff team fighting for the No. 6 seed. Some front-office personnel feel the 23-year-old guard […]

Devin Booker was feeling those same wavelengths on Wednesday night, with 30 points at halftime against the Washington Wizards after dropping a 59-point gem in a loss to the Utah Jazz. The lane was open, the shot was wet, and no matter who guarded the Phoenix Suns shooting guard, it didn’t bode well for him. […]

The Charlotte Hornets could likely finish this season by missing the playoffs once again, a trend that could spark seconds thoughts for Kemba Walker once the free-agency period rolls around. The Dallas Mavericks remain as the greatest threat to sign Walker in the summer, something Hornets owner Michael Jordan has grown well aware of. Originally […]

The Houston Rockets will give fans a “Vote for Harden” t-shirt during Thursday’s game against the Denver Nuggets to aid James Harden’s renewed quest for the Most Valuable Player Award. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1111040202385035265 Harden has not been shy about gunning for the MVP trophy once again after winning it last season and falling short to the likes […]

The Sacramento Kings have had a longtime rumored interest in Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic, and Sam Amick of The Athletic confirmed it during a Q&A session on Tuesday. Tim T: “Thanks for taking the time to do this, Sam. Multiple folks in the local Sacramento media have claimed that the Kings have serious interest in […]

Devin Booker knew what he had in the stove for the Washington Wizards, feeling it as early as the second quarter when he told a fan “I’m going for 50” without any hint of hesitation. He had 30 points by halftime: "I'm going for 50."@DevinBook letting us know 👀 pic.twitter.com/0WsKih07nL — ESPN (@espn) March 28, […]

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout joined forces with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck for a hilarious ad for BodyArmor, the official sports drink of the NCAA. The ad is slated to air on Thursday on CBS when No. 4 seed Florida State takes on top-seeded Gonzaga in the Sweet 16 for the West […]

Kevin Durant is well aware of the dynamic impact he has had upon signing with the Golden State Warriors, elevating them from a championship powerhouse to a juggernaut-level franchise that is a surefire contender every season. Yet he is still perceptive of how this team operates, noting the Warriors are only at their best when […]

Stephen Curry was forced to adopt a different style of leadership with a daunting challenge ahead of this 2018-19 season, knowing it would take much more to help his Golden State Warriors team muster up the juice to push for a three-peat. Prior to the start of the season, Curry invited shooting coach Bruce Fraser […]

The Golden State Warriors have suspended forward/center Jordan Bell for conduct detrimental to the team, the team announced on Wednesday. Bell is set to serve his suspension tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies. Bell was already facing grim odds at getting a spot in the playoff rotation after the arrival of Andrew Bogut, now the fourth […]

Boston Celtics forward seemed Jayson Tatum to be among the brightest prospects coming out of the 2018 NBA Draft, a close third in the Rookie of the Year race after a dazzling display in a deep playoff run that saw him take over as the team’s leading scorer. Yet the sample size from this season […]

Kenneth Faried has had a long road back to NBA relevance after his last few years in Denver panned out completely different than what he expected after a surge early in his career. The former free agent big man signed with the Houston Rockets earlier this year to fill the void following Clint Capela’s thumb […]

Dirk Nowitzki has had some of his best and worst memories facing Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat. The Dallas Mavericks 7-footer knows the so-called rivalry between the two is one of the most unlikely ones in NBA history, but one that eventually shaped the path of his career. Wade got the best of Nowitzki […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers tune up to face the Utah Jazz through this final stretch of this season, one can’t help but remember the legendary performance Kobe Bryant put out for his hometown fans at the tail end of the 2015-16 season. It was April 13, 2016 — a game televised on ESPN 2 […]