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Former NBA All-Star Kevin Garnett is full of hopes for a young Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has help lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the best record in the NBA through the first two-thirds of the regular season. Asked if there is anything to add to his already formidable skill set, the rangy All-NBA legend gave his […]

Madison Square Garden has released a statement denying claims by Bill Simmons of The Ringer suggesting New York Knicks owner James Dolan was “courting offers” to sell the team in a recent podcast, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. “The story is 100 percent false. There has been nothing. No discussions. No plans to have […]

Kevin Garnett won’t make much of Anthony Davis’ father speaking his mind and revealing his repugnance for the Boston Celtics in light of the Isaiah Thomas situation, but while he understands the reasoning, he would love for The Brow to reach out and talk to president Danny Ainge: “He had his opinion and he voiced […]

Kevin Garnett gave a few words of advice for Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, who was recently named the 2019 All-Star MVP, but will return to the Bay Area to face questions of his impending free agency among the mingling that takes place over the break. Garnett understands his position as a former star […]

Former NBA All-Star forward Kevin Garnett opened the vault of his Olympic memories to share an anecdote surrounding former Team USA teammate Vince Carter and his dunk over Frederic Weis in the 2000 Sydney Olympics: The Big Ticket recalls being the first to celebrate with Carter, but revealed the team had placed a bounty on […]

The Sacramento Kings are fighting for their first playoff spot since 2006, and general manager Vlade Divac, once a player donning the Kings uniform, has played a major part in their return to prominence. Old teammate Chris Webber, now an analyst for TNT, noted the change the organization has undergone since Divac took charge of […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was hopeful to bring back veteran icon Dwyane Wade for what would be his last season in the league, and while he couldn’t have predicted a tooth-and-nail fight with the Detroit Pistons for the last playoff spot in the East, he expected his longtime stud to have a significant […]

Stephen Curry was a money ball away from winning the Three-Point Contest in a narrow loss to Joe Harris of the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. While many expected his sixth appearance would likely be his last in the contest, Curry hesitated to call it a wrap in the long-range competition after a public relations […]

Dwyane Wade appeared in the All-Star Game for his 13th and last time in his 16-year career, looking back at the countless memories he’s accumulated through the years and the legacy he left behind before his impending retirement. “Whatever my legacy is and whatever it will become, it’s what I’ve been building since anybody ever […]

Kevin Durant’s 31 points were enough to secure him All-Star MVP honors, adding to the recent regalia of accolades he has obtained since joining the Golden State Warriors. His 2013-14 MVP, two championships, two Finals MVPs, and this, his second All-Star MVP award, put him alongside royal company — joining Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, LeBron […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo looked comfortable leading an All-Star-studded team on Sunday night against Team LeBron, putting on a strong showing in the first and third quarter with a barrage of dunks to lead all scorers with 38 points in the game: “I just tried to play hard and have fun. In my first ASG I was […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan could be gearing up to position himself to sell the franchise he’s now owned for the better part of two decades. Yes, Dolan could be soon selling the Knicks, according to Bill Simmons of The Ringer. “Multiple people told me this, who know things. James Dolan is courting offers […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James got one last chance to share the hardwood with longtime friend and draftmate Dwyane Wade as part of Team LeBron during the All-Star Game on Sunday. Asked of what it means to share this moment with his former Miami Heat teammate, James argued it was a bittersweet time in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have privately had their reservations about LeBron James and his health after he returned from a career-long absence, following a groin injury sustained on Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors. James missed more than a month, and while the Lakers were at first optimistic that holding him out for longer […]

The nature of All-Star Weekend leaked out some important and somewhat personal conversations between players and coaches, this one between Stephen Curry and Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer, who spoke at length about Houston Rockets guard James Harden and the recent tear he has been on. Curry shared with Budenholzer part of his conversation with […]

All-Star forward Paul George was utterly proud of his Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Hamidou Diallo bringing back a trophy to OKC after winning the Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night. Diallo showcased an incredible display of athleticism and creativity, besting the likes of John Collins, Miles Bridges, and lastly Dennis Smith Jr. to close out […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis claims he was not being recruited during the recent All-Star Weekend festivities in Charlotte, claiming this was only a time to have fun and mingle with others: “Guys didn’t talk about it,” said Davis, according to Scott Kushner of The Advocate. “I mean we didn’t even see each other that […]

Kevin Durant earned his second All-Star MVP award on Sunday after his 31 points led Team LeBron to a 178-164 win to close out the festivities. The Golden State Warriors forward was the first overall pick in the All-Star Draft and made his mark known, calling this a “special” moment for him: 🚨 #NBAAllStar MVP […]

After a second consecutive win for his team at All-Star Weekend, LeBron James is ready to go back and tackle the task at hand for his Los Angeles Lakers — making the playoffs. The purple and gold have a tough but not impossible road ahead, three games back of the hallway rival LA Clippers for […]

Kawhi Leonard showed semblance of the “fun guy” he claimed to be during his introduction as a member of the Toronto Raptors, dancing to a little slo-mo salsa while Kevin Durant and former teammate Russell Westbrook exchanged pleasantries postgame: Break it down, Kawhi 😂 pic.twitter.com/8VKZCSK1JK — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 18, 2019 Besides his painfully […]

LeBron James had a request for his team’s coach, Michael Malone, despite trailing by 13 points in Sunday’s 2019 All-Star Game — to leave the locker room so he could watch North Carolina native J. Cole perform along with his teammates. Malone approved the request, conditionally, bartering the opportunity to watch the rapper perform if […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend is here and Saturday’s Three-Point Contest is set to be the main event for those who have grown disappointed of the lack of fireworks from the Dunk Contest in recent years. There will be 10 participants for the first time in the history of the league, a field full of sharpshooters […]

Stephen Curry has been proud of how brother Seth has performed despite the constant comparisons to his older brother and father Dell, who played in the NBA for 16 seasons. The Golden State Warriors star lauded the Portland Trail Blazers guard for his confidence and ability to remain positive despite the outside noise: “He’s not […]

New Orleans Pelicans owner Gayle Benson was the one reportedly calling the shots when it came time to fire general manager Dell Demps, according to Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Demps was suddenly fired, as the Pelicans now invest the rest of this season in finding a high-level executive to help them navigate […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has felt the effects of his sudden rise to fame, having gone from an obscured prospect with seemingly no more future than that of a role player to a two-time MVP and now three-time NBA champion. The long-range dynamo recently admitted the attention he gets can at times […]

The firing of New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps came at a surprising time, shocking many outside of the organization who would’ve expected a move of this magnitude to take place before the trade deadline instead of now. Yet insiders have drawn their own conclusions based on their observations of Demps’ nine-year tenure. ESPN […]

The recent firing of New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps could put head coach Alvin Gentry’s job at risk — not immediately, but rather once ownerships finds a high-ranking executive to take Dells’ vacant spot. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski went on SportsCenter to clarify the reasons for Dells’ firing, saying that the organization is pleased […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have parted ways with general manager Dell Demps, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The organization is discussing internal candidates for interim job, including David Booth and former Atlanta Hawks GM Danny Ferry. The Pelicans plan to be aggressive in the marketplace to hire a high-level basketball executive. The Pelicans’ ownership was […]

A recent video in the NBA’s highlight reel showcased Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic’s passing and oddly leaked out the Mavs youngster’s first All-Star appearance as a replacement of the recently-injured Anthony Davis. “He ain’t no ordinary rookie! The passing wizardry of Luka Doncic ahead of his first #NBAAllStar appearance on Sunday!” The fact that he was tagged on […]

The Portland Trail Blazers netted themselves a solid piece before the trade deadline in Rodney Hood, one of the Cleveland Cavaliers players who were up for sale after a rebuilding year. The 6-foot-8 wing wasn’t shocked his name came up once again for a second straight season at the deadline — not only aware but […]

The New Orleans Pelicans might have been able to swing a blockbuster deal to ship out talisman Anthony Davis if he hadn’t publicized his trade request through his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, according to Chris Mannix of The Crossover. According to the report, Davis’ tactics of trying to bully his way out of […]

The Boston Celtics have seen success without star point guard Kyrie Irving in recent days, actually winning the last five games they’ve had to play without him — a strange trend that has led some to believe the team plays better without its leading scorer. President Danny Ainge scoffed at the notion, pointing to its […]

Recently acquired Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz still has no timetable for his return, according to David Baumann of 96.9 The Game. The former No. 1 pick was traded by the Philadelphia 76ers before the trade deadline, as the Magic took a flier on the much-lauded prospect despite a shoulder injury that has kept him […]

Charlotte Hornets president Mitch Kupchak has no regrets about his lengthy tenure as the Los Angeles Lakers general manager, feeling rather blessed to have Kobe Bryant at the end of his career to mask the rebuilding the team was experiencing at the time: “We were lucky to have Kobe for his last two years,” Kupchak […]

Stephen Curry had some qualms with an oddly upgraded foul call on Golden State Warriors teammate Draymond Green, one that changed the course of a seven-point game against the Portland Trail Blazers, resulting in a 22-point loss. Green attempted to stop a driving Zach Collins from an uncontested dunk, getting part of his arm in […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green wasn’t pleased with the officiating in the last game before the All-Star break, going from a closely contested seven-point game into a 22-point loss against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. In fact, he believes he’s being officiated under a different set of rules, one he calls ‘The […]

Los Angeles Lakes guard Lonzo Ball took yet another L, but this didn’t come from the Philadelphia 76ers or the Atlanta Hawks, but rather on the freestyle floor, losing a rap battle to T-Pain in the popular TNT show Drop The Mic. The Lakers point guard escaped the trade deadline without finding himself in The Big […]

In the eve of a return to his hometown of Charlotte, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors caught up with longtime friend and Davidson classmate David Dennis Jr. of The Undefeated, recalling his humble beginnings as a potential draft selection. The marksman recalls his path not being as clear-cut as other dominant studs like […]

The 2018-19 season was meant to be the ultimate passing of the baton from one great European to an aspiring one, but the transition has been much different than Dirk Nowitzki teaching Luka Doncic how to transition into the NBA game, having done the work all by his lonesome. Nowitzki argues Doncic doesn’t need to […]