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A recent report from a local Philadelphia radio station suggested 76ers general manager Elton Brand shut down potential talks between Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson and point guard Ben Simmons. The latest report from L.A. suggests it was the other way around, with GM Rob Pelinka calling Brand to say they felt uncomfortable making […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand said he shut down the possibility of franchise point guard Ben Simmons seeking advice from Hall of Famers, which included Los Angeles Lakers legend and president Magic Johnson: “[Lakers GM] Rob Pelinka called me and said that Ben (Simmons) wanted to talk to Hall of Famers after the season, […]

Point guard Jeremy Lin is expected to arrange a buyout with the Atlanta Hawks to join the Toronto Raptors after he clears waivers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Lin has been looking for a new home for the last few months after playing a mentorship role for young Trae Young during the first part of […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson was irate at Magic Johnson’s response to the negotiations between his Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans for talisman Anthony Davis, pointing to the cynical nature of his reaction considering all that had taken place prior to talks stalling. Johnson recently said he didn’t […]

Sacramento Kings legend and general manager Vlade Divac has recently turned doubters into believers, as the once-promising early-season youngsters have managed to keep themselves in the playoff race, only trailing the L.A. Clippers for the last spot by a half game. At 30-26, the Kings find themselves within striking distance and capable of ending their […]

Kawhi Leonard’s last four games have showcased a noticeable dip in performance, shortly after coming back from a team-induced four-game rest past the halfway point of the season. The Toronto Raptors star was putting up 27.9 points per game on 50.3 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from deep through his first 38 games […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey and his incessant obsession with dethroning the Golden State Warriors has not stopped, even after a see-saw start to the season. Brandishing a new beard in honor of James Harden’s 29-game-and-running streak of scoring 30 or more points in a game, the newly-bearded executive is hoping to position the […]

The acquisition of DeAndre Jordan has served as more than just a new starting center for the New York Knicks, but also as a veteran mentor to take young rookie Mitchell Robinson under his wing. Jordan, 30, knows the value in helping others grow, only paying it forward. “Anytime you can help another player out, […]

The Houston Rockets could be putting a close eye on free agent Markieff Morris and his health situation, as a potential candidate to join the team, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Morris, who is dealing with a neck injury, recently sought out a second opinion for it and now expects to be back […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra had a tough loss to swallow after losing 120-118 against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. The Heat led by as many as 19 points with 4:38 remaining in the first quarter, a lead the Warriors quickly evaporated, cutting it down to 10 by the end of the […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Luka Doncic showed he’s already more than ready to be the centerpiece of the franchise, recently carrying the Mavs to a cardiac 102-101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle lauded his 19-year-old phenom for a brilliant performance, as he took over late in the game to […]

Devin Booker is tired of losing. This might be the understatement of the year, but the shooting guard phenom has been met with futility since he came into the league — and a 14-game losing skid isn’t helping matters for his Phoenix Suns. The 22-year-old will take part in All-Star Weekend to defend his 3-point […]

Draymond Green and Kevin Durant were encouraged to see longtime rival Dwyane Wade for one last time at Oracle Arena, trotting out a solid performance in 29 minutes, one that will be remembered for those present for that one last hurrah. Wade, who will call it a career after the 2018-19 season ends, didn’t look […]

Dwyane Wade has abundant praise for the Golden State Warriors upon a heartbreaking Miami Heat loss to the two-time defending champions. The Heat had the Warriors on their heels during the first part of the first quarter, carving a 10-point lead at the end of it. The deficit, however, was cut to five by halftime […]

Dwyane Wade made the last stop of his career at Oracle Arena, as his Miami Heat gave the Golden State Warriors a scare on Sunday night. Wade and Stephen Curry exchanged pleasantries at the end of the game, including a jersey swap while posing for a photo: D-Wade x Steph jersey exchange 🔥 pic.twitter.com/0tl1mWcTbg — […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring recently-waived forward Markieff Morris if he proves to be healthy, according to Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times. The Lakers still have a roster spot available after trading Ivica Zubac and Michael Beasley to the L.A. Clippers for Mike Muscala on Thursday, minutes before the […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has been sporting a beard as of late, and that change in his looks is of no coincidence. Morey said he plans to keep growing his new beard until reigning MVP James Harden ends his streak of scoring 30 or more points in a game. #Rockets GM Daryl Morey […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has weighed in on the Kevin Durant free-agency saga. The superstar forward recently exploded into a three-minute rant before storming out of the press conference room after facing questions of his impending decision. “We’re all actors in a soap opera. We really are. And we have to deal […]

New Washington Wizards acquisition Jabari Parker arrived at the practice facility, hopeful to find a better role with his new organization. In his first press conference with the Wizards, Parker appeared to take a slight jab at his former Chicago Bulls coach, Jim Boylen. Asked about his tough times sliding in and out of the […]

LeBron James might just have pulled the greatest heist in NBA All-Star Draft history during Thursday’s first rendition of its broadcast, putting on a clinic in true Fantasy Basketball fashion while managing to toe the line between friendly competition and elite-level tampering. The King’s picks for this 2019 iteration of the February festivities are so […]

Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson plans to fly to Philadelphia to meet with his team after missing out on the chance to trade for Anthony Davis before the trade deadline, according to Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times. “Johnson wants to encourage the Lakers to stay the course and to focus on the […]

New Toronto Raptors acquisition Marc Gasol is hoping to make his debut in a different uniform for the first time in his 11-year career against the New York Knicks on Saturday, according to Ryan Wolstat of The Toronto Sun. Gasol naturally missed Thursday’s game, as the trade with the Memphis Grizzlies was being processed by […]

The Detroit Pistons are closing in on a mutual agreement to acquire free agent sharpshooter Wayne Ellington, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Motor City could recover what it lost by trading away Reggie Bullock to the Los Angeles Lakers, acquiring a reputable long-range shooter who is fresh off setting the franchise record for threes […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic was disappointed after he found out he was snubbed from the All-Star Game, despite being one of the most-voted players through the fan portion of the selection process. “I wanted to go and I was very disappointed when they told me I wasn’t,” said Doncic, according to Alex Madrid of […]

LeBron James wasn’t shy about tooting his own horn again, following some semi-praise for the aggressive moves the Eastern Conference contenders made before the trade deadline, fully knowing he no longer has a stronghold in the East. The Los Angeles Lakers star left the conference for the first time in 15 seasons after agreeing to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are likely to acquiesce to Anthony Davis’ desire to play out the remainder of the regular season, but they will have a few caveats, including lessening the minute load and restricting him from back-to-back outings, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Davis currently plays 37 minutes per game and could potentially see […]

The Charlotte Hornets came mighty close to acquiring Marc Gasol before the NBA trade deadline. Close, but no dice. General manager Mitch Kupchak walked away from the 3 p.m. cutoff slate with a sense of disappointment, failing to get All-Star point guard Kemba Walker the help he so direly needs to propel this team into […]

The Boston Celtics might have won the trade deadline against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the New Orleans Pelicans stood pat and retained their prized talisman Anthony Davis, but the Celtics lost a clear chance to come out on top against the Lakers, falling in a heartbreaking 129-128 loss to the purple and gold. Head […]

The Charlotte Hornets came mightily close to acquire Marc Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies, as they were previously considered the frontrunners to trade for him before the NBA trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The Toronto Raptors, however, wound up wooing the Grizzlies by offering Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, C.J. Miles, and 2024 second-round pick in […]

The L.A. Clippers plan to waive center Marcin Gortat to complete their recent deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Gortat has interest in joining the Golden State Warriors, though the latter will likely stand pat and survey the free agent field before making a decision, according to ESPN’s Chris […]

The Orlando Magic have acquired shooting guard Markelle Fultz from the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Magic are sending Jonathon Simmons, an Oklahoma City Thunder first-round pick and a Cleveland Cavaliers second-rounder to the Sixers for Fultz, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Magic president Jeff Weltman and general manager John Hammond […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded center Ivica Zubac and forward Michael Beasley to the Los Angeles Clippers for Mike Muscala, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Lakers were not able to acquire Anthony Davis before the trade deadline, but did make some moves before time was up, getting a stretch-five in Muscala and parting […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded forward JaMychal Green and guard Garrett Temple to the L.A. Clippers for shooting guard Avery Bradley, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Grizzlies have finally acquiesced to the rebuild, trading away some of their key contributors, including Marc Gasol in a recent trade with the Toronto Raptors. Shedding Green and […]

The Houston Rockets have traded the recently-acquired Nik Stauskas, Wade Baldwin IV and a second-round pick to the Indiana Pacers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Pacers plan to waive both players upon completing the trade. The Rockets recently acquired both guards from the Portland Trail Blazers, making this flip a matter of saving money. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired New Orleans Pelicans forward Nikola Mirotic in a three-team trade with the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Bucks will include center Jason Smith and recently-acquired forward Stanley Johnson, as four first-round picks will make their way to The Big Easy, according to Marc Stein of The New […]

Toronto Raptors talent Jonas Valanciunas has been in the midst of trade rumors during the past few weeks and most-recently involved in a point-guard-and-center swap alongside teammate Kyle Lowry for the Memphis Grizzlies duo of Mike Conley and Marc Gasol. The 7-footer has grown used to hearing his name around the trade deadline, but would […]

The Houston Rockets have sent James Ennis to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for rights to swap a 2021 second-round pick, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The move will help the Rockets get closer to avoiding the luxury tax, saving $2.4 million with it and putting themselves below the luxury tax threshold. Houston […]

A blockbuster trade that would send New Orleans Pelicans talisman Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers is unlikely to happen, with little over three hours left before the NBA trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Pelicans are reportedly happy to “run out the clock” with negotiations going “dormant” over the past few […]

The Houston Rockets took part on a three-team trade surrounding former Sacramento Kings forward Iman Shumpert, giving them another potential three-and-D cog to add to their rotation. The star backcourt duo of Chris Paul and James Harden raved about the move, anxious to add him to the fold. “I’m excited about it. I’ve been knowing […]