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The Golden State Warriors have managed a four-game win streak to bounce back from a horrid month of November thanks to their regained prowess at the 3-point line. The Warriors seemed to have regressed and fallen in love with the mid-range shot while the rest of the NBA leaned toward more attempts beyond the arc, […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving is no longer listed on the team’s injury report after missing Monday’s 113-100 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Tom Westerholm of MassLive. Irving’s absence was only the second one of this season, a rather welcomed sign, given his battle with knee issues during the latter part […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Jimmy Butler isn’t concerned about a potential long-term feud with Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin, as he told teammate J.J. Redick on his podcast for The Ringer. The Sixers new acquisition put it bluntly, as he always does. “Blake can’t score on me,” said Butler. “I don’t care what you say. You […]

The Chicago Bulls could make a move down the line and teams are already waiting for them to potentially include marksman Justin Holiday in trade talks, given his expiring contract, according to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks. “Also keep an eye on Holiday. Several teams have circled the guard as a top priority if Chicago makes […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine took matters into his own hands after seeing the transition to a new culture under new coach Jim Boylen had gone haywire from the onset, as several veterans protested his two-and-a-half-hour practices and constant nitpicking of their choices on the court. LaVine met with Boylen on Sunday after the […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star point guard Stephen Curry has been invited to tour the Johnson Space Center in Houston, receiving a cordial invitation from NASA after his comments doubting the presence of a man on the moon. Known retired American astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Captain Scott Kelly was the first to reach out to the […]

Draymond Green’s return to the Golden State Warriors lineup saw the defending champions reach another gear at both ends of the floor, yet it was one filled with anxiety; a mental battle as he fought the urge to return from an extended absence after suffering a nagging toe injury. Green missed 11 straight games and […]

Draymond Green made his return from injury on Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 11 straight games and 14 of the last 16 with a nagging toe injury. The Golden State Warriors forward had a tough time adjusting to the run-and-gun pace of this team, one that fortunately resulted in a highlight-reel dime […]

Despite the trusty contributions of Enes Kanter as a member of the New York Knicks, the Turkish big man might end up being the odd man out in The Big Apple, as it appears unlikely that he will be among New York’s plans in the offseason. According to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks, the Knicks could […]

Kevin Durant’s crusade for the honing of his craft hasn’t stopped, even after two rings and two-plus years with the Golden State Warriors. Durant took on the challenge of becoming the NBA’s best defender and looked the part during the early part of the season, racking up a steady line of 25 points, seven rebounds […]

Kevin Durant has spent endless hours watching videos of his favorite players, but when asked to sum up his favorites, the Golden State Warriors forward narrowed them down to three: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Kyrie Irving. “Kobe, MJ and Kyrie,” Kevin Durant told Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Just the way they move, I […]

Basketball junkie isn’t a term often applied to pro basketball players, a somewhat head-scratching truth given their profession. Yet Kevin Durant falls in that very category, as the Golden State Warriors forward has a new level of appreciation for some of the greats like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, while still fully appreciating less-known stars […]

The Golden State Warriors went through a dark phase early in the season, as an overtime loss to the LA Clippers unchained a heated exchange between Kevin Durant and Draymond Green that spilled into the locker room. While hurtful words were said in the bowels of Staples Center, the media avalanche didn’t make it any […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler sat down with new teammate J.J. Redick and joined him on his podcast with The Ringer, finally shedding light on what really took place during his infamous first practice this season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Butler was rumored to kickstart a scrimmage, taking the third-stringers as his teammates and dominating […]

LeBron James’ emotional last dance against longtime friend Dwyane Wade didn’t keep him from having an edge to his game, as he reminded a Miami Heat player what he does best. The Los Angeles Lakers forward wasn’t shy to list his own accolades right in front of his teammates and opponents. “I’m also leading the […]

LeBron James revealed what seemed like a bombshell after one last dance with longtime friend Dwyane Wade, as the Los Angeles Lakers took a 108-105 win over the Miami Heat, giving James that last notch in his belt. During a postgame conversation with Wade, the new Laker hinted at his potential choice to sign with […]

The Chicago Bulls players were not happy after new coach Jim Boylen promised a full-on practice the morning after the team played a back-to-back, even reaching out to the NBPA over what is viewed as a regimental no-no in the NBA, according to Chris Haynes and Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports. A Bulls veteran then […]

The Golden State Warriors have given center DeMarcus Cousins a G-League assignment, allowing him to take practice with the Santa Cruz Warriors and even some minutes on the floor, as he works his way back from a left Achilles injury sustained in February, per an official team report. Warriors assign DeMarcus Cousins to Santa Cruz […]

Rookie center Deandre Ayton addressed his locker room tiff with Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker after the two had a heated exchange following a lopsided 108-86 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Ayton previously noted that the friction between the two was only a result of losing games and wanting to get back on a […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen clarified what took place on Sunday after a report by The Athletic initially pointed to a potential team-wide mutiny after a few players were in disagreement with Boylen’s decision to hold a practice after back-to-back games. The coach, now one week into the job, set the record straight in […]

The Chicago Bulls are coming off a historic home loss, a 133-77 defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics, the worst in NBA history. This monumental loss included two wholesale substitutions by new head coach Jim Boylen, the first in the opening quarter after quickly falling into a 17-0 hole, then another early in […]

The New York Knicks are expected to convert guard Allonzo Trier’s two-way contract into a full-fledged NBA deal, according to ZagsBlog‘s Adam Zagoria. Trier is among two rotational players awaiting a commitment from the team, as three-point specialist Damyean Dotson has also shown encouraging signs early this season despite the musical chairs ensemble coach David […]

The Chicago Bulls will get some reinforcements back on the court after Saturday’s 56-point loss to the Boston Celtics, as point guard Kris Dunn and forward Bobby Portis will return Monday against the Sacramento Kings after extended absences, according to the team.  Both players will come off the bench and could play fewer minutes than […]

Jim Boylen has reached a full week as the full-fledged coach of the Chicago Bulls in the immediate wake of Fred Hoiberg’s firing last Monday. With this move comes praise, criticism and a keen eye reserved only for the man at the spotlight of this team’s fate throughout the season. The Bulls’ front office has […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving will not suit up against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday due to right shoulder soreness, according to official team reports. #NEBHInjuryReport for tonight vs. New Orleans: Aron Baynes (left ankle sprain) – OUTGordon Hayward (illness) – DOUBTFUL Al Horford (left knee soreness) – DOUBTFULKyrie Irving (right shoulder soreness) […]

The Denver Nuggets’ signing of professional scorer Nick Young comes at a crucial time for these Denver Nuggets, who are fresh of losing starting shooting guard Gary Harris for nearly a month with a right hip injury. The Nuggets only played eight players against the Atlanta Hawks over the weekend, and one of them, Jamal Murray, is […]

New York Knicks rookie forward Kevin Knox put on a career night on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets, scoring 26 points and hauling in 15 rebounds in a loss, becoming only the second player in league history to put up a 25-15 line before his 20th birthday — the only other? LeBron James. Kevin Knox […]

The Washington Wizards surprisingly integrated themselves into a trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks, sending longtime big man and locker room favorite Jason Smith to the Bucks for young wing Sam Dekker as part of a three-team swap. The deal hasn’t gone over all that well with the players, given their long rapport […]

Paul George’s recent 47-point explosion has made enough noise to potentially put him among the early slate of players considered for the Most Valuable Player award, powering the Oklahoma City Thunder to the second seed in a ruthlessly competitive Western Conference. While he’s clearly taking a more assertive load at the offensive end with Carmelo […]

The addition of Kawhi Leonard, a top scorer in his prime, has transformed Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry — turning him into the NBA’s best facilitator and the league’s assist leader with 10 per game. Lowry’s new focus into his playmaking has caused him to take on a more passive role scoring the ball, […]

Kemba Walker’s return to his old stomping grounds was greeted with plenty of cheer and praise, as the Bronx native dropped an effortless 25 points, six rebounds, six assists, four steals, and committed only two turnovers in a 119-107 win for the Charlotte Hornets over the young New York Knicks. While Walker has been linked […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said center DeMarcus Cousins is nearing his return to the court and will likely practice with the G League’s Santa Cruz Warriors in the “next couple of weeks,” per Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News. Cousins could also make his first pro appearance this season in […]

Golden State Warriors center Damian Jones is slated to miss the next five to six months after undergoing successful surgery Wednesday to repair a torn left pectoral muscle suffered during Saturday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN’s Nick Friedell. Jones is expected to get started on his rehabilitation in six weeks, according to […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic is ready to return from his eight game absence tonight according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and will face his former team, the Phoenix Suns. The one-time All-Star expects to play in a minutes’ restriction, given how the Heat have handled the slew of injuries thus far. […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been eager to take the court again and will be a game-time decision for Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN‘s Nick Friedell. Here’s more on Green’s status, per Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (h/t ESPN‘s Ohm Youngmisuk): “Steve Kerr said Draymond Green (toe) is looking […]

The Houston Rockets have gotten off to a disappointing 11-13 start to the season after winning an NBA-best 65 games in 2017-18, giving fans high hopes of a similar campaign this time around. The Rockets have struggled to take off and after two straight losses, they have now dropped six of their last eight contests […]

The Houston Rockets dropped to 11-13 after an embarrassing 118-91 loss to the Utah Jazz, who played 45-plus minutes without defensive stalwart Rudy Gobert due to an early ejection. Shooting guard Eric Gordon, the Sixth Man of the Year just two seasons ago, has seen just how different it has been for him and his […]

Houston Rockets forward Gary Clark received a full-fledged three-year, $3.7 million deal from the organization after taking over the bulk of Carmelo Anthony’s minutes. The undrafted forward is still coming down from the cloud, having achieved his longtime dream of becoming an NBA player. “It felt kind of unreal, all I’ve been through to get […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant didn’t make much of Jimmy Butler’s infamous first practice of the season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, claiming that type of intensity is just another day’s work in his eyes. “I think most of my teams would just call it a Monday,” said Bryant during his appearance at Barstool Sports’ […]