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The Denver Nuggets pulled off a statement win against the NBA-leading Toronto Raptors on Monday night, despite getting only nine minutes from starting shooting guard Gary Harris, who left the game in the first quarter with a groin injury. The win played a sense of pride for coach Mike Malone, who was forced to make […]

The sudden firing of head coach Fred Hoiberg has left a lot of unanswered questions for Chicago Bulls fans, who know the real issues start and end with a deplorable front-office duo of general manager Gar Forman and vice president John Paxson. A longtime NBA coach could see the wheels in motion even years before […]

LeBron James was quick to stress patience upon his arrival with the Los Angeles Lakers at the start of the season. The wise Kobe Bryant, now settling as the Yoda of the NBA since retiring in 2016, gave his take on how patience really affects this team and how it should be used properly. “The […]

The mysterious firing of head coach Fred Hoiberg has brought along plenty of questions surrounding his dismissal by the Chicago Bulls. While judgment points to a porous 5-19 record as enough reason to part ways with the former NBA-player-turned-coach, a report by Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic explains his no-leash policy with Zach LaVine could […]

An Enes Kanter omission through NBA Europe’s Instagram post was enough cause for the New York Knicks center to toot his own horn and declare himself as the best ever to come from his homeland of Turkey. The post previously featured three of the four Turkish players in the league: Cedi Osman of the Cleveland […]

The sudden firing of Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg took the league (and Hoiberg) by surprise, as the front-office duo of Gar Forman and John Paxson took matters into their own hands and pulled the plug after a three-plus-year partnership with the former NBA player. According to a report by Darnell Mayberry of The […]

Recently fired Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg could once again become the replacement for Tom Thibodeau, as Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has always been fond of his former player. According to Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports, the coaching recycling loop could bring feelings of deja vu if Taylor chooses to part ways with […]

Klay Thompson is already on the record for claiming the L.A. Clippers’ defense was nothing special during an overtime loss last month, but his streak of ruthlessness has not left him despite losing six of the last 10 games in this young season. Following a 17-point win over the Atlanta Hawks, Klay Thompson was asked […]

The Denver Nuggets managed to hand the Toronto Raptors a rare loss, but starting shooting guard Gary Harris left the court after nine minutes of play in the first quarter of Monday night’s rousing 106-103 win. Harris is set to receive an MRI after suffering a groin injury and missing the rest of the game. […]

A scare of team-wide meningitis was only one of many bumps in the road for the Golden State Warriors last season, as retired big man David West told Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Warriors managed to survive a slew of late-season injuries, the monotony of a long and grueling NBA season, plus a potential epidemic […]

The Chicago Bulls announced the firing of Fred Hoiberg Monday, along with the intent to keep newly promoted head coach Jim Boylen beyond this 2018-19 season, according to vice president of basketball operations John Paxson, per ESPN’s Malika Andrews. Boylen is still under contract until the end of the 2019-20 season, but it’s likely that […]

The Chicago Bulls made a crucial decision to fire head coach Fred Hoiberg after a 5-19 start, leaving associate head coach Jim Boylen with full-time duties for at least the remainder of the season. Boylen only has one more year left on his contract after this season, and while John Paxson said Monday he could remain the coach […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to survive a slew of late-season injuries during the 2017-18 season and a seven-game series against the Houston Rockets to snag the NBA title. Yet the now-retired David West left a cryptic note before retiring, claiming it wasn’t all roses and rainbows for the back-to-back champions. “We’re so tight, people […]

Despite the recent shakeup at the head coaching position, the Chicago Bulls have shown no indication of making changes to their front office, including general manager Gar Forman, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Watch Stadium. “As of now, I haven’t heard anything to the contrary,” said Charania of Forman, per Bernstein & […]

The Boston Celtics spent a large part of their poor start to the season lamenting Gordon Hayward’s slow return to action. Defensive ace Marcus Smart, also looking for answers to steer his team to a winning route, took matters into his own hands. As Tom Westerholm of MassLive describes it, the pesky defender got into […]

A hard collision with LA Clippers hard-nosed defensive ace Patrick Beverley caused Dallas Mavericks point man Dennis Smith Jr. to lose a tooth early in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s 114-110 win. The two point guards hustled for a loose ball, as Beverley aggressively landed on top of Smith, nicking him in the moneymaker […]

In the immediate wake of the firing of head coach Fred Hoiberg, the Chicago Bulls plan to make Jim Boylen the permanent head coach for at least the rest of the season and not give him an interim tag, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Boylen is signed through the 2019-20 season, paying him just under […]

The Chicago Bulls have fired head coach Fred Hoiberg, the team announced Monday morning. Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson released this statement: “Decisions like this one are never easy to make, however I felt this was the right choice for our organization at this time. After a thorough evaluation, I elected […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has been determined to build his basketball nirvana in the place he now calls home, hoping his partnership with top draft pick Deandre Ayton will one day be attractive enough to entice All-Star-caliber players to come play alongside them. “I’ll do whatever I have to do,” Booker told Shaun Powell […]

New Los Angeles Lakers center Tyson Chandler has brought more than just a winning attitude to the locker room, but a storied reputation for being the ultimate professional. The 7-foot-1 center explained why the Phoenix Suns sought out a buyout agreement with him — being upmost frank, yet respectful of the team’s decision and intent. […]

LA Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley was ejected from Sunday night’s 114-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks after he threw the basketball at a Mavs fan early in the fourth quarter. Beverley said the fan told him, “F*** your mother” twice, which led to his reaction and ejection with 9:10 remaining in the game: Replay […]

The possibility of trading maligned guard Markelle Fultz is limited for the Philadelphia 76ers, yet going one slot up on their point guard rotation could net significantly better returns. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who appeared as a guest in The Russillo Show, T.J. McConnell — who has taken most of Fultz’s minutes since leaving […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered another unforeseen setback before getting back to full strength, as center Damian Jones tore his pectoral muscle in a Saturday night loss to the Detroit Pistons. Head coach Steve Kerr is still unsure if the team will make moves to replace Jones, given that he has logged the bulk of […]

The NBA’s scoring prowess has taken a real turn this 2018-19 season, as eight players have already reached the 50-point mark in a game after a mere month and a half of action. That number already doubles the number of players to ever score 50 or more points heading into December in any prior NBA […]

In light of the recent reports of pure disappointment regarding New York Knicks young guns Kevin Knox and Frank Ntilikina, head coach David Fizdale took out the claws and scratched back at critics after the two were labeled as “soft” by various talent evaluators. “I think I’ve got a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old trying to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Andre Roberson suffered yet another setback in his recovery from a torn patellar tendon, feeling discomfort after landing on a move during his workout Thursday and resulting in an avulsion fracture in his left leg, according to Brett Dawson of The Athletic. Roberson will take six weeks to heal then be re-evaluated […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez spent a lone year as a member of his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, the last of a hefty contract he had signed with the Brooklyn Nets before being traded for D’Angelo Russell over the summer. The 7-footer was looking forward to returning and donning the purple and gold, yet the […]

The Phoenix Suns expressed interest in New York Knicks second-year point guard Frank Ntilikina earlier in the year, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. The Frenchman was out of trade conversations in the eyes of the Knicks, as they looked to develop him under new coach David Fizdale. Fast-forward to 23 games into the regular season, […]

The Washington Wizards have reportedly taken off the untradable label from their All-Star backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal, but while the latter is the younger and more succulent asset for inquiring teams, trading Wall could prove the smarter move for the franchise. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski discussed on The Russillo Show that teams like the […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta opened up about the state of the franchise after getting off to a 9-11 record, the second-worst of an ultra-competitive Western Conference. The Rockets managed a franchise best 65-win season in 2017-18, coming a game shy of reaching the NBA Finals, but suffered untimely injuries down the stretch that hindered […]

Free agent center Joakim Noah has agreed to a one-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies for the veteran’s minimum, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Noah will travel to Memphis on Sunday and sign his contract early next week. The Grizzlies (12-8) have targeted Noah as backup center and scouted his progress throughout the whole […]

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard is slated to undergo surgery after consulting with specialists in the L.A. area, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Howard is hopeful to return within eight weeks from the time of the procedure, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Howard has missed the team’s last five games after […]

The New York Knicks have been transparent about their desire to develop youth throughout this season, standing very little chance to compete for a playoff spot with All-Star Kristaps Porzingis still on the shelf. Yet exciting draft products like rookie Kevin Knox and second-year point guard Frank Ntilikina have left much to be desired, even […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is coming off not only the first three-game string of 40-plus-point games in his career, but also the highest cumulative scoring stretch since the iconic Kobe Bryant did so in 2007. Durant’s 44, 49, and the recent 51-point masterpiece against the Toronto Raptors sum 144 points in three games, […]

James Harden’s shooting prowess has taken a slight dip since his MVP season, but the Houston Rockets guard’s affinity for getting to the foul line is a talent hated by some and admired by others. Drawing contact is a part of the game, but a player like James Harden has turned it into an art […]

The Golden State Warriors have been riding an emotional roller coaster, going from sniping the top spot in the Western Conference after a 10-1 start to the season, to facing adversity in the midst of injuries, having gone a mere 5-7 since. Kevin Durant, who has carried the load offensively during the absences of Stephen […]

Kevin Durant has played a large role in keeping the ship afloat with Golden State Warriors teammates Stephen Curry and Draymond Green sitting the last couple of weeks. While a 23-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks brought insult to injury, as the Warriors lost Curry to a groin injury, the team was able to rebound […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant has six 50-point outings to his name after drumming up 51 points against the Toronto Raptors in an overtime loss on Thursday, yet this particular one bares close resemblance to one of his own favorite all-time performances with the Oklahoma City Thunder. March 21, 2014 — the date itself […]

Draymond Green had some words of praise for his teammate Kevin Durant, as the former four-time scoring champion has carried the bulk of the offensive load since he and Stephen Curry have missed the majority of the last 12 games. The Golden State Warriors forward has put up consecutive outings of 44, 49, and now […]