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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George stood up for former teammate Carmelo Anthony, dispelling the narrative of a cancer-like effect of his inclusion on the Houston Rockets’ roster after a subpar 5-7 start to the season. “Honestly, the reason the Rockets aren’t succeeding is not because of Melo,” said George on Monday morning. “It has […]

New Philadelphia 76ers swingman Jimmy Butler had decided that Friday’s road game against the Sacramento Kings would be his last in a Minnesota Timberwolves uniform, after the team neared an agreement with the Sixers, according to Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The Kings had handed Minnesota a 121-110 defeat on the road […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves locker room felt a collective sense of relief after the two-month Jimmy Butler saga came to an end on Saturday with news of his trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. Veteran forward Anthony Tolliver described the ordeal as a cloud hovering over the team, one that has finally been lifted as the team […]

The Houston Rockets darted their best shot at Carmelo Anthony after lobbying to trade for him and missing out on bringing him aboard during the summer of 2017, but players and members of the organization were keenly aware that the Melo experiment was one that had to function quickly before decisions had to be made. […]

Only hours after LeBron James called his own game “garbage” after missing a pair of clutch free throws to seal the game against the Atlanta Hawks, the evidence is starting to mount up as James’ woes at the charity stripe have now become a reason to worry. ESPN analyst Jalen Rose had a strong take […]

DeMar DeRozan was once promised that no concrete trade talks included him as the Toronto Raptors searched for an answer in the post-Dwane Casey era, yet the All-Star slasher can still vividly recall how he initially found out he had been traded to the San Antonio Spurs. Per Jonathan Abrams of Bleacher Report Magazine: DeRozan […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Robert Covington posted a heartfelt farewell to The City of Brotherly Love after being traded alongside teammates Dario Saric and Jarryd Bayless as the Philadelphia Sixers made a blockbuster move to acquire Jimmy Butler on Saturday. “Just want to thank the city of Philadelphia and the 76ers organization for allowing me to grow as […]

Jimmy Butler’s recent trade to the Sixers spells just one thing to swingman Evan Turner — more fun. Especially considering Philadelphia just added another All-Star to make a run-back series against the Boston Celtics that much more of a rivalry. “It’s gonna be good,” said Turner, according to Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald. “I’m […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone had doubts about his team’s preparation coming into Sunday night’s showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Mike Singer of The Denver Post, as Brook Lopez rained down 3-pointer after 3-pointer to post a game-high 28 points, going a surprising 8-of-13 from deep. While Lopez isn’t an elite sharpshooter by […]

New York Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson had a memorable night despite an ugly 26-point loss to the Orlando Magic, registering nine blocks — a franchise record for a rookie, only 14 games into the start of his NBA career. Robinson proved to be the Sultan of Swat after showing glimpses of his shot-blocking ability early […]

Damian Lillard survived a scary tweak of the knee early in the game to pull through for a key 100-94 win against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night. The Portland Trail Blazers star later admitted to tweaking his right knee while battling for position against Gordon Hayward, a bothersome injury that “kind of limited” him […]

While many have been puzzled at the Houston Rockets’ reported decision to cut Carmelo Anthony after a dubious start to the season, it could be an undrafted rookie who takes over his minutes in this rotation, after forward Gary Clark has done all the right things to impress head coach Mike D’Antoni. According to ESPN’s […]

The addition of Tyson Chandler might have seemed like a move to ameliorate the brewing storm in Los Angeles after a subpar start to the season, but the veteran has already shown high impact in his three games with the team. The 36-year-old center has only scored nine points throughout his brief stint as a […]

The top dogs of the Eastern Conference have gotten a rude awakening to start this 2018-19 season, and the Boston Celtics have received an even colder bucket of cold water after starting out the season with a 7-6 record following a 1-4 road trip that finished with a 100-94 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers […]

The Houston Rockets envisioned a seamless transformation for Carmelo Anthony, one that would morph his previous 14 seasons as a perennial scorer in the league and erase the doubts emanating from a disappointing one with the Oklahoma City Thunder. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon described it best, saying the Rockets hoped Anthony could be like Showtime Los […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler will suit up today to take on the Golden State Warriors, according to radio voice Alan Horton. Starting point guard Jeff Teague will miss tonight’s game, but backup Tyus Jones is set to be available off the bench. There was some uncertainty on Butler’s availability after an early report suggested […]

The constant rumors surrounding New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis have surprisingly left his teammates unbothered, as they have managed to tune out the outside noise, much like the star himself has managed to do through the early get-go. “Nah, my team doesn’t care. They cherish the moments that they have with me,” Davis […]

The rumors swirling around New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis are incessant and while he could be paying close attention to reports of his potential with some of the league’s best teams, he’s chosen to tune it all out and focus on the outcome of this season. “I really don’t listen to [the noise] […]

The recent findings of a stern meeting between Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson and head coach Luke Walton come as a flag-like warning that the latter’s days are counted in La La Land. If being a third-year coach in a league wasn’t risky enough, try being a coach for a LeBron James-led team, which […]

A recent meeting following a winless two-game trip served as a stern notice for Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton, one in which president Magic Johnson admonished him for the team’s sluggish start to the season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Dave McMenamin. The mandate is clear — win now, not later. The Lakers […]

Anthony Davis decided to switch agents ahead of a pivotal season with the New Orleans Pelicans, and many teams are on the lookout for his services. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and the L.A. Clippers will closely monitor his free agency situation, alongside the Los […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala recalled the time he received an apology from college basketball staple Dick Vitale, one he had long awaited and somehow fell into his lap by a mystery of the universe. Back in 2004, Iguodala was a highly-touted prospect coming out of Arizona, but Vitale didn’t think it warranted being […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been fighting himself more than the referees in what has been a war of attrition against the officials in the past two seasons. A key play in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans tested his mettle, as a charging Julius Randle came crashing onto him and […]

The Big Apple has misfired in the NBA Draft for several years before landing Kristaps Porzingis with the No. 4 pick in 2015, but former New York Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni wouldn’t want a mulligan on a draft selection if he could have one. The now-Houston Rockets coach noted that even if he drafted Stephen […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward is still making his way back from injury after missing nearly the entire 2017-18 season after suffering a freak injury, dislocating his ankle and shattering his tibia after the initial minutes of the season-opener. The $128 million star is still feeling the soreness that comes with the regularity of play, […]

Sixers head coach Brett Brown has challenged his point-forward Ben Simmons into showing what he worked so hard this summer for, hoping to see a glimmer of his jump shot as the season progresses. “He’s earned the right to [shoot],” said Brett Brown, according to Bob Ford of The Philadelphia Inquirer. “He invested the time. […]

New York Knicks forward Noah Vonleh has been a roll of the dice that has bounced favorably for the youth movement that the organization plans to put in place throughout the season. Despite being a one-year signing, his rise to the starting lineup this early in the 2018-19 campaign have brought the potential for being […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey has put an emphasis at making Blake Griffin the core facilitator in his offensive system, something he showcased during his long tenure with the L.A. Clippers, but didn’t exploit as his main asset until his move to The Motor City. Casey surprisingly got the idea from former coach and […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden is doubtful to return on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets, but head coach Mike D’Antoni is hopeful he could take the court on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. Harden has missed the last two games with a hamstring strain, one he declared not as […]

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo channeled the power of Wakanda and battled through the shortness of breath to drill a game-sealing 3-pointer against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The new All-Star, who dressed as The Black Panther for Halloween, has been in fact battling bronchitis for roughly a week, as he told […]

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard has yet to be cleared to play in back-to-back games, as he slowly gears back into playing shape as the season progresses. “It’s just injury prevention,” said Leonard, according to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. “You want to play, but I’ve been through the league long enough to know where the important […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a bevy of uniform changes in the last few years, but none more welcome than the this season’s City Edition, which pays homage to the late Prince, a Minneapolis native that is among the most renowned artists to grace the city. While it could have been easy to make the […]

DeMar DeRozan’s transition into his new team, the San Antonio Spurs, was as tough as most would expect after playing for the Toronto Raptors for nine seasons. The new San Antonio Spurs guard has battled depression in the past and the sudden trade could have been a potential twist to set off a spiral. Asked […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry welcomed Derrick Rose into this season’s 50-point club, as he joined Blake Griffin, Klay Thompson and him in the shortlist through merely two weeks of action. This is so dope Man! Can’t imagine the down days, weeks, months and years he went through. 50 ball!! So much respect bro […]

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has reached the 50-trey mark faster than any other player in NBA history after connecting on seven 3-pointers during Wednesday night’s 131-121 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The marksman’s total stands at 55 through nine games, giving him a shadow over six 3-pointers per game thus far. […]

The Philadelphia Sixers are among three teams reportedly interested in Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler along with the Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets. Out of the three, the Sixers are the only team that hasn’t made an offer — but that lack of aggression doesn’t come without some ulterior concerns. Philly’s interest in Butler […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones has sustained inflammation in his right foot, as earlier MRI results returned negative, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Jones’ last-minute injury was the one that set the stage for Derrick Rose’s 50-point outing against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, given that Jeff Teague and Jimmy Butler […]

LeBron James admitted to making a crucial and dumb mistake, leaving Mavs talent Harrison Barnes wide open on his favorite corner — an error that could have costed the Los Angeles Lakers the game in different circumstances. James tried to prevent a drive from rookie Luka Doncic, despite Brandon Ingram keeping up quite well with […]

In the midst of a reporting stand-off concerning Jimmy Butler’s trade situation, Jace Frederick of The Pioneer Press provided some clarity after speaking to the Minnesota Timberwolves star’s agent. “Again, I am unsure what you are referring to big-picture-wise but Jimmy’s approach this year has been to approach every day as a singular event and […]