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The NBA league office has fined Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton for his post-game comments on the officiating after a 143-142 overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. The NBA has announced that #Lakers coach Luke Walton has been fined $15,000 for comments made about officiating in loss to #Spurs on […]

Toronto Raptors swingman Kawhi Leonard will start and guard Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler when the teams get together Wednesday, according to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. Asked about Leonard guarding Butler in particular, head coach Nick Nurse was matter-of-fact in his response. “Yes. Yes. That’s why we got that guy. To guard that (type of) guy,” […]

Minnesota Timberwolves wing Andrew Wiggins downplayed the practice blowout that took place two weeks ago as his teammate Jimmy Butler made his official return to the team, calling it merely competitive. “It wasn’t that bad,” said Wiggins, according to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. “I feel like from the outside looking in it was a lot worse […]

Former NBA commissioner David Stern finally provided some much-needed clarity on Chris Paul’s vetoed trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that would have paired him with the since-retired Kobe Bryant and written a complete different chapter in league history. His explanation, though clear, took a veiled shot at standing New Orleans Pelicans general […]

Milwaukee Bucks marksman Khris Middleton has shown enough of a shooting acumen to merit him morphing into a volume shooter, so he did. Following his first 20-point scoring season, new coach Mike Budenholzer, having fully adapted to Middleton as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s partner in crime, put the plan in motion. “Find more ways​ to​ get 3-pointers […]

Rajon Rondo’s airing out of grievances set up a domino effect after the Los Angeles Lakers guard boldly told ESPN how he had gotten a bad rap about his character based on how the suspensions were doled out, making him the villain of his altercation with Chris Paul. In the rant, Rondo described Paul as […]

Fox Sports 1 personality Skip Bayless blasted Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul after his recent part in a brawl with the Los Angeles Lakers. While Rajon Rondo had gone public to call Paul a “horrible teammate” through an ESPN interview, Bayless went a step further, calling Paul “the dirtiest” of his era. “I believe […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had promised Jimmy Butler they would still try to find a suitable trade for him if he returned to the team and played alongside his teammates until they’re able to do so. A week has gone by and there’s been only radio silence in the Twin Cities’ front office, as president/head coach […]

Phoenix Suns swingman Josh Jackson can still recall one of the most vivid memories of his childhood, being there the night the NBA took a turn to eliminate violence from the sport, sitting right at mid-court, about 20 rows up from where The Malice at the Palace took place, as the Detroit Pistons and the […]

Kyrie Irving made a verbal and public commitment to the Boston Celtics, which practically washed away any rumors of him potentially landing with the New York Knicks, but the eventual agreement between the C’s and their superstar is still not etched in stone. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, while most expect the Celtics to dole […]

Some executives in NBA circles think Anthony Davis is looking for reasons to stay with the New Orleans Pelicans rather than leave, but others have already started preparing potential trade packages in return for him, in case Davis turns down a contract extension from the team before his free agency hits in 2020. According to […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade is eternally thankful to former assistant and now-New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale for his contributions into his career. Fizdale came in as an assistant to Erik Spoelstra in 2008, serving as his right-hand man for most of his eight-year stint with the team.  “I allowed him to take […]

Blake Griffin had himself a night on Tuesday, becoming the first player to post a 50-point game in this young 2018-19 season and the first to do so for the Detroit Pistons since mid-range extraordinaire Richard “Rip” Hamilton did it in 2006 (h/t John Meyer of The Daily Wolf. The ninth-year veteran posted 50 points, […]

The Golden State Warriors staved off a season-opening loss during ring night, but still presented plenty of doubts heading into the start of the regular season after winning only one of their five preseason games. The Dubs managed to keep a short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder team at bay with a 108-100 win and took the […]

Monday night’s regular season showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs brought plenty of drama. A late-game rally that ended with a LeBron James game-tying 3-pointer to send it to overtime, a missed timeout call by the officials and now a clock malfunction that could have given the Spurs an unfair […]

The mood in the Minnesota Timberwolves locker room has changed after a sound 10-point win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night and forward Jimmy Butler could hardly hide his excitement after seeing his team hold down the fort. Particularly young point guard Tyus Jones, who nabbed three steals and a blocked shot in his […]

The Dallas Mavericks got their long-desired big man DeAndre Jordan three years after the free-agent fiasco held him in Los Angeles for longer than they wanted. Yet the return the Mavs have gotten from Jordan this far into the young season was everything they hoped they would get upon signing him to a one-year deal. […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey explained his propensity to reach for hard-to-attain goals as an executive in the league. The Rockets have been big swingers since Morey entered the fold, first scooping up James Harden as he was coming into his own with the Oklahoma City Thunder, then nabbing Dwight Howard, then Chris Paul […]

Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins is expected to miss several more weeks with a bothersome ankle injury and is expecting a return date in early November, according to Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Collins would miss nine more games and looks poised for a return in the second week of November. Collins has […]

Despite his very brief stint as a member of the New York Knicks, forward Mario Hezonja had already drawn criticism by a former scout and executive Clarence Gaines Jr., who was critical of his defense. Hezonja responded with his best outing yet, an 18-point performance on 8-of-16 shooting while engaging in a physical battle on […]

New Orleans Pelicans talisman Anthony Davis has been in the midst of trade rumors going back to a season ago when the Boston Celtics first-reported interest in him. Now only a season away from his impending free agency, his switch to Klutch Sports, managed by LeBron James’ friend and business partner Rich Paul, has changed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a heartbreaking 143-142 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, but this could have been a game that was over before it reached the overtime period. LeBron James, author of the game-tying shot in regulation, clearly called a timeout — one the Lakers didn’t have, before taking a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a devastating 143-142 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in overtime, remaining winless and now 0-3 to start the season. Head coach Luke Walton couldn’t help but make one thing abundantly clear — the Lakers aren’t getting the respect they deserve at the foul line. “Let me start here. … […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram is relieved to know the suspension for his role in Saturday’s brawl with the Houston Rockets was a mere four games, noting it could have been much worse. “It was better than we expected. I’m happy it was only four (games). I have to control my emotions better,” he […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton said point guard Lonzo Ball and forward Kyle Kuzma will fill in for the suspended Rajon Rondo and Brandon Ingram, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. The two second-year players were the natural candidates to fill in during the suspensions, as Ingram received a four-game suspension without pay after the […]

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside could miss Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks with a groin injury, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He did not participate in Monday’s practice, along with Derrick Jones Jr. (foot) and Udonis Haslem (illness), as the Heat will have to look for reinforcements early on […]

DeMarcus Cousins has yet to suit up for the Golden State Warriors, but even his mere presence at the end of the bench has managed to upset fans around the NBA. A Cleveland Cavaliers fan could not keep himself from heckling the big man on the road, yelling at him while Cousins could hardly keep […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler will take the floor among the starters once again on Monday night against the Indiana Pacers, according to Chris Hine of the Star Tribune. Butler missed Saturday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks as a preventative measure, being the second game of a back-to-back after grabbing the first win of the […]

The brawl between Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo and Houston Rockets point man Chris Paul during Saturday’s Lakers home opener is a blessing in disguise for Lonzo Ball, who has been a reserve since undergoing knee surgery earlier this summer as the team slowly gears him back into action. Rondo was suspended for […]

Stephen Curry has no regrets when it comes to his decision-making for the Golden State Warriors during Sunday night’s 100-98 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Trailing by two and with only north of six seconds left in regulation, Curry drove the length of the court and found center Damian Jones for a layup, only to […]

The beef between Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo and Houston Rockets floor general Chris Paul would not remain on the court, as it expanded to the stands as their significant others’ traded barbs while the two duked it out on the court, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic: “The drama extended beyond the […]

Before a last-second tip-in gave the Golden State Warriors their second win of the season, Jonas Jerebko, the author of that moment of glory, was determined to go to Utah and cause havoc against the Jazz. Jerebko was part of a Jazz team that won 29 of their last 35 games en route to an […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker set the NBA’s record for most 3-pointers through the first three games of the regular season after burying 19 through the first week of action. Walker scorched the Miami Heat with seven triples and is now shooting a blistering 19-of-38 from distance in the young season, as well as […]

Besides a joyous game-winner in Game 2 of the regular season, the Golden State Warriors have failed to impress during the first three games of the season, often involved in choppy, flow-less action. Not only have the Warriors committed more fouls than their opponents in each game, but they’ve also seen a huge free-throw attempt […]

Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony was surprised teammate and longtime friend Chris Paul only received a two-game suspension following Saturday’s punch-flinging brawl against the Los Angeles Lakers. Per Martin Rogers of USA TODAY Sports: “I’m actually a little shocked at the number of games that they are missing,” said Anthony after Houston took a 115-112 […]

The fight between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets this early into the season was enough to make Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green extend his bedtime an extra 75 minutes, as he “was entertained sitting there watching them fight.” “Guys punching each other — who don’t enjoy watching a fight?” said Green, according to […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is still hopeful to see his third-year forward Patrick McCaw return after the forward went AWOL having failed to reach a contractual agreement with the organization. McCaw was offered a two-year, $5.2 million deal in addition to the initial $2.7 million qualifying offer for this 2017-18 season, but […]

The Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes are well underway and the L.A. Clippers are wasting no time when it comes to putting eyes on him, as they have already started to scout the Toronto Raptors forward this early in the season. Per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst: “It doesn’t help Toronto that plenty of people in the league don’t […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala is listed as questionable for tonight’s game against the Utah Jazz despite feeling “pretty good” after participating in morning shootaround, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Iguodala is experiencing left calf soreness, which limited him to only 10 minutes in the season-opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder, tallying […]