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The Phoenix Suns targeted Terry Rozier before the eventual signing of Jamal Crawford took place right before the 15-man roster deadline on Monday, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. Former Suns general manager Ryan McDonough and then-assistant James Jones tried to scoop up the shifty Boston Celtics guard to make him their […]

Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell saw Monday’s deadline for his big extension expire with no offer coming his way, now more motivated than ever to prove he’s an asset worth keeping. The lefty point guard spent two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers before being shipped out of town and arriving in Brooklyn, quickly suffering […]

Two of the biggest would-be NBA free agents of 2019 have reportedly have no interest in playing alongside LeBron James and the revamped Los Angeles Lakers, further reducing the team’s chances at getting a premier defensive player to pair up with the aging King. “There are whispers around the league that neither Jimmy Butler nor […]

The NBA season is hours from its opener, yet the Kevin Durant rumors are still in full swing. Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post recently speculated on the two-time Finals MVP’s future destination, noting he could only see Durant bolting for the New York Knicks, the L.A. Clippers, or staying with the Golden State Warriors […]

Dennis Smith Jr. had his third-year team option picked up by the Dallas Mavericks, according to Dwain Price of Mavs.com. The North Carolina native will make $3.82 million this season and $4.46 million in 2019-20 as a result. Smith had a shining debut season in the NBA, putting up 15.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists […]

Shooting guard Jamal Crawford has reached an agreement to join the Phoenix Suns on a one-year, $2.4 million deal for the veteran’s minimum, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The 38-year-old veteran talked with the Suns’ front office over the weekend in hopes to see a fit under the current roster. The Suns will […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George admitted his initial urge to come back home to Los Angeles, despite forming a new friendship with point guard Russell Westbrook and a new home in OKC after the Indiana Pacers traded him ahead of the start of the free agency period last year. That desire could have landed […]

The Golden State Warriors added another All-Star to their quartet of lauded starters this offseason in DeMarcus Cousins, but according to Kevin Garnett, a player who once joined a superteam back in 2007, integrating him will take some sacrifice. “You have to give a little bit,” said Garnett, comparing this team to the Boston Celtics […]

Phoenix Suns second-year forward Josh Jackson has his sights set in one of the NBA’s most notorious honors, the Most Improved Player award. This award is given to the one player that made the biggest leap from one season to another. “Most Improved Player in the League, I really want to win that award,” Jackson […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly still trying to seek out a trade for All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler, and while a recent iteration of a potential trade package came a hair away from happening, they key to the trade could hinge on a third-party team willing to take on Dion Waiters’ three years and $36 million […]

Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges has missed the last three preseason games, but his elbow is finally back to full health and at “100 percent” as he returned to practice. “Obviously, it was frustrating because I wanted to be out there and play. But (it was better) for the long run, because you don’t want […]

The Miami Heat will head into the 2018-19 NBA season with a different sense of balance, as head coach Erik Spoelstra claims his team does not have a true point guard on his roster, despite having All-Star floor general Goran Dragic in his team. Spoelstra believes that when it comes to running plays, everyone is […]

Charlotte Hornets swingman Jeremy Lamb is still astounded to have come out the clear winner of the starting shooting guard spot after finishing this preseason. After being on the fringe for several seasons, picking up spot starts for injured players, the dream is still not quite one he can grasp, now a full-fledged cog in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have adopted the mantra of “Trust The Process,” a phrase that resonates with former general manager Sam Hinkie and his patience with Joel Embiid, a two-year absentee from the Sixers’ roster and a player who ultimately took the mantle as the face of the franchise. Yet that view was challenged in only […]

Bradley Beal was the single cog keeping the Washington Wizards alive after John Wall’s midseason injury put them an All-Star short of deep contention for the Eastern Conference, but even his sturdy average of 22.6 points per game couldn’t deny he felt gassed as he approached the end of the regular season and the consequently […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden isn’t a man of many words, but the few spoken reveal much more than extended verbiage would expect. The reigning MVP has flourished under head coach Mike D’Antoni and after two years under his helm, finally revealed the secret to their successful partnership. “Because he lets me do what I […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was cleared for a return for the first time in two months since suffering a groin strain during an exhibition game in China with former teammate Jeremy Lin. Hollis-Jefferson has been practicing in full capacity despite missing all the preseason games and is now in line to make the season […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to put out three of their best frontcourt players in one lineup, as talisman Anthony Davis, newly acquired forward Julius Randle and marksman Nikola Mirotic have not seen the floor together at any point during practice. “No. We haven’t. Not even in practice,” said Davis, according to Scott Kushner […]

New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis is unlikely to receive a contract extension before the end of Monday’s deadline, turning the franchise player into a restricted free agent next summer, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. The organization had been battling the idea of rewarding their fourth-year player with a contract extension, but Porzingis’ season-ending […]

Play-by-play announcer Bob Fitzgerald was heavily booed after asking fans if they can believe this is the last year at Oracle Arena, the venue which has been home to the Golden State Warriors for nearly 50 seasons. The Warriors will move on to the new state-of-the-art Chase Center to start the 2019-20 season, making this […]

Former Golden State Warriors guard Nick Young thinks another of his former teams, the Los Angeles Lakers, can compete with the defending champs despite their exuberant youth. Young was a guest on Fox Sports 1’s “Undisputed,” offering hope that the new wave of purple and gold can give the NBA’s elite franchise a run for […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie isn’t one to sugarcoat things, telling local YES Network something that might just ignite the in-state rivalry that much more. The chiseled 6-foot-6 dynamo first took aim at New York Knicks center Enes Kanter and his hopeful takes on the playoffs while addressing Metta World Peace’s prediction of the […]

Toronto Raptors Danny Green will be adapting to a new team for the first time since his rookie season after being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers and consequently landing with the San Antonio Spurs. Following this summer’s trade that landed him and Kawhi Leonard in The Great North, Green knows building chemistry will be a […]

Following the signing of guard/forward Alfonzo McKinnie to a two-way deal, the Golden State Warriors have signed DeMarcus Cousins’ younger brother, Jaleel, to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Jaleel Cousins will develop with the Warriors’ G League affiliate in Santa Cruz — a similar treatment the organization gave Portland […]

The Golden State Warriors have signed shooting guard Alfonzo McKinnie to a two-way contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The move could be a temporary one, as McKinnie could negotiate a newer deal, depending on what the organization decides to do with the pending Patrick McCaw situation. McKinnie was by far the brightest […]

Despite the recent rumor that Miami Heat president Pat Riley called fellow counterpart Tom Thibodeau a “m*****f***er” after the Minnesota Timberwolves backed out of a nearly-shook deal for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The initial anecdote, shared by ESPN’s Jorge Sedano on ESPN Radio Los Angeles claimed […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett let it all loose during a phone interview with Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, doubting if Jimmy Butler really has the elite caliber power to demand a trade like he did this summer. The longtime Timberwolves icon noted Minnesota’s front office might be asking for much more than Butler is […]

Minnesota Timberwolves icon Kevin Garnett can see the similarities between Jimmy Butler’s recent fiery hour of practice and his times with the franchise, where four-lettered curse words and a rampantly maniacal competitive spirit would ooze from him during practice sessions throughout the season. “You don’t think that I went crazy sometimes? Man, I was a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had one heck of a week, first receiving an ultimatum from their estranged star Jimmy Butler, then having the aforementioned unleash hell in his return to practice, only to compound it by an interview on national TV, followed by a players-only meeting to iron it all out. President/head coach Tom Thibodeau […]

The Miami Heat will head into the 2018-19 season with a simple mindset — if you have a guaranteed contract, it’s yours to keep. The Heat only have 14 guaranteed contracts at the moment and are likely to keep it that way until the season-opener, already loaded with both two-way players Duncan Robinson and Yante Maten, […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis won’t make much of the rumors swirling this offseason, claiming his recent signing with Klutch Sports Agency; led by LeBron James’ friend and business partner Rich Paul, won’t necessarily determine his next landing spot. Davis has been the latest rumored to wind up with the Los Angeles Lakers after […]

The San Antonio Spurs suffered another huge loss, as point guard Derrick White will be out indefinitely with a left plantar fascia tear, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. White; a second-year player out of the University of Colorado, was previously slated to become the team’s starting point guard after a slew of training […]

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers explained the added value that a two-way contract brings for a team and a player since its official addition last season. While two-ways have been a thing for the National Hockey League for quite a while, the NBA’s adaptation has given teams the opportunity to keep two more […]

Brooklyn Nets point man Spencer Dinwiddie clarified his intent after proclaiming he was the most improved player in the NBA last year. The 6-foot-6 dynamo expressed concern about being taken out of context before, as if slighting Most Improved Player award winner Victor Oladipo and runner-up Clint Capela. Dinwiddie wanted to make it clear — […]

Dallas Mavs forward/center Dirk Nowitzki confirmed he will miss the 2018-19 season-opener against the Phoenix Suns, according to Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News. Nowitzki was already expected to “miss weeks, not months” after a slow recovering from last season’s ankle surgery, one which he underwent early, missing the last four games of 2017-18 […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler called a players-only meeting with his teammates to express his concerns about returning to the team, with all signs pointing to him staying in Minnesota with no deal imminent, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Butler’s message was simple, as he feels he is the team’s alpha dog and […]

Before the Los Angeles Lakers ascended into prominence with the signing of LeBron James, an undecided owner Jeanie Buss sought the advice of a recently-retired Kobe Bryant, who used alliteration from the famed HBO series Game of Thrones to inspire her into making one of the most pivotal decisions during his stint with the franchise. […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg has been noncommittal about the role Jabari Parker will play moving forward after acquiring him as a free agent this summer. The Bulls brought in Parker to be their starting small forward, but Lauri Markkanen’s elbow injury shifted the 23-year-old over to power forward. However, Hoiberg opted to bring […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are largely seen as a trial run coming into this year, despite signing the biggest free agent on the market in LeBron James. Lance Stephenson, one of many players signed to a one-year deal in order to maximize flexibility heading into next season, is solely focused on the upcoming 2018-19 season, […]