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The Jimmy Butler tirade during a one-hour practice session with his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates produced mixed side effects, one that can make or break his potential trade to another team before the start of the regular season. The All-Star forward took center stage in a daring, profanity-laced practice on Wednesday, teaming up with the third-stringers […]

The scene that played out in the Minnesota Timberwolves practice floor once estranged star forward Jimmy Butler rejoined his teammates was actually the delivery of a promise the All-Star had made head coach/president Tom Thibodeau, who insisted in keeping him on the roster, despite his several requests for a trade, according to Shams Charania and […]

All-Star forward Draymond Green would be the last chip to fall in the Golden State Warriors’ cluster of stars pending to re-sign with the team — but the former Defensive Player of the Year think he’s in the best spot to determine his future. That is if it isn’t determined for him first. “I’m not […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green isn’t much for generational comparisons, but the former Defensive Player of the Year took a stab at a candid take regarding where his team stands in the all-time debate. His eyes were set on the Bulls and Lakers. “I’m usually very reluctant in saying ‘Yeah, we’re better than those […]

Wednesday night’s showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors brought a rather sluggish, choppy stretch of preseason basketball, one that saw Finals MVP Kevin Durant foul out of the game after 24 minutes of action. Head coach Steve Kerr was frustrated by the excess of offensive foul calls (the reason of […]

LeBron James wasn’t quite ready to proclaim a rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. Despite his recent move to L.A. and the consequent showdown that awaits during the final two preseason games after facing the Warriors four straight times in the NBA Finals, The King won’t buy into the hoopla […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has broken barriers during his ascent to stardom after capturing two straight MVP awards. Among some of the most outstanding feats, a barrage of 402 total 3-pointers made during the 2015-16 season, a record that still holds as the most treys made in a season. Head coach Steve Kerr […]

A year removed from the trade request that shook the NBA world, Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving now reflects on his decision to seek his way out of the Cleveland Cavaliers as the best decision he has made in his young NBA career. Despite having lost the 2017 NBA Finals in five games to the […]

Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein said what no other player hoping to land contract would, admitting he’s looking forward to his payday after proving himself this 2018-19 season. Despite his brash approach to what could be a seminal moment in his career, Cauley-Stein is looking to repay the faith instilled in him by vice president […]

Despite the recent stall in trade conversations after a recent failed trade proposal for Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat are still in full pursuit of discussions for the four-time All-Star wing, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Butler recently rejoined his teammates in the locker room, but there is still no guarantee that […]

Contradicting a recent report from Marc Stein of The New York Times, Minnesota Timberwolves reporter Darren Wolfson disagreed with the idea that Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor declined a trade offer from the Miami Heat that reportedly included forward Josh Richardson and a protected first-round pick in return for Jimmy Butler. Still no Tyus Jones extension […]

The Houston Rockets reached out to the Minnesota Timberwolves after their recent failed trade with the Miami Heat over the weekend, hoping to pounce on the frustration and scoop up Jimmy Butler. The Wolves were reportedly adamant in receiving shooting guard Eric Gordon and forward P.J. Tucker, but the Rockets would not move Tucker, who […]

Austin Rivers has now had the chance to play for two of the best floor generals of this generation of NBA players throughout his young career in the league. The hybrid guard was traded to the Washington Wizards early in the offseason for big man Marcin Gortat, allowing him to play next to dime maestro […]

The Boston Celtics have been keen on giving young point guard Terry Rozier a contract extension before the deadline hits, according to Brian Robb of The Boston Street Journal. The team has been reportedly “engaged” in talks with Rozier and his agent, trying to get a deal done before Oct. 15, when teams will no […]

Former Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damon Stoudamire was stunned to take a peek at the NBA and seeing no roster had Jamal Crawford in it, giving plenty of reasons why the 38-year-old should be included in one. “Watching all kinds of preseason games and it’s crazy that nobody has signed [Crawford],” said Stoudamire in […]

While Kevin Durant has yet to know anything but success in his two-year run with the Golden State Warriors, the air around the organization is vastly different going into this 2018-19 season, as some won’t be surprised if he chooses to continue his run in The Bay, but others won’t be surprised if he leaves. […]

The saga surrounding Jimmy Butler’s desire to be traded has drenched the Minnesota Timberwolves in doubt and constant questioning surrounding their best player, who has yet to show up to training camp or play in any preseason games. Fellow starters like Taj Gibson and Jeff Teague have gotten the burden of answering the media’s barrage […]

Kyrie Irving infamously requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers last offseason after being tired of being under the shadow of their homegrown star LeBron James. The now-Boston Celtics point guard recently reflected on what sparked his desire to seek his way out of Cleveland and the growth he’s experienced after his lone season with […]

The New York Knicks are slated to waive center Joakim Noah unless a trade miraculously happens before the 15-man roster deadline hits on Oct. 15, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. The Knicks had been pursuing a trade early in the offseason, but they were faced with a relatively dry market […]

Jusuf Nurkic is coming from what he calls his “greatest summer ever” in terms of work. The Portland Trail Blazers center has been between playing with the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team and doing some training on his own, having had no more than 10 days off during an arduous summer. Nurk has added a […]

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is leaning toward making interim general manager James Jones the team’s full-time GM in the wake of Ryan McDonough’s firing, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Jones would be another of the wave of former players turned executives to take a prominent role for an NBA franchise. That includes Elton Brand […]

LeBron James has expressed his ultimate confidence in Los Angeles Lakers teammate Brandon Ingram, doing so after a four-point, five-foul losing effort in the second game of the preseason. Ingram doesn’t think he has played up to his talent quite yet, though, despite dropping 31 points in his very next game to prove his new […]

Josh Jackson recalled how he found out about Ryan McDonough’s dismissal as the Phoenix Suns’ general manager, describing just how he and his teammates first learned of his firing. McDonough was “relieved of his duties” in a statement by owner Robert Sarver, who thanked him for his contributions but wouldn’t specify in the reasons for […]

Sixers forward Ben Simmons has been encouraged by the progress he has seen in Markelle Fultz, a player who reportedly has given him nightmares off the dribble during practice sessions. Fultz has been working incessantly this offseason after coming back from a shoulder injury in his rookie year, showing glimpses of a new-and-improved shooting form […]

New York Knicks rookie Kevin Knox faced his first taste of adversity in an erratic outing against the Washington Wizards on Monday night, putting up nine points and five rebounds, coupled with a team-high five turnovers. Head coach David Fizdale attributed it to growing pains from a rookie of his ilk, trying to fire into […]

While Steve Kerr’s ejection might have been an odd sight to witness in a preseason game, the Golden State Warriors loved every bit of it, claiming their coach is already in midseason form when it comes to riling up the officials. “I guess he’s getting ready for the regular season,” forward Kevon Looney said, according to ESPN’s […]

Steve Kerr’s coaching game was in midseason form on Monday night after getting ejected nine seconds into the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Kerr had enough of some calls going against his team and lashed out at referee Ben Taylor, waving goodbye as the official quickly ejected […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is still hopeful to make his fourth-season debut in the team’s season-opener against the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 17, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. A return against the Mavs would signify the Suns’ talisman beating his previous recovery timeline of six weeks stemming from surgery in […]

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow says he is “getting close” to a contract extension before Monday’s deadline kicks in, but a Jimmy Butler deal could put that progress to waste, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Oct. 15 is the date players selected in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft can finalize agreements with […]

All-Star forward Jimmy Butler has returned to Minnesota and once again informed the Timberwolves of his desire to be traded, according to Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Butler, who was away from the team during their West Coast trip, had yet to return to Minnesota, now forced to fly back and make […]

Sixers combo guard Markelle Fultz seemed destined to go through a curse of some of the NBA’s most-known No. 1 picks — an injury setback that took him from being the most-sought-after player coming into the league to one sitting on the shelf three games after making his NBA debut. Fultz’ issues are well-chronicled — […]

Washington Wizards newly-acquired center Dwight Howard could be in danger of missing the team’s season-opener against the Miami Heat after suffering a setback in his recovery from a lower-back injury. Howard recently returned to Washingotn D.C., leaving the team’s current preseason road trip to receive a pain-relief injection, according to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post. […]

Second-year point guard Derrick White is likely to get the nod to start for the San Antonio Spurs, while veteran Patty Mills comes off the bench in the wake of Dejounte Murray’s torn ACL, according to Jabari Young of The Athletic. The Spurs were rumored to express interest in free agent guard Jamal Crawford, but […]

The L.A. Clippers have yet to put small forward Tobias Harris in any trade conversations with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a player that has proven a must in return for any deal involving All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Harris will be a similar cog to Josh Richardson with the Miami […]

Only seven players have played and started in all 82 games last season, one of them was notably LeBron James, who did so for the first time of his career at age 33, Surprisingly, three Minnesota Timberwolves were on that list (h/t Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype — newly-extended center Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins and Taj […]

New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale had some high praise for starting center Enes Kanter, who had his first full season as a starter under former coach Jeff Hornacek in 2017-18. Kanter responded with a solid double-double for the season with 14.1 points and 11 rebounds per game while registering career-highs in field goal […]

Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge had a sense of relief after his cornerstone player, Kyrie Irving, recently reassured the front office of his commitment to the team, noting the sky is the limit now that their partnership is secure and his evolution as a leader will only take him on the path of being “the […]

Now-retired Golden State Warriors forward/center David West chimed into a recent tweet from Marc J. Spears asking for Josh Hart to be recognized under the same breath of other Los Angeles Lakers players. While Spears argued for Hart’s talent, he got the backup from West, who admitted Hart’s play on defense made him think about […]

All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving doubled down on his desire to stay with the Boston Celtics Thursday and did so again on Friday morning in front of the media, putting an end to rumors of a potential departure to the New York Knicks. Asked why he decided to stay put, Irving’s argument was rather simple. “I […]