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Former Golden State Warriors forward Stephen Jackson was irate at the idea that New York Knicks legend Walt Frazier would consider putting an asterisk by Kevin Durant’s name when it comes to the all-time greats. Frazier recently said he couldn’t give Durant the credit for his two championships after the 2014 MVP bolted for Golden […]

The Boston Celtics had a difficult decision ahead of them when the possibility to snatch Kyrie Irving became available to them in the summer of 2017, and while the trade had emotional repercussions for head coach Brad Stevens, it was a move the front office agreed to make in unison. It isn’t often that a […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr isn’t making much of the potential departure of star forward Kevin Durant in the wake of the two-time Finals MVP inking another one-and-one deal this summer. Rumors of a potential move to the New York Knicks, among other franchises, have been picking up steam after Durant opted to […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will have to make a few changes to break up the monotony of a long 82-game season and an impending long postseason run for these new-look Warriors. And while the addition of DeMarcus Cousins will surely bring an entire new level of a random element to their preparation, […]

The Golden State Warriors took a roll of the dice by signing DeMarcus Cousins, one that many other teams didn’t rush to the table for. Head coach Steve Kerr is cognizant of that risk and recently brought some encouraging news on his return, which was largely expected to be around late December or January. “He’s […]

Ryan Anderson took a hefty slash on a future check, shaving $5.7 million of the guaranteed $21.3 million that will be owed to him in 2019-20. However, he could be able to recoup what he gave up to make the trade between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns work if he is waived next offseason […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid’s road to the NBA has been well storied, but the route he took to become a 3-point shooting big man is one anecdote worth listening to. The Philadelphia 76ers center was brutally honest (as usual) in a self-written piece on The Players’ Tribune. The Process opened up about his process […]

The Phoenix Suns will have until July 10, 2019 to decide whether they will guarantee the full amount for Ryan Anderson’s final season of his contract, or waive him and owe him the $15.6 million remaining, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Ryan Anderson agreed to reduce the $21 million guaranteed to him for the 2019-20 season […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid had a book-worthy road to the NBA, and the Philadelphia 76ers star isn’t shy of admitting the rocks and boulders he was forced to overcome to rise into superstardom. In a candid piece on The Players’ Tribune, The Process detailed how NBA journeyman Tarik Black almost made him quit during his […]

The Phoenix Suns have been disheartened by what they have seen out of Marquese Chriss in his two years with the team, despite seeing him as a blooming prospect when they traded for him in 2015, selecting him with the eighth overall pick in the draft. According to HoopsHabit’s Gerald Bourguet, the Suns “were less […]

New York Knicks rookie Kevin Knox has brought the faith back to Knickerbockers faithful after a rousing display of talent in the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas, shining as one of the best college products to be selected in this year’s draft. The 6-foot-9 Kentucky star is now getting recognized everywhere he goes in […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is planning to bring bully-ball back into the league, a now-foreign concept of a modern NBA that has gotten more spread out over the years and now puts shooting big men at a premium. The Sixers big man isn’t just looking to put the ball on the block, but to dominate. […]

The Golden State Warriors made a predictable move on Apr. 8, cutting forward Omri Casspi and placing him in waivers to create a space for point guard Quinn Cook through a late season infirmary that saw the likes of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green hit the shelf. Casspi was the singular […]

The Houston Rockets will be standing pat after trading the overloaded contract of Ryan Anderson alongside rookie De’Anthony Melton to the Phoenix Suns for Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight. Knight, who spent the entire 2017-18 season on the shelf due to a season-ending injury, was a possibility to be stretched, then waived before the Sept. […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade is still mum about his decision to potentially retire from the NBA, but given the plethora of talent showing up for his workout, it’ll be hard to see a competitor call it a career with such fierce competition. The likes of Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, C.J. McCollum, Donovan Mitchell, and […]

The possibility of seeing Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant in a different uniform has started to swarm the Bay Area, as the two-time Finals MVP signed yet another one-and-one deal to keep his flexibility coming into the 2019 free agency period. A stint with the New York Knicks due to the ties to his […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and general manager Bob Myers gave their sincerest congratulations to David West, who announced his retirement earlier Thursday after a 15-year NBA career. Kerr coached West during the last two seasons of his career after coming over from a one-year stint with the San Antonio Spurs and the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will put all their efforts into their soon-to-be new arena in Inglewood. The project for the new venue is now in social media and has its own website, holding a goal to open in 2024, once their lease at the Staples Center is up, according to ESPN’s Arash Markazi. The privately-financed […]

DeMarcus Cousins took to Twitter once again on Thursday morning, posting a puzzlingly cryptic tweet that made most Golden State Warriors fans wonder if things had already began to implode less than two months after signing the mercurial big man. When shit about to hit the fan 👀 — DeMarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins) August 30, 2018 […]

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin went back to his old stomping grounds in Los Angeles, taking on another one of Rico Hines’ pickup runs at UCLA. The former high-flyer-turned-perimeter-shooter showed he still has some of that explosiveness in his legs, displaying a series of air-defying dunks along with his 3-point jumper. https://twitter.com/HomeTeamHoops/status/1034851099704840192 Griffin might have […]

Kevin Durant’s manager, Rich Kleiman, was not fond of Walt Frazier’s comments during an interview with SiriusXM NBA Radio this week, in which the New York Knicks legend and Hall of Famer claimed there would be an asterisk next to the two-time Finals MVP due to his move to the Golden State Warriors in 2016. […]

Shortly after David West’s retirement announcement on Thursday morning, teammate Paul George showed the big man some love over Instagram with some heartfelt words about their time together as members of the Indiana Pacers. “Thanks for laying out the blueprint! Thanks for leading the way! Thanks for showing me how to compete!,” wrote George, who was […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder plan to stretch the contract of forward Kyle Singler and consequently place him on waivers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Singler’s waive-and-stretch will save the Thunder $23.4 million in combined salary and luxury tax this year by stretching his $5 million salary. While $5 million isn’t a huge figure, the Thunder have […]

Luol Deng spent all but 13 minutes of the 2017-18 season riding the warmth of his seat in the Los Angeles Lakers bench, as the organization had decided to prioritize the growth of their young players, nullifying any potential playing time for the Sudanese international. While it’s clear this marriage won’t work, given the direction […]

Milwaukee Bucks talisman Giannis Antetokounmpo was the best clutch performer of the 2017-18 season, as his crisp 75 percent finishing rate proved to be tops in the NBA when leading by one possession. The Greek Freak was able to keep his team in front and extend leads with as little as a one-point advantage, doing […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook proved to be the worst shooter in the NBA when it comes to crunch time, shooting a ghastly 21.1 percent when leading by one possession, according to Casino. Westbrook took the second-most shots in crunch time (19) when leading by at least a point, only two fewer than […]

Golden State Warriors forward/center David West has announced his retirement from the NBA after 15 seasons in the league, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. West was a two-time All-Star and won two championships during his last two years with the Warriors, capping off a long career after being drafted by the New Orleans […]

Jahlil Okafor is getting yet another second wind (a third wind?) in the NBA, this time with the New Orleans Pelicans after two previous failed stints with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets. Yet this might be the team that sticks for him, as he will get the chance to play alongside his idol […]

The Indiana Pacers have had a symbiotic relationship with Lance Stephenson over the years, but his second departure from Indy was the most that stung the most. President Kevin Pritchard and the front office swung a deal for free agent Tyreke Evans, a hybrid guard with the same skill set as Stephenson, a move that […]

Lance Stephenson has always thrived in an Indiana Pacers uniform, a jersey that has become nearly symbolic of his blooming game in the NBA. The Brooklyn native recently signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after spending his last season in Indy, but he wouldn’t rule out a potential return if the front […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili was a problem even before he broke into the NBA world, and no one knows it better than former NBA coach Jay Triano, who coached the Phoenix Suns last season. Triano was coaching the Canadian basketball team back in 2001 and had Jerome Robinson, a star wing at Bradley University, […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul teamed up with fellow NBA players Jamal Murray and Grayson Allen to lead his CP3 Elite Guard camp in his native Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The 33-year-old Paul showed that he still has the slick handles he’s been known for throughout his career, giving a top prospect The Scooter, a known […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson has yet to have many wins to his name, but the 51-year-old is still fueled by what could happen if he fails to do his very best. “I’m more of a fear of losing (kind of guy),” Atkinson told Michael Scotto of The Athletic. “That’s more my personality. It’s […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson has only been at the helm of the team for two seasons, but it hasn’t taken him very long to realize how his profession can be much like a school principal. “It can be lonely,” said Atkinson of his profession, according to Michael Scotto of The Athletic. “It’s lonely […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been much more active on his stances in social issues during the latter part of his career. His four-year rival Draymond Green noted this very change in attitude, one that propelled him to great heights as more than just an athlete. James noted his inspiration to start speaking […]

New York Knicks legend Walt Frazier knocked down Kevin Durant a couple of notches in the all-time list due to his sudden move to the Golden State Warriors in 2016. Much like his fellow contemporaries, Clyde is still unable to forgive Durant for trading the organization than once drafted him for a contender with championship pedigree. […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is all about special presents and he didn’t fall short of one for his sister Sydel, who is getting married over the weekend. Curry went really outside the box and had a locker room named after his sister at her alma mater Elon, which he announced in a video […]

New York Knicks legend and broadcaster Walt Frazier expressed some cautious optimism when it comes to next offseason. The Knicks have already kicked a plan in gear in hopes of reeling in one or more max-level stars to The Big Apple. If Kristaps Porzingis is extended to a max deal, that would leave enough salary […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are choosing to be rather selective with their “elite” candidates for their general manager search after failing to reel in Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey and San Antonio Spurs GM R.C. Buford. Head coach Brett Brown, who assumed front office duties in an interim basis, is likely to remain at the position […]