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Jayson Tatum is coming off the longest season of any rookie from his class, falling only a game short of reaching the NBA Finals. While the Boston Celtics forward displayed the ability to be a high-level scorer during his postseason run, Tatum teamed up with his longtime trainer Drew Hanlen, who has trained him since […]

Contrary to a previous report by Adam Spolane of Houston Sports 610 Radio, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat have yet to come to an agreement in his playing situation, according to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. “In fact, there’s some doubt that the two sides will be able to reach a deal,” tweeted Kennedy. “Retirement is […]

Free agent shooting guard Nick Young had a brief one-year stint with the Golden State Warriors, as it became apparent that the team would not bring him back after the 2017-18 season. Yet, the man known as Swaggy P came out of the deal an NBA champion for the first time, something critics still have trouble […]

Paul George’s potential departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder left fans and teammates wondering the state of the franchise if he was to pull off the move this offseason. Yet veteran Corey Brewer was rather confident he would see his teammate from last season return to play alongside Russell Westbrook, even after falling well short […]

Basketball and hip-hop have had a natural marriage since the 1980s, and the current era has shifted to mention more players than team allegiances in song lyrics, making it a must for players to be mentioned at some point during their careers. For former Texas standout Mo Bamba, he has yet to play a single […]

The trend of friendly roasts is still very much alive for the Los Angeles Lakers, so it comes as no surprise to see young Lonzo Ball trolling team president Magic Johnson after a tweet he shared following the celebration of his 59th birthday. The franchise point guard tweeted the man who drafted him with a […]

The speculated couple of Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons and model/TV personality Kendall Jenner spent some time vacationing with Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the weekend, according to Entertainment Tonight. Simmons and Jenner have been seen in Hollywood circles for the past two months shortly after the Sixers star ended things […]

The Boston Celtics came a game short of reaching the NBA Finals last season. In order to make that goal come true, franchise legend Paul Pierce claims the team will need two special factors to reach the biggest stage in the NBA postseason, according to Brian Robb of The Boston Sports Journal. “Obviously, based on what […]

The Boston Celtics have equipped themselves with talent to contend in the present and very likely in the future, as the likes of Terry Rozier, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum flourished last season, coming a game shy of the NBA Finals without two of their best players in Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. Celtics legend […]

Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster is optimistic about Greg Monroe’s recent signing after reeling in the lefty big man on a one-year, $2.1 million deal for the veteran’s minimum, according to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun. “Greg’s a proven big man in this league,” said Webster. “We believe Greg’s experience will be a great addition […]

Dwight Howard is determined to find NBA longevity like Dirk Nowitzki and Vince Carter have managed to do throughout their careers, looking to play for another eight seasons, until he turns 40. To do so, he’s not only trimmed down to a chiseled 265-pound frame, but also cut down to a eye-popping 3.3 percent body […]

Washington Wizards new addition Dwight Howard might have been taken as a joke when he first mentioned the possibility of playing until he’s 40 years old during his introductory press conference, but looking at his diet and workout regimen, it’s clear he means business. It wasn’t long ago that Howard was hiding a 285-pound body […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni thinks his newest addition, Carmelo Anthony, can coexist with this group as long as every player commits to the same goal. While stylistically, Melo has made a living through the mid-range game, D’Antoni feels his team will do well as long as his players don’t stray too far from […]

Only a day after officially signing with his team of choice, the Houston Rockets, forward Carmelo Anthony wrote a letter, thanking Oklahoma City Thunder fans for their support throughout a single season. “Throughout the entire season, game after game, you cheered me on and rooted for us as a team,” Anthony wrote, according to Erik […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be unavailable to represent his native Greece for the World Cup Qualifiers in September, according to Yiannis Bouranis of TalkBasket. The Greek National Team is scheduled to play against Serbia and Georgia on Sept. 13 and 16, respectively, in the second round of the qualifiers, which could […]

The Golden State Warriors are rapidly approaching the repeater luxury tax in 2019-20 after being over the soft cap in three out of the last four seasons. Andre Iguodala, who masterfully negotiated a steep three-year, $48 million deal in 2017 to remain with the team, hopes to align with the right people to remain with […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni isn’t worried about a potential starting role for his new star signing, Carmelo Anthony, even less of whether he starts or comes off the bench. While most fans have been curious to see whether Melo would finally cede into a bench role after an NBA active record of 1,054 […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has been rumored to seek out of Beantown next offseason after declining an extension this summer, potentially teaming up with Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler with the New York Knicks, after Butler has grown tired of a nonchalant attitude when it comes to competing by some of his young […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni still remembers his days with the New York Knicks and star Carmelo Anthony, but not with bitterness, but rather a more mature approach to the circumstances and the nature of their partnership. The 67-year-old coach explained to Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports how different things were in The Big […]

Carmelo Anthony has proven elite in two categories — getting every cent of his guaranteed money and never coming off the bench. According to Reddit user sop1232, Melo is a whopping 1054-for-1054 in start-to-appearance ratio since entering the league in 2003 as the third overall pick. His draftmate LeBron James, also a perennial starter in […]

The incertitude regarding Carmelo Anthony’s fit with the Houston Rockets has become even more of a pressing issue now that he has officially signed with the team. While ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski initially speculated that Anthony is likely heading for a bench role, Woj then said the future Hall of Famer will still get a shot […]

The Houston Rockets have added their most significant asset by officially signing Carmelo Anthony to a one-year, $2.4 million deal for the veteran’s minimum. This will spell a reunion with former head coach Mike D’Antoni, who coached him during their time with the New York Knicks. The 67-year-old infamously quit after being faced with an […]

Brooklyn Nets swingman Caris LeVert is hoping that getting snubbed from the Rising Stars Game last season and the All-Rookie teams two years ago can provide the chip on his shoulder to take his game to greater heights. A dynamic 6-foot-7 wing with the ability to create his own shot and for others, the Ohio […]

The LA Clippers won’t renew Bruce Bowen’s contract for next season in the aftermath of the television analyst’s comments on San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Clippers feel they will have a chance to snag the Toronto Raptors forward in 2019 free agency, as he has expressed his desire […]

New York Knicks center Joakim Noah will reportedly have no part in the team’s future and is expected to be part of a stretch-and-waive provision that could leave him in the free-agent pool in the near future. Coming back from two seasons of relative inactivity, the Hell’s Kitchen native is getting ready for whatever the […]

Soon-to-be official Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony could potentially challenge for a starting spot, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Woj had recently speculated that Anthony would likely come off the bench for the Rockets, but the 15-year veteran and 10-time All-Star will be allowed to head into training camp and compete for a starting forward […]

Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins isn’t a fan of comparing eras, instead letting each shine due to its own merits and accomplishments, along with the players — but the dunk icon still thinks he could dominate in today’s game. The Hall of Famer averaged 24.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 blocks over an […]

Rookie Trae Young has yet to play his first official NBA regular-season game, but his perspective in restoring the culture in the organization has been on his mind coming into this 2018-19 season. The Atlanta Hawks have effectively cleared his path to take the keys to the point guard position, trading away the estranged Dennis […]

Draymond Green had no mercy on his newest Golden State Warriors teammate DeMarcus Cousins, trolling him even during his own birthday, as Boogie turns 28 years old. It didn’t take long for the two high-octane brothers to get haircuts and get on each others’ last nerve, as expected. Happy birthday to DeMarcus Cousins. This is gonna be […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ childhood friend, Romeo Travis, who once starred next to The Chosen One at St. Vincent-St. Mary Catholic High School in his native Akron, Ohio — is hoping the very best for his longtime bud and the worst for his foes, the DeMarcus Cousins-powered Golden State Warriors in particular. Just […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic will break into the NBA hardwood as the most accomplished European prospect the league has ever seen, having conquered multiple titles with Real Madrid on his way to becoming the Euroleague’s youngest MVP at a mere 19 years of age. European legend Milos Teodosic compared the Slovenian wonderboy’s talent to […]

The Boston Celtics will be coming into this season as one of the frontrunners to take over the Eastern Conference crown after LeBron James’ departure, but franchise icon Paul Pierce says they must learn how to sacrifice first, according to Mark Dunphy of Boston.com. “You have to sacrifice if you are truly committed to trying to […]

New York Knicks rookie forward Kevin Knox is putting his personal accomplishments to the side and honing into the organization’s immediate goals, leaving any Rookie of the Year aspirations as a casualty while focusing on racking up wins despite a sizable absence, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. “I’m pretty confident I […]

Free agent forward Carmelo Anthony will sign a one-year, $2.4 million contract with the Houston Rockets for the veteran’s minimum today, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 15-year veteran traveled to Houston and completed his physical today, making it only a matter of letting the ink dry once his paperwork is filed for the league […]

Orlando Magic center Timofey Mozgov was caught out of sorts not once but twice during this offseason, first getting traded by the Brooklyn Nets for Dwight Howard at the end of June, then to the Magic at the start of July — a quick and unexpected chain of events. “Both were quite unexpected,” said Mozgov, […]

Despite an intra-state rivalry between the two teams, New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis has helped Brooklyn Nets rookie Dzanan Musa with his transition to the NBA. The Bosnian scoring machine received an unexpected phone call after being drafted by the Nets with the 29th overall pick in the NBA Draft, which would get his […]

Grayson Allen has shown potential to carve a niche in the NBA, but NBA Live 19 has already elevated the Utah Jazz guard to the level of some of the best rookies from this year’s NBA Draft. Allen was given a 79 overall rating in the game, above rookies like New York Knicks forward Kevin […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter, all 6-foot-11 of him, managed to miss a wide-open dunk during one of his many runs at LifeTime Athletic with NBA trainer Chris Brickley. Kanter ran the left side of the lane, setting himself up for the slam, but missed the execution, falling well-short of slamming the ball […]

Hall of Famer Bob Cousy couldn’t help himself but to throw a humble prediction for the Boston Celtics, team for which he played 13 seasons. The Celtics came ever-so-close to reaching the NBA Finals this year, falling a game short with an undermanned roster — but Cousy thinks the current roster has what it takes […]