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Most members of the Golden State Warriors were surprised to hear of the possibility of landing DeMarcus Cousins, but for Stephen Curry, it was one of many surprises in day filled with special memories. “It actually happened about five hours after my wife had given birth,” Curry told Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports. “I […]

The Golden State Warriors have managed to capture two of the biggest free agents in the market within the past three offseasons, reeling in Kevin Durant in 2016 and DeMarcus Cousins earlier this month, now boasting an All-Star starting five from point guard to center. Stephen Curry has been through the whole process, from struggling […]

Stephen Curry is sick and tired about pundits and fans claiming his Golden State Warriors are ruining the NBA, and has no problem dispelling the myth, and relishing the villain narrative that has surrounded them through the past few years. “So everybody says how we’re ruining the NBA – I love that phrasing; it’s the […]

Longtime Boston Celtics beat writer A. Sherrod Blakely ran into Isaiah Thomas at McCarran Airport in Las Vegas, snapping a selfie with the 5-foot-9 dynamo after crossing paths. The two exchanged pleasantries, as Thomas said he was back to full health after undergoing his second hip surgery in last year’s span. https://www.instagram.com/p/BlEt28UjHPW/ Thomas, an unrestricted […]

San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol could soon be teaming up with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports. Signs of a potential Kawhi Leonard trade to the Sixers are still in play, as the 2014 Finals MVP is reportedly “OK” with […]

Rumblings of a potential reunion between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony and coach Mike D’Antoni could come true if the Houston Rockets agree to a deal. Yet their turbulent past is more than just a sour note in his career, as Anthony had given the New York Knicks an ultimatum in 2012 — it […]

The New York Knicks will look to lock down their cornerstone player, Kristaps Porzingis, in the near future, but to do so, they’ll have to roll up their sleeves some more during this offseason. The Knicks have until October to extend their 7-foot-3 unicorn a contract extension, but doing so would cost them $10 million […]

Luke Walton landed back in familiar waters during the 2016 offseason, tasked to be the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers as the Golden State Warriors capped off an NBA-best 73-win regular season. Only two years removed from getting the call, Walton will be tasked with coaching the biggest star in the game, after LeBron […]

Having pulled the trigger into his 2018-19 player-option, Serbian point guard Milos Teodosic is expected to remain with the L.A. Clippers for the upcoming season, according to Nikos Varlas of Eurohoops. Prior rumblings suggested he could be moved or waived, but the team would have only until July 14 to part ways with the international […]

Phoenix Suns rookie big man DeAndre Ayton has been peculiarly wearing Nike sneakers throughout his initial stints in Summer League, raising major questions after his signing with Puma was made known prior to the NBA Draft. .@DeandreAyton is still with Puma, they’re just ironing out kinks with his shoe size pic.twitter.com/eblsB1UWwu — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) […]

Recently-signed veteran point guard Tony Parker is hoping to keep the career-long playoff streak alive with his new team, the Charlotte Hornets. A streak that has now spanned through all 17 years of his tenure with the San Antonio Spurs since he first came into the league in 2001. Parker was curious about joining his […]

Donte DiVincenzo is yet to cash his first NBA check with the Milwaukee Bucks, and for now, his funds reflect that of a broke college student, something he might still be if he pursued his senior season with the Villanova Wildcats. But after getting drafted with the 17th overall selection by the Milwaukee Bucks, that […]

The San Antonio Spurs are finalizing an agreement with restricted free agent guard Bryn Forbes, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Forbes averaged 6.9 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game in his second season with the team after being coming undrafted out of Michigan State. The 6-foot-3 guard bounced back from a […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard remains the biggest enigma in the NBA to this day, as big-time free agents and players have moved cities and teams, as he remains put, but with no clear direction of his next destination or any resolution to his issues with the franchise. Concern about Leonard’s injury status and […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons has had the entire NBA marvel at his talent, but the fans aren’t the only ones still drooling from his prowess. Relax, Sixers fans. Other NBA teams aren’t going to be able to go after him just yet. According to TMZ Sports, the Rookie of the Year believes his ex-girlfriend, […]

Phoenix Suns rookie Mikal Bridges has impressed scouts during his workouts and with endless clips of his most recent college season, but he could be in line to be one of the fastest catch-and-shoot prodigies this league has seen. According to Evan Sidery of Bright Side of the Sun, Bridges’ jump shot release defeats that […]

Marco Belinelli came back to familiar grounds when the San Antonio Spurs came calling, shortly agreeing to terms on a two-year, $12 million deal with the club at the start of free agency. “When I heard about this opportunity to return to San Antonio, I didn’t think twice about it because I knew it would […]

The Philadelphia 76ers could try to pry more than just Kawhi Leonard from the hands of the San Antonio Spurs, but also take general manager R.C. Buford for their own president of basketball operations vacancy, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The breakup between the Sixers and former president Bryan Colangelo was a […]

The Sacramento Kings made a strong push for Chicago Bulls restricted free agent Zach LaVine — one that earned him an extra $5 million per year as the latter matched his offer sheet last week, signing him to a four-year, $80 million deal. Yet the wave of comments regarding his injury risk and his actual […]

Contrary to an earlier report claiming Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton and new superstar signing LeBron James had “zero contact” as he committed to L.A., the two “had actually communicated via text message,” according to Bill Oram of The Athletic. The Lakers are confident that James has enough belief in Walton, ironically his former […]

Despite recently negotiating a deal to keep franchise icon Dirk Nowitzki home for what is expected to be his last season in the league, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wouldn’t rule out the German international coming back after the 2018-19 season. “Dirk knows how to take care of his body,” said Cuban in a Sirius XM […]

Jimmy Butler’s impending extension is one that has come to the forefront as rumors of his unhappiness with young teammate Karl-Anthony Towns broke last week, implying he won’t sign an extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves. President and head coach Tom Thibodeau remained rather mum on the issue, offering little when it comes to contractual progress, […]

It’s no secret that Clint Capela is feeling undervalued by the Houston Rockets, who now find themselves in a conundrum, hoping to keep their improved center after doling out a whopping $160 million over four years to All-Star point guard Chris Paul. Th Rockets are up to the elbows in luxury tax and have only […]

The Detroit Pistons were aggressive in their pursuit of complementing free agents, already locked down with big contracts to Reggie Jackson, Andre Drummond, and Blake Griffin, who they traded for before the deadline last season. First on their list was Glenn Robinson III, an athletic wing who can shoot the ball from distance and defend […]

The Chicago Bulls managed to match a strong offer from the Sacramento Kings, a hefty four-year, $78 million agreement with an injury clause which would protect the franchise in case the torn ACL suffered at the middle of the 2016-17 season could have lingering implications in his career. Many fans have disagreed with the size […]

Prior to pulling the trigger on the signing that shook the NBA, the Golden State Warriors turned to a familiar source for some advice. DeMarcus Cousins called general manager Bob Myers for a potential agreement, but before the former Executive of the Year could lock it down, head coach Steve Kerr turned to former assistant […]

David Fizdale was among the hottest names in the coaching world as several teams looked for a new man at the helm following the 2017-18 season. The former coach of the Memphis Grizzlies was offered the Phoenix Suns job, but turned it down, later opting to become the head coach of the New York Knicks, […]

The Houston Rockets are the frontrunners for Carmelo Anthony, as he and the Oklahoma City Thunder are working on parting ways in the near future. The Rockets chased after Anthony last offseason, as the New York Knicks were looking to unload his contract off the books, being successful this time around would spell a reunion […]

Unrestricted free agent forward Luc Mbah a Moute has several teams looking for his services. The San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, L.A. Clippers, Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers are vying for his services, along with the Rockets, who are hoping to bring him back, according to Colton Jones of Amico Hoops. The three-and-D asset […]

It didn’t take long for rumors to sprout regarding Dwight Howard’s personality creating chaos in locker rooms after he was traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Brooklyn Nets, who immediately sought to initiate a buyout with the veteran big man. Howard was already rumored to have clashed with Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles, tore down […]

The Sacramento Kings were quick to the trigger, offering Chicago Bulls restricted free agent Zach LaVine a four-year, $78 million offer sheet. The Bulls matched that offer sheet, allowing the shooting guard to remain with the team that traded for him last summer. “I am happy,” LaVine said ahead of the Bulls Sunday night game […]

The San Antonio Spurs have re-signed forward Davis Bertans to a four-year, $20 million deal, according to Sportando. Bertans was one of many free agent assets the organization was looking to lock down, as icon point guard Tony Parker left town this weekend after signing with the Charlotte Hornets. The Memphis Grizzlies followed suit by […]

The Golden State Warriors won’t shoot high when it comes to the return of their recent All-Star signing DeMarcus Cousins, who is recovering from a season-ending Achilles injury. The big man said immediately after the agreement was reported that he would shoot to be ready for training camp, only to follow days later by saying […]

Tony Parker’s exit from the San Antonio Spurs was an unexpected one, but an exit that could perhaps clear the lines for the organization and disgruntled star Kawhi Leonard to talk again and solve their issues. According to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports, Parker signing with the Charlotte Hornets would do little to appease the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had mostly flown under the radar after the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics quickly gauged the possibility of a trade for San Antonio Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard. According to Chris Haynes (via Zack Rosenblatt of NJ.com), the Sixers boast a “really good chance” to acquire the forward, despite starting […]

Will he stay or will he go? Those are the two most pressing questions when it comes to San Antonio Spurs disgruntled star Kawhi Leonard, who has remained the ghost of the NBA after reports of his desire to leave the Spurs went viral. Since, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Boston Celtics, […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder and forward Carmelo Anthony near an agreement to part ways, the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Miami Heat have joined the sweepstakes for the perennial scorer, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The Houston Rockets, though, remain the overwhelming favorites to add him to their roster after […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker has agreed to a five-year, $158 million contract extension to remain with the team, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Sources: Devin Booker has signed a 5-year, $158M maximum contract extension with the Phoenix Suns. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2018 The 21-year-old phenom is now the […]

The Houston Rockets have shown interest in acquiring Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Thunder will reportedly look for a way to part ways with the perennial scorer throughout this summer. The Rockets had shown interest in Anthony last offseason when he was still a […]