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The rift between the San Antonio Spurs and Kawhi Leonard has apparently come to the brink, as the star forward reportedly does not want to step foot in the Spurs’ locker room again, according to ESPN international announcer Alvaro Martin. The Spurs remain adamant that no team will force them into a trade before this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ time is ticking, with only two days left to get a deal done with the San Antonio Spurs for their estranged star Kawhi Leonard. Leonard is viewed as the key piece in the balance for luring LeBron James in free agency, but the cost of making that trade would be to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have extended a qualifying offer to center Jusuf Nurkic, making him a restricted free agent heading into this offseason, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Nurkic posted 14.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game, consistent with the 20-game sample he gave this team in 2016-17 after being traded by the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have insurmountable pressure ahead of this free agency period, now counting with only two days to find a way to acquire Kawhi Leonard before LeBron James makes his impending free agent decision, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Brian Windhorst, and Ramona Shelburne. James will have to make his decision to opt […]

Khris Middleton’s stock has massively risen in the past couple of seasons, coming up as one of the league’s premier sharpshooters, and it seems that he intends to cash in on every bit of that improvement. ESPN’s Zach Lowe said on his podcast, The Lowe Post, that the Bucks plan to extend Middleton this summer, but […]

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving was asked to talk on the MVP debate during an interview with Hot 97 Radio, as former teammate LeBron James, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, and eventual Most Valuable Player James Harden competed for the coveted award. Host Ebro took it a step further, asking him if James has […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be once again pushers during this NBA free agency period, pushing for the likes of Houston Rockets center Clint Capela and Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, according to ESPN’s Steven A. Smith (via Anthony Puccio of Nets Daily). “Expect the Brooklyn Nets, it’s quite possible they might make an offer […]

Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Corey Brewer is hopeful to return to the team after being signed as a free agent following his buyout with the Los Angeles Lakers. The dynamic defensive wing noted his desire to return according to Florida Gators beat writer Kevin Brockway. “I’d like to go back to Oklahoma City but we […]

The Washington Wizards will need a new true center after parting ways with Marcin Gortat after trading him to the L.A. Clippers for Austin Rivers. Among their options is unrestricted free agent Nerlens Noel, according to NBA.com’s David Aldridge — an athletic big with intangibles, that if healthy, can produce the way coach Scott Brooks […]

Soon-to-be free agent Aaron Gordon didn’t mince words when asked if he’d prefer a max contract from the Orlando Magic once free agency hits on July 1. “Yeah definitely but we’ll see how it goes,” Gordon said when asked if he’d still like a max contract at the premiere of the Uncle Drew movie in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George will be expected to opt-out of his contract, as this was made evident over the airing of the first part of his three-part special: “Paul George: My Journey” on ESPN. “It’s a lot of things that go into it — trying to find the right fit, what’s the best […]

The Sacramento Kings have developed an interest in two Orlando Magic cogs in franchise player Aaron Gordon and guard/forward Mario Hezonja, according to James Ham of NBC Sports California. Gordon, who will be a restricted free agent in a few days, is expected to receive a succulent offer from the Magic. While the Kings are […]

The Sacramento Kings could make a run for Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker, according to James Ham of NBC Sports California. Parker has likely fallen out of favor as the franchise established the partnership between talisman Giannis Antetokounmpo and sidekick Khris Middleton. Parker is slated to become a restricted free agent in a few days […]

The second-ever NBA Awards bring forward some of the best players, coaches, and plays, recognizing the best of the best throughout a long 82-game NBA season. TNT televised this awards ceremony in conjunction with the NBA, giving the players the opportunity to celebrate these accomplishments in front of their peers. MOST VALAUABLE PLAYER: WINNER: James […]

The second-ever NBA Awards bring forward some of the best players, coaches, and plays, recognizing the best of the best throughout a long 82-game NBA season. TNT televised this awards ceremony in conjunction with the NBA, giving the players the opportunity to celebrate these accomplishments in front of their peers. COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD […]

The second-ever NBA Awards bring forward some of the best players, coaches, and plays, recognizing the best of the best throughout a long 82-game NBA season. TNT televised this awards ceremony in conjunction with the NBA, giving the players the opportunity to celebrate these accomplishments in front of their peers. SIXTH MAN OF THE YEAR: […]

The second-ever NBA Awards bring forward some of the best players, coaches, and plays, recognizing the best of the best throughout a long 82-game NBA season. TNT televised this awards ceremony in conjunction with the NBA, giving the players the opportunity to celebrate these accomplishments in front of their peers. DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: […]

The second-ever NBA Awards bring forward some of the best players, coaches, and plays, recognizing the best of the best throughout a long 82-game NBA season. TNT televised this awards ceremony in conjunction with the NBA, giving the players the opportunity to celebrate these accomplishments in front of their peers. MOST IMPROVED PLAYER Award WINNER: […]

The second-ever NBA Awards bring forward some of the best players, coaches, and plays, recognizing the best of the best throughout a long 82-game NBA season. TNT televised this awards ceremony in conjunction with the NBA, giving the players the opportunity to celebrate these accomplishments in front of their peers. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: WINNER: […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Jacob Evans knows just what to expect coming into a championship team with elite standards. Most of all, he seems to already be aware of what’s laying ahead of him over the course of his rookie season. Evans shared how he first found out that he was being drafted by the […]

Paul George will take on a previously driven road, teaming up with ESPN to document his impending offseason free agent decision, much like LeBron James did in 2010 when he took his talents to South Beach to join the Miami Heat. “SportsCenter will take viewers behind the scenes with the five-time NBA All-Star with exclusive and […]

In an era of player control, almost every pairing of superstar players is imaginable, as the stars seem to align, in some cases forming a supernova of talent in one team. Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving will control his own fate next offseason as a potential free agent, so he was naturally asked who’d […]

Marcus Smart will be among some of the most highly-coveted restricted free agents this offseason, with teams like the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, and Phoenix Suns likely to express deep interest in him, according to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports. The Celtics are widely expected to be solid contenders to retain him, having the chance […]

The New York Knicks will take a rather conservative approach coming into this offseason, not expected to make many moves, but rather work on a potential new system under new coach David Fizdale. This rather passive offseason could spell the end of two of their veteran signings from 2016, according to Al Iannazzone of Newsday. […]

The Chicago Bulls have the utmost faith on their new rookie Wendell Carter Jr., whom they drafted with the seventh overall selection in this year’s draft. Most importantly, the Bulls feel their new frontcourt asset will adjust to become a modern day big man “You’ve got a modern day big with Wendell,” said head coach […]

The Los Angeles Lakers undoubtedly will take their best shot at landing Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George, despite reports that he’s leaning toward remaining in a partnership with Russell Westbrook. Yet somehow, the Lakers’ pitch was leaked to Sports Illustrated‘s Robin Lundberg, who detailed the purple-and-gold’s strategy to reel in their prized free agent […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is expected to pick up his 2018-19 player-option, after the franchise is reportedly unlikely to dole out a long-term deal for his services, according to Al Iannazzone of Newsday. Kanter has an $18.6-million player-option, one which he will need to pick up before the end of the month […]

The Denver Nuggets could be in line to secure their franchise star Nikola Jokic over a five-year, $146.5 million max deal after declining his team-option earlier today. Yet it is teammate Will Barton who could fall victim to this signing, another cog due for a major raise in order to stay in the Mile High City, […]

The Dallas Mavericks set up one of the best basketball stories by trading up to draft Slovenian wonder Luka Doncic, as their 20-year international treasure, Dirk Nowitzki, likely will pass on the torch to his European heir to the throne during what is largely expected to be his farewell season in 2018-19. While many feel […]

The Denver Nuggets will decline a team-option on center Nikola Jokic, which will make him a restricted free agent next season, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Both sides are planning to reach agreement on a five-year, $146.5 million maximum contract, which will keep him in Denver for the long haul. The deal, would […]

The Milwaukee Bucks could have pulled off a rather beneficial trade with the Atlanta Hawks right on draft night, which would have allowed them to move down from the 17th to the 19th overall pick, still able to draft Villanova shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo two spots down, while also getting some added compensation from the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks might have started to circle the wagons on a potential trade, looking to re-shape their backcourt by trying to deal point guards Eric Bledsoe and Matthew Dellavedova, along with second-year forward D.J. Wilson, according to Gery Woelfel of The Racine Journal Times. The Bucks dealt for Bledsoe early in the season, as […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have kickstarted talks with forward Carmelo Anthony’s representatives, giving him a rundown of his potential options with an early termination, according to Brett Dawson of The Oklahoman. OKC general manager Sam Presti noted during exit interviews that the team would talk to Anthony about his role over the course of the […]

A disgruntled Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside looked to be on his way out this offseason after seeing very few minutes on the floor during the regular season and the playoffs, which set him off, imploding in front of the media after being eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round. President Pat Riley […]

Danny Ainge unknowingly tipped off the Boston Celtics’ eventual first-round selection, as his postseason starting point guard, Terry Rozier, appeared in Bleacher Report’s online draft show, got him to discuss his plans over FaceTime. “I got to draft a point guard,” Ainge joked, knowing it wouldn’t sit well with Rozier, who is already behind starter […]

Heading into his second year in the league, no-longer-rookie Lonzo Ball is in the midst of “the biggest summer” of his life, after hitting the film room with Los Angeles Lakers legend and team president Magic Johnson. General manager Rob Pelinka said Ball designed his offseason plans based on the areas he wanted to improve […]

While the 2018 NBA Draft was expected to be one with many trades and many surprises, Missouri product Michael Porter Jr. seemed locked for a top-10 selection on Thursday night. The first five came, furiously, as the Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks traded picks, the next five came and Porter’s name wasn’t called. Even the […]

Dwyane Wade made an unforeseen return to the Miami Heat last season, getting traded by the Cleveland Cavaliers at the trade deadline, finding a window back into his eventually preferred destination after the Cavs chose to go a different direction. Yet the 36-year-old shooting guard said that he would mull his future over the offseason, […]

Having made three selections in this 2018 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers made another score off the board, signing undrafted point guard Joel Berry II to a free agent deal, according to Michael Scotto of The Athletic. The North Carolina senior won a championship with the Tar Heels in 2016-17, notably playing through injury […]