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LeBron James will have plenty of suitors requesting his services this offseason, but one particular insider believes he has the best chances to land in Los Angeles with the Lakers. Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated darted his best shots at The King’s future destination during an appearance in The Rich Eisen Show. “If I […]

Kevin Durant has quickly gone from a no-title star in the NBA, to winning two championships in two years with the Golden State Warriors. The long-winged easy money sniper could see himself walking away from the age at the very number his jersey sports — at the ripe age of 35. “This game, your craft, […]

Euroleague superstar Luka Doncic has dropped from being a top-two prospect to the outside of the top-three of this year’s NBA Draft, as other prospects have been able to work out and interview with teams ahead of mid-June, while Doncic remains overseas. The likes of DeAndre Ayton, Jaren Jackson Jr., Mo Bamba, and Wendell Carter […]

LeBron James will have nearly every team looking out for potential options to lure him to a new destination, but only a few boast the roster and disposition to do what it takes to acquire him during free agency. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Boston Celtics should be able to make a run for […]

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a five-year deal with former Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The team had reportedly narrowed down its search between Casey and John Beillin of the University of Michigan last week. The latter pulled his name from consideration following a second interview, making this […]

Most have considered LeBron James landing with the Houston Rockets a suicide mission, but The King’s new destination could perhaps not be as far-fetched as previously thought. The Rockets will have to go deep into the luxury tax to do so, but they must first pull off another Chris Paul-like trade to make this happen. […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to check the last empty box in their four-year duel with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a clean sweep. Short of a Game 1 that went to overtime, the Cavs looked drastically overmatched by a team that retained its potent firepower, clearly lacking the presence of perennial All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving […]

Despite the constant rumors of the potential destinations lined up for Kawhi Leonard over the course of this offseason, the San Antonio Spurs forward plans to stay right at home, likely to ink an extension with the team, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. “I had dinner with someone close to Kawhi last week […]

Two of the NBA’s brightest young talents are expected to command a large sum to remain with their respective teams, as Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon and Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine head toward restricted free agency this summer. Both Gordon and LaVine have shown massive upside for their respective teams and given today’s […]

As the Golden State Warriors have won yet another championship, retracing the steps of how this team — once the laughing stock of the league — got to where it is right now, is one of the most fascinating transformations. Andrew Bogut, who was (quite unpopularly acquired) from the Milwaukee Bucks for Monta Ellis in […]

The Golden State Warriors have just taken a major step up as the NBA’s next dynasty in the making, but the sea of impending contracts should be a vital essence they should tread carefully in hopes to keep this roster together. A star signing for every season — last year was Curry’s five-year, $201 million […]

Klay Thompson’s carefree nature has been just as vital to the Golden State Warriors as Draymond Green’s thunderbolt of energy at the defensive end — a yin and a yang for a team that needs both an even-keeled demeanor and a rampaging bull, willing to stomp anything in its way. Many refer to him as […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has yet another chance to lead his team to a sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers, after a demolishing 15-0 postseason run last year came to an end with a record-breaking 25 3-pointers by LeBron James and company. Kerr won four titles with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has had the luxury of taking his team all the way since the start of his short coaching career. A fourth time around, Kerr is seizing the moment, the stage in which he’s been able to play — the same which 28 teams every year wish they were, […]

The Golden State Warriors have made a living out of turning defense into offense since Steve Kerr took over the helm in 2014. A fourth go-around at the NBA Finals hasn’t changed their essence, combining laser-focused attention at the defensive end with devastating double-digit runs that have proved ultimately too much for teams to take. […]

Steve Kerr took on a daunting task when he took over a young Golden State Warriors team in 2014, but now, four years deep into this project, he’s managed to have his players laser-focused when it counts the most. Nothing will stand the test of his coaching like putting the Cleveland Cavaliers away mercilessly, taking […]

Kendrick Perkins visibly walked from the bowels of Quicken Loans Arena, passing by from the back of the press conference auditorium only to raise both arms up high and flip the bird on Warriors forward Kevin Durant, who was taking his turn at the mic. Formerly a teammate of Durant, Perkins confirmed it was indeed […]

President Donald Trump made yet another predictable move — saying he won’t extend an invitation to whichever team wins this year’s NBA Finals. “I didn’t invite LeBron James, and I didn’t invite Steph Curry. We’re not going to invite either team,” Trump told reporters before departing for Canada, where he will participate in the G7 Summit, […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the lone overpowered team of the NBA in the last two seasons, boasting not only a deadly sharpshooting backcourt but a top-notch defensive anchor and now another MVP-caliber performer in Kevin Durant. Juggernaut, loaded, and unfair are just some of the adjectives that come along with a team that […]

Jamal Crawford turned down his player-option for the 2018-19 season, but he wasn’t looking to get a raise, but rather reclaim his role as one of the NBA’s best sixth men. During an appearance in Alex Kennedy’s The HoopsHype Podcast, Crawford revealed just how this season panned out for him. “It was tough. It was […]

Despite being vocal about his desire to remain with the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant will have some negotiating to do this summer after turning down his player-option for the 2018-19 season. Durant expressed wanting to continue with the organization and working toward a long-term agreement, but owner Joe Lacob won’t take his word for […]

LeBron James could make or break the conversation of becoming the greatest of all-time in just one night. Tonight, as he takes the floor in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, The King could keep his case for remaining in that conversation by grabbing a win at home, or ruin it forever by getting swept […]

Paul George could stay put this summer if no major shakeups take place in this approaching 2018 offseason. The relationship between the soon-to-be free agent forward and franchise star Russell Westbrook has grown immensely over the course of one season together, giving his stay in Oklahoma City a much better chance to stand as a […]

LeBron James has had perhaps the most impactful performance of his playoff career throughout this 2018 postseason. He’s doing so again in The Finals against the Warriors, nearly triple-doubling in every game while trying to give his Cleveland Cavaliers a fighting chance in this series, who are now faced with a 3-0 deficit and at […]

Fresh off a stealing a game on the road and building what’s proven to be an insurmountable 3-0 lead in a playoff series, the Golden State Warriors have perhaps their toughest game ahead of them — a closeout affair in Game 4 on Friday. And yet, forward Draymond Green has found signs of encouragement through […]

Chris Bosh, a former teammate of LeBron James, thinks The King would wind up in a rather unpopular destination after rampant rumors of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers have been at the forefront of what seems like an apparent departure from Cleveland. The former All-Star told Fox Sports 1’s Colin Cowherd his […]

An anonymous Cleveland Cavaliers player believes their fate in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors would be much different if Kyrie Irving there with them. According to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, the player thinks the series score would be the same, except in their favor. “We’d be up 3-0 if Kyrie was […]

Klay Thompson was thankful for an explosive Kevin Durant performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, carrying a heavy scoring load with the Golden State Warriors’ backcourt unable to flip on the switch with underwhelming performances. “That was amazing,” said Klay Thompson, contemplating Durant’s efficient 43-point barrage on Wednesday night. “He gave me and […]

In light of Bryan Colangelo’s resignation from his post as president of basketball operations, the Philadelphia 76ers will soon start their search for a replacement, having placed head coach Brett Brown in control of basketball operations in an interim basis. Several executives could be in line to take this job, as the Sixers are likely […]

The Golden State Warriors are once again up 3-0 on the Cleveland Cavaliers, putting them at the verge of elimination for a second consecutive year at the biggest stage, the NBA Finals. And while this series has been rather smooth ride for this team, Kevin Durant suggests the Warriors will need to play perhaps their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to part ways with president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Colangelo is expected to resign to his post today with an ensuing statement. Sixers ownership will hold a press conference to announce this decision later this afternoon. Head coach Brett Brown is expected to oversee […]

These 2018 NBA Finals were supposed to be the time when Stephen Curry could claim a much-eluded Finals MVP award after Andre Iguodala earned the honors in 2015 and Kevin Durant did last year after dropping 30-plus-point games in each of his five outings against their fierce rivals, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following a 43-point eruption […]

The hate for Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant was real after a rousing 43-point performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Perhaps it got too real. Durant had to be held back from hecklers at the team hotel, who went relentlessly after him, yelling all sorts of nonsense from […]

Draymond Green has outfits planned for this entire NBA Finals, hoping to make a statement on and off the court with his fashion sense, but the Golden State Warriors forward is hoping he won’t have to make use of them all. Green made headlines last year when he wore a European look with some shorts […]

Andre Iguodala was seen consoling Golden State Warriors teammate Stephen Curry after he had one of the worst outings of his playoff career, mustering only 11 points and shooting a measly 3-of-16 from the field. The Warriors guard was visibly upset with himself after failing to provide the usual spark throughout the game after going […]

Kevin Durant might just have stripped Stephen Curry of his much-expected Finals MVP award following a gigantic 43-point performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, putting him much closer in the race than most through through the first two games of the series. Durant’s supernova Game 3 has “clutch” written all over it The […]

Kevin Durant didn’t hesitate when asked if he would be willing to return to the Golden State Warriors next season, following a playoff career-high 43 points in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. “Yeah, yeah,” Durant said, according to Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports. “Everything, the money and stuff that’s got to, the contract got […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the team, which will keep him in the Big Easy until the 2020-21 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Gentry managed to more than just salvage this season after an unforeseen injury to DeMarcus Cousins that kept him out from […]

Have you ever wanted to capture your favorite NBA player in one delicious snack? If you’re in your late 60s or early 70s, you might just be in luck thanks to Jerry West and a snack. An eBay user by the name of bsmilly has listed an ad for a single Cheeto with the uncanny resemblance […]